Replacing the system outer Removing the built-in foil and the inner blades ..17 rechargeable battery .....25 Specifications ......26 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
Safety precautions WARNING ►This product Make sure to follow these instructions. This product has a built-in rechargeable To prevent accidents, injuries or damage to property, battery. Do not throw into fire, apply heat, or please follow the instructions below. charge, use, or leave in a high temperature ■...
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WARNING Do not immerse the AC adaptor and the self- cleaning recharger in water or wash with water. Do not place the AC adaptor and the self- ►In case of an abnormality or malfunction cleaning recharger over or near water filled Immediately stop using and disconnect the sink or bathtub.
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WARNING If detergent or oil is consumed accidentally, do not induce vomiting, drink a large amount Disconnect the AC adaptor when cleaning the of water and contact a physician. main body with water. If detergent or oil comes into contact with ‑...
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WARNING Check the system outer foil for cracks or deformations before use. The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the ‑ Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin. cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be ►Note the following precautions scrapped.
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Handling of the removed battery when disposing WARNING After removing the rechargeable battery, do DANGER not keep it within reach of children and infants. • The rechargeable battery is exclusively for ‑ The battery will harm the body if accidentally use with this appliance.
• Do not drop or hit against other objects. • Treat yourself to wet lather shaves for at least three Doing so may cause injury. weeks and notice the difference. Your Panasonic WET/DRY shaver requires a little time to get used to ►About detergent because your skin and beard need about a month to •...
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►When cleaning • Do not dry the main unit with a dryer or a fan heater. Doing so may cause malfunction or deformation of the parts. • Do not leave the shaver exposed to direct sunlight with the foil frame detached. Doing so may deteriorate the waterproof rubber and degrade waterproof function, which may cause to malfunction.
Preparation While charging After charging is completed Charging the shaver • Turn the shaver off. • Wipe off any water droplets on the main body rear terminals. glows. All the battery capacity lamp Insert the appliance plug The number of the battery will glow and then into the self-cleaning capacity lamp will increase...
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• If there is noise from the radio or other sources while • When the self‑cleaning recharger is lifted, or on using or charging the appliance, move to a different the soft surface such as carpets, the lock release location to use the appliance. lever will not fit in the recharger properly.
• To replace the cleaning liquid, see page 18. Apply the whole system outer foil • Only use self‑cleaning recharger detergent for perpendicularly against the skin Panasonic shavers. and shave by slowly gliding the Not doing so may cause malfunction or failure. shaver over the face against the •...
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• Depending on the beard thickness or the amount of While using After use beard trimmings in the shaver head, the shaving sensor may not react and the driving sound may not change. This is not abnormal. • To prevent erroneous operation, place your fingers on the finger rest while using the shaver.
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►Unlocking the power switch Trimming sideburns Pre‑shave of long beards 2. Once the shaver starts 1. Press for more than operating, release 2 seconds until the • The switch lock lamp switch lock lamp ( ) ( ) will turn off. turns off.
The CLEAN lamp and the DRY lamp glow, and the AUTO mode Dry/Charge Charge mode “AUTO” mode will start after approximately 6 seconds. (Clean/Dry/ mode (Charge) • It is not possible to change the mode after the Charge) (Dry/Charge) “AUTO” mode has started. Clean Charge 10 min...
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The DRY lamp glows, and the “Dry/Charge” Press for more than mode will start after approximately 6 seconds. 2 seconds to activate the • It is possible to change to the “AUTO” mode sonic vibration cleaning even after the “Dry/Charge” mode has started. mode.
Notes Replacing the system outer foil and • Do not use any kitchen or bathroom detergents other the inner blades than hand soap. Doing so may cause malfunction. system outer foil once every year • Be careful not to hit the main body on the sink or any other object while draining the water.
►Replacing the inner blades Gently wipe off any beard 1. Remove the inner blades one at a time. trimmings attached to the 2. Insert the inner blades one at a time. inside of the cleaning tray (a) with a cloth or tissue paper dampened with water.
• Beard trimmings may clog the drain at When the LOW/STATUS lamp glows the bottom of the cleaning tray. It indicates that the cleaning liquid is due for In this case, you cannot clean or dry the replacement when the LOW lamp or STATUS lamp shaver.
Will the battery where you purchased the unit or a service centre not used for over 6 months, deteriorate if not used authorized by Panasonic for repair. so make sure to perform a for an extended full charge at least once period of time? every 6 months.
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►Self-cleaning recharger Problem Action Problem Action Do not insert any foreign objects into the recharger. Do not add detergent and Remove foreign objects in water except when The system outer foil the cleaning tray. (See replacing the cleaning liquid. cracks or deforms page 18.) Doing so may deteriorate during cleaning.
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Problem Action Problem Action Remove any waste, etc. that Check that the AC adaptor has accumulated in the is connected to the self‑ drain at the bottom of the cleaning recharger, and that cleaning tray. the adaptor is plugged in to (See page 18.) a household outlet.
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Problem Action Problem Action During cleaning: Depending on the beard The self‑cleaning thickness or the amount of recharger makes a loud beard trimmings in the sound due to the cleaning shaver head, the shaving of the blades. sensor may not react and the After cleaning: driving sound may not The self‑cleaning...
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Problem Action Problem Action When the shaver is Use the appliance in an extremely dirty, remove the ambient temperature foil frame and wash with approximately 5 °C or higher. water. The battery has reached the (See page 15.) Shaver does not end of its life.
Removing the built-in rechargeable Problem Action battery The odor is getting Clean the shaver. stronger. Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before Clean the inner blades with disposing of the shaver. Shavings fly out in all water when shavings are The battery is to be disposed of safely. directions.
• Perform steps 1 to 5 and lift the battery, and then Specifications remove it. • Take care not to short circuit the positive and negative See the name plate on the AC terminals of the removed battery, and insulate the Power source adaptor.
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