Make sure that your hands are dry when you insert the batteries. 1 2 Open the lid of the battery compartment (Fig. 1). Put two batteries in the battery compartment (Fig. 2). Note: Make sure the + and - indications on the batteries match the indications in the battery compartment. Note:The shaver does not work if the batteries have been placed incorrectly. how to avoid damage due to battery leakage -Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 35°C. -Remove the batteries if the appliance is not going to be used for a month or more; -Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance. shaving time Two new batteries offer a shaving time of 60 minutes. Using the appliance shaving Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips shaving system. Shaving on a dr y face gives the best results. 1 Press the switch lock and push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the shaver (Fig. 3). Note:The switch lock prevents accidental switching on of the appliance. 2 3 4 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both straight and circular movements (Fig. 4). Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off the shaver. Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 5). Cleaning and maintenance Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance. 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 2 3 4 5 Switch off the shaver. Clean the top of the appliance first. Use the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 6). Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 7). Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the hair chamber with the cleaning brush (Fig. 8). Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 9). Every two months: shaving heads 1 2 3 Switch off the shaver. Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 7). To remove the retaining frame, push the sides of the central spring towards each other (1).Then lift the retaining frame out of the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10). 4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame and clean them one by one (Fig. 11). Do not mix up the cutters and the guards. This is essential since each cutter has been ground with its corresponding guard for optimal performance. If you accidentally mix up the sets, it could take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored. 5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the cleaning brush (Fig. 12). Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow. 6 7 8 Clean the guard with the brush (Fig. 13). 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. Extra thorough cleaning For extra thorough cleaning, put the shaving heads 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 guards with a drop of sewing machine oil to prevent wear of the shaving heads. storage 1 2 Switch off the shaver. Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 5). Replacement Replace the shaving heads every 2 years for optimal shaving results. Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ3 Philips Double Action shaving heads only. 1 2 3 Switch off the shaver. Press the release button (1) and remove the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 7). To remove the retaining frame, push the sides of the central spring towards each other (1).Then lift the retaining frame out of the shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10). 4 5 6 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame and replace them with new ones (Fig. 11). Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit. Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver. Accessories The following accessories are available: -HQ3 Philips Double Action shaving heads. -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 preserve the environment (Fig. 14). -Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Do not throw away batteries with the normal household waste, but dispose of them at an official collection point for batteries. Always remove the batteries before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, plea...