Philips hq 5705 User Manual

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.

  2 

 Remove the shaving unit.  (Fig. 9)

  3 

 Rinse the outside of the shaving unit under a hot 

tap for some time (Fig. 10).

  4 

 Rinse the inside of the shaving unit under a hot tap 

for some time.  (Fig. 11)

  5 

 Rinse the hair chamber under a hot tap for some 

time.  (Fig. 12)

  6 

 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver and shake 

off excess water.

Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as 

this may damage the shaving heads.

  1 

 Switch off the shaver.

  2 

 Remove the shaving unit (Fig. 9).

  3 

 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the 

retaining frame (2) (Fig. 13).

  4 

 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving 

unit.  (Fig. 14)

  5 

 Remove the guard from the cutter (Fig. 15).

  6 

 Clean the cutters with the short-bristled side of 

the brush.  (Fig. 16)

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.

  7 

 Brush the guard.  (Fig. 17)

  8 

 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit. Put 

the retaining frame back into the shaving unit, press 

the wheel and turn it clockwise.

  9 

 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

storage 
Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent 

damage (Fig. 8).
Replacement

Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal 

shaving results.

Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ64 

Philips Double Action Super Lift & Cut Shaving Heads 

(HQ5715) or HQ54 Philips Double Action Lift & Cut 

Shaving Heads (HQ5710,5705).

  1 

 Switch off the shaver.

  2 

 Remove the shaving unit (Fig. 9).

  3 

 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the 

retaining frame (2) (Fig. 13).

  4 

 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit 

and replace them with new ones (Fig. 14).

  5 

 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit, 

press the wheel and turn it clockwise.

  6 

 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

The following accessories are available:

HQ64 Philips Double Action Super Lift & Cut 

Shaving Heads (HQ5715)

HQ54 Philips Double Action Lift & Cut Shaving 

Heads (HQ5710/HQ5705)

HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not 

available in China)
environment
Batteries contain substances that may pollute the 

environment. Remove the batteries when they are 

empty or when you discard the appliance. Do not 

throw away the batteries with the normal household 

waste, but hand them in at an official collection point.

Do not throw the appliance away with the normal 

household waste at the end of its life, but hand 

it in at an official collection point for recycling. 

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By doing this you will help to preserve the 

environment (Fig. 18).
guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please 

visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact 

the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country 

(you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee 

leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your 

country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the 

Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and 

Personal Care BV.

Question

Answer

Why doesn’t the 

shaver shave as 

well as it used to?

You may not have cleaned 

the appliance properly. Clean 

the shaving heads thoroughly 

see chapter ‘Cleaning and 

maintenance’).
Long hairs may be obstructing 

the shaving heads. Clean the 

cutters and guards properly with 

the brush supplied (see chapter 

‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
The shaving heads may be 

damaged or worn. Replace 

the shaving heads (see chapter 

‘Replacement’).
The batteries may be running low. 

Replace the batteries (see chapter 

‘Preparing for use’).

Why doesn’t the 

shaver switch 

on when I push 

the on/off button 

upwards?

The batteries may be empty. 

Replace the batteries (see chapter 

‘Preparing for use’).

Read this user manual carefully before you use the 

appliance and save it for future reference.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 

or mental 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.

Use and store the appliance at a temperature 

between 5°C and 35°C. 

The appliance complies with the internationally 

approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely 

cleaned under the tap.  (Fig. 1)

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not 

too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt.

Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the 

appliance for a month or more.

This Philips appliance complies with all standards 

regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled 

properly and according to the instructions in this user 

manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific 

evidence available today.

The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt batteries. We 

strongly advise you to use Philips LR6 alkaline batteries. 

They supply sufficient energy for approx. 60 minutes of 

shaving.

  1 

 Unlock the cap of the battery compartment (Fig. 2).

  2 

 Remove the cap of the battery 

compartment.  (Fig. 3)

  3 

 Put two batteries in the battery 

compartment (Fig. 4).

Make sure your hands and the appliance are dry when 

you insert the batteries.

Make sure the + and - poles of the batteries point 

in the right direction

The appliance does not work if the batteries have been 

placed incorrectly.

  4 

 Push the cap of the battery compartment back 

onto the appliance. 

  5 

 Lock the cap of the battery compartment (Fig. 5).

To avoid damage due to battery leakage:

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.
Using the appliance

  1 

 Remove the protection cap.

  2 

 Switch on the shaver by pushing the on/off slide 

upwards (Fig. 6).

  3 

 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.

  4 

 Switch off the shaver by pushing the on/off slide 

downwards.

  5 

 Put the protection cap on the shaver every time 

you have used it, to prevent damage (Fig. 8).
Cleaning

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.
Never rinse the shaver when the battery compartment 

is open. Always make sure the cap of the battery 

compartment is in place and properly locked before you 

start rinsing the shaver.

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