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.
Do not use a damaged appliance. Replace damaged parts with new Philips parts. The charging pad is not intended for use in a car. It may interfere with the automotive electronic systems.
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Do not use the cleansing brush if you take steroid- based medication. Only use original Philips accessories or consumables. Only use detachable supply unit HQ87 and charging pad HQ8510. Charge, use and store the product at a temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C.
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Caution If your shaver comes with a cleaning system, always use the original Philips Quick Clean Pod cartridge. Always place the cleaning system on a stable, level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage. Always make sure the cartridge compartment is closed before you use the cleaning system.
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English Battery fully charged When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator and the ring on the pad light up white continuously. Note: Both lights switch off automatically after 15 minutes. The battery charge percentage lights up white continuously, which is shown when the shaver is moved.
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English Cleaning reminder Clean the shaver after every use for optimal performance (see 'Cleaning and maintenance'). When you switch off the shaver, the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to clean the shaver. Travel lock When you are going to travel, you can lock the shaver to prevent it from accidentally switching on (see 'Activating the travel lock').
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English Blocked shaving heads If the shaving heads are blocked, the notification symbol continuously lights up red. The replacement reminder and the cleaning reminder alternately flash white and the shaver beeps. In this case, the motor cannot run because the shaving heads are dirty or damaged. If the shaving heads are dirty, you have to clean them.
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English Charging with the wireless Qi charging pad Note: The charging pad is Qi compliant. Only charge the Qi compatible shaver or other Qi charging compliant appliances on the wireless Qi charging pad provided. Note: Carefully shake off excess water before placing the shaver on the Qi pad.
English Using the shaver Always check the shaver and all accessories before use. Do not use the shaver or any accessory if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type. This symbol indicates that the shaver can be used in the bath or shower.
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English Dry shaving 1 Switch on the shaver. 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions. Make sure each shaving head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave.
English 5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions. Make sure each shaving head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave. Note: Do not press too hard, as this can cause skin irritation.
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English 1 Place the click-on attachment onto the attachment holder until it locks into position with a click. 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.
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English 5 Move the appliance upwards while you exert gentle pressure. Make sure the front of the comb is in full contact with the skin. 6 Clean the attachment after use. 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).
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English 1 Place the attachment on the attachment holder. 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 9 After approx. 20 seconds, move the appliance to your forehead and start cleansing this part of your face. Gently move the brush head from left to right. Note: We advise you to not overdo the cleansing and to not cleanse any zone longer than 20 seconds. 20 sec.
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English 1 Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’). 2 Switch on the appliance. 3 Carefully insert the trimming head into one of your max. nostrils. Do not insert the attachment more than 0.5cm into your nostrils. 4 Slowly move the trimming head around to remove all unwanted hairs in your nostrils.
English 5 Slowly turn the trimming head around to remove all unwanted hairs from your outer ear channel. 6 Switch off the appliance and clean the attachment after use. Travel lock You can lock the shaver when you are going to travel to prevent it from switching on accidentally.
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English Do not touch shaving heads with hard objects as this may dent or damage the precision-made slotted guards. Do not use compressed air, abrasives, scourers or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the shaver. How do I use the Quick Clean Pod? What does the icon on my Quick Clean Pod mean? Icon Behavior...
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English 4 Press the small circular piece on the handle of the Quick Clean Pod Cartridge to break the snap hook on the handle. 5 Place the Quick Clean Pod Cartridge into the Quick Clean Pod. 6 Put the top of the Quick Clean Pod back onto the base and turn it clockwise until you hear a click.
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English Each cleaning program takes approximately one minute. During the cleaning program the remaining time is displayed as a countdown clock on the handle. 3 Let the shaver air-dry completely in the Quick Clean Pod before storing it. Replacing the Quick Clean Pod Cartridge Replace the Quick Clean Pod Cartridge immediately when the cartridge replacement icon on the Quick Clean Pod becomes visible or follow the table below.
4 Place a new Quick Clean Pod Cartridge into the Quick Clean Pod (see 'Preparing the Quick Clean Pod for use'). Scan the QR code to the left or visit www.philips.com/cleaning-cartridge to order replacement Quick Clean Pod Cartridges. 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.
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English 5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and guard. Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you accidentally put a cutter in the wrong shaving guard, it may take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.
English 12 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). Cleaning the beard styler attachment Clean the beard styler attachment after each use. 1 Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment. Note: Grab the comb in the center to pull it off the beard styler attachment.
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.
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 nose trimmer attachment Clean the nose trimmer attachment every time you have used it.
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Replacing the shaving heads For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years.Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. 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.
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:...
English Recycling This symbol means that electrical products and batteries shall not be disposed of with normal household waste. Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical products and batteries. Removing the rechargeable shaver battery Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the shaver.
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English 3 Unscrew the two screws and remove the frame. 4 Remove the two back black covers and slide the front housing off the appliance. 5 Unscrew the two screws at the top of the inner panel. 6 Place a screwdriver between the lips of the inner panel and bend them aside.
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.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The shaving unit is Clean the shaving heads soiled or damaged to thoroughly or replace them. such an extent that the motor cannot run. The appliance The shaving heads are Replace the shaving heads does not shave as damaged or worn.
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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.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The cleansing brush Start with the lowest personal attachment feels comfort setting to familiarize too harsh on my yourself with the attachment. skin. I don’t know with We advise you to cleanse your which cleansing skin with your favorite products I can use cleanser.
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