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 it for future reference. The accessories supplied may vary for different products. Danger - Keep the supply unit dry. Warning - The appliance is a Class III construction. - To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit and charging pad (supply unit, type HQ87.
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English - This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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English - The charging pad is not intended for use in a car. It may interfere with the automotive electronic systems. - Do not use the click-on fresh eyes attachment if you have glaucoma, an eye injury, or have had eye surgery within the last 12 months.
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English - For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only be used by one person. - Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. - Do not put the appliance or any part in the dishwasher.
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English - If you wear piercings on your face, remove the piercings before you use the click-on attachments or make sure that you do not use the appliance on or near the piercing. - Do not use the click-on massage attachment and click-on fresh eyes attachment with self-made cleansers, creams, oils or cosmetic products containing...
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- Do not use the click-on massage attachment too close to the nostrils. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General - This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap.
English Charging When the shaver is charging, the ring on the pad lights up and 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.
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. Notification symbol Overheating If the shaver overheats during charging, the notification symbol flashes. When this happens, the shaver stops charging automatically. Charging continues once the temperature of the shaver has decreased to the normal level after approx.
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. 3 hours. A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to 60 minutes. Note: You cannot use the shaver while it is charging.
English - The Qi charging pad beeps and the ring on the pad lights up when the shaver is correctly placed and connected for charging. - When the shaver is charging, the ring on the pad lights up and the battery charge indicator on the shaver flashes white.
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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 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. Note: Do not press too hard, this can cause skin irritation.
English 5 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. Note: Do not press too hard, this can cause skin irritation.
English Attachment holder Note: Attach the click-on massage attachment, cleansing brush attachment and fresh eyes attachment on the attachment holder first, before you place the attachment onto the appliance. 1 Pull the click-on attachment straight off the attachment holder. 2 Place the click-on attachment onto the attachment holder until it locks into position with a click.
English Using the cleansing brush attachment Note: For better shaving results, use the click-on cleansing brush attachment before shaving. Use the rotating cleansing brush with your daily cleansing cream. The cleansing brush removes oil and dirt, contributing to a healthy and oil-free skin. We advise you to use it no more than twice a day.
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English 7 Gently move the brush across your skin from the nose towards the ear. Do not push too hard onto the skin to make sure that the treatment remains comfortable. Note: Do not cleanse the sensitive area around 20 sec. your eyes.
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English Do not use the appliance on damaged or irritated skin or on wounds. 1 Place the attachment on the attachment holder. 2 Attach the attachment to the appliance ('click'). 3 Switch on the appliance and set the appliance to the lowest personal comfort setting: comfort. Only use the fresh eyes attachment at the lowest personal comfort setting.
English Do not use the appliance on damaged or irritated skin or on wounds. Do not use the massage attachment on the sensitive area around the eyes. You can use the massage attachment on dry skin or after applying cream or oil to your skin. Before you massage the skin, we advise you to first cleanse your face with the cleansing brush attachment.
English Activating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter the travel lock mode. 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.
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English Always check if the water is too hot, to prevent burning your hands. 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.
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.
English 12 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). Cleaning the trimmer attachment Never dry the trimmer with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimming teeth. Clean the trimmer attachment after each use. 1 Switch on the appliance with the precision trimmer attachment attached.
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Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original 2yrs Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). Replacement reminder The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced. The shaving...
English 2 Discard the old shaving head holder and attach the new shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). 3 After replacing the shaving heads, you can reset the replacement reminder by pressing the on/off button for 7 seconds. Wait until your 7 sec.
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 Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details). The following accessories and spare parts are...
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.
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.
This chapter summarizes 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 Center in your country.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution I replaced the You have not reset Reset the appliance by shaving heads, the appliance. pressing the on/off but the display button for approx. 7 still shows the seconds. replacement reminder. A shaving unit This symbol reminds Replace the shaving symbol has you to replace the...
Philips appliance. If you have any difficulties obtaining information, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country. You find its contact details in the international warranty leaflet. You can also visit www.philips.com/support.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution I don’t know with We advise you to cleanse which cleansing your skin with your favorite products I can cleanser. You can use use the cleansing cleansing gel, foam, oil, brush milk or lotions. Please do attachment.
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