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 Danger - Keep the supply unit dry. 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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- If your shaver comes with a cleaning system, always use the original Philips cleaning fluid (cartridge or bottle, depending on the type of cleaning system). - Always place the cleaning system on a stable, level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.
English Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General - This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap.
English While the shaver continues to charge, first the bottom light of the battery charge indicator flashes white and then lights up white continuously. Then the second light flashes and lights up continuously, and so on until the shaver is fully charged. Battery fully charged Note: This shaver can only be used without cord.
English ’Unplug for use’ reminder The ‘unplug for use’ symbol flashes to remind you to disconnect the shaver from the wall socket before you can switch it on. Cleaning reminder Clean the shaver after every use for optimal performance (see 'Cleaning and maintenance'). When you switch off the shaver, the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to clean the shaver.
English Turbo+ setting This setting allows you to shave through dense parts of the beard. The Turbo+ button flashes irregularly to indicate that Turbo+ setting is activated. Charging Charge the shaver before you use it for the first time and when the display indicates that the battery is almost empty.
English This symbol indicates that the shaver can be used in the bath or shower. - Use this shaver for its intended household use as described in this manual. - For hygienic reasons, the shaver should only be used by one person. - Trimming is easier when the skin and hair are dry.
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English exclusively with this appliance for a period of 3 weeks. - For the best results on skin comfort, pre-trim your beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or longer. Dry shaving 1 Switch on the shaver. 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions.
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English 3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your skin. 4 Switch on the shaver. 5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions.
English Note: Circular movements provide better shaving results than straight movements. 4 Switch off the Turbo+ mode by pressing the Turbo+ button once. Using click-on attachments Removing or attaching the click-on attachment 1 Make sure the shaver is switched off. 2 Pull the attachment straight off the shaver.
English 3 Hold the trimmer perpendicular to the skin and move it downwards while exerting gentle pressure. 4 Switch off and clean the trimmer after use. Travel lock You can lock the shaver when you are going to travel to prevent it from turning on accidentally. Activating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter the travel lock mode.
English Cleaning and maintenance - Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving results. - Never clean, remove or replace the shaving unit while the shaver is switched on. - Do not apply pressure to shaving heads. - Do not touch shaving heads with hard objects as this may dent or damage the precision-made slotted guards.
English 3 Switch off the shaver. Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of 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 completely.
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English Follow the correct instructions. 1 Switch off the shaver. 2 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit. 3 Rinse the hair chamber and shaving head holder under the tap. 4 Turn the retaining ring anticlockwise and lift it off the shaving head.
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English 5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and guard. Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and 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.
English - Orange retaining ring: Place the retaining ring on the shaving head and turn it clockwise to reattach the retaining ring. Repeat this process for the other retaining rings. Each retaining ring has two recesses that fit exactly into the projections of the shaving head holder.
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English Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original 2yrs Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). Replacement reminder The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced. The shaving unit symbol lights up continuously, the arrows flash white and you hear a beep when you switch the shaver on or off.
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 are available:...
4 Bend aside the battery lips, which hold the battery, by placing a screwdriver between the battery and the lips. 5 Remove the battery. Warranty and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet.
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.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution Hairs or dirt Clean the shaving heads in obstruct the shaving the regular way or clean heads. them thoroughly. To clean the shaving heads thoroughly, remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder one by one (see 'Replacement').
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