Setup: Remington Wet & Dry Foil Shaver F5500AU Owner Manual

Remington Wet & Dry Foil Shaver F5500AU

Introduction

The Remington Wet & Dry Foil Shaver F5500AU is a versatile and efficient grooming tool designed to cater to various shaving needs. Launched in recent years, this shaver has quickly gained popularity for its durability and performance. Priced competitively, the Remington F5500AU is estimated to be around $50-$70, making it an affordable option for those seeking a reliable wet and dry shaver.

This shaver is intended for both wet and dry use, allowing users the flexibility to shave in the shower or over the sink. The foil design ensures a close shave while minimizing irritation, making it suitable for sensitive skin. With its ergonomic design and lightweight construction, the Remington F5500AU is easy to maneuver and comfortable to hold.

Key Parts

1. On/Off Button
2. Intercept Trimmer
3. Shaving Foils
4. Hair Pocket
5. Foil Assembly Release Buttons
6. Pop Up Trimmer (not shown)
7. Head Lock Button (not shown)
8. Charging Indicator Light
9. Stubble Styler
10. Beard Trimmer Attachment with 6x Combs (1-9mm)
11. Power Port (not shown)

Also Includes

• Cleaning Brush
• Power Adaptor

Specifications

• Power System: Cordless (Rechargeable)
• Initial Charge: Time 1.5 Hours
• Full Charge: Time 1.5 Hours
• Cordless Shave: Time 60 Minutes
• Quick Charge: Yes (5 Minutes)
• Indicators: Charging/Low/Full Charge
• Voltage Type: Worldwide
• Waterproof: Yes
• Replacement Head & Cutters: SPF-STYLE
• Power System: Cordless – the shaver can only be used without the power cord.
• Indicator: LED display
• Quick Charge: A 5-minute quick charge will allow for 3 minutes of shaving. 
• Voltage Type: Worldwide Voltage – shaver automatically adapts to an outlet voltage between 100V and 240V.

Note: Some countries will require the use of a plug adaptor that is not included with your shaver.

1. Ensure the product is switched off. Connect the shaver to the adaptor (Diagram A).
2. Connect to the mains (Diagram B) and charge for at least 1.5 hours when using for the first time. This first charge is important to the shaver’s battery life.
3. When plugged in, the charging indicator will light up.
4. When empty, the battery should be charged for 1.5 hours, and it will provide 50 minutes of shaving time.
5. To preserve the life of the batteries, allow them to fully discharge every six months, and then recharge them for 24 hours 

Caution:

• Make sure the shaver and your hands are dry when charging the shaver.
• Always charge the shaver in a cool, dry place.

CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHTS

SHAVING

1. Press the power button to turn on. (Diagram C)
2. Shave face and neck using linear strokes. (Diagram D)
3. SA can be used on a dry face or with shave cream or gel.
4. A shaver can be used in the shower.

SHAVING TIPS (WET) WITH GEL OR FOAM
We recommend that you use the shaver in the shower for optimal performance.

• Note: Normally, the head pivots freely, but its movement can be restricted by sliding the head lock button to the locked position on the back of the shaver.
• Note: To ensure optimal performance, thoroughly rinse the shaver 

head under water during and after shaving.

• Apply water to the face and neck area.
• Apply shave gel or foam to the face and neck.
• Rinse the shaver head under water.
• Hold the shaver at 90° to your skin.
• Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of your beard growth using linear strokes.
• For areas such as the chin and neck,, where hair grows in different directions, use small circular strokes.
• While shaving,, do not press hard against the skin to avoid skin irritation and/or damage to the foils.
• Throughout the shave, regularly rinse the shaver head under water to avoid residue buildup..
• When finished shaving, rinse face.
• Thoroughly rinse shthe aver head of all gel or foam.
• Follow cleaning and care instructions located on page 10

SHAVING TIPS (DRY)

• Ensure your skin is free of oils.
• Wait at least 15 minutes after waking up before shaving, to ensure your face is free of puffiness that may be present from sleeping.
• Hold the shaver at 90° to your skin.
• Stretch your skin and shave against the direction of your beard growth using linear strokes.
• For areas such as the chin and neck,, where hair grows in different directions, ns use small circular strokes.
• While shaving,,  ing do not press hard against the skin to avoid skin irritation and/or damage to the foils.

Important Safety Instructions

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be observed, including the following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
DANGER: As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts are electrically live even when the switch is off.
For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA is advisable in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for advice.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

• The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged into a power outlet, except when charging the appliance.
• This appliance should not be used by children or other persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working correctly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the supply cord or plug of the appliance is damaged,, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent,nt or similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard. It cannot be repaired.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Charge, use,, and store the product at a temperature between 0°C and 32°C.
• Do not use outdoors or where aerosol (spray) products are being used, or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use this appliance with damaged or broken tracks, foils,, or cutters, as injury may occur.
• For use on facial hair only. Not intended for shaving the hair on your head.
• Do not plug or unplug the appliance with wet hands.
• For household use only.
  • Do not place or store the appliance or charging adaptor where it can fall or be knocked into a sink or bath.
• Do not place in or drop into water or any other liquid for extended periods of time.
• If an appliance falls into water, “unplug it” immediately. Do not reach into the water.
• Unplug the charging adaptor from the electrical outlet immediately after fully charging.
• Unplug the power adaptor from the appliance before cleaning the awithwithliance with water.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Do not use attachments not recommended by Remington.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening of this appliance.
• Always store the charging adaptor in a moisture-free location.
• Do not use on people who are asleep.
• Do not use an extension cord or a voltage converter with this appliance.
• Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
• Remington strongly recommends that an approved Safety Switch
  (Residual current device) be installed to protect all bathroom power outlets. Ask an electrical contractor for advice.

Note: As with every shaver, your shave will improve over time. Allow up to four weeks of daily shaving to develop an effective shaving style and for your skin to adjust to the new shaver. The adaptation period may take a little longer if your skin is sensitive, if you are switching from a different method of shaving, or if you alternate between shaving methods.

TRIMMING

Pop-up Trimmer:

1. Push the trimmer release button to engage the trimmer. (Diagram E)
2. Trim long, difficult hairs and sideburns (Diagram F)
3. Close the inner by pressing down. (Diagram G)

Note: Lubricate teeth with oil every 6 months.\

Beard Trimmer: 
Use the beard trimmer without a comb fitted to trim hair close to the skin. This will trim hair to 1mm. Holding the blades at the right angles to the skin will trim hair to 1.5mm.

To attach a comb to the beard trimmer

1. Press the two head release buttons and remove the foil head.  (Diagram H)
2. Fit beard trimmer. (Diagram I)
3. Hook the front edge of the selected guide comb over the beard trimmer blade. (Diagram J)
4. Press the comb downwards until it clicks into place. (Diagram K)

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

The shaver is a wet/dry appliance. The shaver may be cleaned under warm water.

Note: When cleaning your shaver, make sure the shaver is turned off and disconnected from the power cord.

Caution:
When cleaning the external surfaces of the shaver, use a damp cloth. Do not use strong detergents or other chemicals.
To dry, wipe the surface of the shaver with a dry towel. Do not use a hair dryer or heater to dry the shaver.

Note: Lubricate cutters after rinsing with Remington Shaver Saver (SP4).

Cleaning Your Shaver

Note: We recommend following these steps after each use.

1. Remove the foil assembly by pressing the release buttons on both sides of the head and lifting the foil assembly upwards to remove it from the hair pocket. (Diagram L)
2. Tap out excess hair shavings.
3. Rinse the head of the assembly under running water. (Diagram M)
4. Replace the head assembly by placing the assembly on top of the hair pocket, pressing down,, and clicking into place. (Diagram N)

Troubleshooting

If the shaver does not turn on, check if the battery is fully charged or if the travel lock is engaged. For issues with the foil not cutting hair effectively, ensure that the foils are clean and free of debris. If the shaver is clogged, clean it according to the user manual instructions.

WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS

In this warranty:
Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010;
CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;

Manufacturer, We or us means:

1. For Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ACN, 007 070 573; or
2. For Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Limited, as the case may be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;

Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in Australia or in New Zealand; and
You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.

1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
2. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty,, subject to the Warranty Conditions:
3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials for the period of two (2) years from the date of purchase (Warranty Period). If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.
   Warranty Conditions
4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This Warranty does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable to misuse, abuse, accident,, or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the part of the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability for any direct or consequential loss, damage, or other expense caused by or arising out of any failure to use the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Consumable parts (such as shaver heads, cutters,, and foils) of the Goods are included under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials used.
6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.
7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the property of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the Warranty Period, the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.
8. IToclaim under the warranty granted under clause 3, you must: 
   (a)     Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and 
   (b)     Return the Goods to us at the relevant address below or to the Supplier by prepaid freight within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier, the date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial number and (ii) this warranty.
9. This warranty is immediately void if: 
   (a)     Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced; 
   (b)     The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised to do so by us,, or where non-approved replacement parts are used.
10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. A limited 90-day Warranty applies to any industrial or commercial use of the Goods. The Goods must be connected to the electrical voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.
11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.
12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Limited.

• E-mail: info@remington.co.nz 
• Website: www.remington.co.nz

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Versatile wet and dry shaving capability
• Close shave with minimal irritation
• Ergonomic and lightweight design
• Long-lasting rechargeable battery
• Quick charge feature for convenience
• Easy to clean and maintain

Cons:

• May require frequent foil replacements
• No built-in trimmer or additional grooming tools
• Some users may find it less effective on very coarse hair

Customer Reviews

Customers have generally praised the Remington Wet & Dry Foil Shaver F5500AU for its performance and value. Many have noted its ease of use, comfortable grip, and effective shaving results. However, some have mentioned that the foils may need to be replaced more frequently than expected and that it might not handle very coarse hair as well as other models.

Common Complaints

Some common complaints include the need for frequent foil replacements and the shaver's performance on very coarse hair. A few users have also noted that the travel lock can sometimes be finicky.