Philips PQ218/16 Using

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PQ218, PQ215
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introduction
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general description (Fig. 1)
1 Protection cap
2 Shaving heads
3 Shaving unit
4 Retaining frame
5 Central spring of retaining frame
6 Hair chamber
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On/off slide
8 Front panel
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Charging light
10 Socket for small plug
11 Cleaning brush
12 Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110)
(Optional)
13 Small plug
14 Mains cord with plug
15 Cutter
16 Guard
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Keep the appliance and the mains
cord dry.
- This symbol means: Forbidden to clean under a
running tap (Fig. 2).
Warning
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
- Do not use the shaver or the mains cord if it is
damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, always have it replaced
with one of the original type in order to avoid a
hazard.
Caution
- Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
- Only use the mains cord supplied to charge the
appliance.
- Only use the cleaning brush supplied.
- Make sure the cleaning brush remains clean.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
evidence available today.
Charging
Make sure the shaver is switched off when you start to
charge it.
When you charge the shaver for the first time or after
a long period of disuse, let it charge continuously for 12
hours. Charging normally takes approx. 8 hours. Charge
the appliance when the motor stops or starts running
slower.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains for
more than 24 hours.
1 Put the small plug in the shaver (Fig. 3).
2 Put the plug in the wall socket.
The charging light goes on to indicate that the
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appliance is charging (Fig. 4).
3 Remove the plug from the wall socket and pull the
small plug out of the shaver when the battery is
fully charged (Fig. 5).
Note: The shaver does not run from the mains. When the
battery is empty, you have to recharge the battery before
you can use the shaver again.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
approximately 30 minutes.
Using the appliance
The shaver cannot be used directly from the mains.
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the
shaver (Fig. 6).
3 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both
straight and circular movements (Fig. 7).
Note: Shave on a dry face only. Do not use the shaver in
combination with gel, foam or water.
Note: Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed
to the Philips shaving system.
4 Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off the
shaver.
5 Clean the shaver after every shave (see chapter
'Cleaning and maintenance').