HQ30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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. important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Warning This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Caution Keep the appliance dry. Use and store the appliance at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C. Remove the batteries from the appliance if you are not going to use it for some time. Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray may not be available in all countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre in your country about the availability of this accessory. You can also clean the shaver in the following way: Every week: shaving unit and hair chamber - 1 Switch off the shaver. 2 Cleanthetopoftheappliancefirst.Usethe cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 6). shaving unit (2) (Fig. 7). 3 Press the release button (1) and remove the 4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the hair chamber with the cleaning brush (Fig. 8). Every two months: shaving heads 5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 9). 1 Switch off the shaver. 2 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 7). Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Do not throw away batteries with the normal household waste, but dispose of them at an official collection point for batteries. Always remove the batteries before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. guarantee restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear. - - 3 To remove the retaining frame, push the sides of the central spring towards each other (1). Then lift the retaining frame out of the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10). Compliance with standards This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Preparing for use inserting batteries The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt batteries. Preferably use Philips alkaline batteries. Make sure that your hands are dry when you insert the batteries. 4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame and clean them one by one (Fig. 11). Do not mix up the cutters and the guards. This is essential since each cutter has been ground with its corresponding guard for optimal performance. If you accidentally mix up the sets, it could take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored. cleaning brush (Fig. 12). Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow. 5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the 6 Clean the guard with the brush (Fig. 13). 7 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining 8 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver. 1 Open the lid of the battery compartment (Fig. 1). 2 Put two batteries in the battery compartment (Fig. 2). Note: Make sure the + and - indications on the batteries match the indications in the battery compartment. Note:The shaver does not work if the batteries have been placed incorrectly. how to avoid damage due to battery leakage Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 35°C. Remove the batteries if the appliance is not going to be used for a month or more; Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance. shaving time Two new batteries offer a shaving time of 60 minutes. Using the appliance shaving Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips shaving system. Shaving on a dry face gives the best results. frame and put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit. Extra thorough cleaning For extra thorough cleaning, put the shaving heads in a degreasing liquid (e.g. alcohol) every six months. To remove the shaving heads, follow steps 1 to 4 described above. After cleaning, lubricate the central point on the inside of the guards with a drop of sewing machine oil to prevent wear of the shaving heads. storage 1 Switch off the shaver. prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 5). Replacement Replace the shaving heads every 2 years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ3 Philips Double Action shaving heads only. 2 Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to 1 Press the switch lock and push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the shaver (Fig. 3). Note:The switch lock prevents accidental switching on of the appliance. 1 Switch off the shaver. 2 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 7). 3 To remove the retaining frame, push the sides of the central spring towards each other (1). Then lift the retaining frame out of the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10). 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both straight and circular movements (Fig. 4). shaver. 4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame and replace them with new ones (Fig. 11). 3 Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off the prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 5). Cleaning and maintenance Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance. For easy and optimal cleaning, Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (type no. HQ110) is available. Ask your Philips dealer for information. 4222.001.8944.6 4 Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to Accessories The following accessories are available: - HQ3 Philips Double Action shaving heads. - HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not available in China). Environment - Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. 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