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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. General description (Fig. 1) 1 Protection cap 2 Click-on shaving unit 3 On/off button 4 Handle...
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English Danger - Keep the supply unit dry. Warning - To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ850) provided with the appliance. - The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not cut off the supply unit to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
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- Do not use the supply unit in or near wall sockets that contain an electric air freshener to prevent irreparable damage to the supply unit. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) - This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General - This shaver is waterproof.
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English The display Charging Battery charge indicator with 1 light Quick charge: When the battery is empty and you connect the appliance to the wall socket, the battery charge indicator flashes quickly. When the appliance contains enough energy for one shave, the battery charge indicator starts flashing slowly.
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English When the battery is almost empty, the battery charge indicator flashes orange. ’Unplug for use’ reminder The appliance is equipped with an ‘unplug for use’ reminder. The ‘unplug for use’ symbol flashes to remind you that you have to disconnect the appliance from the supply unit before you can switch it on.
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English The travel lock symbol flashes and then lights up continuously. The appliance is now ready for use again. Charging Charge the shaver before you use it for the first time and when the battery charge indicator indicates that the battery is almost empty. Charging takes approx.
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English Switching the appliance on and off 1 To switch on the appliance, press the on/off button once. 2 To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button once. Shaving Skin adaptation period Your first shaves may not bring you the result you expect and your skin may even become slightly irritated.
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English 1 Apply some water to your skin. 2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin. 3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your skin. 4 Switch on the appliance. 5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions.
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English Removing or attaching the click-on attachments 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off. 2 Pull the attachment straight off the appliance. Note: Do not twist the attachment while you pull it off the appliance. 3 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in the top of the appliance.
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English 3 Switch off the appliance. Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 4 Rinse the hair chamber under the tap. 5 Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm tap. 6 Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaving head holder air dry.
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Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your hand when you reinsert the shaving heads and reattach the retaining rings.
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English 5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder. Discard the used shaving heads immediately to avoid mixing them with the new shaving heads. 6 Place the new shaving heads in the shaving head holder. Note: Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses of the shaving head holder.
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Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details). The following accessories and spare parts are...
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We strongly advise you to take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service centre to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery. - Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries.
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4 Take out the battery holder and cut the battery tags with a pair of cutting pliers. Warranty and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet. Warranty restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international warranty because they are subject to wear.
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This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
English Problem Possible cause Solution To clean the shaving heads thoroughly, remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder one by one (see 'Replacement'). Then separate the cutter from its guard and rinse each matching set under the tap. After rinsing, place the cutter back into its corresponding guard.