Philips HQ6696/16 User manual
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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 mains cord supplied.
Do not use a damaged mains cord.
If the mains cord is damaged, always have it
replaced with one of the original type in order to
avoid a hazard.
The appliance is equipped with an automatic
voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
Charge, store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
Keep the appliance and the mains cord dry.
Noise level: Lc = 60 dB(A)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before you
start to charge it.
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Charge the appliance for at least 8 hours, but not
more than 24 hours. Do not leave the appliance
connected to the mains continuously.
To prevent the battery from going at during shaving,
you can also charge the shaver in between shaves,
even if the battery is not completely empty yet.This
will not damage the battery.
You can also shave without charging by connecting
the shaver to the mains.
Charging
When you start charging the empty shaver, the
charging light goes on.
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when:
the appliance is new or has not been used for a
long time
motor stops or starts running slower
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
2 Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
3 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver
when the battery has been fully charged.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
up to 10 days.
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1 Switch on the shaver by pushing the on/off
slide to position I.
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 Switch off the shaver by pushing the on/off
slide to position 0.
4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
For grooming sideburns and moustache.
1 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide
upwards.
The trimmer can be activated while the motor is
running.
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philips Shaving
Head Cleaner ( type HQ100) is available.Ask
your Philips dealer for information.
Note:The Philips Shaving Head Cleaner may not be
available in all countries. Contact the Customer Care
Centre in your country about the availability of this
accessory.
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You can also clean the shaver in the following way:
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the mains plug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Cleanthetopoftheappliancerst,usingthe
brush supplied.
3 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2).
4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber with the brush.
5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the mains plug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
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2 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2).
3 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove
the retaining frame (2).
4 Remove the cutters and guards and clean them
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.
5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of
the brush.
Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.
6 Brush the guard.
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7 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit. Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (1) and turn the wheel clockwise
(2).
8 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.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.
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the mains plug
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.
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage.
The appliance can be stored in the pouch
supplied.
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Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ55
Philips Shaving Heads only.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the mains plug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2).
3 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove
the retaining frame (2).
4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit.
5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit (1) and turn the wheel clockwise (2).
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
The following accessories are available:
HQ55 Philips Shaving Heads.
HQ100 Philips Shaving Head Cleaner.
HQ101 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Fluid.
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HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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 ofcial collection
point. Dispose of the battery at an ofcial
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.
Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the mains plug 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.
If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
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or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaet). 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.
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not
covered by the terms of the international guarantee
because they are subject to wear.
1 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’.
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 two 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
slide is pushed to position I.
Cause 1: the battery is empty.
Recharge the battery. See chapter ‘Charging’.
Cause 2: the shaver is not connected to the mains.
Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
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