Introduction
Braun products are designed to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality, and design. The Braun Silképil Lady Shaver has been developed for a perfect and comfortable shave, offering you the perfect choice for legs, underarms, and the bikini area. We hope you entirely enjoy your new Braun appliance.
Important Safety Information
For hygienic reasons, do not share this appliance with other persons.
The appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Keep the appliance out of reach of children to ensure that they do not play with it.
Batteries may leak if empty or not used for a long time. In order to protect you and the appliance, please remove batteries in a timely manner and avoid skin contact whilst handling leaking batteries.
If you have any doubts about using this appliance, please consult your physician. In the following cases, this appliance should only be used after prior consultation with a physician:
- Eczema, wounds, inflamed skin reactions such as folliculitis (purulent hair follicles) and varicose veins
- Around moles
- Reduced immunity of the skin, e.g. diabetes mellitus, Raynaud's disease
- Haemophilia or immune deficiency.
Description of Parts
Diagram A: Shows the shaver head with the OptiShave attachment fitted, indicating optimal angle for shaving.
Diagram B: Illustrates removing the OptiShave attachment to pre-cut longer hairs.
Diagram C1: Shows the TrimLock switch set to the 'trim' position for styling the bikini line.
Diagram C2: Shows the bikini zone trim attachment fitted for trimming hair to a uniform length.
Diagram D1: Depicts cleaning the shaver head and cutter block using the provided brush.
Diagram D2: Shows cleaning the shaver head and cutter block under running water.
Diagram E: Illustrates the lubrication points for the shaving parts (foil, trimmer, cutter block holder).
Diagram F: Shows how to press the release buttons and the blue plastic frame to remove the shaver foil.
Diagram G1: Demonstrates pressing and turning the cutter block 90 degrees to remove it.
Diagram G2: Shows how to attach a new cutter block by pressing and turning it 90 degrees.
1 OptiShave attachment
2 Shaver head
- a Shaver foil
- b SoftStrip
- c EasyGlide cushion
- d Long hair trimmer
- e Release buttons
- f TrimLock switch ([On/Off] symbol: / )
3 Cutter block
4 On/off switch
5 Battery compartment
6 Bikini zone trim attachment
Inserting the Batteries
This appliance operates on two 1.5 V batteries. For best performance, use alkaline manganese batteries (type LR 6, AM3, AA, e.g. Duracell). These batteries provide a shaving capacity of up to 90 minutes approximately.
Open the battery compartment and insert the batteries with the poles in the direction marked. Before closing the battery compartment, make sure the cover is dry and clean.
Shaving
Legs & Body Shaving
For radiant skin, the Silk&Soft system captures even problem hairs; the integrated SoftStrip stretches the skin to ensure a closer reach and the floating shaver foil and the floating longhair trimmer hug the skin, all to ensure a perfectly close shave. For a gentle shave, the EasyGlide cushion ensures smoother gliding and reduces skin irritation. The additional OptiShave attachment allows an extra close and comfortable shave of legs.
- Press and slide up the on/off switch to turn the shaver on. Make sure that the TrimLock (2f) is in the 'shaving' () position.
- For optimum shaving results, place the OptiShave attachment onto the shaver head (A). It ensures perfect closeness and the optimum usage angle so that both, the shaver foil and the long hair trimmer are in contact with the skin.
- Move the appliance slowly against the direction of hair growth. Adjusting to the body contours, the long hair trimmer first raises all long hairs and cuts them off. Then the shaver foil follows to smooth away any stubble.
- If you have not shaved for a long period of time, remove the OptiShave attachment to allow a faster pre-cutting of longer hairs (B).
- Always ensure that both, the shaver foil and the long hair trimmer are in contact with the skin.
Underarm and Bikini Area Shaving and Styling
In these sensitive areas, make sure that you always shave on stretched skin in order to avoid injuries (B). Please take special care if the skin surface is uneven or provided with skin tags. Make sure not to touch them with the long hair trimmer.
- Shaving the underarm and bikini area: Remove the OptiShave attachment for a perfect reach. Always stretch your skin when shaving.
- Bikini area styling: For trimming precise lines and contours, lock the long hair trimmer by sliding the TrimLock to the position 'trim' () (C1). To trim hair to a uniform length, lock the long hair trimmer and place the bikini zone trim attachment (6) onto the shaver head (C2). For optimum results, move the appliance slowly against the direction of hair growth.
When you are finished
After shaving, you may want to smooth on a little body cream or lotion. However, avoid using irritating substances like deodorants with alcohol right away.
Cleaning
Cleaning the shaver head with the brush (D1)
- Press the release buttons (2e) 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.
- 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.
Keeping your Braun Silképil in top shape
- The shaving parts need to be lubricated regularly every 3 months (E). 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 (E).
- The shaver foil and the cutter block are precision parts that wear out with time. To maintain optimum shaving performance, replace your foil and cutter block when you notice a reduced shaving performance.
- Do not use the shaver head with a damaged shaving foil.
- 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 (F). To mount a new one, insert it from inside the shaver head.
- Cutter block: To remove the cutter block, press and turn it 90° (G1), then take it off. To put on a new cutter block, press it onto the cutter block holder and turn 90° (G2).
- Replacement parts (shaver foil, cutter block) can be obtained from your retailer or Braun Customer Service Centres.
Guarantee
Braun grants a 2 year guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase. Within the guarantee period Braun 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 its 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 Centre (address information available online at www.service.braun.com).
