Panasonic ES-WD88 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

Important
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Make sure skin is clean before and after use.
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In the following cases, please consult your physician.
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Having eczema, rashes, sensitive skin, proneness to
infections, varicose veins, diabetes, hemophilia, poor blood
clotting or other skin conditions
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The following might result in bacteria entering the skin and
cause damage and inflammation.
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Using just before swimming and sports activities
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Sharing with other persons
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Always attach an epilation/foot care head and its frame/cap to
the epilator when turning on. Failure to do so might cause finger
injury, hair entanglement in the spinning gears or mechanical
malfunction.
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The following might cause sensitive skin damage, injury,
inflammation, pain, bleeding, and severe pain.
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Using the appliance if the epilation discs, the skin protector,
the frame, the gentle cap or the file have been damaged.
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Using on or near your face, genitals, warts, pimples, bruises,
rashes, wounds or loose skin.
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Using around moles.
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Applying strong pressure to the skin, repeatedly moving over
the same area or using a jabbing motion.
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Using before or during menstruation, pregnancy, about one
month after giving birth.
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Using when ill, sunburned, etc.
Charging the epilator
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Never use the charger in a bathroom.
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Always ensure the appliance is used on an electric power
source matched to its rated voltage.
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The charging light may not turn on after a few minutes in some
cases. However, it will turn on eventually if you continue
charging.
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The appliance can be left plugged in after it is fully charged
without deteriorating the battery life.
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The life of the battery is 3 years if charged approximately once
every week. The battery in this epilator is not intended to be
replaced by consumers. Have the battery replaced by an
authorized service center.
Using the epilation head
The appliance can be used for wet or dry epilation.
The following is the symbol for a wet epilator. It
means that the epilation head can be used in a bath
or shower.
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Never use the appliance if the cord or the charger is damaged,
overly hot or if the plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
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Do not drop or hit the appliance as the skin protector, the
frame, the gentle cap or the epilation discs can be damaged.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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The recommended use temperature is 5-35 °C.
If you use the appliance in temperature outside of the
recommended range, it may stop functioning or might reduce
the operating time.
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Do not use the epilation head for legs/arms to epilate your
underarms and bikini-line.
Using the foot care head
Do not use the foot care head on wet feet.
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