Panasonic ER-GN300 Manual

Parts identification

1. Protective cap
2. Main body
   1. Outer blade
   2. Inner blade
   3. Trimmings box
   4. Water outlet
   5. Exhaust hole
   6. Battery cover
   7. Power switch [O/I]
   8. Filter
   9. Wash switch ring
   10. Water inlet
   11. Accessory
3. Cleaning brush (Brush)
   Alkaline batteries are not enclosed.

Installing or replacing the alkaline batteries

• Make sure that the power is off.
  

1. Pull the battery cover straight to remove it.
2. Check the polarity of the alkaline batteries ( and ) and install them.
3. Insert the battery cover straight.
   You can use the appliance for approximately 6 months with two Panasonic LR03 (AAA Alkaline Batteries). (When using dry in an environment at a 20°C room temperature, once a week, and 90 seconds at a time.)

Before use

Be sure to close the water inlet of the wash switch ring during use. Otherwise, the main body cannot provide sufficient suction power.

→ C heck that the marks of " ", " " and "" align (as shown in right figure).

Using

1. Remove the protective cap and hold the main body so as not to block the exhaust hole ().
   
2. Slide the power switch on the main body to the "O" position to turn on the power.
   • The outer blade surface may get a little warm during use, but performance will not be affected.
3. Trim

Trimming your nose hair and ear hair

1. Insert the tip ( ) of the outer blade into your nostril or ear canal.
   • Insert it slowly so as not to injure your nostril or ear canal.
2. Cut the nose hair and ear hair by moving the main body.
   • Cut hairs using the tip () of the outer blade (metallic part).
   • Some trimmings may remain inside your nostril or ear canal after cutting, so remove them using a tissue or similar.

Outlining your eyebrows, moustache, or beard

1. Apply the tip of the outer blade to the hair (eyebrow, moustache or beard) you would like to cut.
2. Cut the hair by moving the appliance slowly against the direction of hair growth.
   • You cannot trim the hair to length with this appliance.
   • It is not suitable for the hair below 0.5 mm.

Cleaning

Wet cleaning

1. Wet the outer blade with water, and apply some hand soap and some water to the outer foil.
2. Slide the power switch to the "O" position, and let it foam for approximately 10 seconds.
3. Turn off the power.

To clean lightly dirty parts

• Quick cleaning

4. Open the water inlet and turn on the power again.
   • If the trimmings box is removed, open the water inlet after attaching the trimmings box.
     
5. Pour water through the water inlet at the " " above the "" mark, rinse well and slide the power switch to the "I" position.
   

To clean heavily dirty parts

• Complete cleaning

4. Slide the power switch to the "I" position.
5. Remove the blades and the trimmings box and rinse under running water.
   • Cover the drainage outlet of washbasin to prevent the inner blade from flowing away.
     

6. Wipe off water with a towel or similar item, and let it dry naturally.
   • It will dry faster with the blades and the trimmings box removed
     

Cleaning with the brush
Remove the blades and the trimmings box and lightly brush off the trimmings with the brush.

• Be careful not deform the inner blade.
• Be careful not to damage the filter.
  

Notes

• The battery cover should not be removed from the main body as this can affect the watertight construction of the appliance.
• Do not use hot water or any detergents other than hand soap. Doing so may result in malfunction.
• In order to prevent malfunction, be careful not to hit the appliance against a washbasin.
• Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals to clean the appliance. Doing so may result in malfunction, cracking or discoloring of the parts. Please use a cloth soaked with soapy water to wipe the dirt.
• After cleaning, be sure to attach the blades, the trimmings box and the protective cap.

Opening and closing the water inlet

1. How to open
   Rotate the wash switch ring until its " " mark aligns with " " mark of the main body to open the water inlet.
   
2. How to close
   Rotate the wash switch ring until its "" mark aligns with " " mark of the main body.
   

Installing or removing the blade

• Make sure that the power is off.

How to remove the blade

1. Rotate the outer blade and remove it.
   
   • Rotate the outer blade until its " " mark aligns with the " " mark of the main body.
2. Pull to remove the inner blade.
   

How to attach the blade

1. Insert the inner blade straight along the inner surface of the outer blade.
   
2. Insert the main body's shaft () into the hole of the inner blade.
   
   • Align the " " mark of the outer blade with the " " mark of the trimmer.
3. Rotate to attach the outer blade.
   
   • Rotate the outer blade to align its " " mark with the "" mark of the main body.

Installing or removing the trimmings box

• Make sure that the power is off.

How to remove
Rotate to remove the wash switch ring.

• Rotate the wash switch ring until its " " mark aligns with " " mark of the main body.
  

How to attach

1. Insert the trimmings box.
   
   • Align the " " mark of the wash switch ring with the " " mark of the main body.
   • Be careful not to damage the filter with the shaft ().
2. Rotate to attach the wash switch ring.
   
   • Rotate the wash switch ring to align its " " mark and the "" mark of the main body.

Troubleshooting

If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the appliance or a service centre authorized by Panasonic for repair.

Specifications

This product is intended for household use only.

Safety precautions

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• The following symbol means that this appliance can be cleaned under the water.
  

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, and damage to property, always observe the following safety precautions.

Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.

	Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
	Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury or property damage.

The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.

	This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.
	This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

This product
Do not store within reach of children or infants. Do not let them use it.