EnglisH 4 22 Cestina 41 eesti 59 Hrvatski 75 Magyar 93 111 Lietuviskai 130 Latviesu 148 PoLski 165 roMân 183 200 sLovensky 219 sLovensCina 237 srPski 254 272 HQ8290, HQ8271, HQ8270, HQ82961, HQ8260 4 EnglisH introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome. Please read this user manual, as it contains information about the wonderful features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable. important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance. Save the user manual for future reference. Danger - Make sure the adapter does not get wet. Warning - Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. - 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. EnglisH Caution 5 - Never immerse the shaver or the charger in water. - Charge, use and store the shaver at a temperature between 10°C and 35°C. - Always put the protection cap on the shaver to protect the shaving heads when you are travelling. - The shaver and the other accessories are not dishwasher-proof. - Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the shaver. - Do not use the shaver in the bath or in the shower. - Only use the adapter supplied. - Do not use the shaver, the adapter or the charger if it is damaged. - If the adapter or charger is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. Compliance with standards - The shaver complies with the internationally approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely cleaned under the tap. - 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. general - The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. - Noise level: Lc = 64 dB [A] 6 EnglisH Overview A B C F G D E H K I J a B C D E F g H Protection cap Shaving unit Shaving unit release button Shaver on/off button with power-on symbol Display Trimmer Cleaning brush Storage pouch EnglisH i Adapter J Small plug k Charger the display 7 HQ8290: Before you use the shaver for the first time, remove the protective foil from the display. The five shaver types (HQ8290, HQ8271, HQ8270, HQ8261 and HQ8260) have different displays, which are shown in the figures below. - HQ8290 - HQ8271/HQ8270 - HQ8261/HQ8260 'Charging' indication Charging takes approx. 60 minutes. A fully charged shaver provides up to 17 cordless shaves. Note: If you have a heavy beard, the shaver may provide less than 17 cordless shaves.The shaving time may also vary over time, depending on your shaving behaviour, cleaning habits and beard type. 8 EnglisH HQ8290 - When the shaver is charging, the minutes indication and the plug symbol flash. - The shaving minutes increase until the shaver is fully charged. HQ8271/HQ8270/HQ8261/HQ8260 - When the shaver is charging, the battery level lights go on in a rising pattern as the battery charges. `Battery fully charged' indication HQ8290 - When the battery is fully charged, the minutes indication is visible on the display and the plug symbol disappears from the display. - After 4 hours of charging, the display automatically switches off and the charging process stops. HQ8271/HQ8270/HQ8261/HQ8260 - When the battery is fully charged, all battery level lights light up continuously. - After 4 hours of charging, the battery level lights go out automatically and the charging process stops. 'Battery low' indication Note: If the rechargeable battery runs low during shaving, you can connect the shaver to the mains to finish the shave. EnglisH 9 HQ8290 - When the battery is almost empty (when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the minutes indication and the plug symbol start flashing. - When you switch off the shaver, the shaving minutes and the plug symbol continue to flash for a few more seconds. HQ8271/HQ8270/HQ8261/HQ8260 - When the battery is almost empty (when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the orange plug symbol lights up. - When you switch off the shaver, the plug symbol flashes for a few seconds. `remaining battery capacity' indication The remaining battery capacity is shown when you switch the shaver on or off: HQ8290 - The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the number of shaving minutes shown on the display. HQ8271/HQ8270/HQ8261/HQ8260 - The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the number of battery level lights that are on. travel lock You can lock the shaver when you are going to travel. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being switched on by accident. 10 EnglisH Note:The travel lock cannot be activated when the shaver is connected to the mains. activating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 4 seconds to enter the travel lock mode (your display may differ from the one shown in the figure). , The lock symbol and the power-on symbol in the on/off button flash for a few seconds to indicate that the travel lock has been activated. Note:When you press the on/off button for less than 4 seconds while the shaver is in the travel lock mode, the lock symbol and the power-on symbol in the on/off button flash for a few seconds. Deactivating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 4 seconds. , The lock symbol disappears and the motor starts running to indicate that the travel lock has been deactivated. The shaver is now ready for use again. Note:When you start charging, the travel lock is automatically deactivated. Charging It takes approx. 60 minutes to fully charge the battery. When you charge the shaver for the first time or after a long period of disuse, let it charge for 4 hours. Tip:To optimise the battery capacity, fully charge the shaver and then use it normally until the battery is completely empty. Repeat this process three times in a row. If you optimise the battery capacity in this way, you EnglisH 11 can also charge the shaver in between shaves, even if the battery is not completely empty yet. A fully charged shaver provides up to 17 cordless shaves. If you have a heavy beard, the shaver may provide less than 17 cordless shaves. The shaving time may also vary over time, depending on your shaving behaviour, cleaning habits and beard type. Charging for one shave HQ8290: As the shaver charges, the display shows the number of shaving minutes available. Depending on the number of minutes you usually need for one shave, you can determine when the shaver contains enough energy for one shave. HQ8271/HQ8270/HQ8261/HQ8260: When the orange plug symbol goes out, the shaver contains enough energy for one shave. Charging with the adapter Do not charge the shaver in a closed pouch. 1 Put the small plug in the shaver. 2 Put the adapter in the wall socket. , The display shows that the shaver is charging (see chapter `The display'). Charging with the charger You can also charge the appliance with the charger supplied. 1 Put the small plug in the charger. 2 Put the adapter in the wall socket. 12 EnglisH 3 Place the shaver in the charger. , The display shows that the shaver is charging (see chapter `The display'). using the shaver Note:You can also use the appliance without charging. Simply connect the appliance to the mains. shaving 1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver. , The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights up. 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make 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. 4 Clean the shaver (see chapter `Cleaning and maintenance'). trimming You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns and moustache. 1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver. EnglisH 13 , The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights up. 2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open the trimmer. , You can now start trimming. 3 After trimming, close the trimmer (`click') and switch off the shaver. Cleaning and maintenance Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the shaver and the charger. - Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance. - Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. - You can clean the charger and the outside of the shaver with a damp cloth. Note:Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the appliance when you rinse it.This is normal and not dangerous. Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap 1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from the mains. 14 EnglisH 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under a hot tap for some time. - Make sure that you clean the inside as well as the outside of the shaving unit. Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. 4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess water. Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads and the coupling spindles. 5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open to let the shaver dry completely. Cleaning the shaving unit with the brush supplied 1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from the mains. EnglisH 15 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2). 4 Clean the shaving heads with the brush supplied. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and a guard. 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 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. 6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit and turn the lock clockwise. 7 Close the shaving unit. Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check if you have positioned the shaving heads properly and if the retaining frame is locked. 16 EnglisH Cleaning the trimmer with the brush supplied Clean the trimmer every time you have used it. 1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from the mains. 2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open the trimmer. 3 Clean the trimmer with the short-bristled side of the cleaning brush. Brush up and down along the trimmer teeth. 4 Close the trimmer (`click'). Tip: For optimal trimming performance, lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months. storage There are three ways to store the shaver or to take it with you when you travel: - put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage. - store the appliance in the pouch supplied. - store the shaver in the charger. EnglisH 17 Replacement For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years. Replace damaged shaving heads right away. Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ9 Philips Shaving Heads. 1 Switch off the shaver. Disconnect the shaver from the mains or remove it from the charger. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2). 4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit. Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses. 5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit and turn the lock clockwise. 6 Close the shaving unit. Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check if you have positioned the shaving heads properly and if the retaining frame is locked. accessories The following accessories are available: - HQ8500 adapter - HQ9 Philips Shaving heads 18 EnglisH - HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not available in some countries) - 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 shaver battery contains substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the battery before you discard or hand in ...