Remington R-9290, R-9170, R-9190 User Manual

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Use and
Care Guide

R-9190
R-9290

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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 place or store this appliance

where it can fall or be pulled into a
tub or sink while it is plugged in.

■ Except when charging, always

unplug this appliance from the
electrical outlet immediately

after using.

■ Unplug this appliance before

cleaning it.

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

■ 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 wrap the cord around the
appliance.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

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■ 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.

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 necessar y
when this appliance is used by,on,
or near children or invalids.

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

■ 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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Product Features

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Shaver Parts

(A) Head guard
(B) Head & cutter assembly
(C) On/off button
(D) Percentage of charge 6 LED’s

(R-9290)

(E) Trimmer button
(F) Cleaning brush
(G) Storage pouch
(H) Charger

(F)

(C)

(D)

Easy-View

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Trimmer

(E)

(G)

(A)

(B)

R-9190

■ Charging indicator
(blue)

■ Low-charge
indicator (red)

R-9290

■ Full battery gauge

R-9190

Cord/cordless 60 min x x x x

R-9290

Cord/cordless 60 min x x x

Fuel

Power

system

Run
time

Charging

Low

battery

Quick

charge

Which model is yours?

Worldwide

voltage

Indicator lights

(H)

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To Trim

To use the Easy-View

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pop-up trimmer,simply
push the trimmer button
up.The trimmer will pop­up for use. Hold the shaver as shown in the
illustration.To conserve battery energy (on
rechargeable shavers only), it is recommend­ed to use the trimmer only when needed for
trimming.When through using, push the
trimmer button downward to lock into the off
position.

Trim Sideburns

Simply touch the comb­edge of the trimmer to the
desired line for neat, clean
sideburns.

Trim Mustache

Hold shaver at desired trim
line for a quick, easy,
professional trim.The
trimmer can also be used
to trim the upper edge of
your mustache.

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How To Use

Make sure your face is
clean and dry before
starting.

To Shave

Push the on/off button to
activate the shaver for
shaving.

The MicroFlex

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needs no
adjustments to the heads
or cutters before you
shave.The floating heads
will automatically adjust to
the contours of your face.
It is not necessary to apply pressure while
shaving…let the shaver glide lightly on your
skin.This gentle touch makes shaving easier
and helps avoid possible 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.

Getting a Close, Comfortable
Shave

Congratulations on your purchase of
a premium Remington®shaver.The
Titanium MicroFlex® 800 has
Revolutionary Titanium Shaving
Technology.

The Best Technique

It’s simple to get a great shave from your new
shaver.Here are a few tips for getting the
closest shave possible:

Always use a clean, dry
shaver.Make sure that the
cutter head assembly is in
the locked position.

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

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■ Always keep the protective head guard on
the cutter head and keep the trimmer in
the “off”position when the shaver is not in
use.The head guard must be put on with
the rear tab to the back of the shaver.

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Usage Tips

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

Charging

Prior to using your shaver for the first time,
put it on charge for 24 hours.

To charge your shaver:

■ Make sure your shaver is turned off.

■ Connect the cord to the shaver and then

the charging adapter to the electric outlet.
A charging indicator light will come on.

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

■ Use only the charging adapter supplied
with the shaver.

■ Special feature allows you to run the
shaver directly off the cord.Your shaver
will not recharge while you are shaving,
so after shaving directly from the cord,
turn the unit off and set aside to charge.

■ Provides up to two weeks worth of shaving
after a one hour charge or a single shave
after five minutes of charging.

Model R-9190

A blue indicator light shows charging.A red
low-battery indicator illuminates to show when
the shaver needs recharging.This also
indicates approximately 5 minutes of shaving
time left when indicator first comes on.

Model R-9290

A blue lighted fuel gauge displays the amount
of charge remaining in 20% increments.
When only 20% of the charge remains,the
recharge red warning light illuminates.

Troubleshooting:

■ If your R-9190/9290 shaver battery is
completely dis-charged or the shaver has
not been used for an extended period of
time, the shaver may not start when
operated using the cord. If this condition
occurs, charge the shaver for approxi­mately five minutes before shaving.

■ Your cord/cordless shaver should not be
used strictly as a cord-operated shaver,
as continued cord only use will result in
reduction of battery life.

■ In order to preserve the life of the batter­ies, they should be fully discharged every
six months and then fully charged for 24
hours.

Worldwide Voltage

(all MicroFlex®models)

You can take your shaver with you when you
travel to just about anywhere in the world.
Your shaver features worldwide automatic
dual voltage conversion providing AC current
between 100-240 volts AC,50-60 Hz. Just
plug it in to the local outlet (you may need
an adapter plug) and use as usual.Your
shaver will convert automatically to the local
current requirements.

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at a time to
prevent mixing cutter
components. (These
should be kept as
sets).After cleaning,
place cutter retainer
assembly in the hair
pocket, and secure
by turning center
knob approximately
1/4 turn clockwise.

Caution: Never put the shaver completely
under water.Do not use any aggressive
cleansing agent as this may destroy the
shaver coatings.

■ To clean and lubricate your shaver’s cut­ters and head assembly,apply Remington

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Shaver Saver®(SP-4) Lubricant.The lubri­cant helps remove hair clippings while
reducing wear. A quick spray after each
shave keeps your shaver operating at peak
performance.

Caution: Do not remove or replace the head
assembly while shaver is running or plugged
into an electrical outlet as it may cause
damage to the unit’s cutters.

■ Worn or damaged parts should be
replaced with Remington

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branded

replacement parts only.

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Cleaning your shaver

TO ASSURE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE,IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CLEAN YOUR
SHAVER AFTER EACH USE. The cutting system
of this shaver was designed to be cleaned by
rinsing under warm running water or by
brushing.

Cleaning your Remington

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branded shaver is

easy.

■ Open the hair pocket by pressing the release

button and rotating away from the body of
the shaver. You
may blow out the
stubble thoroughly,
or rinse the shaver
head in water.
Rinse both sides of
the head assembly.

■ At Least Once a Week:

For more complete cleaning, remove the
cutter retainer assembly from the hair
pocket by turning the center knob
approximately 1/4 turn
counter clockwise.
Hold cutter retainer
assembly as shown,
and remove head by
turning approximately
1/8 turn in the direc­tion shown. Brush
clean both the head
and the cutter.Reassemble head to cutter
retainer assembly by aligning and turning
head 1/8 turn in the opposite direction.
Repeat this process for each of the 3
heads. Clean each head and cutter set one

Cleaning & Maintenance

When is it time to replace your heads
and cutters?

It is very important to replace your heads and cutters
when necessary to insure 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 there may be some
skin irritation.This would be especially noticed when
applying 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 part for this shaver is model #SP-21. U.S.
residents:To order, contact us at 800-736-4648, visit us at
www.remington-products.com or visit your local retailer.

Canadian residents: For any shaver accessory requirements, please
call [phone] or write: Remington Products
(Canada) Inc., P.O. Box 601, Postal Station “T,”Dept.A-100,
3019 Dufferin St.,Toronto,Ontario, Canada M6B3T7.

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Performance Guarantee

Performance Guarantee

Spectrum Brands, Inc. Money-Back Offer

If within 30 days after you have purchased
your Remington

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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.
Spectrum Brands,Inc. 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 800-268-0425 in Canada.

Full Two-Year Warranty

Spectrum Brands,Inc. is a global consumer
products company with a diverse portfolio of
world-class brands,including Remington

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­branded electric shavers. Spectrum Brands,
Inc.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
If the product should become defective within

the warranty period,Spectrum Brands, Inc.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 Customer
Service, Spectrum Brands, Inc., 601
Rayovac Dr.,Madison,WI 53711

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:

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Accident, misuse, abuse or alteration of it

■ Ser vicing by unauthorized persons

■ Use with unauthorized accessories

■ Connecting it to incorrect current and

voltage

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

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
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 800-268-0425 or visit us at
www.remington-products.com

Warranty

Warranty Service

In the U.S. and Canada, service is provided
by authorized service dealers. For the
address of your nearest authorized service
dealer,contact us at 800-736-4648 (in U.S.),
800-268-0425 (in Canada), visit our website
at www.remington-products.com or consult
your local Yellow Pages under "Shaver­Electric-Repair."

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 www.remington-products.com

REMINGTON, MICROFLEX, EASY VIEW and
SHAVER SAVER are trademarks of ROVCAL,
INC.

© 2005 ROVCAL, INC.
07/05 Job #CS27661
U.S. Patent D447,284 and Patents Pending.

Spectrum Brands,Inc.
800-736-4648
Rayovac Canada
800-268-0425

MADE IN CHINA

100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz

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