Series 3000 HQ7165 - Shaver PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Series 3000 HQ7165 PHILIPS

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 shaver at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C. Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it under the tap. The appliance 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. This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving in the shower.

ENGLISHDo 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 power unit 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 scientic evidence available today. Charging Make sure the appliance is switched off before you start to charge it. When you charge the shaver for the rst time or after a long period of disuse, let it charge continuously for at least 12 hours, for instance overnight. Charging normally takes 1 hour. After having been charged for 6 minutes, the battery contains enough energy for one shave. You can also shave without charging by connecting the shaver to the mains.

ENGLISH 5Charge indications Charging When you start charging the empty shaver, the charging light goes on. Battery fully charged When the battery is fully charged, the charging light starts to ash. When you unplug the shaver, the charging light goes out. Battery running low When the battery is running low, the battery-low light goes on. When you switch off the shaver, this light ashes a few times. Cordless shaving time When the shaver is fully charged, it has a cordless shaving time of up to 35 minutes. Charging the appliance Charge the shaver when the battery-low light goes on. 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.

ENGLISH6Using the appliance Shaving 1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver. The power-on lights go on 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 Press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver. The power-on lights go out. 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 to the shaving heads. 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’).

ENGLISH 7Cleaning and maintenance Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance. 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.

EnglisH8You 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 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. ENGLISH 93 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months. Storage Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage to the shaving heads. Replacement Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ8 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 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 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2).

ENGLISH104 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. HQ8 Philips Shaving Heads. HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray. 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 ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment. Disposal of the battery The built-in rechargeable NiMH battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the battery before you discard and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection point. Dispose of the battery at an ofcial 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.

EnglisH 11Only remove the battery if it is completely empty. 1 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the two screws in the hair chamber and remove it. 3 Undo the two screws at the back of the shaver and remove the back panel of the housing. 4 Remove the side panels by pulling them off the sealed power unit. 5 Undo the three screws in the sealed power unit.

6 Remove the back panel of the sealed power unit by means of a screwdriver. 7 Remove the battery. Be careful, the battery strips are very sharp. Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after the battery has been removed. EnglisH12Guarantee & service 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 leaet). 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 Personal Care BV. Troubleshooting

Reduced shaving performance. Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty.The shaver has not been rinsed long enough or the water 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 heads. 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 ‘Replacement’. 2 The shaver does not work when the on/off button is pressed. Cause 1: the battery is empty. Recharge the battery. See chapter ‘Charging’. Cause 2: the appliance is not connected to the mains. Put the powerplug in the wall socket. 3 The shaving unit has come off the shaver. The shaving unit has not been placed correctly.

EnglisH 13If 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 (‘click’).