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 Warning - To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505) 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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English - This appliance contains batteries that are non-replaceable. - Do not open the appliance to replace the rechargeable battery. Caution - Never use water hotter than 60 °C to rinse the appliance. - Only use this appliance for its intended purpose as shown in the user manual.
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English Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General - This appliance is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap. For safety reasons, the appliance can therefore only be used without cord.
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English Battery fully charged When the battery is fully charged, all lights of the battery charge indicator light up white continuously. Note: When the battery is full, the display switches off automatically after 30 minutes. Battery low When the battery is almost empty, the bottom light of the battery charge indicator flashes orange.
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English Travel lock You can lock the shaver when you are going to travel. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being switched on by accident. While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up continuously. When the travel lock is activated, the travel lock symbol flashes.
English Using the appliance Note: This appliance can only be used without cord. Switching the appliance on and off To switch the appliance on or off, press the on/off button once. The display lights up for a few seconds to show the remaining battery status.
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English Wet shaving For a more comfortable shave, you can also use this appliance on a wet face with shaving foam or shaving gel. To shave with shaving foam or shaving gel, follow the steps below: 1 Apply some water to your skin. 2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin.
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English 7 Switch off and clean the appliance after each use. Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off the appliance. Turbo setting This appliance is equipped with a Turbo setting. This allows you to shave hard-to-reach areas more quickly.
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English 3 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in the top of the appliance. Then press down the attachment to attach it to the appliance (‘click’). Using the precision trimmer attachment You can use the precision trimmer attachment to touch up your beard, sideburns and moustache.
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English 2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap. 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.
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English 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 3 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit. 4 Turn the retaining rings anticlockwise and remove them. 5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder.
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English 7 Put the cutter back into the guard. 8 Place the 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. 9 Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving head holder and turn them clockwise ('click').
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English - Turn the ring clockwise until you hear a click and the ring is fixed. Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your hand when you reinsert the shaving heads and reattach the retaining rings. Do not place the shaving head holder on a surface, as this may cause damage to the shaving heads.
2yrs to replace the shaving heads every two years. Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads. 1 Switch off the appliance. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 3 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom...
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English 4 Turn the retaining rings anticlockwise and remove them. Place them aside in a safe place. 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.
(‘click’). Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories 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).
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(2006/66/EC). Please take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service center 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.
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. Troubleshooting This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance.
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English for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country. Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance The shaving heads are Replace the shaving does not shave damaged or worn. heads (see 'Replacing as well as it the shaving heads ').