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English Important safety information Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference. The accessories supplied may vary for different products. 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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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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7 Battery charge indicator 8 Supply unit 9 Small plug 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. The display Battery charge indicator Quick charge: When the shaver does not contain enough energy for one shave, the battery charge indicator flashes orange quickly.
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English Battery low When the battery is almost empty, the battery charge indicator flashes orange. ’Unplug for use’ reminder The ‘unplug for use’ symbol flashes to remind you that you have to disconnect the product from the power outlet before you can switch it Travel lock When you are going to travel, you can lock the shaver to prevent it from accidentally turning...
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English - While you deactivate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up briefly and the shaver produces a short sound. The shaver turns on and is now ready for use again. Charging Before first use, charge the shaver for at least 2.5 hours without interruption and until the battery charge indicator shows that the battery is full.
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English Turning the shaver on and off - To turn on the shaver, press the on/off button once. - To turn off the shaver, press the on/off button once. After turning the shaver off, the display lights up for a few seconds and shows the remaining battery charge.
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English Wet shaving For a more refreshing shave, you can also use this shaver on a wet face with shaving foam or gel. 1 Apply some water to your skin. 2 Apply shaving foam or gel to your skin. 3 Rinse the shaving unit with warm water to ensure that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your skin.
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English Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the shaver Clean the shaver after every use for optimal performance (see 'Cleaning and maintenance'). Note: While rinsing shaving heads, water may drip out of the base of shaver. This is a normal occurrence. Internal electric parts are in a waterproof compartment so the shaver will be protected against water damage.
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English Thorough cleaning method Note: 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. 1 Turn off the shaver. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
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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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English Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your hand when you reinsert the shaving heads and reattach the retaining rings. Do not place the shaving head holder on a surface, as this may cause damage to the shaving heads. 10 Reinsert the hinge of the shaving head holder into the slot of the shaving unit.
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Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). 1 Switch off the appliance. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
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English 6 Place the new 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. Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving heads and turn them clockwise to reattach the retaining ring.Each retaining ring has two recesses and two projections that fit exactly in the projections and recesses of the...
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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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English Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the appliance. Be careful, the battery strips are sharp. 1 Remove the screw in the back of the shaver. 2 Remove the back panel. 3 Take out the power unit. 4 Bend the snap hooks aside and remove the transparent cover of the power unit.
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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. Shaver...
English Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance The shaving heads Replace the shaving does not shave as are damaged or heads. well as it used to. worn. Hairs or dirt obstruct Clean the shaving the shaving heads. heads in the regular way or clean them thoroughly.