Philips HQ7740 User manual

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NORSK 42

SVENSKA 60

SUOMI 78

DANSK 96

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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.

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.

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◗When you start charging the shaver while the

battery is running low, the pilot light blinks

red for max. 24 minutes.

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 shaving 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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