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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. General description 1 Protection cap for cleansing brush attachment 2 Click-on cleansing brush attachment 3 Protection cap for shaving unit...
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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. - This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities...
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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.
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English - The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. The display Charging Note: If you press the on/off button during charging, the 'unplug for use' symbol flashes white to remind you that you have to disconnect the appliance from the wall socket.
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English Battery low Battery charge indicator with 1 light When the battery is almost empty, the battery charge indicator flashes orange. ’Unplug for use’ reminder The appliance is equipped with an ‘unplug for use’ reminder. The ‘unplug for use’ symbol flashes to remind you that you have to disconnect the appliance from the supply unit before you can switch it on.
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English The travel lock symbol flashes and then lights up continuously. The appliance is now ready for use again. Charging Charge the shaver before you use it for the first time and when the display indicates that the battery is almost empty. Charging takes approx.
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English Shaving Skin adaptation period Your first shaves may not bring you the result you expect and your skin may even become slightly irritated. This is normal. Your skin and beard need time to adapt to any new shaving system. To allow your skin to adapt to this new appliance, we advise you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) and exclusively with this appliance for a period of...
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English 2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin. 3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your skin. 4 Switch on the appliance. 5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions.
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English 2 Pull the attachment straight off the appliance. Note: Do not twist the attachment while you pull it off the appliance. 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’).
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English 6 Gently move the attachment across your skin from the nose towards the ear. Do not push the attachment too hard onto the skin to make sure the treatment remains comfortable. Note: Do not cleanse the sensitive area around your eyes.
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English Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent burning your hands. Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads. 1 Switch on the appliance. 2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap.
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English 7 Close the shaving head holder ('click'). Cleaning the click-on attachments Never dry trimmer or beard styler attachments with towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimming teeth. The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance.
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Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). Switch off the appliance. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
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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.
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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 Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details). The following accessories and spare parts are...
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We strongly advise you to take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service centre 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.
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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. Warranty restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international warranty because they are subject to wear.
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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.
English Problem Possible cause Solution To clean the shaving heads thoroughly, remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder one by one (see 'Replacement'). Then separate the cutter from its guard and rinse each matching set under the tap. After rinsing, place the cutter back into its corresponding guard.
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