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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 - Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the shaver and the Jet Clean System. - Be careful with hot water when you clean the appliances. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt.
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- This shaver complies with the internationally approved safety regulations and can be safely used in the bath or shower and cleaned under the tap. - This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields .
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ENGLISH C Protection cap for the cleansing brush attachment (RQ1180A/50 only) D Cleansing brush attachment (RQ1180A/50 only) Jet Clean System (RQ1175A/26 only) Shaver holder ’Cleaning chamber empty’ symbol Cleaning symbol Drying symbol Jet Clean System on/off button 10 Cleaning chamber release button...
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ENGLISH Battery fully charged - When the battery is fully charged, all charging lights light up continuously. After approx. 30 minutes, the display automatically switches off again. Battery low - When the battery is almost empty (when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the bottom charging light flashes orange.
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ENGLISH Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter the travel lock mode. 3 sec. , The lock symbol lights up on the display. Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but show the same symbol. Deactivating the travel lock Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
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, The display shows that the shaver is charging (see section ‘Charging’ in chapter ‘The display’). Charging in the Jet Clean System (RQ1175A/26 only) Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System. Put the adapter in the wall socket.
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ENGLISH Note: The shaver cannot be placed in the Jet Clean System when the protection cap is on the shaving unit or when the trimmer is placed on the shaver. , The display shows that the shaver is charging (see chapter ‘The display’). Using the shaver Shaving Skin adaptation period...
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ENGLISH Wet shaving You can also use this shaver on a wet face with shaving foam or shaving gel. To shave with shaving foam or shaving gel, follow the steps below: Apply some water to your skin. Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin. Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your skin.
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ENGLISH Insert the lug of the trimmer into the slot in the top of the shaver (1). Then press down the trimmer (2) to attach it to the shaver (‘click’). Press the on/off button once to switch on the trimmer. You can now start trimming.
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Caution: Do not clean the sensitive area around your eyes. 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 (RQ1175A/26 only).
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Switch off the shaver. Remove it from the charger or remove it from the Jet Clean System (RQ1175A/26 only). Rinse the shaving unit under a hot tap for some time. Note: You can also clean the shaving unit with the cleaning brush supplied.
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Reattach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). Cleaning the shaving unit in the Jet Clean System (RQ1175A/26 only) The Jet Clean System has an automatic cleaning program. When you press the on/off button, the Jet Clean System starts cleaning in this automatic cleaning program.
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ENGLISH Using the Jet Clean System Note: If you use the shaver with shaving foam or shaving gel, we advise you to rinse it under the hot tap before you clean it in the Jet Clean System. This guarantees an optimal lifetime for the cleaning fluid. Hold the shaver upside down above the holder with the back of the shaver pointing towards the holder.
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ENGLISH , After the cleaning program, the charging indication appears on the shaver display (see chapter ‘The display’). Note: If you press the on/off button of the Jet Clean System during the cleaning program, the program aborts. In this case, the cleaning or drying light stops flashing and the holder moves to the highest position.
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ENGLISH Pour any remaining cleaning fluid out of the cleaning chamber. You can simply pour the cleaning fluid down the sink. Rinse the cleaning chamber under the tap. The cleaning chamber is not dishwasher-proof. Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning fluid to a level between the two lines.
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ENGLISH Slide the green retaining frame in the direction of the arrows indicated on the retaining frame. Lift the retaining frame out of the shaving head holder. Remove the cutter from the shaving guard. Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and shaving guard at a time, since they are all matching sets.
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ENGLISH After cleaning, place the cutter back into the shaving guard with the cutter legs pointing downwards. Place the retaining frame back onto the shaving head holder. Slide the guard back into place (‘click’). Reattach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit.
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ENGLISH Rinse the trimmer under a hot tap for some time. After cleaning, switch off the appliance. Tip: For optimal trimmer performance, lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months. Cleaning the cleansing brush attachment (RQ1180A/50, only) Switch off the appliance.
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For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving head holder every 2 years. Only replace the shaving head holder with an original RQ11/51 Philips Shaving Head Holder. Replacement reminder To remind you to replace the shaving head holder,...
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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 Centre in your country. (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details). The following parts are available:...
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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.
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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, visit www.philips.com/ support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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In this case, the shaver temperature of the shaver does not work. has dropped sufficiently, you can switch on the shaver again. RQ1175A/26 The cleaning fluid in Empty and rinse the only: The shaver the cleaning chamber cleaning chamber and is not entirely is soiled.
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution You have used another Only use HQ200 cleaning fluid than the Philips Cleaning Fluid. original Philips cleaning fluid. RQ1175A/26 The Jet Clean System Put the small plug in the only: The Jet is not connected to...
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