Philips HQ 6071/16 Reflex Action User Manual

 1 

 Put the appliance plug in the shaver (Fig. 6).

 2 

 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

 3 

 When the battery is fully charged, remove 

the adapter from the wall socket and pull the 

appliance plug out of the shaver.
Cordless shaving time

A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time 

of up to 40 minutes.

 1 

 Press the on/off button once to switch on  

the shaver.

The light ring lights up.

 2 

 Move the shaving heads quickly over your 

skin, making both straight and circular 

movements (Fig. 7).

Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.

Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get 

accustomed to the Philips shaving system.

 3 

 Press the on/off button once to switch on  

the shaver.

 4 

 To prevent damage to the shaving unit, put 

the protection cap on the shaver after every 

use (‘click’) (Fig. 8).
Trimming

For grooming sideburns and moustache.

 1 

 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide 

upwards (Fig. 9).

The trimmer can be activated while the motor  

is running.

Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving 

performance.

The easiest and most hygienic way to clean the 

appliance is to rinse the shaving unit and the hair 

chamber with hot water every time you have used 

the appliance.

For thorough cleaning of the shaving heads, we 

advise you to use Philips Shaving Head Cleaning 

Spray HQ110.

Warning: Remove the detachable cord from the 

handheld part before cleaning this part in water.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the 

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from 

getting burnt.

 1 

 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter 

from the wall socket and pull the appliance 

plug out of the shaver.

 2 

 Press the release button (1) and open the 

shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10).

 3 

 Clean the shaving unit and the hair chamber 

by rinsing them under a hot tap for some 

time (Fig. 11).

Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and the 

hair chamber have been cleaned properly.

 4 

 Rinse the outside of the appliance (Fig. 12).

 5 

 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.

 6 

 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open 

to let the appliance dry completely (Fig. 13).

You can also clean the hair chamber without water 

by using the brush supplied.

 1 

 Open the shaving unit.

You can also pull the shaving unit off the shaver for 

easier cleaning.

 2 

 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove 

the retaining frame (2). Then take out the 

shaving heads (Fig. 14).

 3 

 Clean the cutters and guards with the brush 

supplied (your shaving heads may differ from 

the one shown in the figure) (Fig. 15).

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.

 4 

 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. 

Put the retaining frame back into the shaving 

unit and turn the lock clockwise (Fig. 16).

 5 

 Close the shaving unit. 

Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.

 1 

 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter 

from the wall socket and pull the appliance 

plug out of the shaver.

 2 

 Clean the trimmer with the brush 

supplied (Fig. 18).

 3 

 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of 

sewing machine oil every six months (Fig. 19).
storage 

 - To prevent damage to the shaving unit, put the 

protection cap on the shaver (‘click’) (Fig. 8).
Replacement

To maintain optimal shaving results, replace the 

shaving heads every two years.

Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with 

HQ8 Precise Cutting System Shaving Heads.

 1 

 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter 

from the wall socket and pull the appliance 

plug out of the shaver.

 2 

 Open the shaving unit.

You can also pull the shaving unit off the shaver.

 3 

 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove 

the retaining frame (2). Then take out the 

shaving heads (Fig. 14).

 4 

 Put the new shaving heads in the shaving unit. 

Put the retaining frame back into the shaving 

unit and turn the lock clockwise.  (Fig. 16)

 5 

 Close the shaving unit. 

To retain the top performance of your shaver,  

make sure you clean it regularly and replace its 

shaving heads at the recommended time.

To purchase accessories for your shaver,  

please visit our online shop at  

www.shop.philips.com/service. If the online 

shop is not available in your country, go to your 

Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have 

any difficulties obtaining accessories for your shaver, 

please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre 

in your country. You find its contact details in the 

worldwide guarantee leaflet. 

 - We advise you to replace your shaving  

heads every two years. Always replace with  

the appropriate shaving heads for your type  

of shaver (Fig. 20).
Cleaning

 - Use Cleaning Spray HQ110 to clean the 

shaving heads thoroughly.
Accessories available for this shaver

HQ8 Precise Cutting System Shaving Heads.

HQ8505 powerplug.

HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.

 - 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. 21).

 - The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains 

substances that may pollute the environment. 

Always remove the battery before you discard 

and hand in the shaver at an official collection 

point. Dispose of the battery at an official 

collection point for batteries. If you have trouble 

removing the battery, you can also take the shaver 

to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre 

will remove the battery for you and will dispose 

of it in an environmentally safe way (Fig. 22).
Disposal of the battery

Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.

 1 

 Remove the adapter from the wall socket and 

pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.

 2 

 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the 

screws and open the shaver (Fig. 23).

 3 

 Remove the battery.

Do not connect the shaver to the mains again 

after the battery has been removed.

If you need information or if you have a  

problem, please visit the Philips website at   

www.philips.com/support or contact the Philips 

Consumer Care Centre in your country. You find its 

phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. If 

there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, 

go to your local Philips dealer. 

The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are 

not covered by the terms of the international 

guarantee because they are subject to wear.