Using the appliance
Note: The shaver cannot be used directly from the mains.
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the
shaver (Fig. 8).
3 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both
straight and circular movements (Fig. 9).
Note: Shave on a dry face only. Do not use the shaver in
combination with gel, foam or water.
Note: Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed
to the Philips shaving system.
4 Press the on/off button to switch off the shaver.
5 Clean the shaver after every shave (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
6 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage and to avoid dirt accumulation in the
shaving heads (Fig. 10).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection cap covers
the release button.
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Clean the shaver after every shave to guarantee better
shaving performance. For the best cleaning result, we
advise you to use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110). Ask
your Philips dealer for information.
Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (HQ110) may
not be available in all countries. Contact the Consumer
Care Centre in your country about the availability of this
accessory.
After every shave: 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 avoid burning your hands.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter from
the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
shaver.
2 Rinse the outside of the shaving unit under a hot
tap for some time (Fig. 11).
3 Press the release button (1) and pull the shaving
unit in a straight upward movement off the
shaver (2). (Fig. 12)
4 Rinse the inside of the shaving unit under a hot tap
for some time (Fig. 13).
5 Rinse the hair chamber under a hot tap for some
time (Fig. 14).
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 15).
Every two months: shaving heads
Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol to clean the
shaving heads. Only use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110).
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter from
the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and pull the shaving
unit in a straight upward movement off the
shaver (2) (Fig. 12).
3 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2) (Fig. 16).
4 Remove and clean one shaving head at a time.
Each shaving head consists of a cutter and a
guard (Fig. 17).
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.
5 Remove the guard from the cutter (Fig. 18).
6 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the
cleaning brush. Brush carefully in the direction of
the arrows (Fig. 19).
7 Clean the guard with the long-bristled side of the
cleaning brush (Fig. 20).
8 Put the cutter back into the guard after
cleaning (Fig. 21).
9 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit (Fig. 22).
10 Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (1) and turn the orange wheel
clockwise (2) (Fig. 23).
11 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 15).
Storage
Store the appliance in a dry place.
Store the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and
35°C.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to
prevent damage and to avoid dirt accumulation in
the shaving heads (Fig. 10).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection cap covers
the release button.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal
shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with Philips
HQ56 shaving heads only.
For instructions on how to remove the shaving heads,
see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Every
two months: shaving heads’.
Accessories
To retain the top performance of your shaver, make sure
you clean it regularly and replace its shaving heads at the
recommended time.
Shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving heads every
two years. Always replace them with Philips HQ56
shaving heads only (Fig. 24).
Cleaning
- Use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110) to clean the
shaving heads thoroughly.
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. 25).
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances
that may pollute the environment. Remove the
battery before you discard and hand in the appliance
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. 26).
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery if it is completely
empty.
1 Remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull
the small plug out of the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops and undo the
screw at the bottom of the shaver (Fig. 27).
3 Remove the battery compartment (1) and remove
the battery (2) (Fig. 28).
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you
have removed the battery.
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
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.
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, 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 dirty.
You have not
cleaned the
shaver well
enough or
you have not
cleaned it for a
long time.
Clean the shaving
heads thoroughly
before you continue
shaving. See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
Long
hairs obstruct
the shaving
heads.
Clean the cutters
and guards with
the cleaning brush
supplied. See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’, section
‘Every two months:
shaving heads’.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Replace the shaving
heads. See chapter
‘Replacement’.
The shaver
does not
work when
I press
the on/off
button.
The
rechargeable
battery is empty.
Recharge the
battery. See chapter
‘Charging’.
My skin is
irritated
after
shaving.
Your skin needs
time to get used
to the Philips
shaving system.
Skin irritation during
the rst 2-3 weeks
of use is possible.
After this period, the
skin irritation usually
disappears.
The
rotation
speed of
the shaving
heads is
slower than
usual.
Too much dirt
has collected
in the shaving
heads.
Clean the shaving
heads. See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
The
rechargeable
battery is low.
Recharge the
battery. See chapter
‘Charging’.
The
charging
light lights
up orange
(HQ916
only).
The
rechargeable
battery is low.
Recharge the
battery. See chapter
‘Charging’.
