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 Warning - To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ850) 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.
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. 8 hours. A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to 40 minutes. Note: You cannot use the shaver while it is charging.
English Charging When the shaver is charging, the charging light flashes green. Battery fully charged When the battery is fully charged, the charging light lights up green continuously. Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the charging light goes out to save energy. Using the shaver Always check the shaver and all accessories before use.
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English 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...
English 3 Switch off and clean the shaver after each use. 4 Put the protective cap on the shaver to protect shaving heads. Using the trimmer You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns and moustache. 1 Push the trimmer release slide switch downwards to open the trimmer.
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English Do not use abrasives, scourers or aggressive liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean the shaver. Cleaning the shaver under the tap Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance. Always check if the water is too hot, to prevent burning your hands.
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Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads. 1 Switch the shaver off and disconnect it from the wall socket. 2 Press the shaving unit release button to open the shaving unit.
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English 3 Turn the lock anticlockwise and remove the retaining frame. Place it aside in a safe place. 4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit. Discard the used shaving heads immediately to avoid mixing them with the new shaving heads. 5 Place new shaving heads in the shaving unit.
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: - SH30 Philips Shaving Heads.
3 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...
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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