
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: cleaning
the shaver
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the
adapter from the wall socket and pull
the plug out of the shaver.
2 Rinse the shaver under a warm tap for
some time. (Fig. 10)
Note: For additional cleaning you can also
start by using the cleaning brush to remove
hairs.
3 Press the release button (1) and pull
the shaving unit in a straight upward
movement off the shaver (2). (Fig. 11)
4 Rinse the shaving unit and hair
chamber under a warm tap. (Fig. 12)
Note: For additional cleaning you can also
start by using the cleaning brush to remove
hairs.
5 Carefully shake off excess water
and let the shaving unit and hair
chamber dry.
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 13).
Every two months: cleaning the
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. 11).
3 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise
(1) and remove the retaining frame
(2) (Fig. 14).
4 Remove and clean one shaving head
at a time. Each shaving head consists
of a cutter and a guard (Fig. 15).
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. 16).
6 Clean the cutter and guard under the
tap (Fig. 17).
Note: For additional cleaning you can also
start by using the cleaning brush to remove
hairs.
7 After cleaning, place the cutter back
into the guard. (Fig. 18)
8 Put the shaving heads back into the
shaving unit. (Fig. 19)
9 Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (1) and turn the orange
wheel clockwise (2) (Fig. 20).
10 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 13).
Storage
Keep the appliance dry.
Store the appliance in a safe, dry place.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Put the protection cap on the shaver
after use to prevent damage and
dirt accumulation in the shaving
heads (Fig. 9).
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 shaving heads only.
For instructions on how to remove the
shaving heads, see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’, section ‘Every two months:
shaving heads’.
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 (see the worldwide guarantee
leaet for contact details).
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 shaving heads
only (Fig. 21).
Cleaning
- Use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110) to
clean the shaving heads thoroughly.
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.
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
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 ob-
struct the
shaving
heads.
Clean the
cutters and
guards with
the clean-
ing brush
supplied.
See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’,
section ‘Every
two months:
shaving heads’.
You mixed
up the
cutters
and guards
when you
placed them
back into
the retaining
frame after
cleaning.
Put each
cutter in the
other guard.
If you do not
switch the
cutters, it
may take 2
to 3 weeks
until optimal
shaving
performance
is restored.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Replace the
shaving heads.
See chapter
‘Replacement’.
Problem Possible
cause
Solution
The
shaver
does not
work
when
I push
the on/
off slide
upwards.
The re-
chargeable
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 shav-
ing system.
Skin irritation
during the
rst 2-3
weeks of use
is possible.
After this
period, the
skin irritation
usually disap-
pears.
The
rotation
speed of
the shav-
ing heads
is slower
than
usual.
Too much
dirt has
collected in
the shaving
heads.
Clean the
shaving heads.
See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
The re-
chargeable
battery is
low.
Recharge
the battery.
See chapter
‘Charging’.
The
appliance
makes a
strange
noise.
Too much
dirt has
collected in
the shaving
heads.
Clean the
shaving heads.
After cleaning,
lubricate
the central
point on the
inside of the
guards with
Philips Clean-
ing Spray
(HQ110).
See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Replace the
shaving heads.
See chapter
‘Replacement’.