Usage: Wahl Wet & Dry Electric Rechargeable Shaver User Guide

Wahl Wet & Dry Electric Rechargeable Shaver

Introduction

The Wahl Wet & Dry Electric Rechargeable Shaver is a versatile and innovative grooming tool designed to provide a comfortable and efficient shaving experience. Launched in recent years, this shaver has quickly gained popularity among users due to its dual functionality, allowing for both wet and dry shaving. The estimated price of this shaver is around $50-$70, making it an affordable option for those seeking a high-quality electric shaver.

This shaver is ideal for individuals who prefer the convenience of shaving in the shower or those who need a quick dry shave. It features advanced technology that ensures a close and smooth shave, reducing the risk of nicks and cuts. The rechargeable battery provides up to 45 minutes of continuous use on a single charge, making it perfect for travel or daily use.

Description Of Parts

1. Charge socket
2. On/off switch
3. Cutter bar assembly
4. Flex foil head
5. Long hair pop up trimmer
6. Long hair trimmer switch
7. Shaver head release button
8. Foil guard
9. Charger contacts
10. Spring clip

NOTE: Remove LED label before first use.

Detailed Specifications

• Wet and Dry Shaving Capability
• Rechargeable Battery with up to 45 minutes of use per charge
• High-Speed Motor for Efficient Shaving
• Ergonomic Design for Comfortable Grip
• Adjustable Trimmer for Customizable Lengths
• Travel Lock to Prevent Accidental Start
• Cleanable Design with Easy Rinse Feature

Operating Instructions

Tips For First-Time Users

• If you are using an electric shaver for the first time, your skin will probably need to condition itself to this new shaving technique.
• Start on the easiest part of the face first, usually the smooth portion of the face below the ear. Shave with a light touch and use your Wahl Shaver exclusively for three to four weeks, or longer if you have sensitive skin or if your whiskers grow at different angles in certain areas.
• Initially your shaves may not be as close as you would like, and your skin may become a bit irritated. But if you stick with it, you will eventually get great shaves.
• If you go several days without shaving and your beard gets a bit long, use the pop-up trimmer to go over your beard, catching all the longer hairs and setting up the remaining stubble for the foil to shave smooth and clean.
• If you have been using another type of electric shaver before, there may also be a period of conditioning prior to receiving maximum results.

Quick Tips & Handy Reminders

1. If you are a first-time electric shaver user, or changing from another brand, there will be a 2 to 3 week (or less) adjustment period while your face and beard adapts to the new foil.
2. When you open your package, charge your shaver for 1 hour before the first shave or until charging is complete.
3. Replace the foil head and cutter bars every 12 months or if foils are damaged. Replacement foils can be ordered by contacting WAHL customer Services.
4. Be sure to clean the shaver, cutter bars and foil after every three or four shaves.
5. Use the pop-up long-hair trimmer to snip stray hairs.
6. Keep using and both your face and beard will adapt to the shaver.

Travel Lock

• The Wahl Shaver comes with an electronic travel lock to avoid accidental activation while transporting.
• Hold power button down for 3 seconds to engage travel lock. 
• Hold power button down for 3 seconds to disengage travel lock. 
• When travel lock is active, pressing the power button will cause the LED(s) to flash for 1 second.

NOTE: The shaver will not charge while the travel lock is engaged

Charging Operation
The shaver cannot be overcharged, so you may charge it as often as desired. However, periodic recharging of the shaver, rather than continuous recharging, will prolong battery life. 60 minutes charge time will provide you with 90 minutes cordless operation.

• MODELS WITH 1 LED
  Charge when shaver seems to lose power or run slower. The charging LED will light up while charging. LED will turn off when charging is complete.
• MODELS WITH 2 LEDS
  • The red LED will flash for one second when turning off the shaver when it is time to charge (below 10%).
  • The blue LED will light up while charging. LED will turn off when charging is complete.
• MODELS WITH 5 LEDS
  The LED meter will show the amount of charge left on the shaver.The fewer lights that are lit, the lower the charge on the battery is.The red LED will flash for one second when turning off the shaver when it is time to charge (below 10%). While charging, the LED meter will show the progression of charging. All LEDs will turn off when charging is complete.

Warning: Do not operate the shaver if the shaving foil is damaged.

Shaving Procedures 

• FOR FAST, CLOSE SHAVES 
  We suggest that you thoroughly cleanse and completely dry your skin prior to shaving. For maximum speed and efficiency, hold the shaver so that both screens are in contact with the skin. When shaving the upperlip or neck, hold shaver so that the uppermost screen is in contact with skin. Shave both with and against the grain of the beard, and stretch the skin taut in the path of the shaver. Guide the dual foil heads gently back and forth, primarily against the grain of the beard. Do not press screen heads hard against face. Heavy scrubbing action with the shaver could damage the foil and will not result in a closer shave. Always replace the foil guard to protect the delicate dual foil heads when shaver is off.
• SHAVING HEAVY BEARD GROWTH
  Begin shaving in a less dense area of the beard. Move the shaver in a circular motion on a small area of the face (this picks up the hairs that grow in all directions). When you see that this small area is shaved clean, gradually move into a new area while still using the circular motion.Continue this motion, one  small section at a time, until entire face is shaved. If your beard has more than 3 days of growth, use the pop-up Long-Hair Trimmer to cut the beard down to about a one-day growth before using the shaver foil.
• LONG-HAIR TRIMMER OPERATION
  Your shaver features a special long-hair trimmer located on the back of the shaver which telescopes up from the foil head for precise and easy trimming of sideburns, beards or moustaches,and for removing long hairs from the neck. And, as mentioned earlier, it can be used to “knock down” heavy beard growth prior to shaving with the foil. To use, remove Foil Guard and simply push the Long-Hair Trimmer Switch in an upward motion until trimmer slides (clicks) into position. Push On/Off Switch. Then begin trimming/styling.

Cleaning And Maintenance

• SHAVER HEAD CARE
  For maximum performance, we recommend you clean your shaver after every few shaves. Any servicing, other than replacement of foil head and cutter bars, should be performed by an authorised Wahl Service Center or Wahl customer services To clean, turn shaver “OFF” and remove the foil head by pushing the shaver head release buttons on the sides of the shaver and lifting the foil head upward.Lightly tap the open side of the foil head on a hard surface to remove the majority of loose stubble particles.Be careful not to tap the foil.For easy cleaning, you may rinse your shaver with water. While the foils can be rinsed, we recommend removing the foil head, and rinsing the cutter bars. This will allow any hairs still on the cutter bars to be washed away. Leaving the foil head on while rinsing makes in more difficult for hairs to be washed clean.

  

• TO REMOVE CUTTER BAR

  • Turn shaver off: Remove the foil head and, holding the shaver in one hand, gently pull up on cutter bar. Be sure your thumb and first finger are positioned at each end of the cutter bar. 

    WARNING: Handle cutting components with care to avoid personal injury.
    NOTE: If you do not hold the cutter bar as shown, brushing the blades could result in damage to the assembly.

  • When the foil head and cutter bars are removed from the shaver, an alternate cleaning method is to rinse them under running water. Simply let them air dry. After cleaning, replace the cutter bars by pressing down gently. Carefully replace the foil head, snapping it into place.

    

  • When the foil head and cutter bars are removed from the shaver, an alternate cleaning method is to rinse them under running water. Simply let them air dry. After cleaning, replace the cutter bars by pressing down gently. Carefully replace the foil head, snapping it into place.
  • From time to time, depending on the density of your beard, you will need to replace the cutters and foils. If you notice that it is taking you longer to shave, or if your face starts to feel some irritation, or if the foil seems to become warm to the touch, it is probably time to replace the cutters and foils. Replace the cutters and foils only with WAHL parts. Please contact Wahl customer services for replacement.
• OILING THE FOILS & CUTTER BAR
  Oil lubrication helps maintain smooth blade movement and shaving performance. If the shaver is regularly cleaned under water. The Foils should be oiled at least once per week. Use clipper oil or shaver oil. Instructions: When foils and blades are clean and dry, apply a drop of oil to the top of each foil and on top of the center cutter bar. Use finger to gently spread the oil over the surface. Turn the shaver on for 10 seconds to help distribute the oil onto the blades below. Turn off shaver and use a tissue or soft cloth to wipe any excess oil from the surface.

• CLEANING & OILING TRIMMER BLADES

  Clean with the included brush. For best results, put one or two drops of blade oil on the blades only when necessary, or approximately once a month. Motor bearings are permanently lubricated—do not attempt to oil. When oiling your shaver, turn the shaver “ON - I,” hold the unit with the blades facing DOWN and squeeze one or two drops of oil onto the blades. Wipe off excess oil with soft cloth. Blade oil can be  purchased from Wahl customer services.

  NOTE: DO NOT OVER OIL! Excessive oiling or application of liquids will cause damage if allowed to seep back into motor.

• FOIL & BLADE CARE
  Trimmer blades have precision-hardened, ground and lapped cutting teeth. Foils, cutter bar, and blades should be handled carefully and never bumped or used to cut dirty or abrasive material.
• STORAGE
  Before storing your shaver, use the cleaning brush to whisk any loose hairs from the unit, foils, cutter bar, and blades. Store unit in such a manner so that blades are protected from damage. When the shaver is not in use, the shaver foil/blade guard attachment should be in place to protect the blades. This appliance should be stored in a manner where it is not subjected to crushing, heating above 100°C (212°F), or incineration.
• CORD CARE
  The cord should not be used to pull the shaver. Freedom of movement needs to be maintained. Care should be used to keep the cord untwisted and undamaged. When stored, the cord should be coiled and replaced neatly in its original package or storage pouch.
• WET/DRY USE
  NOTE: Do not submerge shaver in more than 3 feet of water or for more than 30 minutes to prevent water ingress into the electronics. Warranty is void if shaver is submerged beyond these limitations. The Wahl shaver is designed to be water resistant and shower proof (IPX7). This lets you use your Wahl shaver in the shower or at the sink without worry and makes it easy to clean under running water.

NOTE: The shaver is for wet/dry use. The shaver will not run while the cord is attached for safety. 

Troubleshooting

Warning

• Do not attempt to repair the shaver yourself.
• Always remove the charger from the socket whenever a fault occurs.

1. No function: Is there power to the power point? Batteries low?
2. The shaving performance deteriorates: Clean the cutting bar, if needed replace the foil and cutter bar.

If you are experiencing a fault which is not listed here, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Services. Repairs must only be carried out by qualified technicians or by our Service Centre. 

Warranty

Lithium-ion Battery Replacement Removal And Disposal

For battery replacement the entire, intact clipper or trimmer should be sent to: Wahl (UK) Ltd Customer Services (the address can be found on the reverse of this booklet) or taken to a suitably qualified professional. The battery should only be replaced by the original manufacturers spare, for safety reasons a substitute should not be used. Do not attempt to remove the battery. Lithium-Ion batteries can explode, catch fire, and/or cause burns if disassembled, damaged or exposed to water or high temperatures.

Lithium Battery Disposal

Do not dispose of this product or the Lithium battery in the normal household waste. The product should be returned to Wahl Customer Services where we offer a take back service or taken to a local collection facility where they will be dealt with safely and sent for the appropriate recycling.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Dual functionality for wet and dry shaving
• Rechargeable battery with long-lasting power
• Adjustable trimmer for customizable lengths
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Ergonomic design for comfortable grip

Cons:

• May require frequent blade replacements
• Some users find it slightly heavier than other models
• Travel lock can sometimes be tricky to engage/disengage

Customer Reviews

Customers have generally praised the Wahl Wet & Dry Electric Rechargeable Shaver for its versatility and performance. Many have appreciated the ease of use and the close shave it provides. Some common complaints include the need for frequent blade replacements and the weight of the shaver, but overall, it has received positive feedback.