Brush the guard. 8 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining frame and put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit. 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) 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 EnglisH guards with a drop of sewing machine oil to prevent wear of the shaving heads. storage Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage. The appliance can be stored in the pouch supplied. Replacement Replace the shaving heads ever y two years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ4+ Philips shaving heads only. 1 Switch the shaver off. 2 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2). 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). 4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame. ,, 10 EnglisH 5 Slide new shaving heads into the retaining frame. Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit. Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver. AccessoriesThe following accessories are available: HQ4 + Philips shaving heads. HQ100 Philips Shaving Head Cleaner (not available in China). HQ101 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Fluid (not available in China). HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not available in China). 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 preser ve 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. -- - - - - EnglisH 11 Disposal of the battery Only remove the battery if it is completely empty. 1 Remove the shaver from the wall socket. 2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the screws and open the shaver. 3 Remove the battery. Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after the battery has been removed. Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your countr y (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your countr y, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Ser vice Depar tment of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. 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 12 EnglisH -Cause 1: The shaving heads are dir ty.The shaver has not been cleaned well enough or has not been cleaned for a long time. 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 ‘Ever y two 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 slide is pushed upwards. -Cause: the batter y is empty. Recharge the batter y. See chapter ‘Charging’. 13 .... ....13 .... .... ......,........ ...,.......... .. .............,.,.. 100 . 240 ..... ..... ..............,.. 5 cC . 35 cC ... ,.............. .......,..............,............. .......(....). .,............ ............. .. ......,....... ,..... ... (EMF) .............. (EMF) ............ ..,............ ........,...... .. 14 .... .. ......,.......... ........,........... ....,...... 12 ........ . 8 ... ............. 24 ... ..... CHARGECHARGE .............,...... .............. 1 ....,........... 2 ........... ...............,..., ....... 3 .........,......... ....15 .... .............. 30 ... ..... .. 1..... (1),..../... (2),. ..... .: ................ 2.............,..... .... ............. ........ 2 . 3 ......... .... 3..../...,...... 4.....,........,... .. ..... ..........,........ .. .............,..... ........(..HQ100).... .,................., 1 .... .: ................/.. .................... ... ..............: ..:............ 1...... 2.................. 3..... (1),........ (2). 4................... .. 5................. .... 1 ....:.... 1...... 2..... (1),........ (2). 3........... (1),..... .....,............ (2). 4..........,....... .. .............. ......,............. .....,.............. .......,............ .......... 5............. .......... 6..... 18 .... 7......,..........., ................... 8................. ......,............. ...(...)......... 1 . 4 .........