Philips HQ8170 User manual

ENGLISH 4

DEUTSCH 17

FRANÇAIS 32

NEDERLANDS 46

ESPAÑOL 60

ITALIANO 75

PORTUGUÊS 89

TÜRKÇE 103

HQ8173, HQ8172, HQ8170

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 5cC and 35cC.

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 cleaning it

under the tap.

C◗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.

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C◗Do not immerse the shaver in water.

C◗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.

Charging

Make sure the appliance is switched off before

you start charging it.

Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

You can also shave without charging by

connecting the shaver to the mains.

Charge indications

Charging

C◗When you start charging the empty shaver,

the bottom light blinks red.When the battery

contains enough power for one shave, all

lights start blinking green sequentially.

Battery fully charged

◗When the battery has been fully charged, all

green lights are on.

A few hours after charging, all lights go out.

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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 the shaver off, this light blinks a

few times.

Cordless shaving time

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 blinks red.

Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.

C1Put the appliance plug in the shaver.

2Put the powerplug in the wall socket.

3Remove the powerplug from the wall

socket and pull the appliance plug out of

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the shaver when the battery has been fully

charged.

Charging stand

You can also charge the appliance by placing it in

the charging stand, if provided.

C◗Place the shaver properly in the plugged-in

charging stand.

C◗Lift the shaver from the stand without tilting

it.

Using the appliance

Shaving

1Switch 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.

BWhen you switch the shaver on, all lights go on

and then the remaining battery capacity is shown

for a few seconds.

C2Move the shaving heads quickly over your

skin, making both straight and circular

movements.

- Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.

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- Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get

accustomed to the Philips system.

3Switch the shaver off by pressing the on/off

button once.

The blue light ring around the on/off button goes

out.

4Clean the shaver (see chapter 'Cleaning

and maintenance').

C5Put the protection cap on the shaver every

time you have used it, to prevent damage.

Trimming

For grooming sideburns and moustache.

C1Open the trimmer by pushing the slide

downwards.

The trimmer can be activated while the motor is

running.

C2Close the trimmer ('click').

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Cleaning and maintenance

C◗The light above the tap symbol starts blinking

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.

◗If provided, use the washing machine to clean

the shaver. See the separate instruction

booklet.

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.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

getting burnt.

BWater 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

1Switch the shaver off, remove the

powerplug from the wall socket and pull

the appliance plug out of the shaver.

C2Press the release button to open the

shaving unit.

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C3Clean the shaving unit and the hair

chamber by rinsing them under a hot tap

for some time.

C◗Make sure you clean the inside as well as the

outside of the shaving unit.

4Close 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.

C5Open 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

C1Open the shaving unit, turn the lock

anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining

frame (2).

C2Clean 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

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take several weeks before optimal shaving

performance is restored.

C3Put the shaving heads back into the shaving

unit. Put the retaining frame back into the

shaving unit and turn the lock clockwise.

4Close the shaving unit.

Trimmer

Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.

1Switch the shaver off, remove the

powerplug from the wall socket and pull

the appliance plug out of the shaver.

C2Clean the trimmer with the brush

supplied.

C3Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop

of sewing machine oil every six months.

Charging stand

You can clean the charging stand with a moist

cloth.

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Storage

C◗Put the protection cap on the shaver to

prevent damage.

◗The appliance can be stored in the pouch

supplied.

C◗The shaver can be stored in the charging

stand, if provided.

Replacement

C◗Replace the shaving heads as soon as the light

above the shaving unit symbol starts blinking.

Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with

HQ9 Philips shaving heads only.

BDo not mix up the cutters and the guards to

guarantee optimal shaving performance.

1Switch the shaver off, remove the

powerplug from the wall socket and pull

the appliance plug out of the shaver.

2Press the release button to open the

shaving unit.

C3Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and

remove the retaining frame (2).

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