Troubleshooting - Philips AT610 User Manual

Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap (quick clean)
Switch off the shaver.
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Place you thumb under the shaving unit and push the shaving unit off
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the shaver. (Fig. 9)
Note: Make sure to hold the shaving unit while doing so.
Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under a hot tap for 30
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seconds.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to
prevent your hands from getting burnt.
- Rinse the hair chamber (Fig. 10).
- Rinse the inside of the shaving unit (Fig. 11).
- Rinse the outside of the shaving unit (Fig. 12).
Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame
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(2) (Fig. 13).
Remove and clean one shaving head at a time. Each shaving head
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consists of a cutter and a guard (Fig. 14).
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are
all matching sets. If you accidentally mix up the cutters and guards, it may take
several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.
- Remove the cutter from the shaving guard and rinse it with
water (Fig. 15).
- Rinse the inside and outside of the shaving guard with water (Fig. 16).
Thorough cleaning
Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. (Fig. 17)
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Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the
recesses.
Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (1) and turn the
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lock clockwise (2) (Fig. 18).
Reattach the shaving unit and shake excess water off the shaver.
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Note: If you cannot reattach the shaving unit properly, check if you have
inserted the shaving heads properly and if the retaining frame is locked.
Be careful not to hit the shaving unit against anything while you shake
excess water off the shaver.
Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving unit.
Open the shaving unit again and leave it open to let the shaver dry
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completely.
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).
shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving heads every 2 years. Always
replace with HQ56 Philips Shaving Heads (Fig. 19).
Replacing the shaving heads
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving
heads every 2 years. Replace damaged shaving heads right away.
Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ56 Philips Shaving Heads.
Switch off the shaver. Disconnect the shaver from the mains.
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Place your thumb under the shaving unit and push the shaving unit off
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the shaver. (Fig. 9)
Note: Make sure to hold the shaving unit while doing so.
Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame
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(2) (Fig. 13).
Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit.
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Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the
recesses.
Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit(1) and turn the lock
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clockwise (2) (Fig. 18).
Reattach the shaving unit (Fig. 20).
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Note: If you cannot reattach the shaving unit properly, check if you have
inserted the shaving heads properly and if the retaining frame is locked.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at
the end of their life, but hand them in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 21).
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute
the environment. Always remove the battery before you discard or
hand in the shaver at an official collection point. 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.
The staff of this centre will remove the battery for you and will dispose
of it in an environmentally safe way (Fig. 22).
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the shaver. Make
sure the rechargeable battery is completely empty when you remove it.
Disconnect the shaver from the mains.
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Let the shaver operate until it stops.
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Undo the screws in the back of the shaver and in the hair chamber.
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Remove the front panel and the back panel.
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Bend the 6 hooks aside and take out the power unit.
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Be careful, the hooks are sharp.
Remove the rechargeable battery.
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Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
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.
guarantee restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the
international guarantee because they are subject to wear.

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.
Problem Possible cause
The shaver does The shaving
not shave as well heads are
as it used to. damaged or
worn.
Foam or gel
residues clog
up the shaving
heads.
You have not
inserted the
shaving heads
properly.
The shaver does The rechargeable
not work when I battery is empty.
press the on/off
button.
The temperature
of the shaver is
too high. In this
case, the shaver
does not work.
The shaver This shaver is
does not work, not designed to
although it is be used directly
connected to the from the mains.
mains.
Solution
Replace the shaving heads (see
chapter 'Replacing the shaving
heads').
Rinse the shaving unit under a
hot tap (see section 'Cleaning
the shaving unit under the
tap' in chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance').
Make sure that the projections of
the shaving heads fit exactly into
the recesses.
Recharge the battery (see chapter
'Charging').
As soon as the temperature
of the shaver has dropped
sufficiently, you can switch on the
shaver again.
Recharge the battery (see chapter
'Charging') and disconnect the
shaver from the mains.