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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 wonderful features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable.
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This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver. 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 symbol means: Suitable to be used in the shower. - This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap. For safety reasons, the shaver can therefore only be used without cord.
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ENGLISH Quick charging - When you start charging the empty battery, the charging light alternately flashes orange and green. After approx. 3 minutes the charging light continues to flash green. The shaver now contains enough energy for a 5-minute shave. Charging - When the shaver is charging, the charging light flashes green.
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- The shaver is waterproof and can be used in the bath or shower. - Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips shaving system. Wet shaving Apply some water to your skin. Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin.
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ENGLISH Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver. Move the shaving heads in circular movements over your skin. Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin. After shaving, press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver and dry your face.
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- Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance. - For the best cleaning results, we advise you to use the Philips Cleaning spray (HQ110). - Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt.
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ENGLISH Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from the mains. Press the release button to open the shaving unit. Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under a hot tap for 30 seconds. Be careful with hot water.
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ENGLISH Pull the shaving unit off the shaver. Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove the retaining frame (B). Remove and clean one shaving head at a time. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and a guard. Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are all matching sets.
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ENGLISH Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (A) and turn the lock clockwise (B). Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot in the top of the shaver . Then close the shaving unit. Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check if you have inserted the shaving heads properly and if the retaining frame is locked.
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The shaving head symbol will light up to indicate that the shaving heads need to be replaced. Replace damaged shaving heads right away. Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ8 Philips Shaving Heads. The shaving head symbol lights up orange continuously. Switch off the shaver. Disconnect the shaver from the mains, remove it from the Jet Clean System or remove it from the charging stand.
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ENGLISH Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove the retaining frame (B). Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit. Note: Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses. Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (A)and turn the lock clockwise (B).
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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). To retain the top performance of your shaver, make sure you clean it regularly and replace its shaving heads at the recommended time.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you have removed the rechargeable battery. Guarantee and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet. Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution Long hairs Clean the shaving heads one obstruct the by one (see chapter ‘Cleaning shaving heads. and maintenance’). You have not Make sure that the projections inserted the of the shaving heads fit exactly shaving heads into the recesses (see chapter properly.
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