Replacement
For maximum shaving performance, we
advise you to replace the shaving heads
every two years. Replace damaged shaving
heads right away.
Only replace the shaving heads with original
SH30 Philips shaving heads. See also chapter
‘Ordering accessories’.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release buttons on the
shaving unit and pull the shaving head
holder off the shaving unit (Fig. 17).
3 Turn the retaining ring (1)
anticlockwise (2) and lift it off the
shaving head (3) (Fig. 20).
Repeat this process for the other retaining ring.
4 Remove the shavings heads from the
shaving head holder and throw them
away (Fig. 31).
5 Place new shaving heads in the
holder (Fig. 25).
Note: Make sure the projections of the
shaving heads t exactly into the recesses.
6 Place the retaining ring on the shaving
head (1) and turn it clockwise (2) to
reattach the retaining ring (Fig. 26).
The retaining ring is xed properly if the
two wings of the retaining ring are located
exactly under the projections of the shaving
head holder.
Repeat this process for the other retaining ring.
7 Reattach the shaving head holder to
the shaving unit (‘click’) (Fig. 19).
Note: If the shaving unit does not close
smoothly, check if you have positioned the
shaving heads properly and if the retaining
rings are xed properly.
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.
The following accessories are available:
- SH30 Philips shaving heads
- RQ575 Philips cleansing brush
attachment (specic types only)
- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning
Spray(specic types only)
Extra-thorough cleaning method
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release buttons on the
shaving unit (1) and pull the shaving
head holder off the shaving unit (2)
(Fig. 17).
3 Turn the retaining ring anticlockwise
(1) and lift it off the shaving head (2)
(Fig. 20).
Repeat this process for the other retaining ring.
4 Remove the shaving heads from the
shaving head holder. Each shaving head
consists of a cutter and guard.
(Fig. 21)
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and
guard at a time, since they are all matching
sets. If you accidentally put a cutter in the
wrong shaving guard, it may take several
weeks before optimal shaving performance
is restored.
5 Clean the cutter with the cleaning
brush supplied (Fig. 22).
6 Clean the inside of the guard. (Fig. 23)
7 After cleaning with the brush, clean
the cutter and guard under the tap
(Fig. 24).
8 Place the cutter back into the guard.
9 Put the shaving heads back into the
shaving head holder (Fig. 25).
Note: Make sure the projections of the
shaving heads t exactly into the recesses.
10 Place the retaining ring on the shaving
head (1) and turn it clockwise (2) to
reattach the retaining ring (Fig. 26).
The retaining ring is xed properly if the
two wings of the retaining ring are located
exactly under the projections of the shaving
head holder.
Repeat this process for the other retaining ring.
Note: The shaving heads and retaining ring
should be rmly set in place before closing
the shaving unit.
11 Reattach the shaving head holder to
the shaving unit (‘click’). (Fig. 19)
Note: If the shaving unit does not close
smoothly, check if you have positioned the
shaving heads properly and if the retaining
rings are xed properly.
Cleaning the trimmer
Clean the trimmer after every use.
Cleaning the trimmer under
the tap
1 Switch on the appliance with the
trimmer attached.
2 Rinse the trimmer under a hot tap for
some time. (Fig. 27)
3 After cleaning, switch off the appliance.
4 After rinsing the appliance under the
tap, hold it upright for 10-15 seconds
to allow water to run out of the
bottom.
Cleaning the trimmer with the
cleaning brush supplied
1 Switch off the trimmer.
2 Clean the trimmer with the cleaning
brush. Brush up and down along the
trimmer teeth. (Fig. 28)
Tip: For optimal trimmer performance,
lubricate the trimmer teeth frequently
with Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray
(HQ110).
Cleaning the cleansing brush
(specic types only)
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Detach the brush head from the
brush base (Fig. 29).
3 Clean them thoroughly with warm
water and soap.
4 Dry the brush head with a towel.
Storage
Note: Make sure the appliance and the
attachments are dry before you store them.
1 Put the protection cap on the shaver
after use to prevent damage and to
avoid dirt accumulation in the shaving
heads (Fig. 30).
2 Store the shaver in the
pouch supplied.
3 Specic types only: Put the protection
cap on the brush head to protect it
from dirt accumulation.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please
visit www.philips.com/support or read
the separate worldwide guarantee leaet.
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
Solution
The
shaver
does not
shave as
well as it
used to.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Replace the
shaving heads
(see chapter
‘Replace-
ment’).
The shaving
heads are
dirty.
Clean the
cutters and
guards with
the clean-
ing brush
supplied
(see chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’,
section
‘Extra-thor-
ough cleaning
method’).
Long hairs
obstruct
the shaving
heads.
Clean the
cutters and
guards with
the clean-
ing brush
supplied
(see chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’,
section
‘Extra-thor-
ough cleaning
method’).
- RQ560 Philips oil-control cleansing
brush head (single pack) replacement
(specic types only)
- RQ560 Philips oil-control cleansing
brush head (triple pack) replacement
(specic types only)
- RQ575 Philips oil-control cleansing
brush head (specic types only)
- RQ585 Philips oil-control cleansing
brush head pro (specic types only)
Recycling
- Do not throw away the appliance
with the normal household waste at
the end of its life, but hand it in at an
ofcial collection point for recycling.
By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 32).
- The built-in rechargeable shaver battery
contains substances that may pollute
the environment. Always remove the
battery before you discard or hand in
the shaver at an ofcial collection point.
Dispose of the battery at an ofcial
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. 33).
Removing the rechargeable
shaver battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery
when you discard the shaver. Make sure
the rechargeable battery is completely
empty when you remove it.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
1 Undo the screw in the back panel of
the shaver with a screwdriver (1) and
remove the back panel (2) (Fig. 34).
2 Bend the hooks aside and remove the
power unit (Fig. 35).
3 Break the snap hooks (1) and remove
the front panel of the power unit
(2) (Fig. 36).
4 Take out the battery holder (1) and
cut the battery tags with a pair of
cutting pliers (2) (Fig. 37).
5 Remove the rechargeable battery.
