English Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Please read this user manual, as it contains information about the features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable.
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English Danger - Keep the supply unit dry. Warning - To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505) provided with the appliance. - The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not cut off the supply unit to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
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- Do not use the supply unit in or near wall sockets that contain an electric air freshener to prevent irreparable damage to the supply unit. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General - This shaver is waterproof.
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English Charging When the shaver is charging, the battery charge indicator on the shaver flashes white. The battery charge is indicated by the battery charge percentage flashing on the display, which is shown when the shaver is moved. Quick charge: After approx. 5 minutes charging, the shaver contains enough energy for one shave.
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English Personal comfort settings The shaver has a feature that allows you to personalize your settings. Depending on your personal shaving needs, choose between three settings, from low to high: comfort, dynamic or efficiency. When you press the button on the left or right of the display, the segment of the personal comfort settings bar lights up to indicate the selected setting.
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English on/off button for 7 seconds. If you do not reset the replacement reminder, the shaver resets automatically after 9 shaves. ’Unplug for use’ reminder The ‘unplug for use’ symbol flashes to remind you to disconnect the shaver from the wall socket before you can switch it on.
English Charging Charge the shaver before you use it for the first time and when the display indicates that the battery is almost empty. Charging takes approx. 1 hour. A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to 60 minutes. Note: You cannot use the shaver while it is charging.
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English This symbol indicates that the shaver can be used in the bath or shower. - Use this shaver for its intended household use as described in this manual. - For hygienic reasons, the shaver should only be used by one person. - Trimming is easier when the skin and hair are dry.
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English Shaving tips - For the best results on skin comfort, pre-trim your beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or longer. - Select your personal comfort setting (see 'Personal comfort settings'). Dry shaving 1 Switch on the shaver. 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions.
English 2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin. 3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your skin. 4 Switch on the shaver. 5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions.
English 2 Pull the attachment straight off the shaver. Note: Do not twist the attachment while you pull it off the shaver. 3 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in the top of the shaver. Then press down the attachment to attach it to the shaver (‘click’).
English While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up briefly and the shaver produces a short sound.When the travel lock is 3 sec. activated, the travel lock symbol flashes. If you try to switch on the shaver while the travel lock is active, the travel lock symbol flashes.
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English Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads. While rinsing the shaving unit, water may drip out of the bottom of the shaver. This is a normal occurrence. 1 Switch on the shaver. 2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap.
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English 5 Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaving head holder air-dry completely. 6 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). Thorough cleaning We advise you to clean the shaving heads thoroughly once a month or when the shaver does not shave as well as it used to.
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English 5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and guard. Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you accidentally put a cutter in the wrong shaving guard, it may take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.
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Replacement Replacing the shaving heads For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years.Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original 2yrs Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories').
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English Replacement reminder The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced.The shaving unit symbol lights up continuously, the arrows flash white and you hear a beep when you switch the shaver on or off. 1 Switch off the shaver. Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit.
English Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details). The following accessories and spare parts are...
English - Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health. Removing the rechargeable shaver battery Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the shaver.
8 Bend the battery tags aside with a screwdriver. 9 Remove the rechargeable battery. Warranty and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet. Warranty restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international warranty because they are subject to wear.
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English Shaver Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance The rechargeable Recharge the battery (see does not work battery is empty. 'Charging'). when I press the on/off button. The travel lock is Press the on/off button for activated. 3 seconds to deactivate the travel lock.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The notification The appliance is When this happens, the symbol flashes overheated. shaver stops charging and the shaver automatically. Charging beeps while the continues once the shaver is temperature of the shaver charging. has decreased to the normal level after approx.
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