11 Socket for small plug 12 Small plug 13 Supply unit 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. Important safety information Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference.
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English Warning - To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505) 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.
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English - Do not open the appliance to replace the rechargeable battery. Caution - Never use water hotter than 60°C to rinse the shaver. - Only use this appliance for its intended purpose as shown in the user manual. - For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only be used by one person.
English Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General - This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap.
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English Battery fully charged Note: When the battery is full, the display switches off automatically after 30 minutes. Note: This appliance can only be used without cord. When the battery is fully charged, all lights of the battery charge indicator light up white continuously.
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English Cleaning reminder Clean the shaver after every use for optimal performance. When you switch off the appliance, the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to clean the appliance. 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 Replacement reminder For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years. The appliance is equipped with a replacement reminder which reminds you to replace the shaving heads. The shaving unit symbol and arrows light up to indicate that you have to replace the shaving heads (see 'Replacing the shaving heads').
English Using the appliance Note: This appliance can only be used without cord. Switching the appliance on and off 1 To switch on the appliance, press the on/off button once. 2 To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button once. Battery charge indicator with 3 lights: The display lights up for a few seconds to show the remaining battery status.
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English Wet shaving For a more comfortable shave, you can also use this appliance on a wet face with shaving foam or shaving gel. To shave with shaving foam or shaving gel, follow the steps below: 1 Apply some water to your skin. 2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin.
English 7 Clean the appliance after use. Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off the appliance. Using the click-on attachments Note: The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your product. Removing or attaching click-on attachments 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
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English While rinsing the shaving unit, water may drip out of the base of the shaver. This is a normal occurrence. 1 Switch on the appliance. 2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap. 3 Switch off the appliance. Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
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Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). Replacement reminder The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced.The shaving unit symbol and arrows light up when you switch off the appliance.
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English 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 3 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit. 4 Turn the retaining rings counterclockwise and remove them. Place them aside in a safe place. 5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder.
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English Note: Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses of the shaving head holder. 7 Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving heads and turn them clockwise to reattach the retaining ring. Each retaining ring has two recesses and two projections that fit exactly in the projections and recesses of the shaving head holder.
7 sec. 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...
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(2006/66/EC). 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.
7 Remove the rechargeable batteries. 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 Shaver Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance The appliance is still Unplug the appliance and does not work attached to the wall press the on/off button to when I press the socket. For safety switch on the appliance. on/off button. reasons, the appliance can only be used without...
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English Problem Possible cause Solution Water is leaking During cleaning, This is normal and not from the bottom water may collect dangerous because all of the appliance. between the inner electronics are enclosed in body and the outer a sealed power unit inside shell of the the appliance.
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