Philips sensotouch wet and dry electric shaver rq1160cc dualprecision blades 2-way flexing heads with precision trimmer and jet clean system (54 pages)
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English introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome. Please read this user manual, as it contains information about the features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable.
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English Note: In this user manual the term ‘appliances’ refers to the shaver and the Jet Clean System. If your shaver does not come with a Jet Clean System, it refers to the shaver only. general Danger Make sure the adapter does not get wet. Warning The adapter contains a transformer.
Compliance with standards This shaver complies with the internationally approved safety regulations and can be safely used in the bath or shower and cleaned under the tap. These Philips appliances comply with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled...
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English properly and according to the instructions in this important information booklet and in the usage information booklet packed with the shaver, the appliances are safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. The display Note: Before you use the shaver for the first time, remove the protective foil from the display.
English When the shaver is charging, first the bottom charging light flashes, then the second charging light, and so on until the shaver is fully charged. Quick charge: When the shaver contains enough energy for one shave, the bottom charging light alternately flashes orange and white.
English Battery low RQ0 When the battery is almost empty (when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the bottom charging light flashes orange. When you switch off the shaver, the bottom charging light continues to flash for a few seconds. RQ0/RQ0 When the battery is almost empty (when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the plug...
English 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter the travel lock mode. 3 sec 3 sec The lock symbol lights up on the display. -tekening- Note: The displays of types RQ1180, RQ1160 and RQ1150 look different, but show the same symbol. Deactivating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds. The motor starts running to indicate that the travel lock has been deactivated. The shaver is now ready for use again. Note: When you place the shaver in the plugged- in charger or Jet Clean System, the travel lock is automatically deactivated.
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English Charging in the charger 1 Put the small plug in the charger. 2 Put the adapter in the wall socket. 3 Put the shaver in the charger (1) and push it backwards (2) (‘click’). The display shows that the shaver is charging (see chapter ‘The display’). Charging in the Jet Clean System (specific types only) 1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System. 2 Put the adapter in the wall socket. 3 Place the shaver upside down in the holder with the display pointing towards the front of the Jet Clean System. Note: RQ1180 only: when you turn the shaver upside down, the battery indication on the display is also turned upside down so you can still see to what level the battery is charged.
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RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds. 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make circular movements. Do not make straight movements. Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips shaving system. 3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver. RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds and then shows the remaining battery capacity. Wet shaving You can also use this shaver on a wet face with shaving foam or shaving gel.
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English Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin. 6 Dry your face and thoroughly clean the shaver after use (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off the shaver. Trimming You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns and moustache.
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English 6 Pull the trimmer straight off the shaver. Note: Do not turn the trimming unit while you pull it off the shaver. 7 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot in the top of the shaver (1). Then press the shaving unit downwards (2) to attach it to the shaver (‘click’). Cleaning and maintenance Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance and the Jet Clean System. The best and most hygienic way to clean the shaver is in the Jet Clean System (specific types only).
English Cleaning the shaving unit Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. 1 Rinse the shaving unit under a hot tap for some time. Note: You can also brush the shaving unit with the cleaning brush supplied. 2 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit and rinse it under a hot tap for 30 seconds. Note: You can also brush the shaving head holder with the cleaning brush supplied. 3 Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaving unit dry.
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English The holder automatically moves to the highest position. 3 Simultaneously press the release buttons on both sides of the cleaning chamber (1). Then lift the Jet Clean System off the cleaning chamber (2). The cleaning chamber remains behind. 4 Unscrew the cap from the bottle with cleaning fluid. 5 Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning fluid to a level between the two lines. 6 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the cleaning chamber. Make sure the release buttons click back into place. Using the Jet Clean system Note: If you use the shaver with shaving foam or shaving gel, we advise you to rinse it under the hot tap before you clean it in the Jet Clean System.
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English 3 Press the on/off button on the Jet Clean System to start the cleaning program. The shaver display stops showing the charging indication. The cleaning light starts to flash and the shaver is automatically lowered into the cleaning fluid. The cleaning light flashes throughout the cleaning program, which takes a few minutes. During the first phase of the cleaning program, the shaver automatically switches on and off several times and moves up and down. During the second phase of the cleaning program, the shaver is placed in the drying position, indicated by the flashing drying symbol. This phase takes approx. 2 hours. The shaver stays in this position until the end of the program. After the cleaning program, the charging indication appears on the shaver display (see chapter ‘The display’). Note: If you press the on/off button of the Jet Clean System during the cleaning program, the program aborts. In this case, the cleaning or drying light stops flashing and the holder moves to the highest position.
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English When the cleaning fluid drops below the minimum level, the ‘cleaning chamber empty’ symbol starts to flash and the holder returns to its starting position. If you use the washing machine to clean your shaver every day, you need to refill the cleaning chamber approx.
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English 5 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the cleaning chamber. Make sure the release buttons click back into place. Extra-thorough cleaning method Make sure the appliance is switched off. 1 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit. 2 Slide the green retaining frame in the direction of the arrows indicated of the retaining frame. 3 Lift the retaining frame out of the shaving head holder. 4 Remove the cutter from the shaving guard. Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and shaving guard at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you accidentally put a cutter in the wrong shaving guard, it may take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.
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English 5 Clean the cutter with the cleaning brush supplied. 6 Clean the inside of the shaving guard. 7 After cleaning, place the cutter back into the shaving guard with the cutter legs pointing downwards. 8 Place the retaining frame back onto the shaving head holder. 9 Slide the guard back into place (‘click’).
Slide the protection cap onto the shaving unit to prevent damage to the shaving heads. 2 Specific types only: Store the shaver in the pouch supplied. Replacement For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the top part of the shaving unit every year. Only replace the top part of the shaving unit with an original RQ11 Philips Shaving Head.
If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
Remove the rechargeable battery. guarantee and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The shaver does The shaving heads are Replace the shaving head not shave as well damaged or worn. holder (see chapter as it used to. ‘Replacement’). Long hairs obstruct the Clean the shaving heads shaving heads. by following the steps of the extra-thorough cleaning method (see...
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‘cleaning chamber empty’ symbol flash at intervals and the holder returns to its starting position. You have used another Only use HQ200 cleaning fluid than the Philips Cleaning Fluid. original Philips cleaning fluid.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The Jet Clean The Jet Clean System Put the small plug in the System does not is not connected to the Jet Clean System and put work when I mains. the adapter in the wall press the on/off socket.