Notice PHILIPS HQ6900

« l 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. Do not use the shaver or the mains cord if it is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. Caution Always put the protection cap on the shaver to protect the shaving heads when you are travelling (Fig. 3). Only use the mains cord supplied. Store the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C. This appliance is not washable. Never immerse the appliance in water, nor rinse it under the tap. Compliance with standards This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic ?elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scienti?c evidence available today. General The appliance is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages from 100 to 240 volts. Using the appliance Shaving 1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver (Fig. 4). 2 Put the mains plug in the wall socket. 3 Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the shaver. 4 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both straight and circular movements (Fig. 5). - - - - - - - - - ENGLISHShaving on a dry face gives the best results. Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips shaving system. 5 Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off the shaver. 6 Put the protection cap on the shaver every time you have used it, to prevent damage (Fig. 3). Trimming (HQ6940 only) You can use the trimmer to trim your sideburns and moustache. 1 Push the slide upwards to open the trimmer (Fig. 6). 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 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Clean the top of the appliance ?rst. Use the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 7). 3 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 8). 4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the hair chamber with the cleaning brush (Fig. 9). 5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 10). Every two months: shaving heads 1 Switch off the shaver. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver. 2 Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 8). 3 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame... »