We hope you enjoy your new Braun Shaver. Warning Your shaver 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 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Oil bottle Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow. Dispose of properly when empty. Description 1 Foil & Cutter cassette 2 Cassette release button 3 Shaver head «lock» switch 4 Pop-out long hair trimmer 5 On/off switch 6 (–) setting button (sensitive) 7 (+) setting button (intensive) 8 Reset button 9 Shaver display 0 Shaver power socket q Travel case w Special cord set Charging Recommended temperature for recharging is 5°C to 35°C. Outside the recommended temperature range, the battery may not be fully charged to protect the battery from being damaged. Do not expose the shaver to temperatures higher than 50°C for extended periods of time. • Using the special cord set w, connect the shaver to an electrical outlet with the motor switched off and charge it for at least one hour. STOP English 21 22 • A full charge provides up to 50 minutes of cordless shaving time. This may vary according to your beard growth. • If the rechargeable battery has run out of power (discharged), you may also shave by connecting the shaver to an electrical outlet via the special cord set. Shaver display 9 The green indicator fl ashes when the shaver is being charged or when in use. When the battery is fully charged, the charge segment « » will light up continuously provided that the shaver is connected to an electrical outlet. Stand-by mode (Shaver is switched off but connected to the mains) Some minutes after completing the charging, the shaver switches to the stand-by-mode: The display turns off. The red « » indicator fl ashes when the battery capacity has dropped below 20%, provided the shaver is switched on. The remaining capacity will then be suffi cient for 2 to 3 shaves. Personalizing your shaver Personalizing your shaver With the (–) 6 and (+) 7 buttons you can choose the best setting for shaving different areas of your face and as per your specifi c needs. The personalization feature, controlled by intelligent software, is designed to give you a smooth skin even in the most sensitive areas of your face with less irritation. The different settings are indicated by the pilot light incorporated in the on/off switch 5: • dark blue (powerful shave) • light blue (normal) • white (for a thorough comfortable shave in sensitive areas of your face such as neck) For a thorough and fast shave we recommend the «intensive» setting. When switching on next time, the last used setting will be activated. + normal 23 How to use Press the on/off switch 5 to operate the shaver: • The pivoting shaver head and fl oating 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 3 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 4 upwards. Tips for the perfect shave For best shaving results, Braun recommends you to 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. 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. Regular cleaning ensures better shaving performance. Rinsing the shaving head under running water after each shave is an easy and fast way to keep it clean: • Switch the shaver on (cordless) 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 2 to remove the Foil & Cutter cassette 1 and le...