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PQ206
© 2023 Koninklijke Philips N.V.
All rights reserved
(14/07/2023)
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English
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase
and welcome to Philips! To fully
benet from the support that Philips
oers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
General description
1 Protection cap
2 Shaving heads
3 Shaving unit
4 Retaining frame
5 Central spring of retaining frame
6 Release button
7 Hair chamber
8 On/o slide
9 Battery compartment cover
10 Cutter
11 Guard
12 Cleaning brush
Important safety
information
Only use the product for its intended
purpose. Read this important information
carefully before you use the product and
its batteries and accessories, and save it
for future reference. Misuse can lead to
hazards or serious injuries. Accessories
supplied may vary for dierent products.
Warning
- Keep the appliance dry (Fig. 2).
- This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
- Do not use a damaged appliance.
Replace damaged parts with new
Philips parts.
- Because of hygiene, only one person
should use the appliance.
- Never use compressed air, scouring
pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids to clean the
appliance.
- Only use original Philips accessories or
consumables.
- Only operate this product on
disposable 1.5V AA alkaline batteries.
- Do not recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
- Keep product and batteries away from
re and do not expose them to direct
sunlight or high temperatures.
- If the product becomes abnormally
hot or smelly, or changes color, stop
using the product and contact Philips.
- Do not place products and their
batteries in microwave ovens or on
induction cookers.
- Do not modify, pierce, damage or
dismantle the product or battery
to prevent batteries from heating
up or releasing toxic or hazardous
substances. Do not short-circuit,
overcharge or reverse charge
batteries.
- If batteries are damaged or leaking,
avoid contact with the skin or eyes.
If this occurs, immediately rinse well
with water and seek medical care.
- When you handle batteries, make sure
that your hands, the product and the
batteries are dry.
- Insert batteries with the + and - poles
pointing in the direction indicated in
the battery compartment or holder.
- Do not mix dierent brands and types
of batteries, do not mix new and used
batteries and do not use batteries
with dierent date codes.
- Remove batteries from the product if
you are not going to use it for some
time.
- To avoid accidental short-circuiting
of batteries after removal, do not let
battery terminals come into contact
with metal objects (e.g. coins, hairpins,
rings). Do not wrap batteries in
aluminum foil. Tape battery terminals
or put batteries in a plastic bag before
you discard them.
- Do not leave empty disposable
batteries inside the product.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all
applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic
elds.
Preparing for use
Inserting the batteries
The appliance operates on two R6 AA
1.5-volt alkaline batteries. Preferably
insert new Philips alkaline batteries to
get optimal shaving performance.
Make sure that your hands are dry
when you insert the batteries.
1 Remove the cover of the battery
compartment (Fig. 3).
2 Place two batteries in the battery
compartment (Fig. 4).
Note: Make sure the + and -
indications on the batteries match
the indications in the battery
compartment.
Note: The appliance does not work
if the batteries have been inserted
incorrectly.
3 Put the cover of the battery
compartment back onto the
appliance. First place the top part of
the cover and then press down the
bottom part until you hear a click
(Fig. 5).
How to avoid damage due to
battery leakage
- Do not expose the appliance to
temperatures higher than 35°C.
- Remove the batteries if you are not
going to use the appliance for a
month or more.
- Do not leave empty batteries in the
appliance.
Shaving time
Two new Philips alkaline batteries oer a
shaving time of 60 minutes.
Using the appliance
Switching the appliance on and
o
1 Press the on/o slide to unlock it and
push it upwards to switch on the
shaver (Fig. 6).
Note: The on/o slide has an
integrated switch lock to prevent
accidental switching on of the shaver.
2 Push the on/o slide downwards to
switch o the shaver.
Shaving
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Switch on the shaver (see 'Switching
the appliance on and o').
3 Move the shaving heads over your
skin. Make both straight and circular
movements (Fig. 7).
- Shave on a dry face only. Do not
use the shaver in combination with
gel, foam or water.
- Your skin may need 2 to 3 weeks
to get accustomed to the new
Philips shaving system.
4 Switch o the shaver.
5 Clean the appliance after use (see
'Cleaning and maintenance').
6 Put the protection cap on the shaving
unit 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
shaver and its accessories.
Clean the shaver after every shave to
guarantee better shaving performance.
After every shave: shaving unit
and hair chamber
1 Switch o the appliance.
2 Clean the top of the appliance with
the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 9).
3 Press the release button (Fig. 10).
4 To remove the shaving unit, pull
itstraight o the appliance.
5 Clean the inside of the shaving unit
with the cleaning brush (Fig. 11).
6 Clean the hair chamber with the
cleaning brush (Fig. 12).
7 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 13).
Thorough cleaning
Preparation
1 Switch o the appliance.
2 Press the release button (Fig. 10).
3 To remove the shaving unit, pull
itstraight o the appliance.
Remove the shaving heads
1 Push the sides of the central spring
towards each other and lift the
retaining frame out of the shaving
unit (Fig. 14).
2 Slide the shaving heads out of the
retaining frame (Fig. 15). Remove and
clean one shaving head at a time.
Each shaving head consists of a cutter
and a guard.
Note: Do not clean more than one
cutter and shaving guard at a time,
they are all matching sets. If you
accidentally put a cutter in the
wrong shaving guard, it may take
several weeks before optimal shaving
performance is restored.
3 Remove the guard from the cutter
(Fig. 16).
Clean the cutter and the guard
1 Clean the cutter with the cleaning
brush. Brush carefully in the direction
of the arrows (Fig. 17).
2 Clean the guard with the cleaning
brush (Fig. 18).
Install the shaving heads
1 Put the cutter back into the guard
(Fig. 19).
2 Slide the shaving heads back into the
retaining frame (Fig. 20).
Note: Make sure that the notches on
the shaving head t exactly onto the
projections on the retaining frame.
3 Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (‘click’) (Fig. 21).
4 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 13).
Storage
Keep the appliance dry (Fig. 2).
Use and store the appliance at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
1 Switch o the appliance.
2 Put the protection cap on the shaving
unit after use to prevent damage
and to avoid dirt accumulation in the
shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Replacement
For maximum shaving performance,
we advise you to replace the shaving
heads every two years (Fig. 22). Replace
damaged shaving heads immediately.
Always replace the shaving heads with
original Philips shaving heads (see
'Ordering accessories').
For instructions on how to remove the
shaving heads, see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance', section 'Thorough
cleaning'.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts,
visit www.philips.com/parts-and-
accessories or go to your Philips
dealer. You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Center in your country
(see the international warranty leaet for
contact details).
Recycling
- This symbol means that electrical
products and batteries shall not be
disposed of with normal household
waste (Fig. 23).
- Follow your country’s rules for the
separate collection of electrical
products and batteries.
Removal of disposable batteries
Remove disposable batteries from the
product when they are empty and
when you discard the product. To remove
disposable batteries, see the instructions
for placing and/or removing batteries in
the user manual.
Take any necessary safety
precautions when you dispose of
batteries.
Warranty and support
If you need information or support,
please visit www.philips.com/support
or read the international warranty leaet.
Warranty restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards)
are not covered by the terms of the
international warranty because they are
subject to wear.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most
common problems you could encounter
with the appliance. If you are unable to
solve the problem with the information
below, visit www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions
or contact the Consumer Care Center in
your country.
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Prob lem 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 thoroughly
before you continue
shaving (see 'Cleaning and
maintenance').
Long hairs obstruct the
shaving heads.
Clean the cutters and guards
with the cleaning brush
supplied.
You acci den tal ly put a
cutter in the wrong shaving
guard.
If you accidentally put a cutter
in the wrong shaving guard, it
may take several weeks before
optimal shaving performance is
restored.
The shaving heads are
damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads (see
'Replacement').
The shaving heads are
installed imprope rly.
Install the shaving heads again,
and make sure that the notches
on the shaving head t exactly
onto the projections on the
retaining frame.
The shaver does not
work when I push the
on/o slide upward s.
The batteries are placed
incorrect ly.
Make sure the + and -
indications on the batteries
match the indications in the
battery compartmen t.
The batteries are empty. Replace the batteries (see
'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 disappears.
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
'Cleaning and maintenance').
The batteries are empty. Replace the batteries (see
'Preparing for use').
The appli ance makes
a strange noise.
Too much dirt has collected
in the shaving heads.
Clean the shaving heads.
The shaving heads are
damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads (see
'Replacement').
- I can 't inst all back
the shav ing hea ds
after rem ov ing
the m fro m the
reta in ing fra me.
- The shav ing hea ds
fail to oa t.
- The app li ance
ma kes a stra nge
noi se.
The shaving heads are
installed imprope rly.
Install the shaving heads again,
and make sure that the notches
on the shaving head t exactly
onto the projections on the
retaining frame.