SHAVER Series 3000 HQ6986 - Razor PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Shaver
Model	HQ6986
Brand	Philips
Series	Series 3000
Power Source	Rechargeable battery (NiMH)
Charging Time	8 hours
Shaving Time	20 minutes
Shaving System	Rotary with CloseCut blades
Number of Heads	2
Head Type	Self-sharpening blades
Color	Black
Weight	Approx. 200 g
Dimensions (HxWxD)	10 x 4 x 5 cm
Cleaning Method	Rinse under running water; clean with brush
Waterproof	Yes (washable)
Usage	Wet or dry shaving
Indicators	Battery charge indicator
Replacement Parts	HQ4+ shaving heads, HQ10 cleaning brush
Warranty	2 years
Safety Protection	Automatic voltage adaptation 100-240V
General Information	User manual available in multiple languages

Frequently Asked Questions - SHAVER Series 3000 HQ6986 PHILIPS

How do I clean the Philips SHAVER Series 3000 HQ6986?

Rinse the shaver head under warm water after each use. For a deeper clean, use the supplied brush to remove whiskers. The shaver is washable, so you can rinse the entire unit.

How long does the battery last and how do I charge it?

The shaver has a NiMH battery that provides up to 20 minutes of cordless shaving. Charging time is approximately 8 hours. Charge for at least 8 hours before first use.

Can I use the shaver in the shower?

Yes, the Philips Series 3000 HQ6986 is washable and can be used in the shower if you wish. It is designed for both wet and dry shaving.

What replacement heads should I use?

Use Philips HQ4+ replacement shaving heads for optimal performance. It is recommended to replace the heads every 1-2 years for the best shave.

How do I change the shaving heads?

Press the release button on the shaver to open the head, then pull the old head away. Insert the new head by aligning it and pressing down until it clicks.

Why does my shaver not turn on?

Ensure the battery is charged. If the shaver still does not start, check if the shaving head is properly assembled. Also clean the charging contacts.

Does the shaver come with a travel lock?

The Philips HQ6986 does not have a travel lock feature. To prevent accidental activation, you can disconnect the power cord after charging.

How often should I oil the blades?

Philips recommends oiling the blades once a month. Use a drop of clipper oil on the blades to maintain performance.

Can I use the shaver while it is plugged in?

No, the Philips Series 3000 HQ6986 is designed for cordless use only. Do not operate the shaver while connected to the charger.

What should I do if the shaver head gets damaged?

Stop using the shaver and replace the damaged head with a new Philips HQ4+ head. Contact Philips customer service for assistance if needed.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!

To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

The Close Cut system ensures a close and easy shave every day.

For the best result, move the shaving heads over your skin in both straight and circular movements.

Important safety information

Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference. The accessories supplied may vary for different products.

Danger

- Keep the appliance and the mains cord dry.

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.
• Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type.

Caution

• Only use this appliance for its intended purpose as shown in the user manual.
• For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only be used by one person.
• Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

General

- The appliance is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts.

General description (Fig. 2)

1 Protection cap 2 Shaving unit 3 Shaver on/off slide 4 Charging light (HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6986, HQ6976, HQ6950, HQ6947, HQ6927, HQ6926, HQ6925, HQ6923 only) 5 Trimmer (HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6976, HQ6950, HQ6946 only) 6 Trimmer slide (HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6976, HQ6950, HQ6946 only) 7 Cleaning brush 8 Mains cord with plug 9 Appliance plug

Charging

Charge the appliance:

• before first use and when you have not used the appliance for a long time
• when the motor stops or starts running slower

When you have charged the shaver for the first time and after a long period of disuse, optimise the battery capacity in the following way:

1 Fully charge the shaver and then use it normally until the battery is completely empty. Repeat this process two more times. If you optimise the battery capacity in this way, you can also charge the shaver in between shaves, even if the battery is not completely empty yet.

Charging the shaver (HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6986, HQ6976, HQ6950, HQ6947, HQ6927, HQ6926, HQ6925, HQ6923 only)

Quick charge (HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6986 only)

After the shaver has charged for 3 minutes, it contains enough energy for one cordless shave.

Charging with the adapter

1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver. 2 Put the mains plug in the wall socket.

Note: Make sure the shaver is switched off.

The charging light goes on. HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6986: Charge the shaver for at least 1 hour, but not more than 24 hours.

When the battery is fully charged, the charging light starts flashing.

HQ6976, HQ6950, HQ6947, HQ6927, HQ6926, HQ6925, HQ6923:

Charge the shaver for at least 8 hours, but not more than 24 hours.

The charging light lights up continuously as long as the appliance is connected to the mains.

Note: Do not leave the shaver connected to the mains continuously.

Note: You can also shave without charging. Simply connect the shaver to the mains.

3 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver when the battery is fully charged.

Using the appliance

HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6986, HQ6976, HQ6950, HQ6947, HQ6927,

HQ6926, HQ6925, HQ6923 only: You can use the shaver directly from the mains but also without a cord.

HQ6946, HQ6906, HQ6902: You can only use the shaver directly from the mains.

Preparing for use (HQ6946, HQ6906, HQ6902 only)

1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver. 2 Put the mains plug in the wall socket.

Shaving

1 Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the shaver. 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make 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 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.

Trimming (HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6976, HQ6950, HQ6946 only)

You can use the trimmer to trim your sideburns and moustache.

1 Push the trimmer slide upwards to open the trimmer. The trimmer can be activated while the motor is running.

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.

This appliance is not washable. Never immerse the appliance in water, nor rinse it under the tap.

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

- For easy and optimal cleaning, Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (type no. HQ110) is available. Ask your Philips dealer for information.

Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray 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:

Every week: shaving unit and hair chamber

1 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Clean the top of the appliance first. Use 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.

Every month: shaving heads

1 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2).

3 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2).

4 Remove the shaving heads (cutters and guards) one by one and clean them with the cleaning brush supplied.

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.

5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the cleaning brush. Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.

6 Brush the guard.

7 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit, push it down (1) and turn the wheel clockwise (2). 8 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

Extra-thorough cleaning

For extra-thorough cleaning, put the shaving heads 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.

Trimmer (HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6976, HQ6950, HQ6946 only)

Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.

1 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Clean the trimmer with the cleaning brush supplied.

Tip: Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months.

Storage

1 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage.

Replacement

Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ56 Philips Shaving Heads only.

1 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.

2 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2).

3 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2).

4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit.

5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit, push it down (1) and turn the wheel clockwise (2).

6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

Ordering accessories

To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).

The following accessories are available:

- HQ56 Philips Shaving Heads

- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray

Recycling

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the shaver. Make sure the battery is completely empty when you remove it.

1 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Let the shaver run until it stops. 3 Undo the screws at the back of the shaver and open it. 4 Cut the battery strips with a cutter and pull the battery loose from the glued strip.

The metal battery strips are very sharp.

Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you have removed the battery.

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.

Guarantee restrictions

The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Problem Possible cause Solution

Reduced shaving performance.	The shaving heads are dirty. You have not cleaned the shaver well enough or you have not cleaned it for a long time.	Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue shaving. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
	Long hairs obstruct the shaving heads.	Clean the cutters and guards with the cleaning brush supplied. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Every month: shaving heads’.
	The shaving heads are damaged or worn.	Replace the shaving heads every 2 years for optimal shaving results. See chapter ‘Replacement’.
The shaver does not work when I push the on/off slide upwards.	The rechargeable battery is empty.	Charge the battery. See chapter ‘Charging’.
	The shaver is not connected to the mains.	Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
Skin irritation. Your skin needs time to get used to the Philips shaving system.		Skin irritation during the first 2-3 weeks of use is normal. After this period, the skin irritation usually disappears.

Introduction

Charging

Charge the appliance:

3 Turn the wheel counterclockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2).

3 Turn the wheel counterclockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2).

Charging

6 Clean the outer cutter.

Quick charge (HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6986 only)

6 Clean the brush.

7 Reattach the shaving head to the shaver. Reattach the retaining frame to the shaver, push it down (1) and turn the wheel clockwise (2). 8 Return the shaving unit to the shaver.

Danger

Charging

Charge the shaver in the following cases:

You can use the trimmer to trim sideburns and mustache.

1 Push the trimmer switch upward to open the trimmer.

You can use the trimmer while the motor is running.

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean regularly for better shaving results.

5 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaver.

Monthly: shaving heads

5 Use the short bristle side of the cleaning brush to clean the cutter.

Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.

6 Clean the cutter with the cleaning brush.

Trimmer (only for HQ6996, HQ6990, HQ6976, HQ6950, HQ6946)

Clean the sideburn trimmer after every use.

1 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage.

Replacement

Charging

To charge the product:

You can use the trimmer to trim your sideburns and mustache.

1 Push the slider of the trimmer upward to open it.

The trimmer can be activated when the motor is running.

Cleaning and maintenance

5 Reattach the shaving head assembly to the shaver.

Monthly: shaving heads

5 Clean the blades with the short-bristle side of the cleaning brush.

Brush carefully in the direction of the arrows.

6 Clean the mesh.

1 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage.

Replacement

Ordering accessories

Warranty and support

Maintenance

Replacement

(HQ6946, HQ6950, HQ6976, HQ6990, HQ6996) (only these models).

Cleaning and maintenance

Warranty restrictions

Ordering accessories

Warranty and support

Cleaning

Optimal use

Cleaning and maintenance