Philips HQ422/16 User manual

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HQ422, HQ420

Important

Read these instructions for use carefully before

using the appliance and save them for future

reference.

◗Store and use the appliance at a temperature

between 5cC and 35cC.

C◗Keep the appliance dry.

Inserting batteries

The appliance runs on three R6 AA 1.5-volt

batteries. Preferably use Philips alkaline batteries.

Make sure that your hands are dry when inserting

the batteries.

C1Slide the lid of the battery compartment

backwards (1) and open it (2).

C2Put three batteries in the battery

compartment.

Make sure the + and - indications on the

batteries match the indications in the battery

compartment.

3Push the lid of the battery compartment

down onto the appliance and slide it

upwards to close it.

◗To avoid damage due to battery leakage:

- do not expose the appliance to temperatures

higher than 35cC;

- remove the batteries if the appliance is not

going to be used for a month or more;

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- do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.

Shaving time

Three new batteries offer a shaving time of

60 minutes.

Using the appliance

Shaving

C1Switch the appliance on by pressing the

switch lock (1) and pushing the on/off slide

upwards (2).

BThe switch lock prevents accidental switching on of

the appliance.

C2Move 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.

3Switch the shaver off by pushing the on/off

slide downwards.

C4Put the protection cap on the shaver every

time you have used it, to prevent damage.

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Trimming (HQ422 only)

For grooming sideburns and moustache.

C1Open 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.

C◗For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philips

Action Clean (shaving head cleaner, type

HQ100) is available.Ask your Philips dealer

for information.

BThe Philips 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 week: shaving unit and hair chamber

1Switch the shaver off.

C2Clean the top of the appliance first, using

the brush supplied.

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C3Press the release button (1) and remove

the shaving unit (2).

C4Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the

hair chamber with the brush.

C5Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

Every two months: shaving heads

1Switch the shaver off.

C2Press the release button (1) and remove

the shaving unit (2).

C3Remove the retaining frame by pushing the

sides of the central spring towards each

other (1) and lifting the retaining frame out

of the shaving unit (2).

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C4Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining

frame and clean them one by one.

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.

C5Clean the cutter with the short-bristled

side of the brush.

Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.

C6Brush the guard.

C7Slide the shaving heads back into the

retaining frame and put the retaining frame

back into the shaving unit.

8Put 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. After

cleaning, lubricate the central point on the inside

of the guards with a drop of sewing machine oil

to prevent wear of the shaving heads.

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Trimmer (HQ422 only)

Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.

1Switch the shaver off.

C2Clean the trimmer with the brush

supplied.

C3Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop

of sewing machine oil every six months.

Storage

C◗Put the protection cap on the shaver to

prevent damage.

◗HQ422 only:

The appliance can be stored in the pouch

supplied.

Replacement

Replace the shaving heads every two years for

optimal shaving results.

Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with

HQ4«Philips shaving heads only.

1Switch the shaver off.

C2Press the release button (1) and remove

the shaving unit (2).

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C3Remove the retaining frame by pushing the

sides of the central spring towards each

other (1) and lifting the retaining frame out

of the shaving unit (2).

C4Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining

frame.

C5Slide new shaving heads into the retaining

frame.

C6Put the retaining frame back into the

shaving unit.

7Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

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).

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Environment

Batteries contain substances that may pollute the

environment.

Do not throw batteries away with the normal

household waste, but hand them in at an official

collection point.

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 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

1Reduced shaving performance

BCause 1: the shaving heads are dirty.

BThe 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'.

BCause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving

heads.

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◗Clean the cutters and guards with the brush

supplied. See chapter 'Cleaning and

maintenance', section 'Every two months:

shaving heads'.

BCause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.

Replace the shaving heads. See chapter

'Replacement'.

2The shaver does not work when the on/off

slide is pushed upwards.

BCause 1: the batteries are empty

◗Replace the batteries. See chapter 'Inserting

batteries'.

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