Battery life ......18 How to use ......10 Removing the built-in Cleaning the shaver ....13 rechargeable battery .....18 Specifications ......19 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
WARNING The USB power adaptor is sold separately. Safety precautions ►This product This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into fire, apply heat, or Make sure to follow these instructions. charge, use, leave, or store in a high To prevent accidents, injuries or damage to property, temperature environment.
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Do not use them to charge other devices. with a dry cloth. [Note that USB power adaptor (ES-RU1-02) can be used with compatible Panasonic products.] ‑ Doing so may cause burns or fire due to a short circuit. Do not connect or disconnect them with a wet hand.
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WARNING ►Take care of the following precautions as well This appliance is not intended for use by ►In case of an abnormality or malfunction persons (including children) with reduced Immediately stop using the device and physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or disconnect the USB power adaptor.
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Handling of the removed battery when CAUTION disposing Check the system outer foil for cracks or deformations before use. DANGER ‑ Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin. • The rechargeable battery is exclusively for ►Note the following precautions use with this appliance.
• Treat yourself to wet lather shaves for at least three ‑ Failure to do so may cause eye injury. weeks and notice the difference. Your Panasonic Consult a physician immediately. WET/DRY shaver requires a little time to get used to...
• Do not leave the shaver exposed to direct sunlight Parts identification with the foil frame detached. • Do not dry the main unit with a dryer. Back • Be sure to place the protective cap on the shaver ...
Accessories Open the socket cover and insert the USB plug C Cleaning brush firmly into the main body D Oil and USB power adaptor. E Travel case Insert the USB power adaptor firmly into a household outlet. Optional parts •...
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Notes • The shaver may be charged with adaptors and cables other than the specified ones, but Panasonic's specified adaptor with splash-resistant design and a USB cable with an overheating protection function should be used to ensure safety.
How to use Preparing foam Scoop a suitable amount of facial cleanser or similar in your hand, and add a suitable amount of Making foam in shaving foam mode cold or warm water. It is easier to make foam this way than by hand. Hold for 2 seconds or ►Usable facial cleansers, etc.
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Shaving beard Press when finished. • Check the system outer foil for cracks or deformations When the battery capacity is low before use. The appliance beeps after switched off. Press and shave. • You can shave 2 to 3 times after the charge status lamp ( ) blinks.
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Tips for better usage 2. Hold for more than Apply the trimmer edge perpendicular to skin gently 2 seconds until the switch and move downward slowly. lock lamp ( ) turns on. • The shaver will stop Trimming sideburns Pre‑shave of long beards operating.
Dry the outer foil Cleaning the shaver section, the shaver, and We recommend cleaning the shaver after each use. the trimmer completely. • Allow the shaver to dry in the Cleaning with water shade, avoid direct sunlight. • Turn the shaver off and disconnect the USB plug. •...
►Removing the outer foil section Cleaning with the brush Press the foil frame release buttons and Remove the outer foil section. lift the outer foil section upwards. (See this page.) Clean the system outer foil in the areas indicated by the circles every time you use the shaver.
6 months. centre authorized by Panasonic for repair. The battery used is a Can I charge the lithium‑ion, so charging after shaver after every ►Shaver...
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Problem Action Problem Action Depending on the beard Clean the beard trimmings thickness or the amount of from the shaver. beard trimmings in the Clean the system outer foil The shaving sensor shaver head, the shaving with the brush. responds even though sensor may not react and the (See page 14.) the shaver is not in...
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Problem Action Problem Action Use the appliance in an When the number of ambient temperature operations per charge starts approximately 5 °C or higher. to decrease, the battery is nearing the end of its life. The battery has reached the Operating time is end of its life.
Battery life Problem Action Apply oil. The life of the battery is 3 years. The battery in this shaver The blades will not move is not intended to be replaced by consumers. Have the smoothly when there is no battery replaced by an authorized service centre. oil on the system outer foil, requiring more power.
• Perform steps 1 to 5 and lift the battery, and then Specifications remove it. • Take care not to short circuit the positive and negative Output rating of terminals of the removed battery, and insulate the 5.0 V 1.0 A applicable terminals by applying tape to them.
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