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We hope you enjoy your new Gillette Shaver. Warning Your shaving system is provided with a special cord set, which has an integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or tamper with any part of it, otherwise there is risk of an electric shock. This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical or mental capabilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety. In general, we recommend that you keep the appliance out of reach of children. To prevent the cleaning fluid from leaking, ensure that the Clean&Renew station is placed on a flat surface. When a cleaning cartridge is installed, do not tip, move suddenly or transport the station in any way as cleaning fluid might spill out of the cartridge. Do not place the station inside a mirror cabinet, nor over a radiator, nor place it on a polished or lacquered surface. The cleaning cartridge contains a highly flammable liquid so keep it away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke near the station. Do not expose to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Do not refill the cartridge and use only original Braun refill cartridges. STOP Description Clean&Renew station 1 Cleaning fluid display 2 Lift button for cartridge exchange 3 Station-to-shaver contacts 4 «start cleaning» button D «fast clean» button 5 Cleaning program indicators 6 Station power socket 7 Cleaning cartridge Shaver 8 Foil & Cutter cassette 9 Cassette release button 0 Shaver head «lock» switch q Pop-out long hair trimmer 12 w e r t z u i o p On/off switch «sensitive» (­) setting button «intensive» (+) setting button Reset button Shaver display Shaver-to-station contacts Shaver power socket Travel case Special cord set Before shaving clean Prior to first use you must connect the shaver to an electrical outlet using the special cord set p or alternatively proceed as below. Installing the Clean&Renew station · Using the special cord set p, connect the station power socket 6 to an electrical outlet. sta rt cleaning clean fast clea high low empty 1 · Press the lift button 2 to open the housing. · Hold the cleaning cartridge 7 down on a flat, stable surface (e.g. table). · Carefully remove the lid from the cartridge. 2 fast clean n new sta rt cleaning clean fast clea high low empty high low empty n sta rt cleaning clean fast clea · Slide the cartridge into the base of the station as far as it will go. · Slowly close the housing by pushing it down until it locks. The cleaning fluid display 1 will show how much fluid is in the cartridge: fast clean fast clean high low empty high low empty high low empty n «high» up to 30 cleaning cycles available «low» up to 7 cleaning cycles remaining «empty» new cartridge required Charging and cleaning the shaver Insert the shaver head down into the cleaning station. (The contacts u on the back of the shaver will align with the contacts 3 in the cleaning station). sta rt cleaning fast clea high low empty 13 Serie s7 reset trimm er clean n If required, the Clean&Renew station will automatically charge the shaver. The hygiene status of the shaver will also be analyzed and one of the following cleaning program indicators 5 will light up: sta rt cleaning clean fa st clea n «clean» «» « » « » shaver is clean short economical cleaning required normal level of cleaning required high intensive cleaning required s ta rt cleaning clean fast cle high low an If the station selects one of the required cleaning programs, it will not start unless you press the «start cleaning» button 4. For best shaving results, we recommend cleaning after each shave. Whilst cleaning is in progress, the respective cleaning program indicator will blink. Each cleaning program consists of several cycles, where cleaning fluid is flushed through the shaver head and a heat drying process dries the shaver. Depending on the program selected the total cleaning time will range from 32 to 43 minutes. The cleaning programs should not be interrupted. Please note that whilst the shaver is drying, the shaving head may be hot and wet. When the program is finished, the blue «clean» indicator will light up. Your shaver is now clean and ready for use. Fast cleaning Push the «fast clean» button D to activate the fast clean program without drying. This program takes about 25 seconds only and is recommended when you do not have time to wait for one of the automatic cleaning programs. If you remove the shaver just after the program has finished, wipe off the shaver head with a tissue to avoid dripping. Stand-by mode 10 minutes after completing the charging or cleaning session, the Clean&Renew station switches to the stand-by mode: The indicators of the Clean&Renew station turn off. sta rt cleaning clean fa st clea n s ta rt cleaning clean an fast cle high low empty Shaver display The shaver display z shows the charge status of the battery on the left, and the hygiene status on the right. (6 dark segments are shown on each side when the battery is fully charged and the shaver is hygienically clean). ygiene hy battery 14 Battery segments: During charging or when using the shaver, the respective battery segments will blink. When fully charged all 6 segments are shown. With decreasing charge the segments gradually disappear. Low charge indicator: The low charge indicator provided with a red frame blinks to indicate that the charge has dropped below 20%. The remaining battery capacity is sufficient for 2 to 3 shaves. Hygiene segments: All 6 hygiene segments will appear after the shaver has been cleaned in the Clean&Renew station. When the shaver is being used, the hygiene segments will gradually disappear. Once the shaver is returned to the station, the system will automatically select the appropriate cleaning program and restore the segments to maximum hygiene. Given that rinsing the shaver under tap water is not as hygienic as the cleaning station, the hygiene segments will only restore themselves when the shaver has been cleaned in the Clean&Renew station. Charging information · A full charge provides up to 50 minutes of cordless shaving time. This may vary according to your beard growth. · The best environmental temperature for charging is between 5 °C to 35 °C. Do not expose the shaver to temperatures higher than 50 °C for extended periods of time. y ene hygi e battery en gien hygi e tte battery Personalizing your shaver Personalizing your shaver With the «sensitive» e and «intensive» r buttons you can choose the best setting for shaving different areas of your face and as per your specific needs. The different settings are indicated by the pilot light incorporated in the on/off switch w: intensive on normal on sensitive on · «Intensive» = dark blue (powerful shave) · «Normal» nsive = light blue off off sitive sitive nsive nsive sitive off · «Sensitive» = white (for a thorough comfortable shave in sensitive areas of your face such as neck) 15 For a thorough and fast shave we recommend the «intensive» setting. Pressing the « + » or « ­ » button activates your preferred setting. When switching on next time, the last used setting will be activated. How to use Press the on/off switch w to operate the shaver: · The pivoting shaver head and floating foils automatically adjust to every contour of your face. · To shave hard to reach areas (e.g. under the nose) slide the shaver head «lock» switch 0 to the back position to lock the pivoting head at an angle. · To trim sideburns, moustache or beard, slide the pop-out long hair trimmer upwards. trimmer off on tr sensitive intensive reset 1 loc k 2 lock lo ck lock off on Tips for the perfect shave For best shaving results, Braun recommends you follow 3 simple steps: 1. Always shave before washing your face. 2. At all times, hold the shaver at right angles (90°) to your skin. 3. Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of your beard growth. Shaving with the cord If the shaver has run out of power (discharged), and you do not have the time to recharge it in the Clean&Renew station, you may also shave with the shaver connected to an electrical outlet via the special cord set. release Cleaning Automatic cleaning After each shave, return the shaver to the Clean&Renew station and proceed as described above in the section «Before shaving». All charging and cleaning needs are then automatically taken care of. With daily use, a cleaning cartridge should be sufficient for about 30 cleaning cycles. The hygienic cleaning cartridge contains alcohol, which once opened will naturally evaporate slowly into the surrounding air. Each cartridge, if not used daily, should be replaced after approximately 8 weeks. 16 reset high low empty er trimm trimm sta rt cleaning clean fast clea n The cleaning cartridge also contains lubricants, which may leave residual marks on the outer foil frame after cleaning. However, these marks can be removed easily by wiping gently with a cloth or soft tissue paper. Manual cleaning The shaver head is suitable for cleaning under running tap water. Warning: Detach the shaver from the power supply before cleaning the shaver head in water. Rinsing the shaving head under running water is an alternative way to keep the shaver clean, especially when travelling: · Switch the shaver on (cordless) w and rinse the shaving head under hot running water. You may use liquid soap without abrasive substances. Rinse off all foam and let the shaver run for a few more seconds. · Next, switch off the shaver, press the release button 9 to remove the Foil & Cutter cassette 8 and let it dry. oiill trim me r release on er release click! trimmer release · If you regularly clean the shaver under water, then once a week apply a drop of light machine oil on top of the Foil & Cutter cassette. Alternatively, you may clean the shaver using the brush provided: Series 7 release · Switch off the shaver. Remove the Foil & Cutter cassette 8 and tap it out on a flat surface. Using the brush, clean the inner area of the pivoting head. However, do not clean the cassette with the brush as this may damage it. Series 7 release release Cleaning the housing From time to time clean the housing of the shaver and the Clean&Renew station with a damp cloth, especially inside the cleaning chamber where the shaver rests. Replacing the cleaning cartridge After having pressed the lift button 2 to open the housing, wait for a few seconds before removing the used cartridge to avoid any dripping. Before discarding the used cartridge, make sure to close the openings using the lid of the new cartridge, since the used cartridge will contain contaminated cleaning solution. new old 17 Keeping your shaver in top shape Replacing the Foil & Cutter cassette / reset To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace the Foil & Cutter cassette 8, when the replacement symbol lights up on the shaver display z (after about 18 months) or when cassette is worn. The replacement symbol will remind you during the next 7 shaves to replace the Foil & Cutter cassette. Then the shaver will automatically reset the display. After you have replaced the Foil & Cutter cassette, use a ball-pen to push the r ...