Arcitec RQ1085 - Shaver PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Arcitec RQ1085 PHILIPS

H I J K L M N B A E C D F G R Q P O

Thank you for buying this Philips shaver. Please read

this user manual, as it contains information about the

wonderful features of this shaver as well as some tips

to make shaving easier and more enjoyable.

Read this user manual carefully before you use the

shaver, the Jet Clean System and the Power Pod.

Save the user manual for future reference.

Make sure the adapter does not get wet.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut

off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as

this causes a hazardous situation.

These appliances are 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 appliances by a person responsible for their

Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliances.

Do not use the shaver, the Jet Clean System, the

Power Pod or the adapter if it is damaged.

Charge and store the shaver at a temperature

between 5°C and 35°C.

ENGLISHAlways put the protection cap on the shaver

to protect the shaving heads when you are

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents

or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to

clean the appliance.

Only use the adapter supplied.

If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced

with one of the original type in order to avoid a

Only use the Jet Clean System with the original

HQ200 cleaning uid.

Never immerse the Jet Clean System in water nor

rinse it under the tap.

Use and store the Jet Clean System at a

temperature between 5°C and 35°C.

Always place the Jet Clean System on a stable,

level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.

Empty the cleaning chamber and clean it

thoroughly by rinsing it with hot tap water every

Always place the Jet Clean System on a uid-

The Jet Clean System thoroughly cleans but does

not disinfect your shaver, therefore do not share

the shaver with others.

The cleaning chamber of the Jet Clean System is

not dishwasher-proof.

When the Jet Clean System is ready for use, do

not move it to prevent leakage of cleaning uid.

Never immerse the Power Pod in water, nor rinse

English 7Compliance with standards

The shaver complies with the internationally

approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely

cleaned under the tap.

These Philips appliances comply with all standards

regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled

properly and according to the instructions in this

user manual, the appliances are safe to use based

on scientic evidence available today.

The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe

low voltage of less than 24 volts.

J Jet Clean System on/off button

Before you use the shaver for the rst time, remove

the protective foil from the display.

The ve shaver types (RQ1090, RQ1062, RQ1060,

RQ1052 and RQ1050) have different displays, which

are shown in the gures below.

Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

When you place the shaver in the Jet

Clean System or in the Power Pod, the

display automatically switches off after approx. 5

When the shaver is charging, the minutes

indication and the plug symbol ash.

The shaving minutes increase until the shaver is

When the shaver is charging, the plug

First the arrowheads of the bottom charge level

ash, then the arrowheads of the second level

ash, and so on until the shaver is fully charged.

When the shaver is charging, the battery symbol

Battery fully charged

When the battery is fully charged, the minutes

indication is visible on the display and the plug

symbol disappears from the display.

When the battery is fully charged, all arrowheads

and all charge level lights light up blue continuously

and the plug symbol disappears from the display.

When you remove the shaver from the Jet Clean

System or the Power Pod, the arrowheads of the

top charge level light up blue to indicate that the

ENGLISH10RQ1052/RQ1050

When the battery is fully charged, the battery

symbol lights up blue continuously.

When the battery is almost empty (when there

are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the

minutes indication and the plug symbol start to

When you switch off the shaver, the shaving

minutes and the plug symbol continue to ash for

a few more seconds. You hear a beep when there

are no minutes left.

When the battery is almost empty (when there

are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the

battery symbol ashes red and the arrowheads of

the bottom charge level ash blue.

When you switch off the shaver, the battery

symbol and the arrowheads of the bottom charge

level continue to ash for a few seconds.

When the battery is almost empty (when there

are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the

battery symbol lights up red.

When you switch off the shaver, the battery

symbol starts to ash for a few seconds.

ENGLISH 11Remaining battery capacity

The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the

number of shaving minutes shown on the display.

The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the

ashing arrowheads of a particular charge level

For optimal shaving performance, we advise you to

clean the shaver after every use.

The tap symbol ashes to remind you to clean the

Note: The displays of types RQ1062, RQ1060,

RQ1052 and RQ1050 look different but show the

Replace shaving unit

For maximum shaving performance, we advise you

to replace the shaving unit every two years.

To remind you to replace the shaving unit, the

shaving unit symbol ashes (all types) and you

hear a beep when you switch off the shaver

(RQ1090 only). This happens at the end of 7

successive shaves to remind you to replace the

and RQ1050 look different but show the same

You can lock the shaver when you are going to

travel. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being

switched on by accident.

Activating the travel lock

1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter

the travel lock mode.

The lock symbol appears on the display (all

types) and you hear a beep (RQ1090 only) to

indicate that the travel lock has been activated.

Note: The displays of types RQ1062, RQ1060, RQ1052

and RQ1050 look different but show the same

Deactivating the travel lock

1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.

The motor starts running to indicate that the

travel lock has been deactivated.

The shaver is now ready for use again.

Note: When you place the shaver in the plugged-in

Power Pod or Jet Clean System, the travel lock is

automatically deactivated.

Blocked shaving heads

If the shaving heads are blocked, the shaving unit

symbol and the tap symbol with exclamation mark

ash. In this case, the motor cannot run because

the shaving heads are soiled or damaged.

and RQ1050 look different but show the same

When this happens, you have to clean the shaving

The shaving unit symbol and the tap symbol

with exclamation mark continue to ash until you

unblock the shaving heads.

Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to 65

minutes, which is enough for approx. 21 shaves.

The actual shaving time is calculated by the shaver.

If you have a heavy beard, the shaving time may be

less than 65 minutes. The shaving time may also vary

over time, depending on your shaving behaviour and

After the shaver has charged for 5 minutes,

it contains enough energy for one shave.

Charging in the Power Pod

1 Put the small plug in the Power Pod.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

3 Pull at the top of the lid (1) and remove it (2).

ENGLISH144 First insert the top of the shaver into the

Power Pod (1) and then press the bottom part

into the Power Pod (2).

Note: The shaver cannot be placed in the Power Pod

when the protection cap is on the shaving unit.

The display shows that the shaver is charging

(see chapter ‘The display’).

Charging in the Jet Clean System

1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

3 Place the shaver upside down in the holder

with the display pointing towards the front of

the Jet Clean System.

Note: RQ1090,RQ1062,RQ1060 only: when you turn

the shaver upside down, the indications on the display

are also turned upside down so you can still see the

remaining battery capacity.

4 Press the shaver tightly into the holder to lock

Note: The shaver cannot be placed in the Jet Clean

System when the protection cap is on the shaving unit.

The display shows that the shaver is charging

(see chapter ‘The display’).

1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

ENGLISH 15The display lights up for a few seconds.

2 Move the shaving heads 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 Press the on/off button once to switch off the

The display lights up for a few seconds and then

shows the remaining battery capacity (RQ1090/

RQ1062/RQ1060 only).

You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns

1 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.

2 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

The display lights up for a few seconds.

3 Press the trimmer slide forwards to slide out

4 You can now start trimming.

5 Press the trimmer slide backwards to retract

6 Press the on/off button once to switch off the

The display lights up for a few seconds and then

shows the remaining battery capacity (RQ1090/

RQ1062/RQ1060 only).

ENGLISH167 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot

in the top of the shaver (1). Then press the

shaving unit downwards (2) to attach it to the

Cleaning and maintenance

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents

or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to

clean the appliance.

The best and most hygienic way to clean the

shaver is in the Jet Clean System. You can also

rinse the shaver under the tap or clean it with the

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal

shaving performance.

You can clean the outside of the shaver with a

Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving

Cleaning the shaving unit in the Jet Clean

The Jet Clean System has three cleaning programs:

the eco program, the normal program and the

intensive program. The shaver automatically chooses

the appropriate cleaning program.

Preparing the Jet Clean System for use

Fill the cleaning chamber before rst use.

1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System.

ENGLISH 172 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

The holder automatically moves to the highest

3 Simultaneously press the release buttons on

both sides of the cleaning chamber (1). Then lift

the Jet Clean System off the cleaning chamber

The cleaning chamber remains behind.

4 Unscrew the cap from the bottle with cleaning

uid and remove the airtight seal.

5 Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning

uid up to the MAX indication.

6 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the

Make sure the release buttons click back into place.

Using the Jet Clean System

1 Place the shaver in the holder.

The display shows that the shaver is charging

(see chapter ‘The display’).

2 Press the on/off button on the Jet Clean

System to start the cleaning program.

The shaver display stops showing the charging

ENGLISH18The cleaning light starts to ash and the shaver is

automatically lowered into the cleaning uid.

The cleaning light ashes throughout the

cleaning program, which takes 4 to 6 minutes,

depending on the cleaning program.

During the rst phase of the cleaning program,

the shaver automatically switches on and off

several times and moves up and down.

During the second phase of the cleaning

program, the shaver is placed in the drying

position, indicated by a ashing drying symbol.

This phase takes approx. 2 hours. The shaver

stays in this position until the end of the

After the cleaning program, the charging

indication appears on the shaver display (see

chapter ‘The display’).

Note: If you press the on/off button of the Jet

Clean System during the cleaning program, the

program aborts and resets. In this case, the cleaning or

drying light stops ashing and the holder returns to its

Note: If you remove the adapter from the wall socket

during the cleaning program, the program aborts. The

holder remains in its current position. When you put

the adapter back into the wall socket, the holder moves

to the highest position.

When the uid level drops below the minimum

level, the cleaning light and the ‘cleaning chamber

empty’ symbol start to ash and the holder

returns to its starting position.

If you use the washing machine to clean your

shaver every day, you need to rell the cleaning

chamber approx. every 15 days.

English 19Cleaning the Jet Clean System

1 Simultaneously press the release buttons on

both sides of the Jet Clean System (1). Then lift

the Jet Clean System off the cleaning chamber

The cleaning chamber remains behind.

2 Pour any remaining cleaning uid out of the

You can simply pour the cleaning uid down the sink.

3 Rinse the cleaning chamber under the tap.

The cleaning chamber is not dishwasher-proof.

4 Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning

uid up to the MAX indication.

5 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the

Make sure the release buttons click back into place.

You can clean the Jet Clean System with a moist

Clean the cleaning chamber every 15 days.

ENGLISH20Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Pull open the three shaving heads one by one.

3 Rinse all three shaving heads and all three hair

chambers under a hot tap for 30 seconds.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

4 Carefully shake off excess water and leave the

shaving heads open to let the shaving unit dry

Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,

as this may damage the shaving heads.

Cleaning the shaving unit with the brush

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Pull open the three shaving heads one by one.

3 Clean the shaving heads and the hair chambers

with the brush supplied.

4 Close the shaving heads.

ENGLISH 21Cleaning the trimmer with the brush

Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Press the trimmer slide forwards to slide out

3 Clean the trimmer with the short-bristled side

of the brush supplied. Brush up and down along

4 Switch the shaver on and off and repeat step 3.

trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every

There are two ways to store the shaver or to take it

with you when you travel:

put the shaver in the Power Pod or in the Jet

Clean system. Make sure the protection cap is not

on the shaving unit.

slide the protection cap onto the shaving unit to

prevent damage to the shaving heads.

Replace the shaving unit when the shaving unit

symbol appears on the display. Replace a damaged

shaving unit right away.

ENGLISH22For maximum shaving performance, we advise you

to replace the shaving unit every two years.

Only replace the shaving unit with an original RQ10

Philips arcitec Shaving Unit.

1 Pull the old shaving unit off the shaver.

2 Insert the lug of the new shaving unit into the

slot in the top of the shaver (1). Then press the

shaving unit downwards (2) to attach it to the

The following parts are available:

RQ10 Philips arcitec Shaving Unit

HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not

HQ200 Philips Cleaning Fluid

Do not throw away the appliances with the

normal household waste at the end of their life,

but hand them in at an ofcial collection point for

recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the

The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains

substances that may pollute the environment.

Always remove the battery before you discard or

hand in the shaver at an ofcial collection point.

Dispose of the battery at an ofcial collection

point for batteries. If you have trouble removing

the battery, you can also take the appliance to a

Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will

ENGLISH 23remove the battery for you and will dispose of it

in an environmentally safe way.

Disposal of the shaver battery

Only remove the battery when you discard the

shaver. Make sure the battery is completely empty

1 Remove the shaver from the Power Pod or the

2 Let the shaver run until it stops.

3 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.

4 Undo the 2 screws on the back of the shaver.

5 Insert a screwdriver between the front and

back panel to open the shaver.

6 Remove the side panels.

7 Unscrew the 3 screws on the inside of the

shaver and remove the back cover.

ENGLISH248 Pull the wires out of the motor unit and

Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.

Do not put the shaver back into the plugged-in

Power Pod or Jet Clean System after you have

removed the battery.

If you need information or if you have a problem,

please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com

or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre

in your country (you nd its phone number in

the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no

Customer Care Centre in your country, go to

your local Philips dealer or contact the Service

Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and

Guarantee restrictions

The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not

covered by the terms of the international guarantee

because they are subject to wear.

Frequently asked questions

Why doesn’t the shaver shave as well as it used

The Jet Clean System may not have cleaned the

shaver properly, because the cleaning uid in the

cleaning chamber is soiled or the cleaning uid

level is too low. Clean the shaver thoroughly

before you continue shaving. If necessary, clean

and rell the cleaning chamber (see chapter

‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

ENGLISH 25The shaving heads may be damaged or

worn. Replace the shaving unit (see chapter

2 Why doesn’t the shaver work when I press the

The battery may be empty. Recharge the battery

(see chapter ‘Charging’).

The travel lock may be activated. Press the on/off

button for 3 seconds to deactivate the travel lock.

The shaving unit is soiled or damaged to such an

extent that the motor cannot run. In this case,

the shaving unit symbol, the tap symbol and the

exclamation mark ash. When this happens, you

have to clean the shaving unit or replace it.

The temperature of the shaver may be too high.

In this case, the shaver does not work and the

exclamation mark on the display ashes. As soon

as the temperature of the shaver has dropped

sufciently, you can switch on the shaver again.

3 Why isn’t the shaver entirely clean after I

cleaned it in the Jet Clean System?

The cleaning uid in the cleaning chamber may be

soiled. Empty and rinse the cleaning chamber.

The cleaning uid level may be too low. If the

uid volume in the cleaning chamber drops below

the minimum level during the cleaning program,

the program aborts.The cleaning light and the

‘cleaning chamber empty’ symbol ash at intervals

and the holder returns to its starting position.

Rell the cleaning chamber with cleaning uid up

to the MAX indication (see chapter ‘Cleaning and

You may have used another cleaning uid than

English264 Why doesn’t the Jet Clean System work when

I press the on/off button?

The Jet Clean System may not be connected to

the mains. Put the small plug into the Jet Clean

System and put the adapter in the wall socket.

There may not be an electrical connection

between the Jet Clean System and the

shaver. Press the shaver tightly into the holder to

5 Why does the operating time of the Jet Clean

The Jet Clean System has three cleaning programs:

the eco program, the normal program and the

intensive program. Each of these programs has a

different operating time. The shaver automatically

chooses the appropriate cleaning program.

6 Why is the shaver not fully charged after I

charged it in the Power Pod/Jet Clean System?

You may not have placed the shaver in the Power

Pod/Jet Clean System properly. Make sure you

press the shaver until it locks into place.

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of Philips Domestic Appliances and

J Tombol on/off Sistem Jet Clean

Philips arcitec Shaving Unit asli.

HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray

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