Panasonic ES-4001 User manual

Panasonic
Wet/Dry Rechargeable Shaver
Operating Instructions
Model No. ES4001
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appli- including the following:
ance, basic precautions Read all instructions before
should always be followed, using this appliance.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Do not install unit where it
can fall into a tub or sink.
2. Do not reach for the appli¬
ance that has fallen into
water. Unplug immediately.
3. Do not place or store charg¬
ing adaptor where it can fall
into a tub or sink. Do not
place in or drop into water
or other liquid.
4. Before charging the shaver,
wipe off any moisture from
the shaver and charging
adaptor. Always handle with
dry hands.
5. Always charge the shaver
in a cool, dry place.
6. Except when charging,
always unplug the charging
adaptor from the electrical
outlet.
7. Unplug this appliance
before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not use this shaver with
damaged shaving blades
and/or foil, as facial injury
may occur.
2. Close supervision is neces¬
sary when this shaver is
used by, on or near children
or invalids.
3. Use this appliance only for
its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use attachments not
recommended by the man¬
ufacturer.
4. Never operate this appli¬
ance if it has a damaged
working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged
or dropped into water.
Return the appliance to a
service center for examina¬
tion and repair.
5. Never drop or insert any
object into any opening.
6. Keep the cord away from
heated surfaces.
7. Do not use outdoors or
operate where aerosol
(spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is
being administered.
8. Periodically inspect the wall
unit for secure mounting.
cord or plug, if it is not
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Index
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Before use
This Wet/Dry shaver can be used for
wet shaving with shaving lather or for
dry shaving. You can use this water¬
tight shaver in the shower and clean
it in water. Treat yourself to wet lather
shaves for at least three weeks and
notice the difference. Your Panasonic
Wet / Dry shaver requires a little time
to get used to because your skin and
beard need about a month to adjust
to any new shaving method.
Charge the shaver for at least 12
hours before using it for the first time
or when it has not been in use for
more than six months.
Parts Identification
(see fig. 1)
® Protective cap
@ Outer foil
© Outer foil release buttons
® Foil frame
© Inner blades
© Foil frame release button
© On/Off switch
(0) Switch lock button
© Charge indicator lamp
© Trimmer
® Trimmer switch
© Charging adaptor with auto¬
matic voltage adjustment
(0) Wall mount
(n) Wood screws
© Travel pouch
How to use the wall mount
DANGER - To reduce risk of death
by electric shock, do not install where
the unit can fall into a tub or sink.
The charging adaptor can be hung
on the wall using wood screws (in¬
cluded).
1. Select an appropriate location on
the wall where the screws can go
in.
2. Attach the wall mount to the wall,
as shown, with the wood screws,
making sure that the arrow points
up.
3. Slide the charging adaptor
grooves into the wall mount until
it clicks in.
To remove the charging adaptor from
the wall mount, slide the adaptor up¬
ward.
Charging
(see fig. 2)
Place the charging adaptor upright
on a flat surface or mount it on a wall.
Plug the adaptor into an AC outlet.
It will adjust automatically to voltages
between 100-120 and 220-240V AC.
In some areas, a special plug adap¬
tor may be required.
Switch the shaver to the “ 0 • charge
position ” and place it upright into the
charging adaptor with the switch fac¬
ing toward the front.
The charge indicator lamp will glow
red and it will stay on until the shaver
is removed from the adaptor.
You can fully charge the shaver in 8
hours if it seems to be losing speed.
A full charge will supply enough
power for about 7 shaves (three min-
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utes per shave for a normal beard).
You can always store your shaver in
the charging adaptor to maintain full
power capacity. This shaver cannot
be overcharged.
Before traveling, charge it fully for 8
hours if you will not be taking the
charging adaptor with you.
For a better shave
Put a thin layer of shaving foam on
your face which works as a lubricant.
Shaving foam is the most suitable
among many other shaving aids (gel,
soap, cream, etc.). Do not put a thick
layer of shaving foam as it may af¬
fect the shaver’s performance. If the
shaving head is clogged with foam,
simply rinse it under running water.
Depress the switch lock button and
slide the On/Off switch upward to turn
the shaver on. Hold the shaver at a
right angle (90°) to your skin (see fig.
3). Start out shaving by applying gen¬
tle pressure to your face. Stretch your
skin with your free hand and move
the shaver back and forth in the di¬
rection of your beard. You may gen¬
tly increase the amount of pressure
as your skin becomes accustomed
to this shaver. Applying excessive
pressure does not provide a closer
shave.
Using the trimmer
Shaving longer, curly hairs under
the chin (see fig. 4)
Slide the trimmer switch up to the 1 st
position. This position makes the
trimmer an intercept cutter, cutting
long hairs while the outer foil shaves
shorter hairs. Make sure that the trim
mer is facing outward away from thr
neck.
Trimming sideburns (see fig. 5)
Slide the trimmer switch up to the 2n:
position.
Place the trimmer at a right angle tc
your skin and move it downward t:
trim sideburns.
Cleaning your shaver
(see fig. 6)
For cleanliness and convenience, wi-
recommend that you clean you -
shaver with water and a liquid ham:
soap. Regular cleaning will keep you
shaver in good condition while pre¬
venting odors or bacteria from devel¬
oping, and maintain the cutting per
formance.
With the outer foil in place, appl
some hand soap onto the outer foil
Turn the shaver on and pour some
water over the outer foil.
After about 10-20 seconds, turn the
shaver off.
Remove the outer foil and clean i
with running water.
Wipe off any moisture from the
shaver with a dry cloth and remove
the protective cap to allow the oute
foil to dry completely.
Replacing shaving head
components
It is recommended that you replace
the outer foil at least every year anc
the inner blade at least every twc
years to maintain your shaver’s cut
ting performance.
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Replacing the outer foil
(see tig. 7)
Squeeze the outer foil release but¬
tons and lift the outer foil upward to
remove it. To insert the new outer foil,
press down until it snaps into place.
Replacing the inner blades
(see fig. 8)
Squeeze the foil frame release but¬
tons and lift the foil frame upward to
remove it. Remove the inner blades,
one at a time, by grasping them firmly
at both ends and pulling straight
away from the shaver. To insert the
new inner blades, hold the blades,
one at a time, at both ends and press
downward until they snap into place.
ATTENTION: The product you
have purchased is powered by a
nickel cadmium battery which is re¬
cyclable. At the end of it’s useful
life, under various state and local
laws, it is illegal to dispose of this
battery into your municipal waste
stream. Please call 1-800-8-BAT-
TERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.
How to remove the built-in re¬
chargeable battery (see fig. 9)
The procedure described below is in¬
tended only for removal of the re¬
chargeable battery for the purpose
of proper disposal.
WARNING: Do not attempt to re¬
place the built-in, rechargeable
battery yourself for the purpose of
reusing the shaver. This could re¬
sult in the risk of fire or electric
shock. Please contact your near¬
est authorized Panasonic service
center.
1. Remove two screws (a) and bot¬
tom cover (b).
2. Push the chassis out of the hous¬
ing.
3. Remove the battery from the
chassis.
Caution
• Do not charge the shaver where the
temperature is below 0°C (32°F) or
above 40°C (104°F), where it will
be exposed to direct sunlight or a
heat source, or where there is a lot
of moisture.
• Use only the included shaver
charging adaptor RE3-82 to charge
the ES4001 shaver.
• The supply cord of the charging
adaptor cannot be replaced; if the
cord is damaged, the entire charger
should be discarded.
• Dry the shaver completely before
setting it in the charging adaptor.
• Keep the charging adaptor away
from water and handle it only with
dry hands. Do not use an extension
cord to connect the charging adap¬
tor to an outlet.
• The shaver may not immediately
begin to charge after being placed
into the charging adaptor after use.
Allow the shaver to sit in the charg-
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ing adaptor for a few minutes and
check again to make sure that it is
being charged.
• Do not place any metal objects like
coins and paperclips on the charg¬
ing adaptor as they will become
warm.
• Grip the plug when disconnecting
the charging adaptor from a recep¬
tacle; tugging on the cord may dam¬
age it.
• Store the charging adaptor and its
cord set in a dry area where it will
be protected from damage.
• The outer foil is very thin. If han¬
dled improperly, it can be easily
damaged.To avoid personal injury,
do not use the shaver if it has a
damaged foil or inner blade.
• Wash the shaver in tap water. Do
not use salt water or boiling water.
Also, do not use cleaning products
that are designed for toilets, bath¬
rooms or kitchen appliances. Do
not submerge the shaver for a long
time.
• Do not wipe any part of the shaver
with thinner, benzine or alcohol.
Clean it by using a cloth dampened
with soapy water.
• Do not take the housing apart as
this can affect the watertight con¬
struction.
Specifications
Power source: 100-120/220-240V
AC, 50-60 Hz (Automatic voltage
conversion)
Motor voltage: 1.2 V DC
Charging time: 8 Hours
This product is intended for house¬
hold use only.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BE¬
FORE USE.
Service-Assistance-Accessories
800 - 338-0552
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IMPORTANTE PARA SU SEGUR1DAD
Al usar un aparato electrico,
siempre se debe tomar ciertas
precausiones basicas, incluyen-
do las siguientes:
Lea todas las instrucciones antes
de usar este aparato.
PEUGRO
Para evitar descargas eiectricas:
1. No intente la unidad donde
pueda caer en una bafiera o
hundirse.
2. No coja el aparato que haya
caido al agua. Desenchufe
inmediatamente.
3. No coroque ni guarde el adap-
tador de carga donde pueda
caer en una banera o
hundirse. No lo coloque ni lo
arroje al agua ni en ningun
otro liquido.
4. Antes de cargar la afeitadora,
seque bien la afeitadora y el
adaptador. manipulelos siem¬
pre con las manos secas.
5. Cargue siempre la afeitadora
en un lugar fresco y seco.
6. Excepto durante la operation
de carga, desconecte siempre
el adaptador de carga del
tomacorriente electrico.
7. Desenchufe este aparato
antes de limpiarlo.
ADVERTENCIA
Para evitar quemaduras, incendios,
descargas eiectricas y lesiones personates:
1. No use esta afeitadora con
hojas danadas, ya que esto
podria causarle danos.
2. El uso de esta afeitadora en
nihos o invalidos, o cerca de
ellos, requiere de una acuciosa
supervision.
3. Use este aparato solamente
para el fin que ha sido
disenado, como se describe en
este manual. No use acceso-
rios no recomendados por el
fabrecante.
4. NNo use el aparato si el cable o
la clavija estan dahados, si el
aparato no funciona correcta-
mente, o si este se ha caido,
esta dahado o ha caido al
agua. Lleve el aparato a un
centro de servicio para que sea
revisado y reparado.
5. Nunca introduzca ningun tipo
de objetos por las aberturas del
aparato.
6. Mantenga el cable alejado de
las superficies calientes.
7. No use la afeitadora al aire libre
ni en lugares donde se esten
usando productos tipo aerosol
(pulverizadores) o donde se
este administrando oxigeno.
8. Inspeccione periodicamente la
unidad de la pared para man-
tener un montaje seguro.
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