Philips Multigroom 3000 Series, QG3340 Manual

General description

1. Beard trimmer
2. Handle
3. On/off slide
4. Pouch
5. Cleaning brush
6. Nose/ear trimmer
7. MIni-foil shaver
8. Full metal precision trimmer
9. Stubble comb
10. Beard comb
11. Guiding grooves
12. Setting indicator
13. Adapter

Charging

Standard charging takes approximately 10 hours. When the appliance is fully charged, it has an operating time of up to 35 minutes.
Note: You can get 45 minutes of cordless operating time when the appliance is charged overnight for 16 hours.

1. Switch off the appliance before you charge it.
2. Insert the appliance plug into the appliance.
3. Put the adapter in the wall socket.
   
   • The charging light on the adapter goes on to indicate that the appliance is charging.

Note: The charging light does not change colour and does not go out when the appliance is fully charged.

Using the appliance

Beard and stubble trimming

When you trim your beard for the first time, be careful. Do not move the trimmer too fast. Make smooth and gentle movements.

Beard trimming with beard comb

1. Place the trimmer onto the handle (1).
   Turn the trimmer clockwise to fix it (2).
   
2. Slide the beard comb into the guiding grooves on both sides of the handle.
   
3. Press the setting selector (1) and slide the comb to the desired hair length setting (2).
   
   You can choose any setting between 1 and 18mm.
4. Switch on the appliance.
   
5. Slowly move the trimmer against the hair growth direction. Press lightly and always make sure the surface of the comb is in full contact with the skin.

Note: When you trim for the first time, start at the highest setting (18mm) to familiarise yourself with the appliance.

Trimming your stubbles

You can use the stubble comb to trim your stubbles.

1. Place the trimmer onto the handle (1).Turn the trimmer clockwise to fix it (2).
   
2. Slide the stubble comb into the guiding grooves on both sides of the handle.
   
3. Press the setting selector (1) and slide the comb to the desired hair length setting (2).
   
   You can choose any setting between 1 and 12mm.
4. Switch on the appliance.
   
5. Slowly move the trimmer against the hair growth direction. Press lightly and always make sure the surface of the comb is in full contact with the skin.

Styling/contouring your beard

You can use the precision trimmer to contour or cut shapes in beard hair. It cuts hair very close to the skin, at a length of 1mm.

Be careful when you use the precision trimmer because it removes every hair it comes in contact with.

1. Place the precision trimmer onto the handle (1). Turn the precision trimmer clockwise to fix it (2).
   
2. To achieve a good cutting result, move the precision trimmer against the direction of hair growth. Always make sure the precision trimmer is in full contact with the skin.
   
3. Make careful and controlled movements with the precision trimmer.

Tip: For the perfect finish, you can use the mini-foil shaver to make the edges and lines of your beard style even smoother.

Trimming nose and ear hair

Trimming nose hair

1. Place the nose/ear trimmer onto the handle (1).Turn the nose/ear trimmer clockwise to fix it (2).
   
2. Make sure your nostrils are clean.
3. Switch on the appliance and insert the tip of the trimmer into one of your nostrils.
   
   Do not insert the tip more than 0.5cm into your nostril.
4. Slowly move the tip in and out while turning it round at the same time to remove unwanted hair.
   To reduce the tickling effect, make sure that you press the side of the tip firmly against the skin.

Trimming ear hair

1. Attach the nose/ear trimmer onto the handle.
   
2. Clean the outer ear channel. Make sure it is free from wax.
3. Switch on the appliance and move the tip softly round the ear to remove hairs that stick out beyond the rim of the ear.
   
4. Carefully insert the tip into the outer ear channel.
   
   Do not insert the tip more than 0.5cm into the ear channel as this could damage the eardrum.

Cleaning

Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Always keep the adapter dry.
Clean the appliance after each use. The appliance is waterproof therefore the handle, combs and attachments are easily cleaned under the tap.

1. Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the mains.
2. Remove any comb and/or attachment from the appliance.
3. Blow and/or shake out any hair that has accumulated in the attachments and/or combs or use the cleaning brush.
4. Clean the attachments and the combs under a lukewarm tap and/or with the cleaning brush.
5. Clean the handle under a lukewarm tap and/or with the cleaning brush.

Cleaning the mini-foil shaver

1. After each use, pull the top part of the mini-foil shaver off the bottom part.
   
   The shaving foil is very delicate. Handle it carefully. If the shaving foil is damaged, do not use the mini foil shaver anymore.
   Do not clean the shaving foil with the cleaning brush, as this may cause damage.
2. Blow and/or shake out any hair that has accumulated inside the mini-foil shaver.
   
3. Clean the top part of the mini-foil shaver under a lukewarm.
   

Storage

Store the handle, combs, attachments and adapter in the storage pouch supplied to prevent damage.

Ordering accessories

To purchase accessories for this appliance, please visit our online shop at www.shop.philips.com/service. If the online shop is not available in your country, go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You find its contact details in the worldwide guarantee leaflet.
If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. Only replace damaged or worn attachments or combs with original Philips replacement attachments or combs.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the appliance. Make sure the battery is completely empty when you remove it.
Be careful, the battery strips and housing parts are very sharp.

1. Make sure the appliance is disconnected from the mains.
2. Remove the attachment.
3. Remove the on/off button of the appliance with a flathead screwdriver.
4. Remove the front panel of the appliance with a flathead screwdriver.
5. To pull out the inner, apply a tilting force in the indicated hole with a flathead screwdriver. Pull upward on the top cover.
   
6. Separate the inner and the tube.
   
7. Remove the on/off contact.
8. Unhook and remove the rest of the cover to expose the rechargeable battery.
   
9. Cut the wires to separate the rechargeable battery from the appliance.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises 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 Centre in your country.

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

• Keep the adapter dry.
  

• Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, as this may cause injury.
• Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the shower.

• Only use the adapter supplied.
• Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
• Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the mains before you clean it under the tap.
• If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the appliance is subjected to a major change in temperature, pressure or humidity, let the appliance acclimatise for 30 minutes before you use it.
• Do not use the appliance if any of its parts is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury.
• Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
• Maximum noise level: Lc = 75dB(A)

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