Troubleshooting - Panasonic ES-ALV6H Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Perform the following actions.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the
store where you purchased the unit or a service
center authorized by Panasonic for repair.
Problem
The power switch
does not turn ON.
The shaving sensor
does not respond.
Action
Unlock the switch lock. (See
page 13.)
Depending on the beard
thickness or the amount of
beard trimmings in the
shaver head, the shaving
sensor may not react and the
driving sound may not
change. This is not abnormal.
The shaving sensor may not
respond depending on the type
and quantity of the shaving gel.
This is not abnormal.
The shaving sensor may not
respond when the remaining
battery capacity is low. If this
happens, recharge the shaver.
Apply oil. (See page 15.)
The shaving sensor may not
respond when there is not
enough oil on the blades.
Problem
The shaving sensor
responds even though
the shaver is not in
contact with the skin.
Operating time is short
even after a full charge.
Action
When the shaver is
extremely dirty, remove the
foil frame and wash with
water.
(See page 14.)
Replace the system outer
foil and/or inner blades.
Expected life of system
outer foil and inner blades:
System outer foil:
Approximately 1 year
Inner blades:
Approximately 2 years
Although the shaver can be
used for about 2 weeks after a
full charge (assuming dry‑
shave usages for 3 minutes
per day), the usable number
of days might be lower
depending on how the shaver
is used (for example,when
used for wet shaving).
Apply oil.
Clean the shaver.
When the number of
operations per charge starts
to decrease, the battery is
nearing the end of its life.
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