Remington R-200, R-225, R-400 User Manual

R-200
R-225
R-400 (shown)

Use and

Care Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should always be
observed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using this
appliance.

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 appliance
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.

■ 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 head or
cutters, as facial injury may occur.

■ Shavers, including the trimmer,
are for use on facial hair only.
Should not be used for shaving
the hair on your head or any
other part of your body.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns,fire,
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 Spectrum
Brands, Inc.

■ 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.

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Contents

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Spanish.......................13

French.........................25

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Product Features

(A) Head & cutter assembly
(B) ON/OFF button
(C) Power port
(D) Trimmer button
(E) Head guard
(F) Cleaning brush
(G) Storage pouch (Model R-225 & R-400)
(H) Power cord

Shaver Parts

(A)

(B)

(F)

(D)

(G)

(E)

Easy-View

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Trimmer

(C)

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Power Sytem

■ Corded (R-200 & R-225)
shavers can only be used
with the power cord.

■ Cordless (R-400) shavers can
only be used without the
power cord.

Indicator Lights

(R-400 only)
Charging

■ The charging indicator is a
green light that glows when
the shaver is being charged.

Which model is yours?

R-200
R-225
R-400

Pouch

X
X

Corded

Operation

X
X

Cordless

Operation

X

Run

Time

30 min.

Charge

Time

16 hrs.

Locking
Trimmer

X

Congratulations on your purchase of a premium
Remington®shaver, with revolutionary shaving technology

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Before using read the important safety
instruction section in front of the manual.

Removing the Headguard

Before operating your shaver,remove
the headguard, which protects the
head and cutter assembly.It is
important to remove the headguard
correctly to avoid damaging the clips
that hold it to the shaver.

1. Press lightly on the top of the head
guard.

2. Lift the lower rear edge.

3. Pull the headguard away from the

shaver.

!Always keep the protective head

guard on

the shaver head and keep

the trimmer in the

OFF position when

the shaver is not in use.

Corded Operation of the
R-200 and R-225

■Slide the power button down to the
OFF position.

■Connect the supplied AC power cord
to the shaver’s power port and then
to an electrical outlet.

■To activate the shaver,slide the
power button up to the ON position.

Charging the R-400

Before using your shaver for the first
time, charge it for 24 hours.

NOTE: It may take up to 3 cycles of
full charge and discharge to maximize
battery capacity.

To charge your shaver

■Slide the power button downward to
the OFF position.

■ Connect the supplied AC power cord

to the shaver’s power port and then
to an electrical outlet.

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

■ To preserve the life of the batteries,
allow them to fully discharge every
six months, then recharge them for
24 hours.

Rechargeable shavers like the R-400
are designed for cordless operation
only.Plugging it in will not provide the
power to shave.

Cordless Operation of the R-400

■Remove the AC power cord from the
electrical outlet, then remove from
shaver’s power port.

■To activate the shaver,slide the
power button up to the ON position.

Operating the Easy-View

®

Trimmer

The Easy-View®pop-up trimmer extends
to trim mustache,sideburns,etc.

■Trimmer is turned off until it is
extended for use.

■ Push the trimmer
button up to pop up
the trimmer.

■Hold the shaver
with the trimmer
toward you when
trimming.

■After trimming, pull the trimmer
button downward into the OFF
position. Leave it in the down
position when not in use.

NOTE (R-400): It is important to always
use the button to close the trimmer to
avoid damaging the locking mechanism.

How to Use

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Usage Tips

Getting a close,comfortable
shave

Remington shavers need no adjust­ments to their heads or cutters before
you shave.The heads will automa tically
adjust to the contours of your face.

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.

Before you begin:

■Wait at least 15
minutes after getting
up before shaving to
ensure the 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.

■Make sure the cutter head
assembly is in the locked position.

To Shave

■ Slide the ON/OFF button

to activate the shaver
for shaving.

■ Hold the shaver so all

the heads touch your
face together.This
allows the shaver to
work the way it was
designed for the closest

shave and minimum wear. Avoid
holding the shaver at an angle so
only one head touches the skin.This
could cause skin irritation.

■ Use short, circular
strokes. Use your free
hand to stretch your
skin.This encourages
your whiskers to stand
out, making it easier for them
to enter the cutting chamber.

■ It is not necessary to apply pressure
while shaving, just let the shaver
glide lightly on your skin. Never
press hard. Pressing only flattens
your whiskers, which makes it
harder for them to enter the cutting
chamber.It will also wear out

the
cutting surface more quickly.A gentle
touch makes shaving

easier and

helps avoid possible skin irritation.

To Trim

Trim mustache

■Use the shaver heads to trim the
lower edge of your mustache. Hold
shaver at desired trim line for a
quick, easy,professional trim.

■Use the pop-up trim­mer for the upper edge
of your mustache.
Extend the trimmer
and touch the edge
of it to the desired line.

Trim sideburns

Extend the trimmer and
touch

the edge of it to the

desired trim line.

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To assure smooth, efficient
performance, it is important
to clean your shaver.

Daily

Brush inside the
head assembly
after each use:

1. Turn the shaver
off.

2. Grip the head
assembly by
the

three ridges
and pull it off the
shaver.

3. Use the clean­ing brush to
sweep out the
internal part of
the head assem­bly and the hair
pocket area,
where 3 shaver
spindles are
located.

4. Replace head assembly.

Weekly

Clean under the cutter assembly at
least once a week:

1. Turn the shaver off.

2. Open the head assembly as above.

3. Unscrew the center screw knob

to remove the cutter retainer
assembly.

4. Use the cleaning brush to sweep
the dust and hairs from under the
cutters.

5. Replace head assembly.

Cleaning Cautions

■ The construction of this shaver

is for dry operation only. It is
not waterproof. Never put the
shaver partially or completely
into water.

■ Never clean the shaver or

replace the cutters while it is
plugged into an electrical outlet.

■ Do not use an aggressive cleansing
agent as this may destroy the
shaver coatings.

■ Do not clean or remove the head
assem

bly while the shaver is running

or plugged

in, as it may cause dam-

age to the unit's heads or cutters.

■ Replace worn or damaged parts
with Remington®replacement
parts only.

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When is it Time to Replace
Your Heads and Cutters?

It is very important to replace your
heads and cutters when necessary
to ensure a close,comfortable
shave without irritation.We recom­mend they be replaced every 12
months. Here are some signs of
head and cutter wear,indicating
that replacement is needed.

Irritation

As the heads get excessively worn
you may experience some skin
irritation.This would be especially
noticeable when you apply
after-shave lotion.

Pulling

When the cutters wear you may
feel a sense of pulling and a loss
of closeness when you shave.This
is an indication that it is time to
replace your heads and cutters.

The replacement parts for your
shaver is model SP-25.

U.S. residents:To order,contact
us at 800-231-8793, visit us at
www.remington-products.com
or visit your local retailer.

Canadian residents: For any shaver
accessory requirements, please
call

800-268-0425 or

visit us at

www.remington-products.com

Head/frame
assembly

Floating
cutter
heads

Locating pins

Cutter retainer
assembly

Center
screw
knob

Locating holes

Lubricate

Remington® Shaver Saver® Lubricant
(SP-4)

lubricates and cleans your
shaver's cutters and head assembly.
The lubricant helps remove hair clip­pings while reducing wear.A quick
spray after each shave keeps

your

shaver operating at peak performance.

! Important: Make sure to align

the two locating holes in the Cutter
Retainer assembly with the pins in
the Head Frame Assembly. (See
illustration below).Then tighten
center screw knob to lock the
cutters into place.

Replace head assembly on the shaver
simply by pushing it onto the shaver.

Cover shaver head with plastic head­guard between uses.When removing
the headguard or placing it back onto
the shaver,do not apply pressure to
floating cutter surfaces, as you may
damage them.

Cleaning and Maintenance

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Battery Disposal

Battery Removal

(R-400 only)

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 local
and state requirements.

The following procedures should
be followed for battery removal:

■ Make sure your shaver is
unplugged from any
outlets, so you don’t
risk an electrical
shock.

■ Remove the Head
Assembly by gently
lifting the assembly
away from the shaver.

■ Using a small Phillips
head screwdriver,
remove the screws
from the upper and
lower back of
the shaver.

■ Pull or gently pry the
shaver halves apart,
exposing the battery.

■ Hold each batter y in
place and very carefully cut the
wires leading to the terminals on
each battery.

■ Lift or pry the ba ttery out of the
shaver.

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.

The EPA-certified
RBRC®Battery
Recycling Seal on
the nickel-cadmium
(Ni-Cd) battery indicates
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
is voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and
recycle these batteries at the end
of their useful life, when taken out
of service in the United States or
Canada.The RBRC®program
provides a convenient alternative to
placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the
trash or the municipal waste stream,
which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 800-8-BATTERYSMfor
information on Ni-Cd battery recy­cling and disposal bans/restriction
in your area. Spectrum Brands, Inc.
involvement in this program is part
of our commitment to preserving
our environment and conserving
our natural resources.

Performance Guarantee

Full Two-Year Warranty

Spectrum Brands,Inc.warrants this
product against any defects that are
due to faulty material or workmanship
for a two-year period from the original
date of consumer purchase.This war­ranty does not include damage to the
product resulting from accident or
misuse.If the product should become
defective within the warranty period,
we will repair it or elect to replace it
free of charge. Return your product
and sales receipt with your name,
address and day time phone number
to: Spectrum Brands,Inc., Attention:
Consumer Services, 601 Rayovac
Drive, Madison,WI 53711. For more
information call 800-736-4648.

Warranty excludes:

■ Screens and cutters

KEEP ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPTAS
PROOF OF PURCHASEFOR WARRANTY
PURPOSES.

This warranty does not cover products
damaged by the following:

■ Accident, misuse, abuse or
alteration of the product

■ Servicing by unauthorized persons

■ Use with unauthorized accessories

■ Connecting it to incorrect current

and voltage

■ Wrapping cord around appliance
causing premature wear &
breakage

■ Any other conditions beyond our
control

SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.SHALL
NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL,SPECIAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
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 which vary from state to state
or province to province. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental, special or consequential
damages.

Performance Guarantee

Spectrum Brands, Inc.

Money-back

Offer

If within 30 days after you have
purchased your Remington®branded
product, you are not satisfied and
would like a refund, return it with the
sales slip indicating purchase price
and date of purchase to the retailer
from whom it was purchased.
Spectrum Brands,Inc.will reimburse
all retailers who accept the product
within 30 days from the date of
purchase. If you have any questions
concerning the money-back
guarantee, please call

800-736-4648.

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Warranty Service

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R-200, R-225
120 VAC,60 Hz

R-400
105-130 VAC,60 Hz
105-240 VAC,50 Hz

Questions or comments:

Call 800-736-4648 in U.S. or
800-268-0425 in Canada.
Or visit www.remington-

products.com

REMINGTON & MICROFLEX and
EASY-VIEW are trademarks of
ROVCAL,INC.
© 2006 ROVCAL, INC.
1/06 Job #CS29563

T22-20903

Dist. by:Spectrum Brands,Inc.,
Madison,WI 53711

Dist. by:Rayovac Canada Inc.,
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T7

MADE IN CHINA

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