Philips HQ8170 User manual
HQ8173, HQ8170
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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 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 causes a hazardous situation.
Do not use a damaged powerplug.
If the powerplug is damaged, always have it
replaced with 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 15°C and 35°C.
Never immerse the charging stand in water nor
rinse it under the tap.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
Always unplug the shaver before you clean it
under the tap.
The shaver 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.
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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 shell inside the shaver.
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.
Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
You can also shave without charging by connecting
the shaver to the mains.
Charging
When you start charging the empty shaver, the
bottom light ashes red. When the battery
contains enough power for one shave, all lights
start ashing green sequentially.
When the battery has been fully charged, all
green lights are on.
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A few hours after charging, all lights go out.
Remaining battery capacity
The amount of power left in the battery is
indicated by the number of lights that are on.
The battery capacity is only shown when you
switch the shaver on or off.
When all lights burn green, the battery is 100%
charged.
When the bottom light burns green, 20% of the
battery capacity is left.
Battery running low
When the battery is running low, the bottom
light turns red.
When you switch off the shaver, this light
ashesblinks a few times.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
up to 55 minutes.
Charging the appliance
Charge the shaver when the bottom light burns or
ashes red.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
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.
You can also charge the appliance by placing it in the
charging stand, if provided.
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Place the shaver properly in the plugged-in
charging stand.
Lift the shaver from the stand without tilting it.
1 Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
The blue light ring around the on/off button goes on
to indicate that the motor is running.
Note:When you switch the shaver on, all lights go on
and then the remaining battery capacity is shown for a
few seconds.
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 blue light ring around the on/off button goes
out.
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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.
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’).
The light above the tap symbol starts ashing
after every shave to remind you that the shaver
needs to be cleaned (except when the bottom
light burns red).
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
The normal way to clean the appliance is to rinse
the shaving unit and the hair chamber with hot
water every time you have used the shaver.
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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.
1 Switch off the shaver, 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.
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.
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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 off the shaver, remove the powerplug
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.
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You can clean the charging stand with a moist cloth.
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage.
The appliance can be stored in the pouch
supplied.
The shaver can be stored in the charging stand,
if provided.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads as soon as the light
above the shaving unit symbol starts ashing.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ9
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.
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3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2).
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.
The following accessories are available:
HQ8500/HQ8000 powerplug.
HQ9 Philips Shaving Heads.
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not
available in China).
HQ8010 car cord.
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 battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you discard
and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection
point. Dispose of the battery at an ofcial
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