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ENGLISH Important Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. 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 12 hours.
Push the slide pins out of the appliance by means of the slide. Insert the slide pins into the wall socket. As soon as you start charging the empty shaver, the green pilot light goes on. CHARGE Remove the appliance from the wall socket when the battery has been fully charged.
Open the trimmer by pushing the slide upwards. For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philips Action Clean (shaving head cleaner, type HQ100) is available.Ask your Philips dealer for information. The Philips Action Clean may not be available in all countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre in...
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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 Switch the shaver off. Clean the top of the appliance first, using the brush supplied. Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2).
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ENGLISH Every two months: shaving heads 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 the sets up, it could take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.
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Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining frame and put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit. Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver. For extra thorough cleaning, clean the shaving heads by putting them in a degreasing liquid (e.g. alcohol) every six months.To remove the shaving heads, follow steps 1 to 4 described above.
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Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ4« Philips shaving heads only. Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage. The appliance can be stored in the pouch supplied.
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Accessories The following accessories are available: - HQ4« Philips shaving heads. - HQ100 Philips Action Clean (shaving head cleaner). - HQ101 Philips Action Clean refill (shaving head cleaning liquid). - HQ110 Philips shaving head cleaner (shaving head cleaning spray). Environment The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may pollute the environment.
Troubleshooting Reduced shaving performance Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty. The shaver has not been cleaned well enough or has not been cleaned for a long time. Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue shaving. See chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance'.