Philips HQ8170/43 User manual

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.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

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

scientic 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.

Charge indications

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.

Battery fully charged

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.

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

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.

Charging stand

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.

Using the appliance

Shaving

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’).

Cleaning and maintenance

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.

Every day: shaving unit and hair chamber

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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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 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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Charging stand

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.

Accessories

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.

Environment

Do not throw away the appliance 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 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 ofcial collection

point. Dispose of the battery at an ofcial

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