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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 G Pouch H Adapter important Read this user manual carefully before you use the shaver and the Jet Clean System and save it for future reference. 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.
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English - The appliances and accessories are not dishwasher-proof. - Always place and use the appliances on a surface that is fluid-resistant. - Use, charge and store the appliances at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C. - Only use the accessories supplied. - The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
- These Philips appliances comply with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliances are safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.
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English - RQ1275/RQ1265/RQ1261/RQ1260 - RQ1252/RQ1251/RQ1250 Charging - Charging takes approx. 1 hour. RQ129x/RQ128x - When the shaver is charging, the minutes indication flashes. - The shaving minutes increase until the shaver is MINUTES LEFT fully charged. - Quick charge: When the shaver contains enough energy for one shave, the display shows 5 minutes in red.
English Battery fully charged RQ129x/RQ128x - When the battery is fully charged, the minutes indication lights up continuously. After approx. 30 minutes, the display automatically switches off MINUTES LEFT again. Note: The shaver is equipped with an intelligent self- learning system that monitors the shaver’s energy consumption and converts the remaining battery capacity into shaving minutes.
English RQ127x/RQ126x/RQ125x Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but the charging lights work in the same way. - 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 orange for a few seconds.
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English Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but show the same symbol. - To remind you to replace the shaving unit, the appliance is equipped with a replacement reminder which is activated automatically after MINUTES LEFT approx.
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English Power-saving mode (RQ129x only) The appliance is equipped with an automatic power- saving mode. When the shaver enters the power- saving mode, the light in the on/off button goes out to save energy. - When the appliance is switched off but detects movement for 5 minutes (for instance when you are travelling with the shaver in your suitcase), it automatically goes into power-saving mode.
English Note: RQ129x/RQ128x: When the battery is fully charged, the display shows the actual remaining shaving minutes (see section ‘Battery fully charged’ in chapter ‘The display’). RQ125x: A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to 50 minutes or 16 days. Charge the shaver before you use it for the first time and when the display indicates that the battery is almost empty (see section ‘Battery low’...
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English Charging in the Jet Clean System (specific types only) Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System. Put the adapter in the wall socket. Hold the shaver upside down above the holder with the back of the shaver pointing towards the holder.
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English We advise you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) for a period of 3 weeks to allow your skin to adapt to the new shaver. During this period, use your new electric shaver exclusively and do not use other shaving methods.
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English Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin. 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.
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English Using the Beard Styler attachment (specific types only) Make sure the shaver is switched off. Pull the shaving unit straight off the shaver. Note: Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off the shaver. Insert the lug of the Beard Styler attachment into the slot in the top of the shaver (1).
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English Press the on/off button on the shaver to switch it on. You can now start styling your beard. Using the Beard styler attachment without comb You can use the Beard Styler attachment without the comb to contour your beard, moustache or sideburns.
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English Beard styles Below you find some examples of beard styles you can create. - A stubble look - A full beard - A moustache - A goatee Cleaning and maintenance Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the shaver, its accessories and the Jet Clean System (specific types only).
English - The best and most hygienic way to clean the shaver is in the Jet Clean System (specific types only). You can also rinse the shaver under the tap or clean it with the cleaning brush supplied. - Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt.
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English Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. Carefully shake off excess water and leave the shaving heads open to let the shaving unit dry completely. Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads.
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English , The cleaning chamber remains behind. Unscrew the cap from the bottle with HQ200 cleaning fluid. Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning fluid to a level between the two lines. Place the Jet Clean System back onto the cleaning chamber.
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English Note: RQ1007: The cleaning program takes 4 to 6 minutes. Note: RQ1008: The auto and eco cleaning programs take 4 to 6 minutes. The intensive program takes approx. 35 minutes. , During the first phase of the cleaning program, the shaver automatically switches on and off several times and moves up and down.
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English - If you use the Jet Clean System to clean your shaver every day, you need to refill the cleaning chamber approx. every 15 days. Cleaning the Jet Clean system Clean the cleaning chamber every 15 days. You can wipe the outside of the Jet Clean System with a damp cloth.
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English 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. Pull the shaving unit straight off the shaver. Note: Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off the shaver.
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English Clean the cutter with the cleaning brush supplied. Clean the inside of the shaving guard. After cleaning, place the cutter back into the shaving guard with the cutter legs pointing downwards. Press down the retainer over the cutter. Close the shaving heads. Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot in the top of the shaver (1).
English Cleaning the trimmer Clean the trimmer every time you have used it. Slide the trimmer slide forwards to slide out the trimmer. Rinse the trimmer under a hot tap for some time. Slide the trimmer slide backwards to retract the trimmer.
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Only replace the shaving unit with an original RQ12 MINUTES LEFT Philips Shaving unit. The shaving unit symbol flashes (all types) and you hear a beep (RQ129x/RQ128x only) when you switch off the shaver .
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If the online shop is not available in your country, go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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.
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 . guarantee restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and shaving guards) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution Specific types only: The Clean the shaver Jet Clean System has not thoroughly before cleaned the shaver properly, you continue shaving. because the cleaning fluid If necessary, clean in the cleaning chamber is and refill the cleaning soiled or the cleaning fluid chamber (see level is too low.
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You have used another Only use HQ200 cleaning fluid than the Philips Cleaning Fluid. original Philips cleaning fluid. The Jet Clean The Jet Clean System is not Put the small plug in System does not connected to the mains.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution Make sure you press The shaver is You have not placed the not fully charged shaver in the charger/Jet the shaver until it after I charge it Clean System (specific types locks into place. in the charger/ only) properly.