Does the shaver not come with the Clean & Renew cartridge when new??? How often does the foil need to be replaced???
85718
The one I bought came with the cleaner/cartridge. My husband replaces the head of his electric razor about once a year. The reason I got the series 5 was because the series 3 shaver heads were getting hard to find and the series 7 heads are a lot more expensive.
85719
yes, it comes with one cartridge. I change foil and blades once a year. Best deals for these is on Amazon.
1266609
I have an older model with the micro-thin foil that gave a really close shave but the foil nneded replacement and no one has this foil. So I have the newer model which doesn't have the side trimmer. I do wish I could get the micro thin foil replaced as the older model gave a really close shave and the motor still works after 15 years.
1198120
Does anyone know if it is possible to use this shaver while it's charging?My old ES8152's battery is getting weak. It won't be long before I can't even shave once on a single charge. It now needs $40 worth of replacement parts, and I'm afraid to invest because I don't know how long it will be before it's unusable. Certainly less than the two years it took me to wear out the first outer foil.
128954
The cleaning system that comes with this shaver is totally unnecessary! Just rinse it with running water. The shaver gets clean very easily.
911427
No, I have had 3 Panasonics and the only time I got a hole in the foil was after I dropped it. They just gradually wear out in a year or 2, and the shave becomes more irritating if you ignore the change. You need to replace the foil at once, and probably the inner cutter as well.
111030
I don't think the cleaning system does any better job than manually cleaning with liquid soap. I use Colgate-Palmolive "Softsoap" (97 cents for 7.5 oz at Wal*Mart). I run tap water on the foils, smear a few wipes of soap back and forth on the foils, and then run the shaver at high-speed turbo mode (17,000 rpm) for twenty seconds. Finally, I remove the foils and rinse the foils and cutter blocks in cold water to wash away the suds. I dry and recharge the shaver in the cleaning station. It would have been nice if I could use the cleaning station just to dry and recharge. Unfortunately, the cleaning station won't operate in any mode unless a cleaning cartridge is inserted and the water tank filled, even if the cleaning function is not used. When I use the cleaning function of the station, I rinse the shaver beforehand to remove most of the debris. I get 40 shaves per cartridge this way.
695453
I only use the cleaning system when the razor is completely out of charge. Prior to that I either brush out the razor after each shave or I rinse it under water after i shave. I think I change the cartridge after about 12 cleanings (3 months).
1976877
My husband had to replace his after about a year. He has coarse hair that grows quickly.He has not had to replace the foil yet.
1963561
Yes it comes with a cartridge- you need to clean it at least once a month- the cartridges usually are good for a year. The appear has a coating that wears off making the cartridge less effective over time
1976879
I've replaced the blades sometime after the razor stopped reminding me to - on average that's about every 15 months. As others have written I have not yet replaced the foil although it is recommended to do so after a couple of blade swaps. I figure that the razor will need replacing sooner as the battery life has dropped over the 4 years that I have had it and the foil cost is a significant way towards a new shaver!
405789
Perhaps I'm missing something. I've had the shaver for over a year & not had to change the blades. As they're self-sharpening & easily cleaned with water, I don't see the need to change them. What comes with the shaver is a screen to replace the original one. Is that protective screen the thing you're looking to replace? If not, let me know & I'll try to help further. I'd suggest contacting the seller or manufacturer. Best wishes.
729712
I believe it fits all Series 5. As far as as I know you cannot just get the foil. The reason for that is that the blade and the foil work together. If your foil is bad it is because the blade has cut through it and it is now irritating your face. The blade at this point is no good as well. If you clean your shaver by removing the foil always assemble it back the same way you took it apart. This will let the blade always mesh with the foil in the same way making the blade and the foil last longer.
2011179
I've had mine 3 years now with no troubles whatsoever. Only small amount of wear on the inside of the foil. I bought this shaver because my last Panasonic wet/dry lasted 10 years!
2122460
No - see here: http://answers.remingtonproducts.com/answers/1205-en_us/category/PartsAndAccessories|ForMen|Groomers/men-s-groomer-parts-parts-and-accessories-remington-hair-care-shave-and-grooming-products-questions-answers/questions.htm?page=4 If you haven't bought this razor and replacing them is a priority, you'll want to reconsider. If you own this razor, a quick sharpening and re-lubrication of the blades will help.
576155
If this is referring to cleaning cartridge, the package states 30 cleanings; however, I usually only clean mine once or twice a week. Simply rinsing in water works fine on a daily basis. For a better shave I use Afta pre-shave conditioner which makes my shave closer and more comfortable.
539899
Yes, easy to replace, worth every penny. The shaver cuts just like new. I bought two.
2055529
Juan,Did you have luck using the shaver before,and if so for how many weeks ?Possibility , a new pair of Alkaline batteries need to be installed.I've had mine for about 5 months,and it still works great.Gerald