BRAUN 8985 Self Cleaning Shaver Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Braun
Table of Contents
BRAUN 8985 Self Cleaning Shaver
Introduction
Your 360° Complete (shaver with Clean&Renew™ 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 the mains, 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.
- The system tells you when to replace the shaving foil and cutter block.
Safety
Warning
Keep the appliance dry.
Your 360° Complete is provided with a special cord set with an integrated
Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or manipulate any part
of it. Otherwise there is risk of electric shock.
In order to avoid any leakage of the cleaning fluid, place the Clean&Renew™
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.
Description
- Special cord set
- «start cleaning» button
- Station-to-shaver connecting contacts
- Station lift button for cartridge exchange
- Display for cleaning programs
- Display for cleaning fluid status
- Station mains socket
- Cleaning cartridge
- Shaver foil protection cap
- Shaver foil
- Cutter block
- Foil release buttons
- Long hair trimmer
- Shaver-to-station connecting contacts (shaver backside)
- Switch
- Shaver charging light (green)
- Shaver low-charge light (red)
- Replacement light for shaving parts
- Reset button
- Pilot light
- Shaver mains socket
Before Shaving
If you wish, you may start shaving right away (if the shaver is charged, see
section «Shaver indicator lights»).
However, we recommend to follow the procedure described here:
- Using the special cord set (1), connect the mains socket of the Clean & Renew™ 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 locks.
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 (14) on the back of the shaver
will correspond to the contacts (3) in the station). 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 the 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 & Renew™ 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 and ready for use.
Shaving
If the shaver is locked into the Clean & Renew™ station, push the «start cleaning» button (2) to release the shaver and take it out.
Switch positions
off = (switch is locked) Press and push up the switch to operate the shaver:
on = Shaving with the pivoting head (the pivoting cutting system automatically
adjusts to every contour of your face).
fix = Shaving with the pivoting head locked at an angle (to permit shaving in
difficult areas, e.g. under the nose).
trim=The long hair trimmer is activated (for trimming sideburns, moustache and
beard).
Tips for the perfect shave
- We recommend that you shave before washing, as the skin tends to be slightly swollen after washing.
- 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, when the replacement light (18) comes on (after about 18 months), or when worn.
Shaving with the cord
If the shaver is completely discharged and you do not have the time to
recharge in the Clean & Renew™ station, you may also shave with the shaver
connected to the mains via the special cord set.
After Shaving
Automatic cleaning
After each shave, return the shaver to the Clean & Renew™ 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.
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&Renew™ station is not
available, e.g. when travelling.
Never use water to clean the shaver.
Remove the shaver foil and tap it out on a flat surface.
Using the brush, clean the inner area of the pivoting head. However, do not
clean the shaver foil nor the cutter block with the brush as this may damage
them.
If you do not use the Clean&Renew™ station for a longer period of time, you
should apply a drop of light machine oil onto the shaver foil.
Cleaning the housing
Clean the housing of shaver and station from time to time with a damp cloth,
especially inside the opening of the station where the shaver rests.
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.
The Shaver Indicator Lights
Pilot light (20): the shaver is connected to the mains.
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.
The green charging light (16) shows that the shaver is being charged. When fully charged, the charging light flashes or goes off. If later on, the charging light comes on again, this indicates that the shaver is being recharged to maintain 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 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.
Replacement light for shaving parts/Reset
To maintain 100% shaving performance, replace your foil and cutter block, when
the replacement light for shaving parts (18) comes on (after about 18 months)
or when worn. Change both parts at the same time for a closer shave with less
skin irritation.
(Shaver foil (10) and cutter block (11): 8000 series) The replacement light
will remind you during the next 7 shaves to replace the shaving parts. Then
the shaver will automatically reset the display.
After you have replaced the shaving parts (foil and cutter block), use a ball-
pen to push the reset button (19) for at least 3 seconds to reset the counter.
While doing so, the replacement light blinks and goes off when the reset is
complete. The manual reset can be done at any time.
Accessories
Available at your dealer or Braun Service Centres:
- Shaver foil and cutter block No. 8000
- Cleaning cartridge Clean & Renew™ CCR
Environmental Notice
This appliance is provided with nickel-hydride rechargeable batteries. To
protect the environment, do not dispose of the appliance in the household
waste at the end of its useful life. Open the housing as shown, remove and
dispose of the batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection
sites according to national or local regulations.
The cartridge can be disposed with regular garbage.
Subject to change without notice.
This product conforms to the European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and Low
Voltage 73/23/EEC.
At the end of the product’s useful life, please dispose of it at appropriate
collection points provided in your country.
Electric specifications see printing on the special cord set.
Guarantee
We grant 2 years guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase.
Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defects in
the appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, either by
repairing or replacing the complete appliance as we may choose.
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.
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.