Philips HQ7740 User manual
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HQ7742, HQ7740
Introduction
The shaver comes with two different kinds of
NIVEA FOR MEN cartridges: Extra Fresh Shaving
Gel for a fresh sensation during and after shaving
and Moisturising Shaving Lotion for sensitive skin.
This gives you the opportunity to try them out
and discover which one suits your skin type best.
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗Only use the powerplug and the charging
stand 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 or charging
stand.
◗If the powerplug or charging stand is
damaged, always have it replaced by one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
◗Charge, store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
C◗Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
◗Never immerse the charging stand in water
nor rinse it under the tap.
◗Do not leave the shaver in the plugged-in
charging stand for more than 24 hours.
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C◗The appliance is watertight and can be
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.
C◗The appliance complies with the
internationally approved IEC safety regulations
and can be safely used in the bath or shower.
◗Check if the gel and lotion supplied with the
appliance contain ingredients (see back of
cartridge) to which you are allergic before
you start using the appliance. Do not use the
gel and/or lotion if you are allergic to one or
more ingredients.
◗Noise level: Lc = 63 dB [A]
Charging
Charging takes approx. 8 hours.
Do not leave the shaver in the plugged-in
charging stand for more than 24 hours.
Charge indications
Battery running low
C◗When the battery is running low, the pilot
light burns red during shaving.When you
switch the shaver off, the pilot light blinks red
for a few seconds.
◗When you start charging the shaver while the
battery is running low, the pilot light blinks
red for max. 24 minutes.
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During charging
◗During charging the pilot light burns green.
Charging the appliance
Charge the shaver before using it for the first time
and when the shaver indicates that the battery is
running low.
1Insert the small plug into the charging
stand and put the powerplug in the wall
socket.
C2Place the shaver in the charging stand.
The shaver automatically switches off when it is
placed in the charging stand.
3Remove the powerplug from the wall
socket and pull the small plug out of the
charging stand when the battery has been
fully charged.You can then leave the
appliance in the charging stand.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 45 minutes.
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Cartridges
Cartridges with NIVEA FOR MEN shaving
gel/lotion are available in boxes containing five
cartridges and one small plastic pump.
The NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion in the
cartridges will keep for 32 months when stored
at temperatures between 0cC and +40cC.
Only use Philips NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin
(HQ170 and HQ171) cartridges.
One Philips NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin
cartridge contains enough gel/lotion for approx.
10 shaves.
For hygienic reasons, we advise you to insert a
new pump when you start using a new set of five
cartridges.
Do not throw the pump away when you replace
an empty cartridge.You will need it for all five
cartridges.
Remove the shaving gel/lotion cartridge from the
appliance when you are not going to use the
shaver for more than one week.
When you have run out of shaving gel/lotion
cartridges and you do not know where to buy
them, contact the Customer Care Centre in your
country (see 'Guarantee & service').
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Inserting cartridges
C1When you start using a new set of
cartridges, take the pump out of its bag
and push it into a cartridge until it locks
into position with a click.
C2Press the release button and open the
cover of the cartridge compartment.
C3Slide the cartridge with the pump into the
shaver. It only fits properly if the white side
of the pump is pointing upwards.
4Close the cover (you will hear a click).
5Press the yellow pump button a few times
until the NIVEA FOR MEN shaving
gel/lotion appears.The shaver is now ready
for use.
Replacing cartridges
Do not throw the pump away when you replace
an empty cartridge.You will need it for the other
cartridges.
C1Press the release button and open the
cover of the cartridge compartment.
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2Remove the empty cartridge and pull out
the pump.
C3Push the pump into a new cartridge until it
locks into position with a click.
C4Slide the cartridge with the pump into the
shaver. It only fits properly if the white side
of the pump is pointing upwards. Close the
cover.
Storing cartridges
C◗You can conveniently store the other
cartridges by attaching them to the wall
holder supplied.The holder has suction caps
which allow you to attach it to the wall easily.
In this way you always have the cartridges
close at hand, which is very convenient,
especially when you shave in the shower.
NB:The wall holder is only suitable for storing
cartridges. Never hang or place the shaver on the
wall holder. If you do, the shaver may fall!
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Using the appliance
Shaving
Switching the shaver on
1Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
C2Press the yellow pump button to apply
NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion to
your skin.
3Move the shaving heads over your skin,
making both straight and circular
movements.
C4While shaving, press the pump button
frequently to apply more NIVEA FOR
MEN shaving gel/lotion so that the shaver
keeps gliding smoothly over your face.
Do not press the shaver too hard against your
skin while shaving. If you prefer, you can wet your
face before shaving.
◗For the best shaving results, shaving gel/lotion
should be pumped up frequently.
◗The shaver will not perform optimally when
used without shaving gel/lotion.
◗Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philips system.
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Switching the shaver off
1Switch the shaver off by pressing the on/off
button once.
2Clean the shaver (see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
Rinse the shaver after each shave. Remove the
cartridge if you are not going to use the appliance
for more than one week.
C3Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
Trimming
For grooming sideburns and moustache.
Attaching the trimmer
1Switch the shaver off.
Clean the shaver before you attach the trimmer
(see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance').
C2Press the release button (1) and pull the
shaving unit off the shaver (2).
C3Tilt the trimmer slightly backwards.
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C4Fit the trimmer onto the shaver (you will
hear a click).The trimmer is now ready for
use.
5Activate the trimmer by pressing the
on/off button once.
Removing the trimmer
1Switch the shaver off.
2Remove the trimmer by pressing the
release button again and pulling the
trimmer off the shaver.
3Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
To maintain optimal shaving performance and to
keep the shaver clean, you have to thoroughly
rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber with hot
water after every shave.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
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