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 reference. The accessories supplied may vary for different products. Danger Keep the supply unit dry. Warning The appliance is a Class III construction. To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit and charging pad (supply unit, type HQ87. Charging pad, type HQ8509 or HQ8510) provided with the appliance.
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Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
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English General This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap. The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
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English Remaining battery charge The remaining battery charge is indicated by the battery charge percentage shown on the display. Personal comfort settings The shaver has a feature that allows you to personalize your settings. Depending on your personal shaving needs, choose between three settings, from low to high: comfort, dynamic or efficiency.
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English Replacement reminder For maximum shaving performance, replace the shaving heads every two years. The shaver is equipped with a replacement reminder which reminds you to replace the shaving heads. The shaver beeps, the replacement reminder lights up and the arrows flash to indicate that you have to replace the shaving heads.
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English 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. 3 hours. A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to 60 minutes. After approx.
English The wireless Qi charging pad beeps and the ring on the pad lights up when the shaver is correctly placed and connected for charging. When the shaver is charging, the ring on the pad lights up and the battery charge indicator on the shaver flashes white.
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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 3 weeks.
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 shaver. 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 shaver. Note: Do not twist the attachment while you pull it off the shaver. 3 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in the top of the shaver. Then press down the attachment to attach it to the shaver (‘click’).
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English Using the beard styler attachment with comb You can use the beard styler with the comb attached to style your beard at one fixed setting, but also at different length settings. You can also use it to pre-trim any long hairs before shaving for a more comfortable shave.
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English Using the beard styler attachment without comb You can use the beard styler attachment without the comb to contour your beard, moustache, sideburns or neckline at a length of 0.5 mm (1/32 in). Note: The beard styler is only intended for trimming facial hair.
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English 2 Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’). 3 Moisten the attachment with water. Note: Do not use the appliance with a dry cleansing brush attachment, as this can irritate the skin. 4 Moisten your face with water and apply a cleanser to your face.
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English 11 After the treatment, rinse and dry your face. Your face is now ready for the next step of your daily skincare routine. Using the nose/ear trimmer attachment You can use the nose/ear trimmer attachment to trim your nose and/or ear hair. Trimming nose hair When trimming nose hair, make sure your nostrils are clean.
English 1 Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’). 2 Switch on the appliance. 3 Slowly move the trimming head along the rim of the ear to remove hairs that stick out beyond the rim. 4 Carefully insert the trimming head into the outer ear channel.
English While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up briefly and the shaver produces a short sound.When the travel lock is activated, the 3 sec. travel lock symbol flashes. If you try to switch on the shaver while the travel lock is active, the travel lock symbol flashes.
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English While rinsing the shaving unit, water may drip out of the bottom of the shaver. This is a normal occurrence. 1 Switch on the shaver. 2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap. You can also use the cleaning brush to remove excess hairs before rinsing.
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English 6 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). Thorough cleaning We advise you to clean the shaving heads thoroughly once a month or when the shaver does not shave as well as it used to. 1 Switch off the shaver.
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English 6 Clean the cutter and guard under the tap. You can also use the cleaning brush to remove excess hairs before rinsing. 7 Shake off excess water. 8 Put the cutter back into the guard. 9 Place the shaving heads in the shaving head holder. 10 Place the retaining ring on the shaving head.
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English 2 Rinse the attachment under a warm tap. 3 After cleaning, switch off the appliance. 4 Carefully shake off excess water and let the attachment air-dry completely. Tip: For optimal performance, lubricate the teeth of the attachment with a drop of sewing machine oil regularly. Cleaning the beard styler attachment Clean the beard styler attachment after each use.
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English 7 When the cutting unit is dry, attach it to the beard styler attachment. 8 When the comb is dry, attach it to the beard styler attachment. 9 For optimal performance, lubricate the teeth of the attachment with a drop of sewing machine oil regularly.
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English 2 Rinse the trimming head of the nose trimmer with hot water. 3 Switch on the appliance and rinse the trimming head once more to remove any remaining hairs. Then switch off the appliance again. If rinsing the trimming head under the tap is not sufficient, immerse the trimming head in a glass with warm water for a few minutes.
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English Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips 2yrs 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.philips.com/parts-and-accessories 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 available:...
Please take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service center 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.
8 Bend the battery tags aside with a screwdriver. 9 Remove the rechargeable battery. 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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English 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. Shaver Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does The appliance is still...
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The notification The appliance is When this happens, the symbol flashes and overheated. shaver stops charging the shaver beeps automatically. Charging while the shaver is continues once the charging. temperature of the shaver has decreased to the normal level after approx.
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Philips appliance. If you have any difficulties obtaining information, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country. You find its contact details in the international warranty leaflet.