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. General description (Fig. 1) Protection cap 2 Shaving unit 3 Shaving unit release button 4 On/off button...
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English Danger - Keep the supply unit dry. Warning - To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505) provided with the appliance. - The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not cut off the supply unit to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
- 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.
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English General - This shaver can be safely cleaned under the tap. - The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. - The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. Charging Note: You can also use the shaver while it is plugged-in and charging.
English Charging with the supply unit 1 Put the small plug in the appliance. 2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket. - The charging light shows the charging status of the appliance. 3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the appliance.
- Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips shaving system. Switching the appliance on and off 1 To switch on the appliance, press the on/off button once.
English Shaving Dry shaving Note: For the best results on skin comfort, pre- trim your beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or longer. 1 Switch on the appliance. 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions.
English Trimming (S1231, S1232, S1334 only) You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns and moustache. 1 Push the trimmer release slide downwards to open the trimmer. 2 Switch on the appliance. 3 Hold the trimmer perpendicular to the skin and move the appliance downwards while you exert gentle pressure.
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English 1 Switch off the appliance and make sure it is disconnected from the wall socket. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber with lukewarm water. 4 Rinse the outside of the shaving unit with lukewarm water.
English 3 Switch on the appliance and rinse the pop-up trimmer with warm water. 4 After cleaning, switch off the appliance. 5 Carefully shake off excess water and let the pop-up trimmer air dry. 6 Close the pop-up trimmer (‘click’). Tip: For optimal performance, lubricate the teeth of the pop-up trimmer with a drop of mineral oil every six months (oil not included).
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English 4 Remove and clean one shaving head at a time. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and a guard. Note: 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.
Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). 1 Switch off the appliance and make sure it is disconnected from the wall socket.
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English 4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit. Discard the used shaving heads immediately to avoid mixing them with the new shaving heads. 5 Place new shaving heads in the shaving unit. Note: Make sure that the shaving heads with the projections fit exactly onto the hooks of the shaving head holder when placing them.
Note: Always let the shaver dry completely before storing. 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). Recycling...
English Removing the rechargeable shaver battery Only remove the rechargeable batteries when you discard the appliance. Before you remove the batteries, make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the wall socket and that the batteries are completely empty. Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the appliance and when you dispose of the rechargeable battery.
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English 2× 4 Remove two screws and then remove the hair chamber from the shaver. 5 Lift out the front panel. 6 Bend the eight snap hooks aside with a flathead screwdriver and remove the cover of the power unit. 8×...
2× 9 Remove the two 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...