1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver (Fig. 6).
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3 When the battery is fully charged, remove
the adapter from the wall socket and pull the
appliance plug out of the shaver.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 40 minutes.
Using the appliance
Shaving
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on
the shaver.
The light ring lights up.
2 Move the shaving heads quickly over your
skin, making both straight and circular
movements (Fig. 7).
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.
3 Press the on/off button once to switch on
the shaver.
4 To prevent damage to the shaving unit, put
the protection cap on the shaver after every
use (‘click’) (Fig. 8).
Trimming
For grooming sideburns and moustache.
1 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide
upwards (Fig. 9).
The trimmer can be activated while the motor
is running.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
The easiest and most hygienic way to clean the
appliance is to rinse the shaving unit and the hair
chamber with hot water every time you have used
the appliance.
For thorough cleaning of the shaving heads, we
advise you to use Philips Shaving Head Cleaning
Spray HQ110.
Every day: shaving unit and hair
chamber
Warning: Remove the detachable cord from the
handheld part before cleaning this part in water.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter
from the wall socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and open the
shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10).
3 Clean the shaving unit and the hair chamber
by rinsing them under a hot tap for some
time (Fig. 11).
Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber have been cleaned properly.
4 Rinse the outside of the appliance (Fig. 12).
5 Close the shaving unit and shake off
excess water.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
6 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the appliance dry completely (Fig. 13).
You can also clean the hair chamber without water
by using the brush supplied.
Every six months: shaving heads
1 Open the shaving unit.
You can also pull the shaving unit off the shaver for
easier cleaning.
2 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove
the retaining frame (2). Then take out the
shaving heads (Fig. 14).
3 Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied (your shaving heads may differ from
the one shown in the gure) (Fig. 15).
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.
4 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit.
Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit and turn the lock clockwise (Fig. 16).
Note: If you removed the shaving unit from the
shaver, reattach it. First insert the hinge of the shaving
unit into the slot in the rim of the hair chamber and
then push the shaving unit home until it locks into
place (‘click’). (Fig. 17)
5 Close the shaving unit.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter
from the wall socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2 Clean the trimmer with the brush
supplied (Fig. 18).
3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of
sewing machine oil every six months (Fig. 19).
Storage
- To prevent damage to the shaving unit, put the
protection cap on the shaver (‘click’) (Fig. 8).
Replacement
To maintain optimal shaving results, replace the
shaving heads every two years.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ8 Precise Cutting System Shaving Heads.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter
from the wall socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2 Open the shaving unit.
You can also pull the shaving unit off the shaver.
3 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove
the retaining frame (2). Then take out the
shaving heads (Fig. 14).
4 Put the new shaving heads in the shaving unit.
Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit and turn the lock clockwise. (Fig. 16)
Note: If you removed the shaving unit from the
shaver, reattach it. First insert the hinge of the shaving
unit into the slot in the rim of the hair chamber and
then push the shaving unit home until it locks into
place (‘click’). (Fig. 17)
5 Close the shaving unit.
Ordering accessories
To retain the top performance of your shaver,
make sure you clean it regularly and replace its
shaving heads at the recommended time.
To purchase accessories for your shaver,
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 difculties obtaining accessories for your shaver,
please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country. You nd its contact details in the
worldwide guarantee leaet.
Shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving
heads every two years. Always replace with
the appropriate shaving heads for your type
of shaver (Fig. 20).
Cleaning
- Use Cleaning Spray HQ110 to clean the
shaving heads thoroughly.
Accessories available for this shaver
HQ8 Precise Cutting System Shaving Heads.
HQ8505 powerplug.
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.
Environment
- 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. 21).
- The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you discard
and 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 shaver
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).
Disposal of the battery
Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the adapter from the wall socket and
pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the
screws and open the shaver (Fig. 23).
3 Remove the battery.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again
after the battery has been removed.
Guarantee and service
If you need information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com/support or contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country. You nd its
phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet. If
there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer.
Guarantee restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are
not covered by the terms of the international
guarantee because they are subject to wear.
