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ENGLISH Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefi t from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome . General description (Fig. 1) Shaving heads Shaving unit Retaining frame Central spring of retaining frame...
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Only use the cleaning brush supplied. Make sure the cleaning brush remains clean. Electromagnetic fi elds (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fi elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientifi...
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ENGLISH Put the small plug in the shaver. Put the plug in the wall socket. , The charging light goes on to indicate that the appliance is charging. Remove the plug from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the shaver when the battery is fully charged.
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Clean the shaver after every shave to guarantee better shaving performance. For the best cleaning result, we advise you to use Philips Cleaning Spray. Ask your Philips dealer for information. After every shave: shaving unit and hair...
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Clean the hair chamber with the cleaning brush. Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver. Every two months: shaving heads Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol to clean the shaving heads. Only use Philips Cleaning Spray.
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ENGLISH Switch off the shaver, remove the plug from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the shaver. Pull the shaving unit straight up off the shaver. To remove the retaining frame, turn the central spring anti clockwise (1).Then lift the retaining frame out of the shaving unit (2).
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ENGLISH Clean the guard with the long-bristled side of the cleaning brush. Put the cutter back into the guard after cleaning. Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (1), and turn the central spring clockwise (2).
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Replacement Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with Philips shaving heads only (HQ4 for China or HQ56 for the rest of the world). For instructions on how to remove the shaving heads, see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’,...
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If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the shaver 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.
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ENGLISH Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. Problem Possible cause Solution The shaver The shaving Clean the shaver thoroughly does not shave...
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