Remington MS-5500, MS-5700 User Manual

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Use and Care

G u i d e

The

cleaning

system

shaver

with

Titanium-

coated

blades!

MS-5500
MS-5700

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical ap p l i a n c e ,
basic precautions should always be
o b s e rv e d ,i n cluding the follow i n g .
Read all instructions before using this
ap p l i a n c e .

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

■ Do not reach for an appliance that

has fallen into water. Unplug it
immediately.

■ Do not use while bathing or in

the shower.

■ Do not place or drop into water

or other liquid.

■ Do not place or store this ap p l i a n c e

where it can fall or be pulled into a
tub or sink.

■ Except when charging,always

unplug this appliance from the
electrical outlet immediately
after using.

■ Unplug this appliance before

cleaning it.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burn s ,f i re,
electric shock or injury to persons:

■ This appliance is for household
use only.

■ An appliance should never be left
unattended when it’s plugged in,
except when charging a recharge­able appliance.

■ Close supervision is necessary
when this appliance is used by,
on,or near children or invalids.

■ Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.Do not use attachments
not recommended by Remington.

■ Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.

■ Never operate this appliance if it
has a damaged cord or plug,if it is
not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged,or if it has
been dropped into water. If any
of these things happen,return
the appliance to an authorized
service center for examination
and repair.

■ Never drop or insert any object into
any of the appliance’s openings.

■ Do not use outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are
being used,or where oxygen is
being administered.

■ Always store this appliance and
cord in a moisture-free area.
Do not store it in temperatures
exceeding 140°F (60°C).

■ Do not plug or unplug this appli­ance when your hands are wet.

■ Do not use an extension cord or a
voltage converter with this appli­ance.

■ Do not wrap the cord around the
appliance.

■ Always attach the plug to the
appliance,then to the outlet.To
disconnect,turn all controls to
OFF, then remove plug from outlet.
Detach removable power cords
from appliances for storage.

■ Do not use this appliance with a
damaged or broken screen or
cutters,as injury may occur.

■ Shavers are for use on facial
hair only.They should not be used
for shaving the hair on your head.

■ Use the cleaning base only on a
level surface.

■ Unplug the cleaning base before
filling. Fill reservoir with
Remington®cleaning solution only.
Do not overfill.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

English ..............................4

Spanish ...........................17

French .............................33

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Product Features

Shaver Parts

(A) Screen & cutter assembly
(B) Pop-up mini-foil
(C) Mini-foil push tab
(D) Beard-lifting fins
(E) 3-position trimmer
(F) Trimmer push tab
(G) ON/OFF button
(H) POWER RESERVE button
(I) Head release button

(one on each side)

(J) Charging indicator

(MS-5500 only)

(K) LED display (MS-5700 only)
(L) Head guard
(M) Cleaning brush
(N) Travel pouch

(B)

(D)

(C)

(N)

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(B)

(A)

Titanium MicroScreen

Congratulations on your purchase of a premium

®

R e m i n g t o n®s h a v e r.

(E)

(I)

(F)

(J)

(G)
(H)

(E)
(F)

Model 5700

(K)

(L)

(M)

Titanium MicroScreen®is the only cleaning system shaver with Titanium-coated blades!

Which model is yours?

battery

gauge

Liquid
crystal
display

time to
screens

Power

system

MS-5500

MS-5700 C o r d / c o r d l e s s X X 55 min 5 min X X

Quick Charge

Quick Charge shavers fully recharge in one
hour.Five minutes gives you enough power
for a single shave.

Power Reserve

MicroScreen®shavers will

run 55 minutes on a single

charge.If those 55 minutes
end in the middle of a shave,

you can push the Power
Reserve button to get an extra 5 minutes of
power.While using the Power Reserve,the

plus sign on the Power Reserve button will

glow yellow.The Power Reserve button
will not activate the shaver if there is any
charge left on the battery.

Complete Battery Gauge

When the shaver is on,the
battery gauge displays the
amount of charge remaining,
in 20% increments.When

only 20% of the charge remains,the red

recharge warning light illuminates.The
indicator lights turn off when the shaver is

C o r d / c o r d l e s s X X 55 min 5 min X X

Washable

Quick

charge

Run

time

off. You can find out how much charge is
left on your shaver by pushing the Power
Reserve button while the shaver is off.

LCD Indicator

■ The LCD numeric indicator

■When the LCD’s plug outline

■ When the LCD’s screen outline

Worldwide Voltage

The Smart Shaver features
worldwide automatic dual
voltage conversion,providing
AC current between 100-240
volts A C ,50-60 Hz. Just plug it in to the local
outlet (you may need an adapter plug) and
use as u s u a l .Your shaver will convert auto­m atically to the local current requirements.

Complete

Power

reserve

shows how many minutes are
left on the charge.

fills in,it means you have
approximately 5 to 6 minutes
of shaving time left.

fills in,it means it’s
replace the shaver’s
and cutters.

Worldwide

voltage

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Product Features (continued)

Smart Cleaner

The Remington®Cleaning System has been developed

to automatically clean and charge your shaver.

The Remington®Cleaning System has been
developed to automatically clean and charge
y

our shaver. It also serves as a storage
unit. For peak performance of your shaver,
clean it daily by pushing the CLEAN button.

During the automated cleaning process,the
shaver is switched on and off at intervals to
obtain best cleaning results. Since the
specially formulated cleaning fluid also
contains a small amount of oil,the cleaning
procedure also fulfills the lubrication needs
of your shaver.

NOTE: Remington recommends cleaning
your shaver daily for optimum shaving
performance.

NOTE: With daily cleaning,the solution will
last about 4 weeks.The cleaning solution,if
not used daily, will last longer. Normal
evaporation will occur even when the unit
is not being used.In hot,humid weather,
solution may evaporate more rapidly.

Cleaning Cautions

■ Use only the power supply cord supplied
with this product.

■ In order to avoid any leakage of the
cleaning fluid,place the cleaning base
on a flat table surface. Be careful not to
tip,move suddenly,or transport in any
way if the base is filled with the
cleaning fluid.

■ Do not place the cleaning base in a
cabinet or any other enclosed area
unless the solution is empty. Do not
store it over radiators,nor place it on
polished,lacquered,or any other sur­face that is susceptible to damage by
isopropyl alcohol. Always operate and
store it in a well ventilated area.

■ To avoid evaporation,do not expose
cleaning solution to direct sunlight.

■ The cleaning base contains highly
flammable liquid. Keep it away from
sources of ignition. No smoking.
Keep out of reach of children.Discard
cleaning solution bottle after contents
h ave been poured into the cleaning base.

■ When cleaning the shaver, its clear
plastic head guard must be removed.

■ Do not block fan area.

Cleaning System Parts

(A) Shaver
(B) Cleaning light (yellow)
(C) Charging light (green)
( D ) Replace solution indicator light (red)
(E) Cleaning button
(F) Latch buttons
(G) Cleaning base
(H) Cleaning solution bottle
(I) Filter
(J) Safety power plug

(H)

(A)

(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)

(F)

(G)

(J)

(I)

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How to Use

Charging

Before using your shaver for the first time, p u t
it on charge for 24 hours.

Preparing the System

Cleaning solution:

1. Press the latch but-

tons on the sides of
the cleaning base
and lift the upper
portion off the unit.
You will need to
keep the buttons
pressed in as you
move the upper
portion away from
the base.The clean­ing solution tank is
in the unit’s bottom
portion.

2. Remove the filter
from the tank and
set aside.

3. Pour the bottle of
cleaning solution
into the base of the
unit through the
opening where the filter was removed.
Fill tank to the bottom of the fill tab.

4.

Place the filter back into its original position.

NOTE: It is important to make sure the filter
is in place.The filter collects hair clippings
and debris,and should be replaced along
with the solution. Failure to do so will
permanently clog the system rendering it
inoperable.

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5. Replace the top portion of the cleaning

base by lining up the three tall posts
with the three holes in the tank.Push
the top portion down until the two
latches click into place.

6. You can dispose of the bottle and cap
with your normal trash,or recycle where
local ordinances apply.

Operating the
Charging/Cleaning System

Plug the power cord into the cleaning base
and then into an electrical outlet.

Place the shaver into the unit,head side
down,and slide its “tail”toward the
“neck”of the base until it clicks into place.

Charging

Your shaver automatically begins to
recharge as soon as it clicks into place in
the cleaning base.While it is charging,the
green indicator light will flash; when it is
fully charged the green light will stop
blinking and glow steadily.

Cleaning

To activate cleaning mode,simply press the
CLEAN button on the cleaning base.The
yellow indicator light flashes through the
entire cleaning cycle,which lasts approxi­mately 25 minutes.When the cleaning
cycle has been completed,the yellow light
will stop blinking and glow steadily.The
unit then returns to charging mode.

! Wait until the cleaning cycle has finished

before removing the shaver from the base.
If the shaver is removed during the clean­ing cycle it will be covered with cleaning
solution and be unuseable.

Solution levels

The cleaning solution will slowly evaporate
with use. When the solution levels get low,
the red replacement indicator light will
begin to flash. This means you have
enough cleaning solution left for approxi­mately 5 more cleanings.If the red light
stops blinking and glows steadily, the unit
will not operate until the solution and filter
have been replaced.

Replacing the Filter and Solution

Only the Remington®special cleaning
solution and filter can be used with the
Smart System.The cleaning solution
contains a high percentage of alcohol and a
special oil that lubricates your shaver each
time it is cleaned.The filter is specially
designed to collect hair debris yet allow for
the system to clean your shaver.

To refill the cleaning solution and replace
the filter,follow the steps for "Preparing the
System" above.But before replacing the
upper portion of the unit,rinse out the tank
with fresh water and allow it to air dry to
remove any sediment.

Wipe off the unit periodically with a damp
cloth and remove any hair debris that has
collected where the shaver sits.

! To avoid damage to the cleaning system,

use only Remington special cleaning
solution.

The Remington® replacement solution and
filter is model #CC-100.U.S.residents:
To order, contact us at 800-736-4648,
www.remington-products.com,or visit
your local retailer.

Canadian residents: For shaver accessories,
please call 800-268-0425.

To Charge Your Shaver

The MS-5500 and MS-5700 can also be
recharged by plugging it into the cord
directly.

■ Use only the charging adapter supplied
with the shaver.

■ Make sure your shaver is turned off.

■ Connect the cord to the shaver, then

plug the charging adapter into the elec­trical outlet.A charging indicator light
will come on.

■ Your shaver cannot be overcharged,so
you can leave it plugged in and charg­ing between shaves.

■ To preserve the life of the batteries,let
them fully run out every six months,
then recharge them for a full 24 hours.

■ Cord/cordless rechargeable shavers
can run directly off the cord if neces­sary.They will not recharge while you
are shaving,so after shaving with the
cord,turn the unit off and set it aside to
charge.Cord/cordless shavers should
not be used strictly as cord-operated
shavers,as continued cord-only use
will result in reduction of battery life.

■ Quick Charge provides up to three
weeks of shaving after a one-hour
charge,or a single shave after a
five-minutes charge.

■ If your shaver’s charge runs out in the
middle of a shave,you can push the
power reserve button to get an extra 5
minutes of power.

NOTE: If your shaver battery is completely
discharged or the shaver has not been
used for a long time,the shaver may not
start when operated using the cord.If this
happens,charge the shaver for approxi­mately five minutes before shaving.

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How to Use (continued)

R e m oving the Headguard

Before operating your
shaver,remove the head­guard,which protects the
screen and cutter assem­bly.Simply push up from
the front or the back until
it pops off.

! Always keep the protective head guard

on the shaver head and keep the trimmer
in the OFF position when the shaver is out
of the cleaning base and not in use.

Operating the Trimmer

Your shaver is
equipped with a 3­position trimmer. Use
the trimmer push tab
to extend or retract the
trimmer.

1. Completely retracted (down),the trim­mer is out of the way and off,for when
you want to use the screens alone.
Press the trimmer down with your
thumb to get it into this position.

2. In the middle position,the trimmer
works with the screens,cutting the
longer, hard-to-shave hairs so the
screens can get in extra close.Slide the
trimmer into the position level with the
foils.

3. Fully extended (up),the trimmer can be
used to trim your sideburns and mus­tache.Slide the trimmer into the top
position,above the foils.

Operating the Pop-up
M i n i - f o i l

Your shaver is equipped with a 2-position
mini-foil.Use the mini-foil push tab to
extend or retract the mini foil.

1. Completely retracted (down),the mini­foil works with the 2 large screens to
provide a close and comfortable shave.

2. Fully extended (up),the mini-foil can be
used to provide a close shave for small
or difficult-to-reach areas,for a detailed
look.

! Do NOT retract the mini-foil by pressing

down directly on the screen.This could
permanently damage the screen.

Usage Tips

Adjusting to your new shaver

As with every shaver, your shave will
improve over time.So allow about three
weeks to develop an effective shaving style
and for your beard to adjust to the new
shaver.The adaptation period may take a
little longer if your skin is sensitive,or if you
alternate between shaving methods.

To help smooth the transition to your new
shaver,Remington has applied a special
lubricant to the shaver’s screens and cut­ters.The lubricant looks like fine,white or
gray powder,and disappears with use.

Before you begin

■ Wait at least 15 minutes
after getting up before
shaving,to ensure your
face is free of puffiness
that may be present
from sleeping.

■ Make sure your face is
clean and dry before
starting.

■ Always use a clean,dry
shaver.

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To shave

Push the ON/OFF button.
Hold the shaver so both
screens touch your face
at the same time.This
allows the shaver to work
the way it was
for the closest shave and minimum
Avoid holding the shaver at an angle so
only one screen touches the skin at a time.
This will distort the screen and could cause
skin irritation.

Shave with short,
circular strokes.Use
your free hand to
stretch your skin.
This encourages your
whiskers to stand out,
making it
to enter the cutting chamber.

Never press hard.
Pressing only flattens
your whiskers,making it
harder for them
to enter the cutting
chamber.It will also
wear out the cutting surface more quickly.

For an even better shave…

Remington®Pre-Shave Powder Stick
(SP-5) or the Pre-Shave Lotion with Aloe
(SP-6) can help maximize your shaver’s
performance.Just rub either product over
your beard.Both absorb moisture and facial
oils,helping set up the hairs so they enter
the cutting chamber more easily.They
make shaving quicker and more comfortable.

designed

wear.

easier for them

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Maintenance

Replacing Cutters and
S c r e e n s

To prevent inadvertent damage to the cut­ters and screens,do not attempt to remove
them from the head assembly unless you
are replacing them.Removal instructions
are included with the cutter and screen
replacement packages.

To replace a cutter assembly that is
removed unintentionally:

1. Hold the cutter in the middle.The blades

will not cut your fingers,so no special
handling techniques are
necessary.

2. Align the cutter so the little
bar on the bottom meets
the opening in the clip.

3. Press down on the center of the cutter
until it snaps into place. Do not push
down on the ends of the cutter, as you
may bend the cutter,reducing its ability
to cut cleanly.

4. Do not separate the cutter’s blades from
the plastic pieces they are attached to,
as this may damage the assembly.

When is it time to replace your screens
and cutters?

Because they are subject to daily use,the
cutters and screens of your shaver will
wear and eventually require replacement to
maintain a close,comfortable shave. It is
very important to replace your screens and
cutters when necessary to ensure a close,
comfortable shave without irritation.

Depending on your shaving technique and
habits,the screens will usually last 6
months; the cutters,12 months.If you are
replacing the cutters,it’s a good idea to
replace the screens at the same time.

Here are some signs that your screens and
cutters need replacing:

Irritation: As screens get worn,you may
notice that your skin feels more sensitive
after a shave,particularly when you apply
aftershave.

Pulling: As cutters wear, your shave may
not feel as close and you may feel your
shaver is pulling at your whiskers.

Wear-through:You may notice that the
cutters have worn through the screens.

The replacement part for this shaver is
model SP-95 (screens) and SP-96 (screens
and cutters).

U.S.residents:
To order shaver accessories call
800-736-4648,visit
www.remington-products.com,
or visit your local retailer.

Canadian residents:
To order shaver accessories,please call
800-268-0425 or visit
www.remington-products.com

Disposal

B a t t e ry Remova l

When your rechargeable shaver reaches the
end of its useful life,the batteries must be
removed from the shaver and be recycled
or disposed of properly in accordance with

your state and local requirements.If this is

not required by law, you may elect to
dispose of the shaver without removing

the batteries.

CAUTION:DO NOT PUT IN FIRE OR MUTI­LATE YOUR BATTERIES WHEN DISPOSING
AS THEY MAY BURST OR RELEASE TOXIC

MATERIALS.DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT AS IT

MAY CAUSE BURNS.DISPOSE PROPERLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL AND
STATE REQUIREMENTS.

! Make sure shaver is unplugged before

you begin,to avoid a possible electric
shock hazard.

1. Press the two side
buttons and pull off
the shaver head
assembly.

2. Remove the 4 outer
screws from inside the
shaver head.Loosen
the top assembly from
the body.

3. Remove the screw
from the back of the
shaver near the power
port.

4. Remove the two side
panels to allow
removal of 2 more
screws.

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5. Pry off the back cover

of the shaver,starting
at the gap below the
shaver socket.

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6. Cut or break the wires attached to the

battery on the right.

7. Pry both of the batteries loose from the
foam adhesive tape on the PCB.

8. Cut or break the wires connecting the
batteries to the PC board.

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Warranty

Warranty Serv i c e

In the U.S.and Canada,s e rvice is provided
by authorized service dealers.For the
address of your nearest authorized serv i c e
d e a l e r, contact us at 800-736-4648 (in
U . S . ) ,800-268-0425 (in Canada),visit o u r
website at www. r e m i n g t o n - p r o d u c t s . c o mo r
consult your local Ye l l ow Pages under
" S h av e r- E l e c t r i c - R e p a i r."

KEEP ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF
OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.

Questions or comments:

Call 800-736-4648 in U.S.or
800-268-0425 in Canada.
Or visit w w w. r e m i n g t o n - p r o d u c t s . c o m

100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Remington,the Microscreen design,
and Shaver Saver are trademarks of
Rayovac Corporation.
© 2004 R.C.
Job #S04-025 5/04 Part No.14431
U.S. Patent D447,284 and Patents Pending.
Canadian Patent 92,979 and Patents
Pending.

Rayovac Corporation
8 0 0 - 7 3 6 - 4 6 4 8

MADE IN CHINA

Rayovac Canada Ltd.
8 0 0 - 2 6 8 - 0 4 2 5

Performance Guarantee

Performance Guarantee

Rayovac Money-Back Offer

If within 30 days after you have purchased
your Remington brand product,you are not

satisfied with it and would like a refund,
just return it,together with the sales
receipt,to the retailer from whom it was
purchased.Rayovac will reimburse all
retailers who accept such appliances within
30 days from date of purchase.If you have
any questions regarding this money-back
guarantee,please call 800-736-4648 in the
U.S.or 8 0 0 - 2 6 8 - 0 4 2 5 in Canada.

Full Two-Year Warranty

Rayovac warrants that this product is free
from defect in material and workmanship
for two years after its original purchase
date—except for damage as specified
below and these parts meant to be
replaced during regular maintenance:

■ SHAVERS:head assembly

■ SMART SYSTEM:filter

If the product should become defective
within the warranty period,Rayovac will
repair it or elect to replace it free of charge.
We will return your product,shipping
charges prepaid,if you do the following

within two years of the purchase date:

1.Return the complete product in person
or by mail,postage paid,to an authorized
service dealer.

2.Include the original purchase receipt
with the product.

3.Include a description of the problem
or defect.

4.Do not return the product to the store
that sold it to you.

This warranty does not cover products
damaged by the following:

■

A c c i d e n t ,m i s u s e ,abuse or alteration of it

■ Servicing by unauthorized persons

■ Use with unauthorized accessories

■ Connecting it to incorrect current and

voltage

■ Any other conditions beyond our control
No responsibility,obligations,or liability is
assumed for the installation or maintenance
of this product.

RAYOVAC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,SPECIAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.USE OF NON-

REMINGTON®CLEANING SOLUTION
VOIDS THE WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND
MERCHANTABILITY,ARE LIMITED IN DURA­TION TO TWO YEARS FROM DATE OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

This warranty gives you specific legal
rights,and you may also have other rights
that vary from state to state or province to
province.Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages,or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts,so the
above limitations and exclusions may not
apply to you.

U.S.residents:
To order shaver accessories contact
us at 800-736-4648,visit us at
www.remington-products.com,or
visit your local retailer.

Canadian residents:
To order shaver accessories,please
call 8 0 0 - 2 6 8 - 0 4 2 5 or visit us at
www.remington-products.com

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