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The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance. 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...
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English well as some tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable. Important safety information Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger - Keep the supply unit dry. Warning - To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505) provided with the appliance.
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- If your shaver comes with a cleaning system, always use the original Philips cleaning fluid (cartridge or bottle, depending on the type of cleaning system). - Always place the cleaning system on a stable, level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.
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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 Battery fully charged When the battery is fully charged, all lights of the battery charge indicator light up white continuously. Note: When you press the on/off button while the shaver is still connected to the wall socket, the 'unplug for use' symbol lights up to remind you to disconnect the shaver from the wall socket before you can switch it on.
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English ’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. Travel lock When you are going to travel, you can lock the shaver to prevent it from accidentally turning on (see 'Activating the travel lock').
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Charging takes max. 1 hour. A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to 50 minutes (S6550) 60 minutes (S6580) or 70 minutes (S6840). Note: You cannot use the shaver while it is charging. Quick charge After approx.
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English Charging in the SmartClean system (specific types only) 1 Put the small plug in the back of the SmartClean system. 2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket. 3 Press to open the SmartClean system cap, to be able to place the shaver in the holder ('click').
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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. Guard mode - Activate the guard mode to adjust to a lower rotational speed for a more gentle shave. Dry shaving 1 Switch on the shaver.
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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 Using click-on attachments Removing or attaching click-on attachments 1 Make sure the shaver is switched off. 2 Pull the attachment straight off the appliance. Note: Do not twist the attachment while you pull it off the appliance. 3 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in the top of the appliance.
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English Activating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter the travel lock mode. 3 sec. While you activate the travel lock, the indications on the display light up briefly. When the travel lock is activated, the travel lock symbol flashes.
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English 1 Switch on the shaver. 2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap. You can also clean the shaving unit with the cleaning brush supplied. 3 Switch off the shaver. Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 4 Rinse the hair chamber under the tap.
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- For optimal cleaning results, replace the cleaning cartridge every 3 months. - Other Philips shavers may not work with this SmartClean system. - To avoid evaporation, do not expose cleaning fluid to direct sunlight.
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English 4 Pull the seal off the cleaning cartridge. 5 Place the cleaning cartridge in the SmartClean system. 6 While holding the SmartClean system with one hand, gently push the top part of the SmartClean system back down (‘click’). Using the SmartClean system Note: If you use the shaver with shaving foam or gel, briefly rinse the shaver under a warm tap before you clean it in the SmartClean system.
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English 2 Hold the shaver upside down above the holder. Make sure the front of the shaver points towards the SmartClean system holder. 3 Place the shaver in the holder (1), tilt the shaver backwards (2) and press down the top cap to connect the shaver ('click') (3).
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English Note: If you press the on/off button of the SmartClean system during the cleaning program, the program stops. In this case, the cleaning or drying symbol goes out. Note: If you disconnect the SmartClean system from its power supply, the cleaning program stops. Thorough cleaning 1 Switch off the appliance.
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English 6 Clean the cutter and guard under the tap. 7 Put the cutter back into the guard. 8 Place the shaving heads in the shaving head holder. Note: Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses of the shaving head holder.
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English - Each retaining ring has two recesses and two projections that fit exactly in the projections and recesses of the shaving head holder. 10 Reinsert the hinge of the shaving head holder into the slot of the shaving unit. Close the shaving head holder.
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Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads ( 'Ordering accessories'). Replacement reminder The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced.The shaving unit symbol lights up when you switch off the shaver.
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English 2 Remove the cleaning cartridge from the SmartClean system and pour out any remaining cleaning fluid. You can safely pour the cleaning fluid down the sink. 3 Discard the empty cleaning cartridge. Contact your local town or city officials for recycling information.
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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 are available:...
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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 appliance.
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7 Remove the rechargeable batteries. 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 appliance is still Unplug the appliance and does not work attached to the wall press the on/off button to when I press the socket. For safety switch on the appliance. on/off button. reasons, the appliance can only be used without...
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English Problem Possible cause Solution Water is leaking During cleaning, This is normal and not from the bottom water may collect dangerous because all of the appliance. between the inner electronics are enclosed in body and the outer a sealed power unit inside shell of the the appliance.
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Replace the cleaning cartridge needs to cartridge. be replaced. You have used Only use the original another cleaning Philips cleaning cartridge. fluid than the original Philips cleaning cartridge. The hole of the Remove the cartridge from drain of the the SmartClean system and...
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简体中文 显示屏 充电 快速充电: 电池电量耗尽后,当您将剃须刀连接到电 源插座时,电池充电指示灯将逐个呈白色亮起并重复循 环。 当电池包含的电量足够完成一次剃须时,则电池 状态指示灯的底灯会开始呈白色缓慢闪烁。 在充电过程中,各个指示灯都会先闪烁,然后持续亮 起,以表示电池的充电程度。 电池已完全充满 电池充满电后,所有电池充电指示灯都将呈白色持续亮 起。 注意: When you press the on/off button while the shaver is still connected to the wall socket, the 'unplug for use' symbol lights up to remind you to disconnect the shaver from the wall socket before you can switch it on.
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