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Braun Flex Integral
5550 universal
Type 5504
English
Use Instructions
Guarantee
Service Centers
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Our products are engineered to meet the highest
standards of quality, functionality and design. We hope
you thoroughly enjoy your new Braun appliance.
• Do not use the shaver near or over basins filled with
water (e. g. bath tubs, showers etc.).
• Periodically check the cord for damages particularly
at each end where the cord enters the plug.
• Replace the cord for safety reasons, if it is loose in the
shaver socket
1
.
• Do not wind the cord around the shaver.
This shaver is equipped with a pivoting head which has
a triple shaving system with an integrated longhair
cutter. The pivoting head swings to both sides and thus
automatically adjusts itself to the contours of your face
within its swinging angle. The triple shaving frame
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with its twin foil
G
and the integrated longhair cutter g
provide a permanent combination shave.
This means that the integrated longhair cutter cuts the
longer hairs, while the twin foil
G
together with the
cutterblock
8
under the foil, provide a close shave – all
in one stroke.
• Wattage: 6 W.
• Voltage range «mains operation»:
100 - 240 V
Q
50 / 60 Hz (automatic adaption of
voltage and frequency).
• Voltage range charging (for cordless operation):
12 - 240 V
Q
50 / 60 Hz (automatic adaption of
voltage and frequency).
• Lowest charging voltage: 12 V (–) d. c.
• Best environmental temperature range: + 15°C to
+ 35°C. Never expose the shaver to temperatures of
less than 0°C or more than + 40°C for longer than a
few hours.
• This product conforms to the EMC-Requirements as
laid down by the Council Directive 89/336/EEC.
For environmental reasons, this appliance is provided
with a nickel-hydrid cell unit. This cell unit does not
contain any poisonous heavy metals. Nevertheless,
in the interest of recycling raw materials please do not
dispose of this appliance in the household waste at the
end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at a Braun
Service Centre or at appropriate collection sites.
For easy recycling this shaver is equipped with a
screw mechanism in the shaver socket
1
. Puncturing the seal of this mechanism and subsequently
turning it, must only be done at the end of the useful
life of the shaver. We recommend to have this done
by a Braun Service Centre.
Cell removal
1
Shaver socket
2
Function display (LCD)
B
Charging light (green)
b
Low-charge light (red)
3
Switch
4
Longhair trimmer
5
Cutterblock base
6
Duo cutterblock
7
Triple shaving frame
G
Twin foil
g
Integrated longhair cutter
8
Foil protection cap
9
Button for releasing the triple shaving frame
7
j
Switch lock
Description
Switch positions:
0 = Off (when not in use and alwa
ys when charging)
1 = Shaving with the twin foil
G
and the integrated
longhair cutter
g
2 = Shaving with the pivoting head locked at an angle
to permit shaving under the nose or at the hairline
3 = The longhair trimmer
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is activated
Switch
3
The shaver was delivered with the switch lock activated
(position «
•
lock»). Push the switch lock
j
to position
«
•
» before you shave for the first time.
To avoid accidentally switching on the shaver, push the
switch lock to position «
•
lock».
Switch lock
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When charging the shaver for the first time, connect it to
the mains (100-240 V) and charge it for 4 hours to full
capacity. Then discharge the shaver through normal
shaving until the low-charge light
b
lights up.
Recharge the shaver for 1 hour.
This charging method preserves the maximum capacity
of the cell unit. All subsequent charges will also take
only 1 hour (quick charging). The shaver automatically
adapts to all direct and alternating current voltages
(12 - 240 V) and to frequencies of 50 or 60 Hz.
Recharging on 12 V (–) in cars or boats, takes
approximately 20 hours. The surrounding temperature
should not exceed + 25 °C.
A full charge will give up to about 70 minutes of cordless
shaving (approximately 20 days based on 3.5 minutes
per shave), depending on the thickness of your beard.
Shaving with the cord
Connect the shaver to the mains and turn the shaver on
(see switch
3
). If the shaver should not run immediately
– because of the discharged cell unit – leave it plugged
in with the switch
3
set to «0», for approximately 1
minute. Thereafter, you can shave with cord plugged
into the outled.
Notice:
Shaving directly via the cord on voltages below
100 V (in cars, boats etc.) is not possible.
The LCD function display
2
and the lights
b
,
B
show
the state of the shaver and the rechargeable cell unit,
also taking into account the normal self-discharge.
The cell unit is discharged; nothing is shown on the
display. The shaver does not work.
The cell unit is discharged, but the shaver is connected
to the mains. The green charging light
B
is on.
After 60 minutes of charging all segments are on the
LCD display
2
. The green charging light
B
goes off.
The cell unit is charged to full capacity.
The cell capacity is shown in 20 % steps, e. g. charged
up to 40 % capacity: the segments 20 % and 40 % are
shown.
Less than 20 % capacity: half of the 20 % segment and
the figure «9» (showing the remaining minutes) are on
the display. When the shaver is switched on, the lowcharge light
b
flashes too.
The figure «0» is on the LCD display, and the motor
stops. Recharge the shaver at this point at the latest.
The shaver preserves the cell unit automatically. About
once a year the shaver discharges and recharges the
cell unit automatically, if connected to the mains. This
procedure takes approximately 7 hours.
• Take off the foil protection cap
8
.
• For shaving, push the switch
3
to setting «1».
• Hold the shaver at right angles (90°) to the skin
.
• Stretch the skin with your free hand.
• Guide the shaver smoothly against the direction of
beard growth, applying only gentle pressure.
The pivoting cutting system (twin foil
G
and integrated
longhair cutter
g
follows the contours of your face
automatically.
Shaving
While shaving difficult parts of your face (e. g. under the
nose or at the hairline), push switch
3
to setting «2», to
lock the pivoting head at an angle.
To activate the longhair trimmer, move the switch
3
to
setting «3». The longhair trimmer moves upwards and
allows easy and exact trimming of the side burns.
Longhair trimmer
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Move the switch
3
back to setting «0».
Im
portant: After every shave, put the foil protection cap
8
on the pivoting head.
Switching the shaver off
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Switch the shaver off.
After each shave take off the tri
ple shaving frame
7
.
Press the button
9
to release the triple shaving frame
and pull it off.
Tap out sli
ghtly the triple shaving frame. Do not clean
the twin foil
G
with the brush.
Clean the duo cutterblock
6
thoroughly with the brush.
Move the duo cutterblock crosswise and take it off.
Brush out the entire pivoting head area, including the
cutterblock base
5
. After cleaning place the duo
cutterblock back into the cutterblock base
5
and
replace the triple shaving frame
7
until it clicks into
place.
Approximately every four weeks clean the duo
cutterblock
6
with Braun cleaning agents.
After every cleaning replace the foil protection cap
8
.
Wall holder
for controlled charging
Mounting on brick, wooden wall or tiles:
Fix the wall holder with the sticker foil and a screw and
wall plug (e. g. plastic filler) if necessary.
• Remove grease from tiles first (e. g. with alcohol).
• Remove protective strip from the wall holder.
• Press wall holder firmly to the wall.
• Connect the cord of the shaver to the wall holder
from underneath and plug the cord into an electrical
outlet (A).
• Put the shaver into the wall holder. At this stage the
shaver is not connected to the cord (B).
• Press one of the bars on the wall holder for charging
only (C). This lowers the shaver, connecting in to the
charging plug.
The green charging light on the shaver shows that it
is being charged.
• Do not charge continuously for several weeks.
Subject to change without notice.
The triple shaving frame and duo cutterblock are
precision parts that will wear out over time. To maintain
optimal shaving performance you should replace these
parts when worn. This will ensure that you continue to
get the close, comfortable shave you expect from your
Braun shaver.
Im
portant: Buy only original Braun spare parts,
especially when replacing the cord or the triple shaving
frame
7
. When replacing the triple shaving frame look
for the brand. Only this way you will obtain a
perfect shave.
Tri
ple shaving frame
7
: Remove as described under
«Cleaning and maintenance». Set the new triple
shaving frame on the pivoting head until it clicks into
place. Handle with care.
Duo cutterblock
6
: Take as described under «Cleaning
and maintenance». Place the new duo cutterblock into
the cutterblock base
5
until it clicks into place.
For safety reasons use only the Braun charging cord
No. 5-001-687 (stated on the packaging). It is available
from your dealer or from a Braun Service Centre.
Tips for the perfect shave
• It is recommended to shave before
washing your face; your skin is slightly
swollen after washing.
• Hold the shaver at right angles (90°)
to the skin.
• Stretch your skin and shave against the
direction of beard growth.
• Clean the shaver after every shave
(see «Cleaning and maintenance»).
A poorly cleaned shaver has a reduced
shaving performance.
• Use only properly functioning shaving parts.
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We grant a 1 year guarantee on the product
commencing of the date of purchase.
Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of
charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from
faults in material or workmanship either by repairing, or
exchanging parts or exchanging the whole appliance as
we may choose.
Not covered by this guarantee: damage arising from
improper use (operation with incorrect current/voltage,
plugging it into an unsuitable power point, kinks in the
shaving foil, breakage), normal wear on the shaving foil
and defects which have a negligible effect on the value
or operation of the appliance.
The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken
by unauthorized persons and if original Braun parts are
not used.
The guarantee only comes into force if the date of
purchase is confirmed by the dealer‘s stamp and
signature on the guarantee card and registration card,
and if the registration card is sent to the Braun
guarantee office within 4 weeks of pruchase.
This guarantee extends to every country where this
appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed
distributor and where no import restrictions or other
legal regulations hinder or prevent service being given
under guarantee.
Service under the guarantee does not affect the expiry
date of the guarantee. The guarantee on parts or entire
appliances which are exchanged ends when the
guarantee on this appliance expires.
In the event of a claim under this guarantee, hand in the
complete appliance with the valid guarantee card to
your dealer, or send both to the nearest Braun
Customer Service Centre.
All other claims including for damages resulting from
this guarantee are excluded unless our liability is legally
mandatory.
Those claims arising out of the sales contract with the
vendor are not affected by this guarantee.
For UK only:
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under
statutory law.
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