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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Protection cap
2 Shaving heads
3 Shaving unit
4 Hair chamber
5 Charging light (HQ916: with battery-low
indication)
6 On/off button
7 Socket for small plug
8 Wheel of retaining frame
9 Retaining frame
10 Cutter
11 Guard
12 Release button
13 Cleaning brush
14 Adapter
15 Small plug
16 Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110)
(Optional)
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use
the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Warning: Keep the adapter dry.
- This symbol means: Forbidden to rinse
the adapter under a running tap (Fig. 2).
Warning
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do
not cut off the adapter to replace it with
another plug, as this causes a hazardous
situation.
- This washable shaver is not suitable for
shaving in the shower (Fig. 3).
- Warning: Do not use this appliance close
to a bathtub, shower or other containers
lled with water.
- 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
Caution
- Do not use the shaver or the adapter if it
is damaged.
- Only use the adapter supplied.
- If the adapter is damaged, always have it
replaced with one of the original type in
order to avoid a hazard.
- Charge, use and store the shaver at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
- 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 avoid burning
your hands.
- Do not immerse the shaver in water or
another liquid
- Do not use the shaver in combination
with pre-shave lotions, creams, foams, gels
or other cosmetic products.
General
- This shaver can be safely cleaned under
the tap.
- This symbol means: Suitable to be cleaned
under a running tap (Fig. 4).
- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to
a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
Compliance with standards
- This Philips appliance complies with all
standards regarding electromagnetic elds
(EMF). If handled properly and according
to the instructions in this user manual, the
appliance is safe to use based on scientic
evidence available today.
- This shaver complies with the applicable
IEC safety standards.
Charging
Make sure the shaver is switched off when you
start to charge it.
When you charge the shaver for the rst time
or after a long period of non-use, let it charge
continuously for 16 hours. Charging normally
takes approx. 8 hours.
For optimal performance, only charge the
shaver when the battery is low.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the
mains for more than 24 hours.
Charge indications
Charging
- When the shaver is charging, the charging
light lights up green continuously (Fig. 5).
Battery low
- HQ916: the charging light lights up orange
continuously.
- HQ988/HQ915/HQ912: the motor stops
or starts running slower.
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the charging
light lights up orange (HQ916) or when the
HQ916, HQ915, HQ912
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