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User manual Philips, model HQ6720/16

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general The appliance is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages from 100 to 240 volts. Charging Charge the appliance: -before first use and when you have not used the appliance for a long time -when the motor stops or star ts running slower When you have charged the shaver for the first time and after a long period of disuse, optimise the batter y capacity in the following way: 1 2 3 Fully charge the shaver (see section ‘Charging the shaver’ below). Empty the battery through normal use (shaving). Repeat this process 2 more times. Note: If you optimise the battery capacity in this way, you can also charge the shaver in between shaves, even if the battery is not completely empty yet.This does not damage the battery. Charging the shaver 1 2 Put the appliance plug in the shaver (Fig. 4). Put the mains plug in the wall socket. Note: Make sure the shaver is switched off. The charging light goes on.The light stays on as long , as the shaver is connected to the mains. (Fig. 5) 3 Charge the shaver for at least 8 hours (HQ6970/ HQ6950/HQ6920) or 1 hour (HQ6990), but not more than 24 hours. Note: Do not leave the shaver connected to the mains continuously. Note:You can also shave without charging. Simply connect the shaver to the mains. 4 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver when the battery is fully charged. Cordless shaving time A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of up to 10 days. Using the appliance shaving 1 2 Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the shaver. Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both straight and circular movements (Fig. 6). 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 4 Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off the shaver. Put the protection cap on the shaver every time you have used it, to prevent damage (Fig. 3). Trimming (all types except hQ6920) You can use the trimmer to trim your sideburns and moustache. 1 Push the slide upwards to open the trimmer (Fig. 7). The trimmer can be activated while the motor is running. Cleaning and maintenance Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance. This appliance is not washable. Never immerse the appliance in water, nor rinse it under the tap. Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. -For easy and optimal cleaning, Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (type no. HQ110) is available. Ask your Philips dealer for information. Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray 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 2 3 4 5 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. Clean the top of the appliance first. Use the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 8). Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 9). Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the hair chamber with the cleaning brush (Fig. 10). Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 11). Every two months: shaving heads 1 2 3 4 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 9). Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2) (Fig. 12). Remove the cutters and guards and clean them with the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 13). Note: 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. 5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the cleaning brush (Fig. 14). Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow. 6 7 Brush the guard (Fig. 15). Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit, push it down (1) and turn the wheel clockwise (2) (Fig. 16). 8 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver. Extra through cleaning For extra thorough cleaning, put the shaving heads in a degreasing liquid (e.g. alcohol) ever y 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. Trimmer (all types except hQ6920) Clean the trimmer ever y time you have used it. 1 2 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. Clean the trimmer with the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 17). Tip: Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months (Fig. 18). storage 1 Put the protect...