190 Series 1 - Shaver BRAUN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 190 Series 1 BRAUN

190 was FreeControl 1775 MN KURTZ DESIGN 16.05.07

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Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of quality,

functionality and design. We hope you entirely enjoy your new Braun shaver.

Your shaver is provided with a special cord set with integrated Safety Extra

Low Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or manipulate any part of it.

Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock.

This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced

physical or mental capabilities, unless they are given supervision by a person

responsible for their safety. In general, we recommend that you keep the

appliance out of reach of children.

The best environmental temperature for charging is between 15 °C

• Using the special cord set, connect the shaver to an electrical outlet with

the motor switched off.

• When charging for the first time, leave the shaver to charge continuously

for 4 hours. The charging light (5) shows that the shaver is being

charged. When the battery is fully charged, the charging light intermit-

tently blinks on and off. This indicates that the battery maintains its full

• A full charge provides up to 30 minutes of cordless shaving time

depending on your beard growth.

• Once the shaver is completely charged, discharge the shaver through

normal use. Then recharge to full capacity. Subsequent charges will take

• Maximum battery capacity will only be reached after several charging/

• If the rechargeable batteries are discharged, you may also shave by

connecting the shaver to an electrical outlet via the special cord set.

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foil frame automatically adapts to your skin surface for a close, smooth

For pre-shaving after a few days of not having shaved, use the long hair

trimmer (4) to pre-cut long hairs. For a close, smooth shave, finish with the

Push out the long hair trimmer (a). It allows controlled trimming of moustache

and sideburns. It evenly cuts and trims larger areas: ideal for shaping

sideburns, moustaches and partial short beards.

Frequent use of the long hair trimmer may reduce the battery capacity.

This appliance is suitable for cleaning under an open water tap.

Warning: Detach the hand-held part from the power supply before

cleaning it in water.

Regular cleaning ensures better shaving performance. Rinsing the shaving

head after each shave under running water is an easy and fast way to keep

• Switch the shaver on (cordless) and rinse the shaving head under hot

running water (b). A natural based soap may also be used provided it

contains no particles or abrasive substances. Rinse off all foam and let

the shaver run for a few more seconds.

• Next, switch off the shaver, remove the shaver foil and the cutter block.

Then leave the disassembled shaving parts to dry.

Tips for the perfect shave

• We recommend that you shave before washing, as the skin tends to be

slightly swollen after washing.

• Hold the shaver at right angles (90°) to the skin. Stretch the skin and

shave against the direction of beard growth.

• To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace your foil and cutter

block at least every 18 months or when worn.

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Alternatively, you may clean the shaver using the brush provided (c):

• Switch off the shaver. Remove the shaver foil.

• Using the brush, clean the cutter block and the inner area of the shaver

head. However, do not clean the shaver foil with the brush as this may

Keeping your shaver in top shape

About every four weeks, clean the cutter block with Braun cleaning agents.

Put a drop of light machine oil onto the long hair trimmer and the shaver foil

Replacing the shaving parts

To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace your foil and cutter block

at least every 18 months or when worn. Change both parts at the same time

for a closer shave with less skin irritation.

(Shaver foil and cutter block: 190: 10B, 190S: 20S)

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. Do not expose the shaver to

temperatures higher than 50 °C for extended periods of time.

Environmental notice

This product contains rechargeable batteries. In the interest of

protecting the environment, please do not dispose of the product in

the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take

place at a Braun Service Centre or at appropriate collection points

provided in your country.

Subject to change without notice.

This product conforms to the European Directives EMC 2004/108/EC

and Low Voltage 2006/95/EC.

For electric specifications, see printing on the special cord set.

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Preservar as baterias

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 and

tear (e.g. shaver foil or cutter block) 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

This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.