When the level indicator blinks red, the cartridge needs to be replaced – about every 4 weeks when used daily. Hold the C&C with one hand and tilt the shaver slightly to the front to release it. Charging will start Philips Norelco Shaver automatically when the shaver has been placed in properly. The contacts on the back of the shaver need to align with the contacts in the C&C. A beep sound confirms that the shaver sits properly in the C&C.
It gives you a close shave while protecting the skin. The blades sit behind a SensoFoil that will smooth the skin and protect the face. It’s technology that Braun has perfected for all their shavers starting with the Series 3. It’s available in all the Series 5 shavers, too.
With its flexible head, you will be able to reach areas that might be missed by other shavers. It has a long lasting battery life so, there is no problem taking it with you on a trip without the charger. It comes with a standard voltage of 100v to 240 volts. Your shaver looks like new every time you shave after a thorough clean with alcohol based liquid.
This middle trimmer lifts flat hairs and pulls all your whiskers in one direction. When hair is lifted and directed in the right Philips Norelco Shaver direction, it’ll easily slip into the foil for cutting. When comfort is a concern both shavers feel great in the hands.
There’s a Clean&Charge station to hygienically clean, lubricate and dry the shaver with a proprietary alcohol-based solution. Although our testers thought the Series 5’s cleaning cartridge was “kind of a pain to install”, they were pleased with its result. With two foil blades and an ActiLift middle trimmer, the Series 5’s shaving head is designed to cut uniformly and to capture flat-lying hair.
I had to spend a few minutes shaving but it was easy and there were fewer patches of hair to pick up on after. I used it for wet shaving in the shower, and out, with and without shaving foam, and dry shaving. I also tested out how well it shaved my head, even though it is primarily a face shaver. Easy Clean System – Braun states the blades can be cleaned without removing the blade head.