Cleaning; Bikini Area Styling; Keeping The Appliance In Top Shape; How To Replace The Shaving Parts - Braun Silk-epil LS 5160 User Manual

Bikini area styling:

For trimming precise lines and contours,
lock the long hair trimmer by sliding
the TrimLock to the position «
To trim hair to a uniform length, lock
the long hair trimmer and place the
bikini zone trim attachment (7) 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 containing
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)
• 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.
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How to clean and maintain the
exfoliation attachment
To clean the exfoliation attachment
» (C1). (6), first remove it (E), then thoroughly
brush out the exfoliation pad (6a).
From time to time, you may also clean
it with soapy water. Let it dry before
using it again.
Keeping the appliance 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
petroleum jelly 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 petroleum jelly 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 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 (G).
To mount a new one, insert it from
inside the shaver head.
Cutter block:
To remove the cutter block, press and