Braun 550: instruction
Class: Beauty, health, sport, tourism, hobbies
Type: Electric Shaver/Razor
Manual for Braun 550

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Stapled booklet, 130x175mm, 48p (incl. 8p cover), 2/2c=black+PMS541u

Braun Infolines
English 6, 40
GB
0800 783 70 10
Français 8, 40
IRL
1 800 509 448
Polski 11, 40
F
0 800 944 802
âesk˘ 14, 41
B
0 800 14 592
Slovensk˘ 17, 42
PL
0 801 127 286
0 801 1 BRAUN
Magyar 20, 42
CZ
221 804 335
Hrvatski 23, 42
SK
02/5710 1135
Slovenski 25, 43
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(06-1) 451-1256
Türkçe 27
HR
01/6690 330
êÛÒÒÍËÈ 30, 43
SLO
080 2822
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TR
0 800 261 63 65
39, 36
RUS
8 800 200 20 20
UA
+ 38 044 428 65 05
HK
852-25249377
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61476 Kronberg/Germany
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English
Our products are designed to meet the
connecting the shaver to an electrical outlet
highest standards of quality, functionality and
via the special cord set.
design. We hope you enjoy your new Braun
Shaver.
Shaver display
Warning
Your shaver is provided with a special cord
The shaver display (7) shows the charge
set, which has an integrated Safety Extra Low
status of the battery.
Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or
Model 560: During charging or when using
tamper with any part of it, otherwise there is
the shaver, the respective battery segment
risk of electric shock.
will blink (green). When fully charged, all
segments will light up continuously, provided
This appliance is not intended for use by
the shaver is switched on or connected to an
children or persons with reduced physical or
electrical outlet.
mental capabilities, unless they are given
(Modell 550: 1 charging segment only)
supervision by a person responsible for their
safety. In general, we recommend that you
The red low-charge light flashes when the
keep the appliance out of reach of children.
battery is running low.
You should be able to finish your shave.
Description
1 Shaver foil
2 Cutter block
Shaving
3 Foil release buttons
Press the on/off switch (6) to operate the
4 Long hair trimmer
shaver.
5 Comfort setting switch «sensitive»
6 On/off switch
Comfort setting switch «sensitive»
7 Shaver display
Setting the shaver head according to your
8 Replacement light for shaving parts
comfort needs.
9 Shaver power socket
10 Special cord set
The «sensitive» switch (5) provides three
11 Etui
options for comfort setting:
1 « + » :
Charging
The shaver head is in full swing, freely
The best environmental temperature for
follows the contours of your skin to
charging is between 5 °C and 35 °C. Do not
provide more comfort.
expose the shaver to temperatures higher
2 middle position:
than 50 °C for extended periods of time.
The shaver head is semi-fixed for more
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Using the special cord set (10), connect the
control.
shaver to an electrical outlet with the motor
3 « – » :
switched off and charge it for at least one
The shaver head is fixed for full control
hour.
and precise handling in hard to reach
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A full charge provides up to 45 minutes of
areas.
cordless shaving time. This may vary
according to your beard growth.
Long hair trimmer
•
If the rechargeable battery has run out of
To trim sideburns, moustache or beard, slide
power (discharged), you may also shave by
the long hair trimmer (4) upwards.
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Keeping your shaver in top
Tips for the perfect shave
For best shaving results, Braun recom-
shape
mends you to follow 3 simple steps:
Replacing the shaver foil and cutter
1. Always shave before washing your face.
block / reset
2. At all times, hold the shaver at right
To maintain 100% shaving performance,
angles (90°) to your skin.
replace the shaver foil (1) and cutter block (2),
3. Stretch your skin and shave against the
when the replacement symbol (8) lights up
direction of your beard growth.
(after about 18 months) or when worn.
The replacement symbol will remind you
Cleaning
during the next 7 shaves to replace the
The shaver head is suitable for
shaving parts. Then the shaver will automati-
cleaning under running tap water.
cally reset the display.
Warning: Detach the shaver from the
power supply before cleaning the
After you have replaced the shaving parts
shaver head in water.
(foil and cutter block), press the on/off switch
Regular cleaning ensures better shaving
(6) for at least 5 seconds to reset the counter.
performance. Rinsing the shaving head under
running water after each shave is an easy
While doing so, the replacement light blinks
and fast way to keep it clean:
and goes off when the reset is complete.
The manual reset can be done at any time.
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Switch the shaver on (cordless) and rinse
the shaver head under hot running water.
Accessories
You may use liquid soap without abrasive
Available at your dealer or Braun Service
substances. Rinse off all foam and let the
Centres:
shaver run for a few more seconds.
Shaver foil and cutter block: 51B
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Next, switch off the shaver, press the foil
release buttons (3) to remove the shaver
foil (1) and cutter block (2). Then leave the
Environmental notice
disassembled shaving parts to dry.
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If you regularly clean the shaver under
This product contains rechargeable
water, then once a week apply a drop of
batteries. In the interest of protecting
light machine oil onto the long hair trimmer
the environment, please do not
and shaver foil.
dispose of the product in the house-
hold waste at the end of its useful life.
The following quick cleaning is another
Disposal can take place at a Braun Service
alternative cleaning method:
Centre or at appropriate collection points
provided in your country.
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Press the foil release buttons (3) to lift
the shaver foil (do not remove the foil
completely). Switch on the shaver for
Subject to change without notice.
approx. 5–10 seconds so that the shaved
stubbles can fall out.
This product conforms to the European
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Switch off the shaver. Remove the shaver
Directives EMC 2004/108/EC and Low
foil and tap it out on a flat surface. Using
Voltage 2006/95/EC.
a brush, clean the inner area of the shaver
head. However, do not clean the shaver foil
nor the cutter block with the brush as this
For electric specifications, see printing on the
will damage them.
special cord set.
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