Panasonic ER-GN30 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household) Nose & Facial Hair Trimmer
Model No. ER‑GN30
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and
save them for future use.
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Thank you for choosing a Panasonic Nose & Facial Hair Trimmer.
Please read all instructions before use.
Safety Precautions
To ensure proper operation of this appliance, please read all the safety
precautions carefully before use.
These safety precautions provide instructions in the safe operation of
this appliance to help prevent personal injury, injury to others, as well
as damage to property. The safety precautions are defined as follows.
WARNING:
This indicates “content that may cause death or severe injury”.
CAUTION:
This indicates “content that may cause injury or damage to property”.
Safety Precautions Symbols
A circle and slash symbolizes prohibited actions and behaviors.
A solid circle denotes mandatory actions and instructions to be
followed for safe operation.
WARNING
Mandatory!
Keep out of the reach of toddlers and infants.
Failure to do so may result in injury or accidental ingestion of the
smaller removable parts of the appliance or the accessories.
CAUTION
Mandatory!
Check the blade for deformation or damage before use.
Your skin may be injured if damage or deformation is present.
Always follow the cautions printed on the battery.
Check the polarity of the battery (+ and -) and install it correctly.
Remove the battery immediately when it is discharged.
Remove the battery when not using the appliance for an
extended period of time.
Use the battery by the recommended use-by date.
Failure to do so may cause overheating or explosion of the battery,
injury or contamination of surroundings due to leakage.
Prohibited
Do not press the blade with excessive force or insert too deeply
into your nostril/ear canal.
Doing so may result in injury to your nostril/ear canal.
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Do not subject the blade to impact, or press with excessive
force on the blade.
Your skin may be injured if damage or deformation is present.
Doing so may result in the blade becoming blunt or lead to
malfunction.
Do not touch the blade of the inner blade (metallic part) with
your finger.
Doing so may result in injury to your finger.
Do not disassemble the battery or throw it into a fire. Do not
short-circuit the battery.
Do not dismantle!
Never alter the appliance. Also, do not disassemble or repair it.
Doing so could result in injury. Contact the store where you
purchased the appliance or authorized service center for repair.
Notes
Do not leave the appliance under water, in a humid place, or in a
place with high temperature.
Doing so may result in malfunction.
If you clean the trimmer with water, do not use salt water or hot
water. Do not soak the trimmer in water for a long period of time.
Clean the housing only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with
tap water or soapy tap water. Do not use thinner, benzine,
alcohol or other chemicals.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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Parts identification
AProtective cap
BBlade
1Outer blade
2Inner blade
CWater outlet
DWash switch ring
EPower switch [0/1]
FBattery cover
GCleaning brush
(Back)
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How to remove the blade
1. Rotate the outer blade in
the direction of the
arrow, and align the
marks.
2. Pull to remove the outer
blade.
3. Separate the inner blade
from the outer blade
carefully.
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How to attach the blade
1. Slowly insert the inner blade straight
along the inner surface of the outer
blade.
2. Align the outer blade with the mark, and
rotate it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
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Installing or replacing the battery
1. Make sure the power switch is in the “0” position.
2. Rotate the battery cover in the
direction of the arrow, and align
the marks.
3. Pull to remove the battery cover.
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4. Insert the battery.
Be careful to insert the battery with + and ‑
correctly oriented.
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5. Align the marks and insert the main
body into the battery cover.
6. Rotate the battery cover in the direction
of the arrow.
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Use only AA LR6 alkaline battery.
You can use the appliance for approximately 1 year with the
Panasonic AA LR6 alkaline battery.
(When using once a week, 90 seconds at a time (including
washing operation))
Please dispose of used battery appropriately.
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Use
Trimming your nose hair and ear hair
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1Check that the wash switch
ring is not set to “ ”.
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2Slide the power switch to
the “1” position to turn the
appliance on.
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3Insert 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.
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4Cut the nose hair and ear hair by moving the
appliance.
Move it slowly so as not to injure your nostril or ear canal.
Cut only the nostril hair around the entrance using the tip
(approx. 5 mm) 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.
The outer blade surface may get a little warm during use, but
performance will not be affected.
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Outlining your eyebrows, moustache, or beard
You cannot trim the hair to length with this appliance.
It is not suitable for the hair below 0.5 mm.
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1Check that the wash switch
ring is not set to “ ”.
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2Slide the power switch to
the “1” position to turn the
appliance on.
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3Place the tip of the outer
blade against the hair
(eyebrows, moustache, or
beard) you would like to
cut.
Press the outer blade softly
so as not to injure your skin.
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4Cut the hair by moving it slowly against the growth
of the hair.
The outer blade surface may get a little warm during use, but
performance will not be affected.
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Clean
Cleaning your trimmer
There are 3 ways to clean the appliance: “Jet wash cleaning”,
“Water wash cleaning”, and “Brush cleaning”.
It is recommended to clean at every use.
Water wash cleaning
Notes
Do not use kitchen detergents, bathroom cleaner, toilet
detergents, or hot water. Doing so may result in malfunction.
The battery cover should not be taken apart as this can affect
the watertight construction of the appliance.
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1. Wet the outer blade with water,
and apply hand soap or
cleaning fluid (optional).
2. Slide the power switch to the “1”
position, and let it foam for
approximately 10 seconds.
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Jet wash cleaning Water wash cleaning
3. Align the wash switch ring to
“”.
The water outlet (a)
opens.
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3. Slide the power switch to the
“0” position and remove the
blade.
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4. With the power switch still
set to the “1” position, place
the tip of the blade into
water and rinse thoroughly.
Water will jet out from the
rear side of the appliance,
so point it downward in
order to not wet the
surroundings.
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4. Rinse under running water.
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5. Wipe off the water with a towel or
similar, and let it dry naturally.
It will dry faster with the blade
removed.
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Brush cleaning
1. Make sure the power switch is in
the “0” position.
2. Remove the blade, and lightly
brush off the trimmings on the
inner blade and outer blade using
the cleaning brush.
3. Attach the blade.

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Before requesting repair
Please check the following:
Problem Possible cause Action
The cutting
performance has
reduced.
Deformation of the
blade
Replace the
blade.
Wear in the blade
(Guideline for blade
replacement:
approx. 3 years)
The battery is
discharged.
Replace the
battery.
The inner blade is
not clean.
Clean the inner
blade.
There is an odd
odour.
Blade does not
move/rotate
smoothly.
Replacement blade
To maintain sharp cutting performance, it is recommended that the
blade is replaced approximately every 3 years.
When replacing the blade, replace both the outer blade and the
inner blade at the same time.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. ER‑GN30
Power source AA LR6 alkaline dry‑cell battery
(Sold separately)
Airborne Acoustical
Noise 51 (dB (A) re 1 pW)
This product is intended for household use only.

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