Series 3 340r4 - Shaver BRAUN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Series 3 340r4 BRAUN

Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design. We hope you enjoy your new Braun Shaver.

Read these instructions completely, they contain safety information. Keep them for future reference.

Warnings

This appliance is suitable for use in a bath or shower.

When using it in the shower, we recommend applying shaving foam or gel. For safety reasons this applicant only be operated cordlessly.

Your shaving system is provided with a special cord set, which has an integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or tamper with any part of it, otherwise there is risk of an electric shock. Only use the special cord set provided with your appliance.

Do not shave with a damaged foil or cord.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.

For hygienic reasons, do not share this appliance with other persons.

Description

1 Foil & Cutter cassette
2 Long hair trimmer
3 Precision setting switch
4 On/off switch
5 Charging lights (green)
6 Low-charge light (red)
7 Replacement light for shaving parts
8 Shaver power socket
9 Special cord set
10 Charging stand *
11 Etui *
12 Protection cap

* not with all models

Charging

Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 5^ to 35^ .

The battery may not charge properly or at all under extreme low or high temperatures. Recommended ambient temperature for shaving is 15^ to 35^ .

Do not expose the shaver to temperatures higher than 50^ for extended periods of time.

• Using the special cord set (9), connect the shaver or the charging stand (10) to an electrical outlet with the motor switched off.
• When charging for the first time or when the shaver is not used for a few months, leave the shaver to charge continuously for 4 hours.
• Once the shaver is completely charged, discharge the shaver through normal use. Then recharge to full capacity. Subsequent charges will take about 1 hour.
• A full charge provides up to 45 minutes of cordless shaving time depending on your beard growth. However, the maximum battery capacity will only be reached after several charging/discharging cycles.
• 5-minute quick charge is sufficient for a shave.

Charging lights (5)

The green charging lights show the charge status of the batteries. The green charging light blinks when the shaver is being charged or switched on.

When the battery is fully charged, all green charging lights shine permanently, provided the shaver is connected to an electrical outlet.

Low-charge light (6)

The red low-charge light flashes when the battery is running low. You should be able to finish your shave.

Shaving

Press the on/off switch (4) to operate the shaver (picture).

The flexible shaving foils automatically adjust to every contour of your face (picture).

Long hair trimmer (2)

To trim sideburns, moustache or beard, slide the long hair trimmer upwards.

Precision setting switch

For precise handling in hard to shave areas (e.g. under the nose) slide the switch (3) to the right to position The centre trimmer and one foil will be lowered.

Tips for a perfect dry shave

For best results, Braun recommends you follow 3 simple steps:

1. Always shave before washing your face.
2. At all times, hold the shaver at right angles (90^) to your skin.
3. Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of your beard growth.

Cleaning

Regular cleaning ensures better shaving performance. Rinsing the shaver head under running water after each shave is an easy and fast way to keep it clean:

• Switch the shaver on (cordless) and rinse the shaver head under hot running water. You may use liquid soap without abrasive substances. Rinse off all foam and let the shaver run for a few more seconds.
• Next, switch off the shaver, remove the Foil & Cutter cassette (1) and let it dry.
• If you regularly clean the shaver under water, then once a week apply a drop of light machine oil onto the long hair trimmer (2) and Foil & Cutter cassette (1) (picture).

Alternatively, you may clean the shaver using a brush:

• Switch off the shaver. Remove the Foil & Cutter cassette and tap it out on a flat surface (picture).

• Using a brush, clean the inner area of the head. However, do not clean the shaver Foil & Cutter cassette with a brush as this may damage it (picture).

Keeping your shaver in top shape

Replacement light for shaving parts / Reset

To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace the Foil & Cutter cassette (1), when the replacement light for shaving parts (7) comes on (after about 18 months) or when worn.

Foil & Cutter cassette: 32S/32B

The replacement light will remind you during the next 7 shaves to replace the Foil & Cutter cassette. Then the shaver will automatically reset the display. After you have replaced the Foil & Cutter cassette (1), press the on/off switch (4) for at least 5 seconds to reset the counter.

While doing so, the replacement light blinks and goes off when the reset is complete. The manual reset can be done at any time.

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.

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 sites provided in your country.

Subject to change without notice.

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

Guarantee

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 or use 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 Centre (address information available online at www.service.braun.com).

For UK only:

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

For Australia & New Zealand only:

Warranty

In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

The benefit is given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer law.

For Claims in Australia please contact:

Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd

1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park

NSW 2113

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

For claims in New Zealand please contact:

Procter & Gamble Distributing New Zealand Limited
Unit 3, Building I, 5 Orbit Drive
Rosedale, North Shore City 0632
Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Our Warranty

This appliance is also covered by a 24 Month Replacement Warranty commencing on the date of purchase (Our Warranty).

Our Warranty applies in all States and Territories of Australia and in New Zealand and is in addition to any mandatory statutory obligations imposed on Procter & Gamble Australia Pty. Ltd., its distributors and its manufacturer. Our Warranty does not purport to exclude, restrict or modify any such mandatory statutory obligations.

Our Warranty only covers defects in the appliance resulting from faults in workmanship or materials. Therefore, if your appliance becomes faulty as a result of faults in workmanship or materials, it will be exchanged by your retailer, on presentation of proof of purchase.

Our Warranty only applies to domestic or household use of this appliance and the warranty will only apply if the correct operating instructions included with this product have been followed. For any appliance replaced under this warranty, Our Warranty ends on the expiry of the warranty period that applied to the original appliance.

Our Warranty does not cover:

A. Damage arising from improper use or operation on incorrect voltages.
B. Breakages to shaver foils, glass jars, etc.
C. Normal wear due to moving parts.
D. Repairs undertaken by unauthorised service personnel or use of non genuine parts.
E. Appliances that are outside the warranty period or are not faulty.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

If the appliance is powered by a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device these should be positioned so they are not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

To the extent permitted by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand and applicable laws of a State or Territory of Australia, and without affecting any mandatory statutory obligations imposed by law, Our Warranty is given in exchange for any other rights you may have against Procter & Gamble Australia Pty. Ltd. or its distributors or manufacturer, whether at law, in tort (including negligence), in equity or under statute.

Please retain proof of purchase of this appliance. If you have any questions in relation to Our Warranty, please call our Consumer Service line (see below for numbers).

If you intend to make a claim please telephone our Customer Service line on the numbers set out below to obtain information about your claim and any costs associated with claiming under Our Warranty. You will bear the cost of returning your product to us.

Repairs and service

If you are sending your appliance for repair under Our Warranty, please pack the appliance adequately and send it to your nearest Service Agent, at your expense. For service or replacement parts refer to the authorised Service Agents listed overleaf. Local Service Agents may change from time to time – in that event please contact the Consumer Service free call number below for updated local service agent details.

Australian Consumer Service (free call): 1800641820

New Zealand Consumer Service (free call): 0 800 108 909

N2820

Australian & New Zealand Service Agents

VICTORIA & TASMANIA

Statewide Services Pty Ltd trading

as J A Appliances

17-19 Hossack Avenue

Coburg North, VIC 3058

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

Email: jaappliances@

statewideservices.com.au

QUEENSLAND

Walters Import trading as Brisbane

Appliance Service Centre

449 Beaudesert Road

Moorooka QLD 4105

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Mark 1 Appliances

Unit 1, 46 Abernethy Road

Belmont, WA 6104

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

NEW SOUTH WALES & ACT

Faulder Appliance Services Pty Ltd
Shop 4,

9 Evans Road,

Rooty Hill, NSW 2766

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

Email:[e-mail]

SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NT

Adelaide Service Centre

Shop B2,

Parkholme Shopping Centre

319 Oaklands Road, Parkholme

Adelaide, SA 5043

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

NEW ZEALAND

Key Service Ltd

7D Echelon Place East Tamaki

Manukau City

Auckland

New Zealand

(PO Box 38569, Howick, Auckland,

New Zealand)

Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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