User manual PHILIPS HQ9090

EnglisH 4 16 HQ9090 4 EnglisH important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. - 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. - 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 causes a hazardous situation. - Do not use a damaged powerplug. - If the powerplug is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. - Charge and store the shaver at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C. - 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. EnglisH Electromagnetic fields (EMF) 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. The display Charging , When you connect the appliance to the mains to charge it, the power symbol lights up. The power symbol flashes to indicate that the appliance is being charged. - The number of shaving minutes currently available is shown on the display. This number increases as charging progresses. - The light ring flashes during charging. Battery fully charged , The display shows the maximum amount of shaving minutes. Used shaving time , When you switch off the shaver, the number of shaving minutes used appears on the display. The text `minutes used' is displayed. 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. , The display shows the remaining shaving time in minutes. 6 EnglisH Battery running low , When the display shows `06 minutes left', the light ring round the on/off button starts to flash to indicate that the battery is running low. Cleaning reminder , To remind you that the shaver is due to be cleaned, the tap symbol appears on the display. Replacing shaving heads , Every two years your shaver will remind you to replace the shaving heads in order to maintain optimal shaving results. - When you switch off the shaver, the shaving unit symbol appears in the centre of the display and the word `replace' starts to flash above it. - The system will automatically reset itself after 7 shaves. Demonstration program , The appliance has a unique demonstration program. During the demonstration the appliance will be automatically switched on 3 times. Press the on/off button for 6 seconds until all symbols disappear from the display. The demonstration will start automatically.You can interrupt the demonstration by pressing the on/off button. Charging Make sure the appliance is switched off before you start to charge it. EnglisH Charging 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 `00' start to flash on the display. 1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver. 2 Put the powerplug in the wall socket. 3 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver when the battery has been fully charged. Cordless shaving time A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of up to 80 minutes. Using the appliance Shaving 1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver. , The light ring goes on. 2 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 Philips shaving system. 3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver. EnglisH 4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every time you have used it, to prevent damage. Trimming For grooming sideburns and moustache. 1 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide upwards. The trimmer can be activated while the motor is running. 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. Every day: shaving unit and hair chamber 1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. EnglisH 2 Press the release button (1) and open the shaving unit (2). 3 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 Rinse the outside of the appliance. Close the shaving unit and shake off excess water. Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads. 6 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. Every six months: shaving heads 1 Open the shaving unit, pull it off the shaver and remove the retaining frame. 10 EnglisH 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. 3 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit. Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit into the recesses. 4 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver and close it. Trimmer Clean the trimmer every time you have used it. 1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Clean the trimmer with the brush supplied. 3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months. EnglisH 11 storage 1 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage. 2 Store the appliance in the luxury pouch or place the appliance in the stand. Travel lock If you are going to store the shaver for a longer period or if you are going to travel, it is possible to lock the shaver. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being switched on by accident. Activating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds. , The motor is switched off and the key symbol rotates once. The travel lock has now been activated. Deactivating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds. , The key symbol lights up and flashes a few times. The motor starts running to indicate that the shaver has been unlocked. The shaver is now ready for use again. 12 EnglisH Replacement Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ9 Philips SmartTouch shaving heads only. 1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Open the shaving unit and remove the retaining frame. You can also remove the shaving unit by pulling it off the shaver. 3 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit. Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit into the recesses. 4 Close the shaving unit. Accessories The following accessories are available: - HQ8500/HQ8000 powerplug. - HQ9 SmartTouch 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. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment. EnglisH 13 - The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the battery before you discard and hand in the shaver at an official collection point. Dispose of the battery at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the shaver to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way. The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Disposal of the battery Only remove the battery if it is completely empty. 1 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the screws and open the shaver. 3 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 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. 14 EnglisH Guarantee restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear. Troubleshooting 1 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. Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue shaving. See chapter `Cleaning and maintenance'. - 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'. - Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn. Replace the shaving heads. See chapter `Replacement'. 2 The shaver does not work when the on/off button is pressed. - Cause 1: the battery is empty. Recharge the battery. See chapter `Charging'. - Cause 2: the appliance is not connected to the mains. Put the powerplug in the wall socket. Never wipe the shaving unit with a towel or a tissue, as this could damage the shaving heads. 3 The shaving unit has come off the shaver. - Cause: the shaving unit has not been placed correctly. EnglisH 1 If the shaving unit becomes detached from the shaver, the unit can be easily put back on the shaver again. 16 - - - - 100-240 24 - - - - 5 35 1 - - - - IEC (EMF) (EMF) , - - , 1 , "minutes used" , , "06 minutes left" 6 / , , - "replace" - 7 1 , 3 / 6 / 1 24 `00' 1 2 3 80 20 1 / , 2 2 3 3 / 4 1 21 1 2 (1) (2) 3 4 5 6 6 1 22 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 23 2 1 / 3 , 1 / 3 , HQ9 SmartTouch 1 2 24 3 4 - HQ8500/HQ8000 - HQ9 SmartTouch - HQ110 - - 1 25 2 3 www.philips.com 1 - 1 "" - 2 " "" 6 " - 3 "" 2 / - 1 "" 26 - 2 3 - 2008/07/07 4222.002.5090.1