Philips HQ7140 User manual

HQ7140

ENGLISH 4

DEUTSCH 14

 25

SUOMI 37

NORSK 47

SVENSKA 57

Important

Read these instructions for use carefully before using

the appliance and save them for future reference.

Only use the powerplug supplied.

The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to a

safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.

The powerplug contains a transformer. Do not

cut off the powerplug to replace it with another

plug, as this will cause a hazardous situation.

Do not use a damaged powerplug.

If the powerplug is damaged, always have it

replaced by one of the original type in order to

avoid a hazard.

Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.

Charge and store the appliance at a temperature

between 5 cC and 35 cC.

Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it

under the tap.

The appliance complies with the internationally

approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely

cleaned under the tap.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water

is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting

burnt.

This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving

in the shower.

Do not immerse the shaver in water.

Water may leak from the socket at the bottom

of the appliance when you rinse it.This is normal

and not dangerous because all electronics are

enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.

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Charging

Make sure the appliance is switched off before you

start charging it.

Charging takes at least 8 hours.

You can also shave without charging by connecting

the shaver to the mains.

Charge indications

Charging

When you start charging the empty shaver, the

charging light goes on.

Battery fully charged

When the battery has been fully charged, the

charging light starts blinking.

When you unplug the shaver, the charging light goes

out.

Cordless shaving time

After charging, the shaver has a cordless shaving time

of up to 35 minutes.

Charging the appliance

Charge the appliance when the motor stops or

starts running slower.

1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver.

2 Put the powerplug in the wall socket.

3 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket

and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver

when the battery has been fully charged.

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Using the appliance

Shaving

1 Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off

button once.

The power-on lights go on to indicate that the

motor is running.

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 the shaver off by pressing the on/off

button once.

The power-on lights go out.

4 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance’).

5 Put the protection cap on the shaver every

time you have used it, to prevent damage to

the shaving heads.

Trimming

For grooming sideburns and moustache.

1 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide

downwards.

The trimmer can be activated while the motor is

running.

2 Close the trimmer (‘click’).

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Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving

performance.

Be careful with hot water.Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

getting burnt.

Note:Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of

the appliance when you rinse it.This is normal and not

dangerous.

Every day: shaving unit and hair chamber

1 Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug

from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug

out of the shaver.

2 Press the release button to open the shaving

unit.

3 Clean the shaving unit and the hair chamber by

rinsing them under a hot tap for some time.

Make sure you clean the inside as well as the

outside of the shaving unit.

4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess

water.

Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,

as this may damage the shaving heads.

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5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open

to let the appliance dry completely.

You can also clean the hair chamber without water

by using the brush supplied.

Every six months: shaving heads

1 Open the shaving unit, turn the lock

anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining

frame (2).

2 Clean the cutters and guards 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.

3 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving

unit. Put the retaining frame back into the

shaving unit and turn the lock clockwise.

4 Close the shaving unit.

Trimmer

Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.

1 Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug

from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug

out of the shaver.

2 Clean the trimmer with the brush supplied.

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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 to the shaving heads.

Replacement

Replace the shaving heads every two years for

optimal shaving results.

Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ8

Philips shaving heads only.

Note:Do not mix up the cutters and the guards to

guarantee optimal shaving performance.

1 Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug

from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug

out of the shaver.

2 Press the release button to open the shaving

unit.

3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the

retaining frame (2).

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4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones

in the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame

back into the shaving unit and turn the lock

clockwise.

Make sure that the projections of the shaving

heads t exactly into the recesses.

5 Close the shaving unit.

Accessories

The following accessories are available:

HQ8000 powerplug.

HQ8 Philips Shaving Heads.

HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.

HQ8010 car cord.

Environment

Do not throw the appliance away with the

normal household waste at the end of its life,

but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for

recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve

the environment.

Disposal of the battery

The built-in rechargeable battery contains

substances that may pollute the environment.

Always remove the battery before discarding the

appliance and handing it in at an ofcial collection

point. Dispose of the battery at an ofcial collection

point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the

battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips

service centre, which will remove the battery for

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you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe

way.

Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.

1 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket

and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.

2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the two

screws in the hair chamber and remove it.

3 Undo the two screws at the back of the shaver

and remove the back panel of the housing.

4 Remove the side panels by pulling them off the

sealed power unit.

5 Undo the three screws in the sealed power

unit.

6 Remove the back panel of the sealed power

unit by means of a screwdriver.

7 Remove the battery.

Be careful, the battery strips are very sharp.

Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after

the battery has been removed.

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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 nd its phone

number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). 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

1 Reduced shaving performance.

Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty.The shaver has

not been rinsed long enough or the water used was

not hot enough.

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 six 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

button is pressed.

Cause 1: the battery is empty.

Recharge the battery. See chapter ‘Charging’.

Cause 2: the appliance is not connected to the

mains.

Put the powerplug in the wall socket.

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