Cleaning thoroughly ....16 Battery life ......26 Replacing the system Removing the built-in outer foil .........18 rechargeable battery .....26 Specifications ......27 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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‑ Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock. Do not use them to charge other devices. [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.
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WARNING ►Preventing accidents Persons using an implanted medical electronic Always use the specified USB power adaptor. device, such as a pacemaker, should not allow ‑ Using unspecified equipment may result in burns, this unit to touch the skin where the medical electric shock, or fire due to a short circuit.
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WARNING Do not forcefully press the system outer foil. Also, do not touch the system outer foil with fingers or nails when in use. ►Take care of the following precautions as well Do not use this product for hair on head or This appliance is not intended for use by any other part of the body.
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Handling of the removed battery when CAUTION disposing Do not use detergent for any purpose other than washing the system outer foil. DANGER ‑ Using it with other products may cause discoloration or cracking. • The rechargeable battery is exclusively for 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...
Parts identification Note the following precautions in order to prevent malfunction, deformation and deterioration Back • Do not drop or hit against other objects. • Do not bring the system outer foil into contact with hard objects. ...
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Accessories E Special detergent (Detergent) F Cleaning brush G Oil H Travel case Optional parts I USB power adaptor for ...
Disconnect the adaptor after charging is Preparation completed. Charging the shaver After charging is While charging completed • Turn the shaver off. • Wipe and dry any water droplets or facial cleanser on the main body rear terminals or the appliance socket. The charge status lamp ( ) Charging with the self-cleaning recharger glows.
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• The shaver may be charged with adaptors and cables • Use the specified USB power adaptor and USB cable. other than the specified ones, but Panasonic's • The USB power adaptor is sold separately. specified adaptor with splash-resistant design and a...
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• To replace the cleaning liquid, see page 19. cleaning liquid unit • Only use self‑cleaning recharger detergent for Panasonic shavers. (2) on a hard, Not doing so may cause malfunction or failure. horizontal surface. • Do not tilt the self‑cleaning recharger.
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.
Press AUTO mode Dry/Charge Charge mode (Clean/Dry/ mode The CLEAN lamp and the DRY lamp glow, and the (Charge) Charge) (Dry/Charge) “AUTO” mode will start after approximately 6 seconds. • It is not possible to change the mode after the “AUTO”...
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Apply some hand soap and 2. Press twice. some water to the system The DRY lamp glows, and the “Dry/Charge” outer foil. mode will start after approximately 6 seconds. • It is possible to change to the “AUTO” mode even after the “Dry/Charge” mode has started. Charge 180 min 0 to 60 min...
Notes ►Cleaning with the long brush • Do not use any kitchen or bathroom detergents other Clean the foil frame, than hand soap. system outer foil, the main Doing so may cause malfunction. body and the trimmer • Be careful not to hit the main body on the sink or any using the long brush.
►Replacing the system outer foil Rinse the cleaning liquid unit. 1. Press the system outer foil release • Pour water as illustrated while tilting the buttons and pull down the system cleaning liquid unit and shaking it gently. outer foil. •...
• Do not wipe with thinners, benzine, alcohol etc. When the LOW/STATUS lamp glows Doing so may cause malfunction, or cracking or It indicates that the cleaning liquid is due for discoloration of the parts. replacement when the LOW lamp or STATUS lamp Wipe with diluted soapy water.
6 months, deteriorate if not used where you purchased the unit or a service centre so make sure to perform a for an extended authorized by Panasonic for repair. 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. If the shaver is not cleaned Remove foreign objects in The system outer foil for more than 2 weeks, first the cleaning tray. cracks or deforms clean with the cleaning (See page 19.) during cleaning.
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Problem Action Problem Action Place the self‑cleaning Gently wipe the main body The cleaning liquid unit recharger on a hard, rear terminals and the cannot be removed. horizontal surface. Shaver does not charging terminals of the (See page 12.) charge. self‑cleaning recharger with a cloth or tissue dampened Do not press the cleaning...
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►Shaver Problem Action Problem Action Clean the beard trimmings from the shaver. The power switch Unlock the switch lock. Clean the system outer foil does not turn ON. (See page 15.) The shaving sensor with the brush. Press the power switch responds even though (See page 18.) The power will not...
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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.
Problem Action Problem Action Apply oil. Clean the shaver. The blades will not move You do not get as Apply oil. smoothly when there is no close a shave as This can be improved by oil on the system outer foil, before.
• Perform steps 1 to 5 and lift the battery, and then Specifications remove it. • Take care not to short circuit the positive and negative Shaver terminals of the removed battery, and insulate the Motor voltage 3.6 V terminals by applying tape to them. AC adaptor (RE7-87) See the name plate on the AC Power source...
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