Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of
quality, functionality and design. We hope you enjoy your new
Braun Shaver.
Read these instructions completely, they contain safety
information. Keep them for future reference.
Warnings
This appliance is suitable for use in a bathtub or shower.
When using it in the shower, we recommend applying
shaving foam or gel. For safety reasons this appliance can only
be operated cordless.
This appliance 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.
Only use the special cord set provided with your appliance.
If the appliance is marked
any Braun power supply coded 492-XXXX.
Do not use the appliance with a damaged foil, trimmer or cord.
Do not open the appliance! Only at the end of the product’s
useful life, disassemble the rechargeable battery for disposal
reasons if required as shown in the battery removal section.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use
of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children
should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children unless they are older
than 8 years and supervised.
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For hygienic reasons, do not share this appliance with other
per
sons.
Description
1 Foil & Cutter cassette
2 Long hair trimmer*
3 Precision mode switch*
4 On/off switch
5 Green charging light(s)
6 Red low-charge light
7 Replacement light for shaving parts
8 Shaver power socket
9 Special cord set (design may differ)
10 Charging stand*
11 Travel pouch*
12 Protection cap*
13 Beard trimmer head with 5 combs (BT32)*
* not with all models
Charging
Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 5 °C to 35 °C.
The battery may not charge properly or at all under extreme low
or high temperatures. Recommended ambient temperature for
shaving is 15 °C to 35 °C. Do not expose the shaver to
temperatures higher than 50 °C for extended periods of time.
• Using the special cord set (9), connect the shaver or the
charging stand (10) to an electrical outlet with the motor
switched off.
• When charging for the first time or when the shaver is not
used for a few months, leave the shaver to charge
continuously for 4 hours.
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• Once the shaver is completely char
through normal use. Then recharge to full capacity.
Subsequent charges will take about 1 hour.
• A full charge provides up to 45 minutes of cordless shaving
time depending on your beard growth. However, the maximum
battery capacity will only be reached after several charging/
discharging cycles.
• 5-minute quick charge is sufficient for a shave.
Charging lights (5)
The green charging light shows the charge status of the
batteries. The green charging light blinks when the shaver is
being charged or switched on.
When the battery is fully charged, the green charging light
shines permanently, provided the shaver is connected to an
electrical outlet.
Low-charge light (6)
The red low-charge light flashes when the battery is running
low. You should be able to finish your shave.
Shaving
ged, discharge the shaver
Press the on/off switch (4) to operate the shaver.
The flexible shaving foils automatically adjust to every contour
of your face.
Long hair trimmer (2)
To trim sideburns, moustache or beard, slide the long hair
trimmer upwards.
Precision mode switch
For precise handling in hard to shave areas (e.g. under the
nose) slide the switch (3) to the right position. One foil will be
lowered.
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Tips for a perfect dry shave
For best 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.
Cleaning
Regular cleaning ensur
Cleaning under running water:
• Switch the shaver on (cordless). Rinse the shaver head and
the precision mode switch under hot running water until
all residues have been removed. 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, remove the Foil & Cutter cassette
(1) and let it dry.
• If you regularly clean the shaver under water, then once a
week apply a drop of light machine oil (not included) onto the
long hair trimmer (2) and Foil & Cutter cassette (1).
The shaver should be cleaned after each foam usage.
Cleaning with a brush:
• Switch off the shaver. Remove the Foil & Cutter cassette and
tap it out on a flat surface.
• Using a brush, clean the inner area of the head. However, do
not clean the shaver Foil & Cutter cassette with a brush as this
may damage it.
es better shaving performance.
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Keeping your shaver in top shape
Replacement light for shaving par
To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace the Foil &
Cutter cassette (1), when the replacement light for shaving
parts (7) comes on after about 18 months or when worn.
The replacement light 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 (1), press the
on/off switch (4) for at least 5 seconds to reset the counter.
While doing so, the replacement light blinks and goes off when
the reset is complete. The manual reset can be done at any time.
Preserving the batteries
In order to maintain the optimum capacity of the rechargeable
batteries, the shaver has to be fully discharged by shaving
every 6 months approximately. Then recharge the shaver to full
capacity.
Accessories
Foil & Cutter cassette: 32S/32B
Styling attachment for Series 3 shavers*: BT32
ts / Reset
* Fits all Series 3 shavers with Foil & Cutter cassette 32S/32B
(Types 5416/5415/5414/5413/5412/5411)
Environmental notice
Product contains batteries and/or recyclable electric waste.
For environment protection do not dispose of in household
waste, but for recycling take to electric waste collection
points provided in your country.
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Subject to change without notice.
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or electric specifications, see printing on the special cord set.
Guarantee
We grant a 2 year guarantee on the product commencing on
the date of purchase. Within the guarantee period we will
eliminate any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in
materials or workmanship, free of charge either by repairing or
replacing the complete appliance at our discretion.
This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is
supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor.
This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use,
normal wear or use as well as defects that have a negligible
effect on the value or operation of the appliance.
The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by
unauthorised persons and if original Braun parts are not used.
To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send
the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised
Braun Customer Service Centre (address information available
online at www.service.braun.com).
For UK only:
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory
law.
For Australia & New Zealand only:
In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
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repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
qualit
The benefits given by this warranty are in addition to other
rights and remedies of the consumer law.
For warranty claims please contact:
Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd
Level 4, 1 Innovation Road
Macquarie Park, NSW 2113
Telephone (AU): 1 800 641 820
Telephone (NZ): 0 800 108 909
Email (AU and NZ): Visit link https://pgconsumersupport.
secure.force.com/ContactUs/emailus
Our Warranty
This appliance is also covered by a 24 Month Replacement
Warranty commencing on the date of purchase (Our Warranty).
Our Warranty applies in all States and Territories of
Australia and in New Zealand and is in addition to any
mandatory statutory obligations imposed on Procter &
Gamble Australia Pty. Ltd., its distributors and its
manufacturer. Our Warranty does not purport to exclude,
restrict or modify any such mandatory statutory
obligations.
y and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Our Warranty only covers defects in the appliance resulting
from faults in workmanship or materials. Therefore, if your
appliance becomes faulty as a result of faults in workmanship
or materials, it will be exchanged by your retailer, on
presentation of proof of purchase.
Our Warranty only applies to domestic or household use of this
appliance and the warranty will only apply if the correct
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operating instructions included with this product have been
followed. F
Warranty ends on the expiry of the warranty period that applied
to the original appliance.
Our Warranty does not cover:
A. Damage arising from improper use or operation on
incorrect voltages.
B. Breakages to shaver foils, glass jars, etc.
C. Normal wear due to moving parts.
D. Repairs undertaken by unauthorised service personnel or
use of non genuine parts.
E. Appliances that are outside the warranty period or are not
faulty.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the appliance is powered by a cord extension set or electrical
portable outlet device these should be positioned so they are
not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
To the extent permitted by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Australia and New Zealand and applicable laws of a State or
Territory of Australia, and without affecting any mandatory
statutory obligations imposed by law, Our Warranty is given in
exchange for any other rights you may have against Procter &
Gamble Australia Pty. Ltd. or its distributors or manufacturer,
whether at law, in tort (including negligence), in equity or under
statute.
or any appliance replaced under this warranty, Our
Please retain proof of purchase of this appliance. If you have
any questions in relation to Our Warranty, please call our
Consumer Service line (see below for numbers).
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If you intend to make a claim please telephone our Customer
Service line on the numbers set out below to obtain information
about your claim and any costs associated with claiming under
Our Warranty. You will bear the cost of returning your product to
us.
Repairs and service
If you are sending your appliance for repair under Our Warranty,
please pack the appliance adequately and send it to your
nearest Service Agent, at your expense. For service or
replacement parts refer to the authorised Service Agents listed
overleaf. Local Service Agents may change from time to time –
in that event please contact the Consumer Service free call
number below for updated local service agent details.