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22 Pouch 23 Cleaning brush 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.
English 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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English 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. For safety reasons, the shaver can therefore only be used without cord.
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 (see '’Unplug for use’...
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English Travel lock When you are going to travel, you can lock the shaver to prevent it from accidentally switching on. Replacement reminder For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years. The shaver is equipped with a replacement reminder which flashes to remind you to replace the shaving heads.
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 max. 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 3 Press to open the SmartClean system cap, to be able to place the shaver in the holder ('click'). 4 Hold the shaver upside down above the holder. Make sure the front of the shaver points towards the SmartClean system holder. 5 Place the shaver in the holder, tilt the shaver backwards and press down the SmartClean system cap to connect the shaver (‘click’).
English Note: This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap. For safety reasons, the shaver can only be used without cord. Switching the shaver on and off 1 To switch the shaver on or off, press the on/off button once.
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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 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.
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English 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. Then press down the attachment to attach it to the appliance (‘click’).
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English Activating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to use 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 While rinsing the shaving unit, water may drip out of the base of the shaver. This is a normal occurrence. 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.
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- Only use the shaver, SmartClean system and cleaning cartridge provided to charge or clean the shaver. - For optimal cleaning results, replace the cleaning cartridge every 3 months. - Other Philips shavers may not work with this SmartClean system.
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English - To avoid evaporation, do not expose cleaning fluid to direct sunlight. - The SmartClean system thoroughly cleans but does not disinfect your shaver, therefore, do not share the shaver with others. - Place the SmartClean system on a flat, stable and fluid-resistant surface to avoid any leakage.
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English 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, shaving gel or preshave products, briefly rinse the shaver under a warm tap before you clean it in the SmartClean system.
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English 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). The battery symbol on the SmartClean system starts to flash, which indicates that the shaver is charging.
English Thorough cleaning 1 Switch off the appliance. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 3 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit. 4 Turn the retaining rings counterclockwise and remove them. 5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder.
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English 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. 9 Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving head holder and turn them clockwise ('click').
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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 Replacing the cartridge of the SmartClean system Replace the cleaning cartridge when the replacement symbol flashes orange or every 3 months. 1 While holding the SmartClean system with one hand, press the button on the side of the SmartClean system and lift the top part of the SmartClean system.
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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).
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.
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 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. Shaver Problem...
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English Problem Possible cause Solution I replaced You have not reset To reset the replacement the shaving the replacement reminder, press and hold heads, but the reminder. the on/off button for more replacement than 7 seconds. reminder is still showing. A shaving This symbol is Replace the shaving...
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The cleaning Replace the cleaning cartridge needs to cartridge. be replaced. You have used Only use the original Philips another cleaning cleaning cartridge. fluid than the original Philips cleaning cartridge. The hole of the Remove the cartridge from...
Problem Possible cause Solution The shaver is You have not Press down the top cap not fully charged placed the shaver (‘click’) to ensure a proper after I charge it in in the SmartClean connection between the the SmartClean system properly, so shaver and the SmartClean system.
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