SpeedXL HQ8155 - Shaver PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SpeedXL HQ8155 PHILIPS

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Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

• Make sure the adapter does not get wet.

Warning

• 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.

Caution

• 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 hazard.
• Charge, use and store the appliance at a temperature between 15^ C and 35^ C .

• 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 under the tap.

• 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 getting burnt.
• This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving in the shower.
• 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 fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

Charging

Make sure the appliance is switched off before you start to charge it.

Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

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You can also shave without charging by connecting the shaver to the mains. Charge indications

Charging - During charging, the charging light lights up green continuously. Battery fully charged - When the battery is fully charged, the top light flashes green. Battery running low (HQ8155/HQ8150 only) - When the battery is running low, the bottom light burns red. When you switch off the shaver, this light flashes a few times. 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.

• Place the shaver properly in the plugged-in charging stand.
• Lift the shaver from the stand without tilting it.

Using the appliance

Shaving

Switch on the shaver by pressing the on/off button once.

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 button once.

The blue light ring round the on/off button goes out.

Clean the shaver (see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance').

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Put the protection cap on the shaver every time you have used it, to prevent damage.

Trimming

You can use the trimmer to groom your 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').

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.

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 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

Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter 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.

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 frame (2).

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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.

Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.
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.

Storage

1 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage.
The appliance can be stored in the pouch supplied.
3 The shaver can be stored in the charging stand, if provided.

Replacement

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.

Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.
Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2).

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4 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 fit exactly into the recesses.

5 Close the shaving unit.

Accessories

The following accessories are available:

• HQ8500/HQ8000 adapter.
  HQ9 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 official 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 official collection point. Dispose of the battery at an official 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.

Removing the rechargeable battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery if it is completely empty.

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 power unit (2).

Be careful, the hooks are very sharp.

6 Remove the power unit cover with a screwdriver.

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.

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 find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). 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.

Troubleshooting

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 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 rechargeable battery is empty. Recharge the battery. See chapter 'Charging'.

• Cause 2: the appliance is not connected to the mains.

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 ('click').

Einführung

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