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This product, although classified under the brand PHILIPS, may have been manufactured by GEMINI INDUSTRIES, NORELCO, RADIOLA after mergers, acquisitions, or a change in name.



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ENGLISH 4 BAHASA MELAYU 20 BAHASA INDONESIA 37 TI"NG VIT 54 ÀÒÉÒä·Â 70 83 99 113 HQ8894 4 ENGLISH Important Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. Only use the powerplug supplied. The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. The powerplug contains a transformer. Do not cut off the powerplug to replace it with another plug, as this will cause a hazardous situation. Do not use a damaged powerplug. If the powerplug is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. Charge, store and use the appliance at a temperature between 5cC and 35cC. Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch. Make sure the powerplug does not get wet. Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it under the tap. The appliance complies with the internationally approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely cleaned under the tap. Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. C C ENGLISH 5 The display offers the unique C This appliancechoose you display layout you possibility to the prefer.You can choose between two layouts: a number layout or a stacked block layout. C 1 Press the on/off button approx. 3 seconds. The cleaning, plug and shaving unit symbols appear, together with the display layout you are currently using. You can switch between the two display layouts by briefly pressing the on/off button. Stop switching when the display of your choice appears and wait a few seconds.You will hear a beep to confirm your personal choice. You can change the display layout at any time. Attention:When you start using the appliance for the first time or after a long period of disuse, it could take several minutes before anything appears on the display! The display provides the following information: 2 Charging C The number layout: the appliance to the As soon as you connect mains, the display lights up.The number '0' appears on the display together with the plug symbol and the minutes-left indication.The power symbol starts blinking. 6 ENGLISH C The stacked block layout: appliance to the As soon as you connect the mains, the display lights up and the MIN/MAX indication and the plug symbol appear.The power symbol starts blinking. The number of blocks on the display increases from the red block to MAX. Battery fully charged as the C As soon symbolbattery has been fully charged, the plug appears and the word 'FULL' runs across the display every 9 seconds. Used shaving time the number C When you switch the shaver off, on the of used shaving minutes appears display.The text 'mins used' is displayed (the word 'used' blinks). Remaining shaving time The shaving time of a fully charged shaver depends on your type of beard and your shaving behaviour and is calculated by the built-in computer. A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of up to 100 minutes. C The number layout: ENGLISH The number on the display indicates the remaining shaving time in minutes. 7 C The stacked block layout: visible indicates the The number of stacked blocks remaining shaving time. Cleaning reminder that the shaver is to be C To remind you will be about oncedueweek in cleaned, which a case of normal use, the tap symbol with blinking water drops appears on the display. Battery running low C The number layout:shaver off while the battery When you switch the is running low, the plug symbol and the number '0' start blinking and you will hear a few short beeps. When you switch the shaver off, the display remains lit for approx. 10 seconds. C The stacked block layout: off while the battery When you switch the shaver is running low, the plug symbol and the red block start blinking and you will hear a few short beeps. When you switch the shaver off, the display remains lit for approx. 10 seconds. 8 ENGLISH Replacing shaving heads years your will remind C Every two the shaving shaver in order to you to replace heads maintain optimal shaving results. - When you switch the appliance off, the shaving unit symbol appears in the bottom left corner of the display and the word 'replace' starts to blink above it. At the same time, you will hear a 3-second beep. - In the next two weeks the shaving unit symbol and the blinking text will be visible for 30 seconds every time you switch the shaver on or off. - During this period the appliance will produce an audible reminder two more times: a 5second beep after the first week and a 10second beep after two weeks. - You can reset the appliance at any time during these two weeks by pressing the on/off button for 3 seconds during the beeping. After 3 seconds the shaving unit symbol becomes visible for 3 seconds and you will hear a short confirming beep. If you have not reset the system after these two weeks, the system will automatically reset itself. Demonstration program C The appliance has a unique 1-minute demonstration program. During the demonstration the appliance will be automatically switched on 4 times. Press the on/off button for 6 seconds until all symbols ENGLISH 9 disappear from the display.The demonstration will start automatically, using the display layout you have selected.You can interrupt the demonstration by pressing the on/off button. Charging Make sure the appliance is switched off before you start charging it. When you charge the shaver for the first time or after a long period of disuse, let it charge continuously for 2.5 hours. Charging normally takes approx. 1 hour. You can also shave without charging by connecting the shaver to the mains. Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains for more than 24 hours. Charging the appliance Charge the appliance when the plug symbol and the number '0' (number layout) or the red block (stacked block layout) start blinking and you hear a few short beeps. C 1 2 3 Put the appliance plug in the shaver. Put the powerplug in the wall socket. Remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver when the battery has been fully charged. 10 ENGLISH As soon as the battery has been fully charged, the plug symbol appears and the word 'FULL' runs across the display every 9 seconds. Cordless shaving time A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of up to 100 minutes. Using the appliance Personal Comfort Control Personal Comfort C The to adapt the shaverControl system allows you to your skin type. - You can set the shaver to 'Normal' for a fast and comfortable close shave. - You can set the shaver to 'Sensitive' for a comfortable close shave with optimal skin comfort. C The ... position is the neutral position. C The 'S' position is best suited for sensitive skin. S ENGLISH 11 C The 'N' position is best suited for normal skin. N Shaving 1 Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off button once. C Move the shaving heads quickly over your skin, making both straight and circular movements. Shaving on a dry face gives the best results. Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philishave system. 3 Switch the shaver off by pressing the on/off button once. Put the protection cap on the shaver every time you have used it, to prevent damage. 2 C 4 Trimming For grooming sideburns and moustache. C Open the trimmer by pushing the slide upwards. The trimmer can be activated while the motor is running. 1 12 ENGLISH Cleaning and maintenance Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance. The easiest and most hygienic way to clean the appliance is to rinse the shaving unit and the hair chamber with hot water every time you have used the appliance. Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot to prevent your hands from getting burnt. the Philishave C For extra thorough cleaning,cleaner, type Action Clean (shaving head B HQ100) is available.Ask your Philishave dealer for information. The Philishave Action Clean 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 day: shaving unit and hair chamber 1 Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. Press the release button (1) and open the shaving unit (2). C 2 ENGLISH 13 C Clean the shaving unit and the hair chamber by rinsing them under a hot tap for some time. Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and the hair chamber have been cleaned properly. 4 5 Rinse the outside of the appliance. Close the shaving unit and shake off excess water. 3 Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue as this may damage the shaving heads. C Open the shaving unit again and leave it open to let the appliance dry completely. You can also clean the hair chamber without water by using the brush supplied. 6 Every six months: shaving heads C 2 1 1 Open the shaving unit, turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2). Clean the cutters and guards with the brush supplied. Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you accidentally mix up the cutters and guards, it may take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored. 2 14 ENGLISH 3 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit, press the wheel (1) and turn it clockwise (2). Close the shaving unit. 4 Trimmer Clean the trimmer every time you have used it. 1 Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. Clean the trimmer with the brush supplied. Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months. C C 2 3 Storage C Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage. ENGLISH the appliance in the luxury C Store the appliance in the stand topouch or place dry. 15 Replacement Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ8 Philishave Sensotec shaving heads only. 1 Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. Press the release button (1) and open the shaving unit (2). Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2). C 2 1 2 3 C C Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit in such a way that the parts with the small holes point towards the centre of the shaving unit. Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses. 4 16 ENGLISH C 1 2 5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit, press the wheel (1) and turn it clockwise (2). Close the shaving unit. 6 Accessories The following accessories are available: - HQ8000 powerplug. - HQ8 Philishave Sensotec shaving heads. - HQ100 Philishave Action Clean (shaving head cleaner). - HQ101 Philishave Action Clean refill (shaving head cleaning liquid). - HQ110 Philishave shaving head cleaner (shaving head cleaning spray). Environment The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Disposal of the battery Remove the battery when you discard the appliance. Do not throw the battery away with the normal household waste, but hand it in at an official collection point.You can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre, which will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way. Only remove the battery if it is completely empty. ENGLISH 1 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 17 C 2 3 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the screws and open the shaver. Remove the battery. Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after the battery has been removed. Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. Troubleshooting 1 B B Reduced shaving performance Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty. The shaver has not been rinsed long enough or the water used was not hot enough. 18 ENGLISH Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue shaving. See chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance'. B Cause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving heads. Clean the cutters and guards with the brush supplied. See chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance', section 'Every six months: shaving heads'. B Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn. Replace the shaving heads. See chapter 'R ...

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