Philips sensotouch wet and dry electric shaver rq1160cc dualprecision blades 2-way flexing heads with precision trimmer and jet clean system (54 pages)
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English RQ1168 RQ1168_EN_CS2_A6.indd 22 13.7.31 10:30:14 PM...
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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 These appliances are 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 these appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
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This shaver complies with the internationally approved safety regulations and can be safely used in the bath or shower and cleaned under the tap. These Philips appliances comply comply with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the...
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English Quick charge: When the shaver contains enough energy for one shave, the alternate flashing of the plug symbol and battery symbol stops and only the battery symbol flashes. Battery fully charged When the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol lights up continuously.
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English Deactivating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds. The motor starts running to indicate that the travel lock has been deactivated. The shaver is now ready for use again. Note: When you place the shaver in the plugged- in charger or Jet Clean System, the travel lock is automatically deactivated. Replace shaving head holder For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving head holder every two years.
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English Charging in the charger 1 Insert the small plug into the charger. 2 Unfold the charger (‘click’). 3 Put the adapter in the wall socket. 4 Put the shaver in the charger (1) and press it backwards until it locks into place (2). The display shows that the shaver is charging (see section ‘Charging’ in chapter ‘The display’). Using the shaver shaving skin adaptation period Your first shaves may not bring you the result you expect and your skin may even become slightly irritated.
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English methods, it is more difficult for your skin to adapt to the new shaving system. 1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver. 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements. Do not make straight movements. 3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver. Wet shaving You can also use this shaver on a wet face with shaving foam or shaving gel.
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English Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off the shaver. Using the trimmer You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns and moustache. 1 Pull the shaving unit straight off the shaver. Note: Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off the shaver.
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English Attaching the cleansing brush 1 Pull the shaving attachment straight off the appliance. Do not twist the shaving attachment while you pull it off the appliance. 2 Insert the lug of the brush attachment into the slot in the top of the appliance. Press it downwards to attach it to the appliance. Using the cleansing brush attachment 1 Moisten the cleansing brush and your face with warm water and cleansing cream. Tip: Use the brush attachment before shaving for an easier shaving and a more hygienic shaving result.
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English Cleaning and maintenance Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the shaver. Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance. You can clean the outside of the shaver with a damp cloth. Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance. Cleaning the shaving unit Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt.
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English 5 Reattach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). Extra-thorough cleaning method Make sure the appliance is switched off. 1 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit. 2 Slide the green retaining frame in the direction of the arrows indicated on the retaining frame. 3 Lift the retaining frame out of the shaving head holder. 4 Remove the cutter from the shaving guard. Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and shaving 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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English 5 Clean the cutter with the cleaning brush supplied. 6 Clean the inside of the shaving guard. 7 After cleaning, place the cutter back into the shaving guard with the cutter legs pointing downwards. 8 Place the retaining frame back onto the shaving head holder. 9 Slide the guard back into place (‘click’). RQ1168_EN_CS2_A6.indd 34 13.7.31 10:30:21 PM...
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English 10 Reattach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit. Cleaning the trimmer Clean the trimmer every time you have used it. 1 Switch on the appliance with the trimmer attached. 2 Rinse the trimmer under a hot tap for some time. 3 After cleaning, switch off the appliance. Tip: For optimal trimmer performance, lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months.
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For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving head holder every two years. Only replace the shaving head holder with an original RQ11 Philips shaving head holder. Replacement reminder To remind you to replace the shaving head holder,...
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If the online shop is not available in your country, go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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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.
English guarantee restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and shaving guards) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear. RQ1168_EN_CS2_A6.indd 39 13.7.31 10:30:23 PM...
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