User manual PHILIPS HQ8170

[. . . ] - The shaver complies with the internationally approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely cleaned under the tap. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. - Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the appliance, when you rinse it. This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are enclosed in a sealed shell inside the shaver. [. . . ] regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance. The normal way to clean the appliance is to rinse the shaving unit and the hair chamber with hot water every time you have used the shaver. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. Note:Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the appliance when you rinse it. Every day: shaving unit and hair chamber 1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 3 Clean the shaving unit and the hair chamber by rinsing them under a hot tap for some time. , Make sure you clean the inside as well as the outside of the shaving unit. 4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess water. Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads. 5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open to let the appliance dry completely. You can also clean the hair chamber without water by using the brush supplied. Every six months: shaving heads 1 Open the shaving unit, turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2). 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. 3 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit and turn the lock clockwise. Trimmer Clean the trimmer every time you have used it. 1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Clean the trimmer with the brush supplied. 3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months. Charging stand You can clean the charging stand with a moist cloth. [. . . ] Guarantee restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear. The shaver has not been rinsed long enough or the water used was not hot enough. Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue shaving. Clean the cutters and guards with the brush supplied. [. . . ]