Q8155 - Shaver PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Q8155 PHILIPS

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Read this user manual carefully before you use the

appliance and save it for future reference.

- Make sure the adapter does not get wet.

- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut

off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as

this causes a hazardous situation.

- 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 adapter supplied.

- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe

low voltage of less than 24 volts.

- Do not use the shaver or adapter if it is damaged.

- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced

with one of the original type in order to avoid a

- Charge, use and store the appliance at a

temperature between 15°C and 35°C.

ENGLISH- HQ8150/HQ8140: 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

- 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

- This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving in

- 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.

Make sure the appliance is switched off before you

Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

ENGLISH 5You can also shave without charging by connecting

the shaver to the mains.

- During charging, the charging light lights up green

Battery fully charged

- When the battery is fully charged, the top light

Battery running low (HQ8155/HQ8150 only)

- When the battery is running low, the bottom light

When you switch off the shaver, this light ashes a

Cordless shaving time

When the shaver is fully charged, it has a cordless

shaving time of up to 55 minutes.

Charging the appliance

HQ8155/HQ8150 only: Charge the shaver when the

bottom light lights up red.

Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.

1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

3 Remove the adapter from the wall socket and

pull the appliance plug out of the shaver when

the battery is fully charged.

Charging stand (HQ8150/HQ8140 only)

You can also charge the appliance by placing it in the

charging stand, if provided.

ENGLISH6- Place the shaver properly in the plugged-in

- Lift the shaver from the stand without tilting it.

1 Switch on the shaver by pressing the on/off

, The blue light ring round the on/off button lights

up to indicate that the motor is running.

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 off the shaver by pressing the on/off

, The blue light ring round the on/off button goes

4 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and

EnglisH 75 Put the protection cap on the shaver every

time you have used it, to prevent damage.

You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns

1 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide

The trimmer can be activated while the motor is

2 Close the trimmer (‘click’).

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving

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

Note: Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of

the appliance when you rinse it. This is normal and not

ENGLISH8Every day: shaving unit and hair chamber

1 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter from

the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out

2 Press the release button to open the shaving

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

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.

Every six months: shaving heads

1 Open the shaving unit, turn the lock

anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining

EnglisH 92 Clean the cutters and guards with the brush

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.

Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.

1 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter from

the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out

2 Clean the trimmer with the brush supplied.

3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of

sewing machine oil every six months.

Charging stand (HQ8150/HQ8140 only)

You can clean the charging stand with a moist cloth.

1 Put the protection cap on the shaver to

2 The appliance can be stored in the pouch

3 The shaver can be stored in the charging stand,

Replace the shaving heads every two years for

optimal shaving results.

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 off the shaver, remove the adapter from

the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out

2 Press the release button to open the shaving

3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the

retaining frame (2).

ENGLISH 114 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

Make sure that the projections of the shaving

heads t exactly into the recesses.

5 Close the shaving unit.

The following accessories are available:

- HQ8500/HQ8000 adapter.

- HQ9 Philips shaving heads.

- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.

- 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

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 remove the battery for you and

will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.

EnglisH12Removing the rechargeable battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery if it is

1 Remove the adapter from the wall socket and

pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.

2 Let the shaver run until it stops and undo the

two screws at the back of the shaver.

3 Undo the two screws in the hair chamber.

4 Undo the three screws in the power unit.

5 Bend the 4 hooks aside (1) to take out the

Be careful, the hooks are very sharp.

6 Remove the power unit cover with a

7 Remove the rechargeable battery.

Be careful, the battery strips are very sharp.

Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after

you have removed the rechargeable battery.

EnglisH 13Guarantee 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 leaet). If there

is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to

your local Philips dealer.

Guarantee restrictions

The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not

covered by the terms of the international guarantee

because they are subject to wear.

EnglisH14Troubleshooting

1 Reduced shaving performance.

- Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty.You have not

rinsed the shaver long enough or the water you

used was not hot enough.

Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue

shaving. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.

- Cause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving

Clean the cutters and guards with the brush

supplied. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’,

section ‘Every six months: shaving heads’.

- Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.

Replace the shaving heads. See chapter

2 The shaver does not work when the on/off

- Cause 1: the rechargeable battery is empty.

Recharge the battery. See chapter ‘Charging’.

- Cause 2: the appliance is not connected to the

Put the adapter in the wall socket.

3 The shaving unit has come off the shaver.

- The shaving unit has not been placed correctly.

- If the shaving unit becomes detached from the

shaver, you can easily put it back by inserting the

hinge into the slot in the rim of the hair chamber

and pushing it home until it locks into place

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