The cleaning cartridge can last for a maximum of 4 weeks if used daily. The level indicator will blink red when the time has come to replace the cartridge. This shaver is 100% waterproof up to 5m of water, so there is no issue if you want to use the shaver while showering. Some of us prefer to shave while shaving to save time, so Braun Series cc is the perfect choice for that. The battery life I got was decent along with superior blades.
Being a mid-range product, this thing comes with a hard-plastic body. You have a sturdy product with a sleek look. I had to choose between Matte and Glossy finishes. I ended up choosing Matte over glossy as it goes well with other shavers that I have in my inventory. To round everything up, there’s a protective cap and a manual in place.
A beep sound confirms that the shaver sits properly in the C&C. Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 50 °C for extended periods of time. 1x Series 5 Electric shaver for men – Mint, 1x Precision Trimmer attachment,1x Protective cap, 1x Smart Plug Charger, 1x Cleaning Brush. Here you will find current model listings and information along with consumables and accessories. Either because we’re updating the site or because someone spilled coffee on it again.
Other models do not feature a Clean and Charge station and need to be cleaned manually by running it under hot water after every use. All shaver models come with a 2-year Philips Norelco Shaver warranty and a 60-day money-back guarantee. There’s a designated, minimalist cleaning station that takes care of the job while we sit back and give it some time.
Ambient temperature is out of valid range.Special cord set is not plugged in properly. Wait a few minutes, if charging will start automatically. Sometimes charging could start delayed (e.g. after long storage). The cleaning cartridge can be disposed of with regular household Remington Shaver waste. Braun recommends changing your shaver’s Foil & Cutter cassette every 18 months to maintain your shaver’s maximum performance. When the level indicator lights up permanently red, the remaining fluid in the cartridge is sufficient for about 3 more cycles.
This model reviewed here is toted as the EasyClean Braun Series 5 and it shaves wet or dry. The Braun Series 5 is an electric shaver from a series of 1 – 9 manufactured by the popular German company, Braun. The 2020 Series 5 models use a new shaving head called 53b. The best way to clean a waterproof shaver is with a bit of liquid soap and warm tap water.
This will be of great help to those of you who are tempted to apply too much pressure when shaving. In our Series 7 review we looked at how you could take the head of the series 7 and slide perfectly on to of the Series 5, picture below. The beard trimmer is identical to that of the Series 9.
In our test of the two, the micro-vibrations made a slight difference to the shave but not so much that we would declare the end result of the shave superior. If you think the shaving unit looks familiar, that’s because it is. The shaving unit is identical to the one found on top of the Braun Series 7 (Model 790cc-4). Simply press the button in with your thumb while sliding upwards and the trimmer will spring right up. Even things like button placement and charging port are almost the same. Oh, and they feel near identical in the hand too.