PHILIPS HQ30/15
Owner's Manual

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Important. Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. � � � Keep the appliance dry. Store and use the appliance at a temperature between 5cC and 35cC. Remove the batteries from the appliance if you are not going to use it for quite some time. Preparing for use. Inserting batteries The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt batteries. Preferably use Philips alkaline batteries. Make sure that your hands are dry when inserting the batteries. 1 Open the lid of the battery compartment (fig. 1). 2 Put two batteries in the battery compartment (fig. 2). B Make sure the + and - indications on the batteries match the indications in the battery compartment. The shaver does not work if the batteries have been placed incorrectly. � To avoid damage due to battery leakage: do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 35cC. remove the batteries if the appliance is not going to be used for a month or more; do not leave empty batteries in the appliance. Shaving time Two new batteries offer a shaving time of 60 minutes. Using the appliance. Shaving 1 Switch the appliance on by pressing the switch lock and pushing the on/off slide upwards (fig. 3). The switch lock will prevent accidental switching on of the appliance. 2 Move the shaving heads quickly over your skin, making both straight and circular movements (fig. 4). Shaving on a dry face gives the best results. Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philishave system. 3 Switch the shaver off by pushing the on/off slide downwards. 4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every time you have used it, to prevent damage (fig. 5). Cleaning and maintenance. Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance. � For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philishave Action Clean (shaving head cleaner, type HQ100) is available. Ask your Philishave dealer for information (fig. 6). The Philishave Action Clean may not be available in all countries. Contact the Customer 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 the shaver off. 2 Clean the top of the appliance first, using the brush supplied (fig. 7). 3 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (fig. 8). 4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the hair chamber with the brush (fig. 9). 5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (fig. 10). Every two months: shaving heads � 1 Switch the shaver off. 2 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (fig. 8). 3 Remove the retaining frame by pushing the sides of the central spring towards each other (1) and lifting the retaining frame out of the shaving unit (2) (fig. 11). 4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame (fig. 12). Do not mix up the cutters and the guards. This is essential since each cutter has been ground with its corresponding guard for optimal performance. If you accidentally mix the sets up, it could take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored. 5 Remove and clean the shaving heads (cutters and guards) one by one (fig. 13). 6 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the brush (fig. 13). Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow. 7 Brush the guard (fig. 14). 8 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining frame and put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit. 9 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver. � For extra thorough cleaning, clean the shaving heads by putting them 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 (fig. 15). Storage. � Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage (fig. 5).
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5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit. 6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver. Accessories. The following accessories are available: HQ3 Philishave Double Action shaving heads. HQ100 Philishave Action Clean (shaving head cleaner). HQ101 Philishave Action Clean refill (shaving head cleaning liquid). HQ110 Philishave shaving head cleaner (shaving head cleaning spray). Environment. Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the environment.

Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the batteries before discarding the appliance or handing it in at an official collection point. Dispose of the batteries at an official collection point for batteries. Guarantee & service. If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. Troubleshooting. 1 Reduced shaving performance
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Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty. The shaver has not been cleaned well enough or has not been cleaned for a long time.

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Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue shaving. See chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance'. Cause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving heads.

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Clean the cutters and guards with the brush supplied. See chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance', section 'Every two months: shaving heads'. Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.

Replacement. Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ3 Philishave Double Action shaving heads only. 1 Switch the shaver off. 2 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (fig. 8). 3 Remove the retaining frame by pushing the sides of the central spring towards each other (1) and lifting the retaining frame out of the shaving unit (2) (fig. 11). 4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame and replace them with new ones (fig. 12).

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Replace the shaving heads. See chapter 'Replacement'.

2 The shaver does not work when the on/off slide is pushed upwards.
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Cause 1: the batteries are empty. Replace the batteries. See chapter 'Inserting batteries'.

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