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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.
- HQ917/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 motor stops or starts
running slower (HQ917/HQ915/HQ912).
1 Put the small plug in the shaver (Fig. 6).
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
, The charging light goes on to indicate that the
appliance is charging (Fig. 5).
Note: Charge the shaver for at least 8 hours but not more
than 24 hours.
3 Remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull
the small plug out of the shaver when the battery is
fully charged (Fig. 7).
Note: The shaver does not run from the mains. When the
battery is empty, you have to recharge the battery before
you can use the shaver again.
Cordless shaving time
When the shaver is fully charged, it has a shaving time of
approximately 30 minutes.
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