Conair SHV1 Instruction Booklet

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Men's foil shaver. for maximum satisfaction
when using this quality product, please take a
minute to read the following operating and care
ImpORTANT
instructions. Thank you for choosing Conair, the
#1 brand in personal care appliances.
This shaver has been engineered to give you
a clean, close, smooth shave. It requires 2
SAVE THESE
AAA batteries (not included). We recommend
INSTRUCTIONS
using longer-lasting alkaline batteries in your
shaver. If you are not going to use your
WARNING
shaver for a long period of time or if the
batteries are dead, remove or replace the
1. Men whose skin is sensitive or easily irritated
batteries from the unit.
by shaving, or who suffer from a skin allergy,
At first, your shave might not be as close as
should test one section on the leg or arm before
you expect. However, this is normal. It takes
using the shaver.
time for your skin and hair to adjust to the
2. The foils are thin and precisely finished
new procedure and for you to learn how to
pieces. Do not press hard against the foils
effectively use the shaver. Caution: Most
or drop foils. A warped or distorted foil will
blade users will push too hard and therefore
produce poor shaving results. Also a
not get a satisfactory shave. You must press
damaged foil may cause skin injury. A
gently so the hair can get into the holes of the
damaged foil should be replaced
foil; pressing too hard makes the hair flat.
immediately.
Please be patient; use your shaver 10 to 12
times before you judge its performance.
OpERATING
fOR HOUSEHOlD
INSTRUCTIONS
OpERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by
pushing in and down toward the bottom of the
shaver.
2. Align the two AAA batteries with the positive
and negative positions indicated inside the
battery compartment. Being careful not to
bend the clips, insert the negative end of each
battery first so it will slip easily into place.
3. Return the battery cover to its original
position by pushing it in and up until you hear
a small click as it locks into place.
4. To use your shaver, remove the transparent
cover and push ON/Off switch upwards to
the ON position.
5. After you finish using your shaver, push
down on the ON/Off switch to turn the
shaver off.
6. Ensure the batteries are installed correctly
with regard to polarity (+ and -).
7. Remove the batteries if the batteries are no
longer functional or if the shaver is left
unused for an extended period of time.
8. Clean the battery contacts and also those
of the device prior to battery installation.
9. Remove used batteries promptly.
10. Always purchase the correct size and grade
of battery most suitable for the intended use.
USE ONlY
11. Replace all batteries of a set at the same
time.
12. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not
mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel cadmium or nickel metal
hydride) batteries.
CAUTION
Do not immerse any part of the unit in water or
other liquids.
The outer foils and cutters are delicate and must
be handled very carefully.
BEfORE SHAVING
1. Be certain that your skin is clean. If you
have sensitive skin, you may want to apply
talcum powder before and after you shave.
2. Clean your shaver after each use. This will
ensure the best performance. (Please refer to
"How to Clean Your shaver" section for
further instructions.)
HOW TO ClEAN YOUR SHAVER
off with a damp cloth and mild detergent or soap.
Never use thinners, other solvents, or any harsh
1. Make sure unit is in the Off position before
cleaners.
cleaning your shaver.
6. Once dried, carefully replace the protective cap.
2. Hold shaver head and lift up from both sides,
revealing the cutter. (fIG. 1)
CAUTION
Be careful not to push on the foils. They are
1. When shaking off excess water, hold the main
delicate and can easily be damaged.
unit firmly to prevent releasing the head
assembly or dropping the unit.
Transparent Cover
2. Do not use a dryer or heater to dry the shaver.
This may result in malfunction or damage to the
shaver.
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Lift Here
fIG. 1
3. Rinse the shaver cutter and foil frame under
running water or in a sink. Do not use hot water.
Use only warm or cold water.
4. After wet cleaning, allow the foil frame and
cutters to air-dry before closing foil frame and
shaver head. Replace shaver head back onto the
shaver until it clicks into place. Wipe the surface
of the main unit with a dry towel. Do not dry the
foil area. Let the shaving head air-dry.
5. If the body of the shaver becomes dirty, wipe