Braun 8590 User manual

Activator 8590/85 MN KURTZ DESIGN 04.02.03

www.braun.com

5-644-453/01/I-04/G2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be

followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water.

Unplug immediately.

2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower when the appliance is connected to an

electrical outlet.

3. Do not place, store or charge the appliance where it can fall or be pulled

into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

4. When not using for a longer period of time, unplug this appliance from the

electrical outlet.

5. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.

6. This appliance is provided with a special cord set with integrated Safety Extra

Low Voltage power supply. Therefore, you must not exchange or manipulate

any part of it.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁre, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near

children or invalids.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

3. The appliance should never be exposed to temperatures of less than

32 ºF / 0 ºC and more than 105 ºF/+40ºC for longer than a few hours.

Be sure to completely dry appliance after use. Keep cord and adapter dry at

all times. Do not store in a damp environment. To avoid damage do not wind

the cord around the appliance. It is important to check the cord for damage

periodically particularly at each end where the cord enters the plug.

4. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not wor-

king properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.

5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

7. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being

used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken foil, as serious facial

injuries may occur.

9. Always attach plug to appliance ﬁrst, then to outlet.

To disconnect, turn all controls to «off», then remove plug from outlet.

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Your Activator (shaver with Clean&Charge station)

is a system equipped with highly advanced electronic

processors. It ensures unsurpassed closeness and

comfort for you and optimum care for your shaver:

• The system automatically adapts to any voltage

worldwide.

• The system recognizes when cleaning of your shaver is

required, and automatically recognizes which of the

three cleaning programs is appropriate.

• While the shaver is connected to an electrical outlet, the

system automatically takes care of charging and

discharging in a way that is optimized for the shaver’s

battery capacity and life span.

• The system takes care of lubrication of the shaver’s

cutting parts.

Important

In order to avoid any leakage of the cleaning fluid,

place the Clean&Charge station on a flat, stable

surface.

Do not tip, move suddenly or transport the station in

any way if a cleaning cartridge is installed.

Do not place the station in a mirror cabinet, nor store

it over radiators, nor place it on polished or laquered

surfaces. Do not expose to direct sunlight.

The station contains highly flammable liquid. Keep it

away from sources of ignition.

No smoking.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not refill cartridge.

Use only original Braun refill cartridge.

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Description

1. Special cord set

2. «start cleaning» button

3. Station-to-shaver connecting contacts

4. Station lift button for cartridge exchange

5. Display for cleaning programs

6. Display for cleaning fluid status

7. Station socket

8. Cleaning cartridge

9. Shaver foil protection cap

10. Shaver foil

11. Cutter block

12. Foil release buttons

13. Long hair trimmer

14. Shaver-to-station connecting contacts

(shaver backside)

15. Switch

16. Shaver charging lights (green)

17. Shaver low-charge light (red)

18. Pilot light

19. Shaver socket

Before shaving

If you wish, you may start shaving right away (if the shaver

is charged). However, we recommend to follow the

procedure described here:

• Using the special cord set (1), connect the socket of the

Clean&Charge station (7) to an electrical outlet.

• Press the station lift button (4) to open the housing.

• Hold the cleaning cartridge (8) down on a flat, stable

surface (e.g. table).

• Carefully remove the lid from the cartridge.

• Slide the cartridge into the base of the station as far

as it will go.

• Slowly close the housing by pushing it down until it

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The display for cleaning fluid (6) will show how much

cleaning fluid is in the cartridge:

a) Cleaning solution sufficiently available

b) Up to 7 cleanings left

c) New cartridge required

Make sure the foil protection cap (9) is removed from the

shaver. Insert the shaver head down into the station (the

contacts on the back of the shaver (14) will correspond to

the contacts in the station (3)). If necessary, the system

will now charge the shaver.

Also, the cleaning status will be automatically analyzed

and one of the four diodes of the cleaning program display

(5) will light up:

a) The shaver is clean

b) Eco(nomic), i.e. short cleaning required

c) Normal cleaning required

d) Intensive cleaning required

If the system has selected one of the three cleaning

programs, it will not start until you push down the «start

cleaning» button (2). This locks the shaver into the station

and starts the cleaning process.

We recommend cleaning after each shave.

While cleaning is in progress, the respective cleaning

program light will flash. Each cleaning consists of several

cycles (where the cleaning fluid is flushed through the

shaver head) and a heat drying period. The total cleaning

time is 33 to 50 minutes.

Cleaning processes in the Clean&Charge should not

be interrupted. While the shaver is drying, the metal

parts of the shaver may be hot. Also, if the shaver is

taken out prematurely and is not dry, its electronics

could be harmed.

When the program is finished, the blue «clean» light will

shine. You can release the shaver by pushing the «start

cleaning» button.

Your shaver is now clean, charged and ready for use.

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Shaving

If the shaver is locked into the Clean&Charge station,

push the «start cleaning» button (2) to release the shaver

and take it out.

Switch positions

0 = Off (switch is locked)

Press and push up the switch to operate the shaver:

1 = Shaving with the pivoting head

(the pivoting cutting system automatically adjusts to

every contour of your face).

2 = Shaving with the pivoting head locked at an angle

(to permit shaving in difficult areas, e.g. under the

nose).

3 = The long hair trimmer is activated

(for trimming sideburns, moustache and beard).

Shaving with the cord

If the shaver is completely discharged and you do not

have the time to recharge in the Clean&Charge station,

you may also shave with the shaver connected to an

electrical outlet via the special cord set.

After shaving

Automatic cleaning

After each shave, return the shaver to the Clean&Charge

station and proceed as described above in the section

«Before shaving». All charging and cleaning needs are

then taken care of. With daily use, a cleaning cartridge

should be sufficient for about 30 cleaning cycles.

The hygienic cleaning solution cartridge contains alcohol

which, once opened, will naturally evaporate slowly into

the surrounding air. Each cartridge, if not used daily,

should be replaced after approximately 8 weeks.

Tips for the perfect shave

• Shave before washing your face or taking a shower,

as skin tends swell after washing.

• The dryer the skin, the closer the shaving results will

be.

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

Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of

beard growth.

• To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace

your foil and cutter block every 18 months or when

worn.

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Quick cleaning

Press the foil release buttons (12) to lift the shaver foil

(do not remove the foil completely). Switch on the shaver

for approx. 5–10 seconds so that the shaved stubbles can

fall out.

Thorough manual cleaning

Manual cleaning is recommended only when the

Clean&Charge station is not available, e.g. when travel-

ling. Never use water to clean the shaver.

Remove the shaver foil and tap it out on a flat surface.

Using the brush, clean the cutter block and the inner area

of the pivoting head. If you do not use the Clean&Charge

station for a longer period of time, you should apply a drop

of light machine oil onto the shaver foil.

Replacing the cartridge

After having pressed the lift button (4) to open the

housing, wait for a few seconds before removing the used

cartridge.

Before discarding the used cartridge, make sure to close

the openings using the lid of the new cartridge, since

the used cartridge will contain contaminated cleaning

solution.

Cleaning shaver and Clean&Charge housing

Clean the housing of shaver and Clean&Charge station

from time to time using a damp cloth, paying special

attention to the opening of the station where the shaver

rests.

The shaver indicator lights

Pilot light (18): the shaver is connected to an electrical

outlet.

The red low-charge light (17) flashes when the battery

capacity has dropped below 20%, provided the shaver is

switched on. The remaining capacity will then be sufficient

for 2 to 3 shaves.

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Model 8590:

When the shaver is fully charged, all five

green charging lights (16) will light up (20% per light),

provided the shaver is connected to an electrical outlet or

switched on.

Model 8585: The green single charging light (16) shows

that the shaver is being charged. When the battery is fully

charged, the charging light goes off and only lights up

again when the battery maintains its full capacity.

Charging information

A full charge will give up to 50 minutes of cordless shaving

time, depending on your beard growth.

Best environmental temperature range for charging is

60 °F to 95 °F /15 °C to 35 °C.

For battery maintenance, the system will automatically

initiate full discharging and then recharging of the

batteries. This will take place every six months at the

most, and only if necessary.

Accessories

Available at your dealer or Braun Service Centers:

• Shaver foil and cutter block

No. 8000

• Cleaning cartridge Clean&Charge

CCR

Environmental notice

This appliance is provided with nickel-hydride batteries.

They do not contain any harmful heavy metals.

Nevertheless, in the interest of recycling raw materials,

please do not dispose of this appliance in the household

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

at a Braun Service Center of appropriate collection sites.

The cartridge can be disposed with regular garbage.

Subject to change without notice.

For electric specifications see printing on the special cord

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FOR USA ONLY

2 year limited warranty (foil and cutter block excluded)

Braun warrants this Braun shaver (except foil and cutter block) to be free of

defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of

original purchase.

If the shaver exhibits such a defect, Braun will, at its option, either repair or replace

it for the consumer without charge, provided the consumer:

1. Returns the shaver, postage paid and insured, indicating the reasons for

returning it to: Shaver Service Department, Braun U.S. Div., The Gillette Co.,

400 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,

MA 01801-3376,

or one of its authorized

service centers.

2. Submits proof of date of original purchase.

This warranty does not cover foils, cutter blocks or damage resulting from

accident, misuse, abuse, dirt, water, tampering, unreasonable use, normal wear,

servicing performed or attempted by unauthorized service agencies or failure to

provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, including recharging.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE

LIMITED IN DURATION TO 2 YEARS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

IN NO EVENT WILL BRAUN BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so

the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

legal rights which vary from state to state.

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FOR CANADA ONLY

2 year limited warranty (foil and cutter block excluded)

In the event a Braun Shaver fails to function within 2 years from date of purchase,

because of defects in material or workmanship, and the consumer returns the unit

to an authorized service center, Braun Canada, will, at its option, either repair or

replace the unit without additional charge to the consumer.

This guarantee does not cover any product, which has been damaged by drop-

ping, tampering, wrong current, servicing performed or attempted by unauthori-

zed service agencies, misuse or abuse,

kinks in the shaver foil as well as the

normal wear of the shearing parts.

Exclusion of Warranties:

The foregoing warranty is the sole warranty offered by

Braun Canada. Braun Canada hereby disclaims any implied warranty or mer-

chantability or fitness for any particular purpose. In no event will Braun Canada be

responsible for consequential damages resulting from the use of this product.

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