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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 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 The display Note: Remove any sticker or protective foil from the display before using the product. 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.
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English Remaining battery charge The remaining battery charge is indicated by the battery charge percentage shown on the display. 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.
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English Replacement reminder For maximum shaving performance, replace the shaving heads every two years. The shaver is equipped with a replacement reminder which reminds you to replace the shaving heads. The shaver beeps, the replacement reminder lights up and the arrows flash to indicate that you have to replace the shaving heads.
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English Notification symbol Overheating If the shaver overheats during charging, the notification symbol flashes. When this happens, the shaver automatically stops charging. Charging continues once the temperature of the shaver has decreased to the normal level after approx. 10 minutes. Blocked shaving heads If the shaving heads are blocked, the notification symbol continuously lights up red.
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English Quick charge After approx. 5 minutes of charging the shaver contains enough power for one shave. Charging with the supply unit 1 Make sure the shaver is switched off. 2 Put the small plug in the shaver and put the supply unit in the wall socket.
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English Switching the shaver on and off 1 To switch on the shaver, press the on/off button once. The battery charge percentage lights up for a few seconds. 2 To switch off the shaver, press the on/off button once. The battery charge percentage lights up for a few seconds and shows the remaining battery charge.
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English 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. Make sure each shaving head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave.
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English 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.
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English 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’). Using the precision trimmer attachment You can use the precision trimmer attachment to touch up your beard, sideburns and moustache.
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English While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up briefly and the shaver 3 sec. produces a short sound. When the travel lock is 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.
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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...
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Please take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service center to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery. - Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries.
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English 1 Remove the click-on attachment from the appliance. 2 On top of the appliance insert a screwdriver between the black cylinder and silver ring. Force the silver ring up off the appliance and remove the top panel. 3 Unscrew the two screws and remove the frame. 4 Remove the two back black covers and slide the front housing off the appliance.
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English 6 Place a screwdriver between the lips of the inner panel and bend them aside. Then remove the inner panel. 7 Lift out the printed circuit board with the rechargeable battery. 8 Bend the battery tags aside with a screwdriver. 9 Remove the rechargeable battery.
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English 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 Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance The shaving heads Replace the shaving heads d oes not shave are damaged or (see 'Replacement'). as well as it used worn. Hairs or dirt obstruct Clean the shaving heads the shaving heads. in the regular way or clean them thoroughly.
English Problem Possible cause Solution The notification The shaving heads Replace the shaving heads symbol flashes are damaged. (see 'Replacement'). and the shaver beeps after cleaning the shaving heads. Water is leaking During cleaning, This is normal and not from the bottom water may collect dangerous because all of the appliance.
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