Cleaning
Cleaning the shaver head with the brush (D1)
•Press the release buttons to remove the shaver head. Tap the bottom of the shaver head gently on a flat surface (not on the foil).
•Brush out the cutter block and the inside of the shaver head. However, do not clean the shaver foil with the brush as this may damage the foil.
Cleaning the shaver head under running water (D2)
The shaver head is suitable for cleaning under running tap water. Warning: Detach the shaver from the power supply before cleaning the shaver head in water.
•Press the release buttons to remove the shaver head.
•Rinse the shaver head and the cutter block separately under warm running water. A natural based soap may also be used provided it contains no particles or abrasive substances. Rinse off all foam.
•Leave the cutter block and the shaver foil to dry separately.
How to clean and maintain the Skin Smoothing attachment
To clean the Skin Smoothing attachment (6), first remove it (E), then thoroughly brush out the smoothing pad (6a). From time to time, you may also clean it with soapy water. Let it dry before using it again.
A spare smoothing pad (6b) is included for replacement.
Keeping your Braun Silk&Soft in top shape
•The shaving parts need to be lubricated regularly every 3 months (F).
If you clean the shaver head under running water, lubricate it after each cleaning.
Apply some light machine oil or vaseline to the shaver foil and the metal parts of the long hair trimmer. Then remove the shaver head and also apply a tiny amount of vaseline as shown in picture section (F).
•The shaver foil and the cutter block are precision parts that wear out with time. To maintain optimum shaving perform- ance, replace your foil and cutter block when you notice a reduced shaving performance.
•Do not shave with a damaged foil or cord.
•How to replace the shaving parts Shaver foil: Press the release buttons to remove the shaver head. To remove the shaver foil, press the blue plastic frame (G). To mount a new one, insert it from inside the shaver head.
Cutter block: To remove the cutter block, press and turn it 90° (H1), then take it off. To put on a new cutter block, press it onto the cutter block holder and turn 90° (H2).
•Replacements parts (shaver foil, cutter block, smoothing pad) can be obtained from your retailer or Braun Customer Service Centres.
Charging holder
Your Braun Silk&Soft comes with a practical charging holder (9) which is also very useful for leaving the shaving parts to dry. When you insert the appliance with the switch facing the holder and the Bikini zone trim attachment placed on the head, it snaps into the holder for convenient transport.
Preserving the rechargeable batteries In order to maintain the optimum capacity of the rechargeable batteries, the shaver
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