Philips PQ206 Electric Shaver User Manual


 
5 Clean the shaver after every
shave, see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
6 Put the protection cap on the shaver
after use to prevent damage and to
avoid dirt accumulation in the shaving
heads (Fig. 8).
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning
agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol
or acetone to clean the appliance.
Clean the shaver after every shave to
guarantee better shaving performance.
For the best cleaning result, we advise you
to use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110).
Ask your Philips dealer for information.
Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray
(HQ110) may not be available in all countries.
Contact the Customer Care Centre in your
country about the availability of this accessory.
After every shave: shaving unit
and hair chamber
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Clean the top of the appliance with
the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 9).
3 Press the release button (1) and pull
the shaving unit a straight up off the
shaver (2) (Fig. 10).
4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit
with the cleaning brush (Fig. 11).
5 Clean the hair chamber with the
cleaning brush (Fig. 12).
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 13).
Every two months: shaving heads
Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol
to clean the shaving heads. Only use Philips
Cleaning Spray (HQ110).
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and pull
the shaving unit straight up off the
shaver (2) (Fig. 10).
3 To remove the retaining frame,
push the sides of the central spring
towards each other (1). Then lift the
retaining frame out of the shaving unit
(2) (Fig. 14).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of
the retaining frame. Remove and
clean one shaving head at a time.
Each shaving head consists of a cutter
and a guard (Fig. 15).
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 Remove the guard from the
cutter (Fig. 16).
6 Clean it with the short-bristled side of
the cleaning brush. Brush carefully in
the direction of the arrows (Fig. 17).
7 Clean the guard with the long-bristled
side of the cleaning brush (Fig. 18)
8 Put the cutter back into the guard
after cleaning (Fig. 19).
9 Slide the shaving heads back into the
retaining frame. (Fig. 20)
10 Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (‘click’) (Fig. 21).
11 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 13).
Storage
Keep the appliance dry.
Use and store the appliance at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Put the protection cap on the shaver
after use to prevent damage and to
avoid dirt accumulation in the shaving
heads (Fig. 22).
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years
for optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads
with Philips shaving heads only (HQ4+ for
China or HQ56 for the rest of the world).
For instructions on how to remove the
shaving heads, see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’, section ‘Every two months:
shaving heads’.
Accessories
To retain the top performance of your
shaver, make sure you clean it regularly
and replace its shaving heads at the
recommended time.
Shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving
heads every two years. Always replace
them with Philips shaving heads only
(HQ4+ for China or HQ56 for the
rest of the world) (Fig. 23).
Cleaning
- Use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110) to
clean the shaving heads thoroughly.
Environment
- 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 (Fig. 24).
- Batteries contain substances that
may pollute the environment. Do
not throw away batteries with the
normal household waste, but dispose
of them at an ofcial collection point
for batteries. Always remove the
batteries before you discard and hand
in the appliance at an ofcial collection
point (Fig. 25).
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 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.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common
problems you could encounter with the
appliance. If you are unable to solve the
problem with the information below, contact
the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem Possible
cause
Solution
The
shaver
does not
shave as
well as it
used to.
The shaving
heads are
dirty. You
have not
cleaned the
shaver well
enough or
you have
not cleaned
it for a long
time.
Clean the
shaver thor-
oughly before
you continue
shaving. See
chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
Long hairs
obstruct
the shaving
heads.
Clean the
cutters and
guards with
the clean-
ing brush
supplied.
See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’,
section ‘Every
two months:
shaving heads’.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Replace the
shaving heads.
See chapter
‘Replacement’.
The
shaver
does not
work
when I
push the
on/off
slide up-
wards.
The bat-
teries are
placed
incorrectly.
Make sure
the + and -
indications on
the batteries
match the
indications in
the battery
compartment.
The bat-
teries are
empty.
Replace the
batteries.
See chapter
‘Preparing for
use’.
My
skin is
irritated
after
shaving.
Your skin
needs time
to get used
to the Philips
shaving
system.
Skin irritation
during the
rst 2-3
weeks of use
is possible.
After this
period, the
skin irritation
usually disap-
pears.
Problem Possible
cause
Solution
The
rotation
speed
of the
shaving
heads is
slower
than
usual.
Too much
dirt has
collected in
the shaving
heads.
Clean the
shaving heads.
See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
The bat-
teries are
empty
Replace the
batteries.
See chapter
‘Preparing for
use’.
The ap-
pliance
makes a
strange
noise.
Too much
dirt has
collected in
the shaving
heads.
Clean the
shaving heads.
After cleaning,
lubricate
the central
point on the
inside of the
guards with
Philips Clean-
ing Spray
(HQ110).
See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Replace the
shaving heads.
See chapter
‘Replacement’.