I used a Norelco rotary for a long time and have not used a Braun shaver for several years. I have an older Series 7 and thanks to this site, I just fixed the stuck impeller problem, thanks to the information on this website. Always follow the manufacturers instructions. If everything else works as it should, you can continue using the station without much trouble. Unplug the shaver. The author states Braun changed the motor. Holding the station upside down, locate the four tabs that lock the housing in place. But if the drain hole is (partially) clogged, the solution doesnt drain back into the cartridge fast enough and since the shaver is running, it can bubble out of the cleaning chamber. After shopping around for a replacement, the thought, came, I wasnt alone and so I stumbled upon your website and Low and behold, after following your detailed instructions, its working again,. any idea why I have fluid running out of the bottom of the cleaner when I start cleaning? Thanks. Absolutely. Have you used a new cartridge? And with third-party cleaning solutions being cheap and effective, I think Brauns stations are well worth it, particularly with the Series 5/8, 7 or 9 that dont cost a whole lot more than the solo models. Thank you. Step 2 Remove the shaver from the running water and allow the shaver to run for a few seconds before turning it off. Thank you for your consideration and helpful website to everyone. Thank you for the comment, Raymond, I really appreciate it. Hi, fter disassembling the cleaning station ( the 9 series) to thoroughly clean it ,the impeller stopped working. Thank you, John glad you found it helpful! Usually, sensitive skin demands a lot of care. There isnt a sensor that indicates the fluid level, the pump simply drives just enough liquid so that the drain holes can keep up and the liquid will not overflow and simply flow back into the cartridge. Theres a cutout in the front part of the chamber that allows the air to come through. When charging your shavers, be sure not to overcharge it because it can lead to overheating of the battery, hence causing it to die. Important: Make sure however youre not using water as the station itself is NOT waterproof and cannot be cleaned with water. Here are two of them, there are two more just like these: With your fingernail, gently push each tab inward. Once i cleared that out everything is now working fine. I have an issue with the cleaning cycle starting spontaneously (without me pressing the button). I will clean the drain hose,it a little dirty but not bad. I agree, it can get tricky to disassemble the station, but it can be done with a bit of patience and persistence. I was able to clean out this reservoir by turning the unit upside down and shaking it vigorously. And even though you didnt provide this solution to me directly, your advice nevertheless helped solve the problem. At all times, hold the shaver at the right angle (90) to your skin. Thank you for signing up! I did a cursory cleaning of the base and tried it again with the same result. Braun S* Pro electric shaver does hold charges for more than * uses Braun charging and cleaning station starts with blue, then yellow, and then flash. Thats definitely not a clogging issue. I would let the station dry completely for a few days, maybe even take it apart as described in this post and just hope for the best. . It is possible for the impeller to get stuck, usually because of dirt buildups inside the housing, but other than that the pump should still work fine even if you dont use the station regularly. The LED would turn blue once the cleaning process starts. John you, me, Tim, and Karl are all in the same boat, except that my Series 9 is somewhat older. I let it dry completely and now the center blue light only flickers once as the shaver is inserted into the cradle and does not stay lit after this to indicate its ready to clean. Hi, I bought a brand new 9376. This definitely isnt a clogging issue. Braun Electric Shaver 5424. Unplug the power cord from the station and remove the cartridge. So I took it apart following your instructions and then cleaned it with canned air, put it out in the sun and prayed. I reckon its the former, but just making sure. From what I can tell, something like a short happened and the station behaves as if the razor is in place and the start button is pressed. If not, I would also try cleaning the small circuit board with a cotton swab and 99% Isopropyl alcohol (the station must be unplugged, with the cartridge and outer case removed); its a long shot, but might work. As in it picks up the cleaning cycle from where it stopped? Does the station run continuously after you start the cleaning? Because the cartridge has a fine mesh filter, it rarely gets clogged, but obviously is not impossible, especially if the fluid drains at a slower rate and some of the dirt gets in there. How to unclog a Braun Clean & Charge station. I just bought it (S3) yesterday. My only complaints are: 1)it's heavy 2)it's noisy and 3)the on/off button is by your thumb and gets pressed occasionally while you are shaving, by accident. I made the mistake of running the whole unit under water and went to turn it on, possibly still a little wet and it was functioning completely erratically. There are even some razors that come with trimmers as one of their unique features. Ive ordered what looks to be another station that also has the quick clean and heating functions like mine to use for parts as it is white. Hey, I have been using the Series 3 cleaning /charging station almost 2 years. Thread starter Jaded17; Start date Oct 1, 2014; J. Jaded17 Novice Member. Check out the The station (still) splashes fluid and also leaks during cleaning section in the article above, it seems to be precisely that case here. If the solution is foaming up a lot, is there a chance some shaving cream/lather/soap ended up inside the cartridge? I assume you cleaned the station with water which is not recommended. Most of the modern electric shavers that are being made can actually be safely cleaned with just liquid soap and warm running water. Your best bet would be to buy a used/broken station for cheap. The unit used to make quite a loud buzz when I turned it on (the fluid pump?) A new authenticate Braun cartridge doesnt make a difference. If the station is in standby, it will only start if you press the button twice. They then sent me a replacement and it doesnt work in exactly the same manner. Tim Fleming. You can also check the drain hole to see if theres any residue obstructing it (just follow the steps in the article above). In time, it can get clogged with oils, hairs, and dirt and it can actually get stuck. 2. Start by tinning all the conacts on the keyboard and CPU board using a fine-tipped soldering iron. Braun Series 9 Type 5791, with a 5425 cleaning station. Thank you Herb. This did happen to me a couple of times with a Series 7 station, but it eventually showed a full tank after removing and inserting the cartridge again. On the other hand, it is almost dry when I used a solution with at least 90% alcohol. So are you saying there is nothing I can do to fix this? In order to qualify for free of charge warranty support you will need to have your original proof of purchase available to share with us. Hi, Also have a Series 9 here. Im afraid theres no quick fix to this as it seems to be a logic board issue. The fan comes back on. I make my own solution and its the first refill. So be extra careful when using a plugged-in shaver around the sink area. If theres no fluid coming up, the impeller may be stuck. It is also important that you know the exact reasons why your electric shaver is malfunctioning so that you can fix the problem right away. There is provided for drying razors with hot air as I understand? We like to help others so we write about it. murray.wallace6, That is in relation to the ambient temperature where the trimmer is being charged, Most rechargeable batteries won't charge properly if the temperature is below freezing or if it is too hot e.g. Remove the blades and use air duster spray to clean them. Like when you turn over a water bottle and it just goes glug glug glug instead of flowing smoothly out. I have had more than one Braun razor and cleaning station over the past 20 years. It should evaporate much faster. Sincerely Mark Godfrey. when I place the razor in the station the lights on the left side light up. . While you could let water carefully run through the station, making sure it only drains through the drain hole and doesnt come in contact with the electronics inside (which are exposed), its better to avoid doing it. However, after the drying phase, the shaving head wont be bone dry, but still a bit damp. Since this is an evaporative solution, Ive found that I can extend the longevity of the cartridge for months and save myself a lot of money on genuine Braun cartridge replacements. And I do clean it regularly, after every three shaves. If not, the whole thing probably wont fit together right and youll have to start over. Just to make sure I understood correctly, when you place the shaver in the station, none of the 3 lights show up? Hardened lather can lead to a clogged drain probably more than anything and it can also cause pressure buildup inside the cartridge. It should be flared uniformly around the housing (2 to 3mm). Change the cleaning fluid when it becomes excessively contaminated with dirt. Shaves perfectly, indicates that it need cleaning, put it in the brand new smartcare center, but unfortunately its also not picked up as dirty. In this blog post, I will show you the detailed differences between mens r A lot of people know that shaving in the shower is a good idea. I figured I would check here before investing in a new station. If not, a combination of the other two problems I addressed in the article, namely a clogged drain and possibly (but less likely) a deformed gasket. I have a series 5 braun razor. It is important for you to know that all electric shavers, even the high-end ones, perform excellently well when your facial hair is at a reasonable and manageable length. Mine station is still faulty. My electric razor is not working: how to fix this? Cut 16 pieces of 30-gauge wirewrap wire to the appropriate length to reach from the bottommost contacts on the keyboard to the corresponding contacts on the CPU board. For example, the stations that come with the newer 93xx Series 9 are not backward compatible, despite appearing to be exactly the same stations. Did the problem stop after replacing the cartridge? There are two wires that go down the intake tube and most likely detect the electrical conductivity of the fluid, not the actual level. Hi Ovidiu, thank you for the reply and advice. I have a series 9 and I did everything you said but no luck. Then I read your article. Copyright 2023 Leaf Group Ltd., all rights reserved. Any advice is appreciated. Is there anything I could do? Clean the Braun shaver at least once a month thoroughly to help it have a long life. Oh, I didnt know. In order to fix it, you must first remove the outer housing of the station (just follow the instructions in step 4 above). Whats The Closest Shaving Electric Razor (2023)? Thank you so much for the kind words, glad you found the info useful. Free shipping to your home. You may be using the wrong shaver for your type of beard. Could the unit just be faulty ? And of course, this doesnt include the kind of cleaning that your automatic cleaning station provides- and thats if youre even using it regularly. The problem seems to be rather with the logic board or maybe a short somewhere. Its a bit tricky to explain how to remove the motor, so heres a video that shows how to do it. When I press again the same thing happen. Most epilators come with a brush, so you can just use that. So easy and absolutely hygienic. I wouldnt worry too much though. My 9385 is pretty wet after cleaning. The care system charges the shaver when placed on care system but the light on the care system keep blinking. Also, fluid leaks at the same time out of the bottom of the cleaning station. I too have cleaned the drainage hole, and that doesnt seem to change. None of the buttons work either. Stuck impeller, solved in 3 minutes with a toothpick. I have a Series 9. Heres a pic I took that shows how the button should be placed (before putting the case back on). It appears that you dont have a working station, so cleaning a potentially clogged drain wont solve the issue. Most will work with 70-100% alcohol. If the station thinks the fluid is over-contaminated (by measuring the electric conductivity), it may appear even sooner than that. Recently when I place it in the cleaning unit, the four lights on the right side begin cycling top to bottom without stopping. Mishandling 6. Incidentally, Braun stations are also the most likely to get clogged over time. After the drying phase (which takes around 45 minutes) the head should be dry, maybe a bit damp. Adjust the shaver in the base so the shaving head is aligned with the shaver body. Can you be a bit more specific? Regardless of your Braun station, you should be able to easily locate it. I just changed the cartridge and POW It wouldnt start again!!! What did you use to refill the cartridge? With my old station, I had at least twice that number of cleanings and the liquid that was left was minimal and dirty. Is this the end of the line? So it is a bit odd what happened with your unit, but its good that it works again. Assuming thats not the case, the electronics in the station (circuit board, pump, etc.) So I am assuming that the shover isnt communicating with the system? This rarely happens, but the gunk, oil, and hairs can block the impeller as well. Your facial hair is too long. I wipe it off with a tissue or paper towel, so its not a big deal, but its a mystery. Thanks, Andrew. The fact that it stopped working again after wiping it dry isnt a good sign and theres probably not much you can do except buying another compatible station. 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