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ENGLISH Important Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. ◗ Only use the powerplug supplied. ◗ The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. ◗...
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ENGLISH ◗ Do not immerse the shaver in water. ◗ Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the appliance, when you rinse it. This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are enclosed in a sealed shell inside the shaver.
ENGLISH Battery fully charged ◗ When the battery has been fully charged, the top light blinks green. Battery running low (HQ8150 only) ◗ When the battery is running low, the bottom light burns red. When you switch the shaver off, this light blinks a few times.
- Shaving on a dry face gives the best results. - Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips shaving system. Switch the shaver off by pressing the on/off button once. The blue light ring around the on/off button goes...
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ENGLISH Clean the shaver (see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance'). Put the protection cap on the shaver every time you have used it, to prevent damage. Trimming For grooming sideburns and moustache. Open the trimmer by pushing the slide downwards. The trimmer can be activated while the motor is running.
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ENGLISH Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the appliance when you rinse it.This is normal and not dangerous. Every day: shaving unit and hair chamber Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.
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ENGLISH Every six months: shaving heads Open the shaving unit, turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2). Clean the cutters and guards with the brush supplied. Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are all matching sets.
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◗ The appliance can be stored in the pouch supplied. ◗ The shaver can be stored in the charging stand, if provided. Replacement Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ9 Philips shaving heads only.
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Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses. Close the shaving unit. Accessories The following accessories are available: - HQ8000 powerplug. - HQ9 Philips shaving heads. - HQ110 Philips shaving head cleaner (shaving head cleaning spray). - HQ8010 car cord.
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Dispose of the battery at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre, which will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
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Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting Reduced shaving performance. Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty.The shaver has not been rinsed long enough or the water used was not hot enough. ◗ Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue shaving. See chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance'.
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ENGLISH ◗ Put the powerplug in the wall socket. The shaving unit has come off the shaver. The shaving unit has not been placed correctly. ◗ If the shaving unit becomes detached from the shaver, you can easily put it back by inserting the hinge into the slot in the rim of the hair chamber and pushing it home until it locks into place ('click').
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Cauza 1: Capetele de bărbierire sunt murdare. Aparatul nu a fost clătit de foarte mult timp sau apa pentru clătire nu a fost suficient de caldă. ◗ Cauza 2: Fire lungi de păr blochează capetele de bărbierire. ◗ Cauza 3: Capetele de bărbierire sunt deteriorate sau uzate.
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◗ Unitatea de bărbierire nu a fost corect poziţionată. ◗...
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