Philips HS190/24 User manual
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips! To fully benet from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Warning
- 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.
Caution
- Keep the appliance dry.
- This symbol means that it is not allowed to rinse
this appliance under the tap.
- Use and store the appliance at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
- Remove the batteries if you are not going to use
the appliance for a month or more.
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
scientic evidence available today.
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Preparing for use
Inserting the batteries
Make sure that your hands are dry when you
insert the batteries.
The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt batteries
(not included). Preferably use Philips alkaline
batteries.
1 Push on the rib of the battery compartment
cap (1) and then lift the cap off the appliance (2).
2 Place two batteries in the battery
compartment.
Make sure the + and - indications on the batteries
match the indications in the battery compartment.
The shaver does not work if the batteries have been
placed incorrectly.
3 Put the battery compartment cap back onto
the appliance (‘click’).
The cap only ts onto the appliance in one way.
To avoid damage due to battery leakage:
- do not expose the appliance to temperatures
higher than 35°C;
- Remove the batteries if you are not going to use
the appliance for a month or more.
- do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.
Cordless shaving time
Two new batteries provide a cordless shaving time
of 60 minutes.
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Using the appliance
Shaving
1 Press the switch lock (1) and push the on/off
slide upwards (2) to switch on the shaver.
2 Move the shaving heads quickly over your skin.
Make 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 After use, push the on/off slide downwards to
switch off the shaver.
4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
- For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philips Action
Clean (shaving head cleaner, type HQ100) is
available. Ask your Philips dealer for information.
Note:The Philips Action Clean may not be available
in all countries. Contact the Consumer Care Centre in
your country about the availability of this accessory.
You can also clean the shaver in the following way:
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Every week: shaving unit and hair chamber
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 First clean the top of the appliance with the
cleaning brush supplied.
3 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2).
4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber with the cleaning brush.
5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver
(‘click’).
Every two months: shaving heads
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2).
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3 Push the sides of the central spring towards
each other (1) and then lift the retaining frame
out of the shaving unit (2).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining
frame.
Hold your nger underneath the shaving head to
prevent the cutter from falling out.
5 Disassemble and clean the shaving heads one
by one.
Note: 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.
6 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of
the cleaning brush.
Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.
7 Clean the guard with the cleaning brush.
8 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining
frame and put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit.
9 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Tip: For extra thorough cleaning, clean the shaving
heads by putting them in a degreasing liquid (e.g.
alcohol) every six months.To remove the shaving heads,
follow steps 1 to 4 described above.After cleaning,
lubricate the central point on the inside of the guards
with a drop of sewing machine oil to prevent wear of
the shaving heads.
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Storage
- Always put the protection cap on the shaver after
use, to prevent damage.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ4
ÇPhilips shaving heads only.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2).
3 Push the sides of the central spring towards
each other (1) and then lift the retaining frame
out of the shaving unit (2).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining
frame.
5 Slide new shaving heads into the retaining
frame.
6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit.
7 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver
(‘click’).
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Accessories
The following accessories are available:
- HQ4 ÇPhilips shaving heads.
- HQ100 Philips Shaving Head Cleaner
(not available in China).
- HQ101 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Fluid
(not available in China).
- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray
(not available in China).
Environment
- 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.
- Batteries contain substances that may pollute the
environment. Do not throw away empty batteries
with the normal household waste, but dispose of
them at an ofcial collection point for batteries.
Always remove the batteries before you discard
and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection
point
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have
a problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone
number in the worldwide guarantee leaet).
If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your
country, go to your local Philips dealer.
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