Philips Electric Shaver HQ906 15 Product Support & User Manual

ENGLISH After every use: shaving unit and hair Problem Possible cause Solution

chamber

The shaver The shaving heads Clean the shaving heads

Introduction

does not are dirty. thoroughly before you continue shave as shaving (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Never rinse the shaver when the battery

well as it HQ906, HQ902

Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips compartment is open. Always make sure used to. offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ the battery compartment cover is properly

Long hairs obstruct Clean the cutters and guards welcome. attached before you start rinsing the shaver. the shaving heads. properly with the brush

supplied (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).

Important 1 Switch off the shaver.

The shaving heads are Replace the shaving heads (see damaged or worn. chapter ‘Replacement’).

Read this user manual carefully before you use the 2 Rinse the outside of the shaving unit under a

The batteries are low. Replace the batteries (see

appliance and save it for future reference. hot tap for some time (Fig. 9).

chapter ‘Preparing for use’).

Warning 3 Press the release button (1) and pull the The shaver The batteries are Make sure the + and -

This appliance is not intended for use by shaving unit in a straight upward movement does not placed incorrectly. indications on the batteries go on when match the indications in the

persons (including children) with reduced off the shaver (2) (Fig. 10).

I press battery compartment. physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack the on/off

4 Rinse the inside of the shaving unit under button.

of experience and knowledge, unless they

a hot tap for some time (Fig. 11).

have been given supervision or instruction The batteries are Replace the batteries (see empty. chapter ‘Preparing for use’).

concerning use of the appliance by a person 5 Rinse the hair chamber under a hot tap for

responsible for their safety. some time (Fig. 12). My skin is Your skin needs time Skin irritation during the first irritated to get used to the 2-3 weeks of use is normal.

Children should be supervised to ensure that

after Philips shaving system. After this period, the skin

6 Put the shaving unit back onto the

they do not play with the appliance. shaving. irritation usually disappears.

shaver (Fig. 13).

Caution

Every two months: shaving heads

Use and store the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C.

Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol to clean

The shaver complies with the internationally

the shaving heads. Only use HQ110 Shaving Head

approved IEC safety regulations and can be

Cleaning Spray.

safely cleaned under the tap (Fig. 1). Be careful with hot water. Always check if the 1 Switch off the shaver. water is not too hot, to avoid burning your

2 Press the release button (1) and pull the

hands.

shaving unit off the shaver (2) (Fig. 10).

This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving in the shower. 3 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise (1) and

Do not immerse the shaver in water (Fig. 2). remove the retaining frame (2) (Fig. 14). Remove the batteries from the appliance if you

4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving

are not going to use it for a month or more.

unit one by one (Fig. 15).

Do not use the shaver in combination with

Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and

pre-shave lotions, creams, foams, gels or other

guard at a time, since they are all matching sets.

cosmetic products.

If you accidentally mix up the cutters and guards,

Compliance with standards it may take several weeks before optimal shaving This Philips appliance complies with all performance is restored. standards regarding electromagnetic fields

5 Remove the cutter from the guard (Fig. 16).

(EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance 6 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side is safe to use based on scientific evidence of the brush. Brush carefully in the direction available today. of the arrows (Fig. 17).

Preparing for use 7 Clean the guard with the brush (Fig. 18).

The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt alkaline 8 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving batteries. Preferably use Philips batteries to achieve unit. optimal shaving performance.

9 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving

Inserting batteries unit and turn the orange wheel clockwise.

10 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

Make sure your hands and the appliance are dry when you insert the batteries. Storage

1 Remove the battery compartment Put the protection cap on the shaver after use cover (Fig. 3). to prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8). 2 Put two batteries in the battery Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection cap compartment (Fig. 4). covers the release button.

Make sure the + and - poles point in the right

Replacement

direction.

Note: The appliance does not work if the batteries Replace the shaving heads every two years for have been placed incorrectly. optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with

3 Slide the battery compartment cover back

Philips HQ55 shaving heads.

onto the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 5).

For instructions on how to remove the shaving Avoiding damage due to battery heads, see section ‘Every two months: shaving leakage heads’ in chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.

Do not expose the appliance to temperatures

Environment

higher than 35°C.

Remove the batteries if you are not going to Do not throw away the appliance with the use the appliance for a month or more. normal household waste at the end of its life, Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance. but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve

Using the appliance

the environment (Fig. 19). 1 Remove the protection cap. Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Do not throw away empty

2 Press the on/off button to switch on the

batteries with the normal household waste,

shaver (Fig. 6).

but dispose of them at an official collection 3 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make point for batteries. Always remove the batteries both straight and circular movements (Fig. 7). before you discard and hand in the appliance at Note: Shaving on a dry face gives the best results. an official collection point (Fig. 20).

Note: Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get

Guarantee & service

accustomed to the Philips shaving system.

If you need service or information or if you have

4 When you have finished shaving, press the on/

a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.

off button again to switch off the appliance.

philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care 5 Clean the shaver after every use (see chapter Centre in your country (you find its phone number ‘Cleaning’). in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your

6 Put the protection cap on the shaver to

local Philips dealer.

prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8).

Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection cap Guarantee restrictions covers the release button. The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international

Cleaning and maintenance

guarantee because they are subject to wear.

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents

Troubleshooting

or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to

clean the appliance. This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem

water is not too hot, to avoid burning your hands.

with the information below, contact the Consumer Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving Care Centre in your country.

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.

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