Panasonic EW-DM81 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household) Sonic Vibration Toothbrush
Model No. EW-DM81
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Parts identication
(Back)
(Front)
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Contents
Safety precautions ..............................8
Intended use........................................ 11
Parts identication ...............................12
Charging the toothbrush......................13
Before cleaning your teeth...................13
Using the toothbrush ...........................14
Tips on usage ......................................15
After use ..............................................16
Frequently Asked Questions................17
Troubleshooting...................................18
Battery life............................................19
Removing the built-in rechargeable
battery..................................................19
Specications ......................................20
Changing the brush head
(sold separately)..................................20
Operating Instructions
(Household) Sonic Vibration Toothbrush
Model No. EW-DM81
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
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Warning
• Be sure to switch off the appliance and remove the power
plug from a wall outlet before performing any
maintenance. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
•
Do not wash the charger.
Doing so may result in electric shock.
•
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, the charger should be scrapped.
• Toothbrushes can be used by children 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.
•
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
•
Children shall not play with the appliance.
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Do not use anything other the supplied charger to
charge the product for any purpose. Also, do not use
any other products with the charger supplied. (See
page 12.)
•
The following symbol indicates that a specic
detachable power supply unit is required for
connecting the electrical appliance to the supply
mains. The type references of power supply unit and
charger are marked near the symbol.
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Safety precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, re, 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.
DANGER Denotes a potential
hazard that will result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING Denotes a potential
hazard that could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION 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 specic
operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specic
operating procedure that must be followed in order to
operate the unit safely.
WARNING
►Preventing accidents
Do not store within the reach of children or infants.
Do not let them use it.
- Doing so may cause an accident or injury due to
accidental ingestion of removable parts.
►Charger
Do not connect or disconnect the charger to a wall
outlet with a wet hand.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not place the charger over or near water lled
sink or bathtub.
Do not immerse the charger (except for the charger
cover) in water or wash it with water.
Do not use when the charger is damaged or when
the tting into the wall outlet is loose.
Do not damage, modify, or forcibly bend, pull, or
twist the cord. Also, do not place anything
heavy on or pinch the cord.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to a
short circuit.
Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the wall
outlet or the wiring.
- Exceeding the rating by connecting too many power
plugs to one wall outlet may cause re due to
overheating.
Do not use charger near the bathtub or in the
shower.
- Doing so may lead to electric shock and re.
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WARNING
Always ensure that the product is operated on an
electric power source matched to the rated voltage
indicated on the charger.
Fully insert the power plug.
-Failure to do so may cause re or electric shock.
Always unplug the charger from a wall outlet when
cleaning the charger.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
Regularly clean the power plug and the appliance
plug to prevent dust from accumulating.
- Failure to do so may cause re due to insulation
failure caused by humidity.
Disconnect the charger and wipe with a dry cloth.
►In case of an abnormality or failure
Immediately stop using and remove the charger if
there is an abnormality or failure.
- Failure to do so may cause re, electric shock, or
injury.
<Abnormality or failure cases>
• The main unit, charger, or cord is deformed or
abnormally hot.
• The main unit, charger or cord smells of burning.
• There is abnormal sound during use or charging
of the main unit, charger or cord.
- Immediately request inspection or repair at an
authorized service centre.
►The product
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery.
Do not heat or throw the product into re.
- Doing so may cause battery uid leakage, battery
overheating or explosion.
Do not modify or repair.
- Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or injury.
→ Contact an authorized service centre for repair
(battery change etc.).
Never disassemble except when disposing of the
product.
-Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or injury.
CAUTION
►The product
Never use for a purpose other than cleaning your
teeth.
- Doing so may cause an accident or injury.
Do not share your brush head with your family or
other people.
-Doing so may result in infection or inammation.
►Note the following precautions
Do not drop or hit against other objects.
- Doing so may cause injury.
Do not wrap the cord tightly around the charger
when storing.
- Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break
with the load, and may cause re due to a short
circuit.
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CAUTION
Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet when
not charging.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or re due
to electrical leakage resulting from insulation
deterioration.
When unplugging the power plug, hold the power
plug instead of the cord.
- Otherwise, the wire in the cord may break with the
load, which may cause electric burns or electric
shock, or may cause re due to a short circuit.
►Protecting your teeth and gums
Do not use the brush with toothpaste that contains
a high abrasive content, such as toothpaste for
removing tar or for whitening.
Do not apply the brush head strongly against teeth
or gums, or use it continuously against same spot.
Do not apply the plastic part of the main unit or
brush head to teeth.
Do not let anyone who cannot operate the brush by
themselves use it.
People with low sensitivity in their mouth should
not use the brush.
- Doing so may cause injury or damage to teeth and
gums.
People who may have periodontal disease, have
teeth being treated, or who are concerned about
symptoms in their mouth should consult a dentist
before use.
- Failure to do so may cause injury or damage to teeth
and gums.
Disposing of the rechargeable battery
DANGER
The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with
this appliance. Do not use the battery with other
products.
•Do not throw into re or apply heat.
• Do not solder, disassemble or modify the battery.
• Do not let the positive and negative terminals of
the battery get in contact with each other through
metallic objects.
• Do not carry or store the battery together with
metallic jewelry such as necklaces and hairpins.
•Never peel off the tube.
- Doing so may cause uid leak, overheating, or
explosion.
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WARNING
After removing the rechargeable battery, do not
keep it within reach of children and infants.
- The battery will harm the body if accidentally
swallowed.
→ If this happens, consult a physician immediately.
If the battery uid leaks out, take the following
procedures. Do not touch the battery with your bare
hands.
- The battery uid may cause blindness if it comes in
contact with your eyes.
→ Do not rub your eyes. Wash immediately with clean
water and consult a physician.
- The battery uid may cause inammation or injury if
it comes in contact with the skin or clothes.
→ Wash it off thoroughly with clean water and consult a
physician.
Intended use
►Precautions
•Do not clean this product by using paint thinner, benzene,
alcohol, or other chemicals. Otherwise, it may lead to
product fracture or color fading. Soft cloth slightly dipped
in tap water or suds can be used to clean this product’s
shell.
•After use, this product shall be kept away from the pool,
shower or other areas exposed to water or humidity.
•This product shall be kept away from area of high
temperature or direct sunlight.
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Parts identication
A Main unit
APower switch
(Power off/on/mode selection)
BBrush shaft
CMode Indicator (Green)
DCharge status indicator (Red)
EFixing position mark
FInstallation position mark
B Extra ne brush
GBrush bristle (extra-ne bristle)
HToothbrush handle
C Multi-t brush
IBrush bristle
D Charger (RE8-55)
(The shape of the charger differs
depending on the area.)
JCord
KPower plug
LCharging stand
MCharger cover
NCharge hole
OBrush head socket
Accessories
E Operating Instructions
F Guarantee Card
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Charging the toothbrush
1
Place charger at a horizontal smooth
location like a sink or washstand.
2 Insert the main unit into the
charge hole in an upright position.
3Insert the power plug into wall
outlet.
• If the main unit is tilted, or the bottom of
the main unit does not connect with
charge hole, the main unit will not be charged.
• Make sure that the charger cover is rmly connected to
the charger.
Indicator in charging
If charging continuously
• It takes about 17 hours to be fully charged. When
charging is completed, the charge status indicator will
automatically turn off. Remaining battery capacity may
shorten charging time.
• More than 17 hours of charging does not affect battery
performance.
• A full charge will supply enough power for approx.
30 minutes use. (Use time may vary depending on
ambient temperature and use conditions.)
2
1
4Unplug the power plug when charging is
completed.
►Notes
•If this unit is not used for more than 6 months, or is being
used for the rst time, the charge status indicator will not
light up immediately, or the duration of use will be shorter.
In this case, charge the appliance for more than 26 hours.
Afterwards, the appliance will operate normally.
•Recommended temperature for charging is 0 ºC-35 ºC. When
charging temperature is over or lower than the recommended
temperature, the battery performance may be reduced.
Before cleaning your teeth
The Sonic Vibration Toothbrush is an electric toothbrush with
sonic vibration* of approximately 31 000 brush strokes/minute.
* Sonic vibration in acoustic wave eld
When you rst begin using the toothbrush, you may experience
slight bleeding of the gums even though your gums may be
healthy. This is because your gums are receiving stimulation by
the toothbrush for the rst time. The bleeding should stop after
one or two weeks of use. Bleeding that persists for more than
two weeks may be indication of an abnormal condition of your
gums, such as pyorrhea. In this case, stop using the toothbrush
and consult your dentist.
►About soft start function (For NORMAL mode
only)
To prevent toothpaste from spattering and to get accustomed
to the high speed vibration, the toothbrush will gradually reach
the selected speed and vibration approximately 2 seconds
after it starts operating.
3
Charging Charging
completed
Indicator
turns on
(red)
Indicator
turns off
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►About the 30-second brushing notication timer
function
The toothbrush will pause once at 30-second intervals to
indicate the brushing time. The main unit pauses twice at
2-minute intervals then starts again.
• Divide your teeth into 4 parts (upper
and lower, left and right), and brush
one part in order such as “Afront
of the teeth”, “Bbiting plane of the
teeth”, and “Cback of the teeth”
spending 30 seconds.
By brushing the above 4 parts for
30 seconds each (about
2 minutes), you can evenly brush
your teeth without missing any
spots in your mouth.
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Using the toothbrush
►The recommended operating temperature of
electric toothbrush is 0 ºC or higher. If the indoor
temperature is below the recommended
temperature, the electric toothbrush may stop
operating.
•Do not put the main unit in contact with hair products,
hand creams, etc.
Doing so may damage the exterior.
1
Firmly install the brush head onto the brush
shaft.
• Insert the brush head
into the brush shaft, with
its line aligned to the
installation mark of the
main unit.
(If the line is not aligned,
the brush head and
main unit may
malfunction.)
• Rotate the brush head
to align its line to the
xing position mark of
the brush shaft.
Do not rotate tightly.
(Otherwise, it may
cause breakage and
deformation to the
brush shaft and the brush head.)
Fixing position
mark (Rear of
the main unit)
Installation
position mark
Line
or
Fixing position mark Line
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Place toothbrush in your mouth.
• To avoid toothpaste foam from splashing,
use a small amount of regular toothpaste.
Before turning on the power switch, put
the brush head in your mouth.
3
Press the power switch and choose a mode.
• Some rst-time users probably will have
sense of itching and pricking because of such
sound wave vibration, but after several times
of use, such sense will disappear.
• Every time the power switch is turned on, the
mode changes.
(Each time you press the power switch, the
appliance enters Normal mode.)
(OFF)
Mode Description
NORMAL Recommended for normal
toothbrushing.
SOFT
When you feel Normal mode is too
stimulating, selecting Soft mode is
recommended.
4
Turn off the main unit when you have nished
brushing.
• Press the power switch to turn off the unit.
Tips on usage
Brushing
Extra ne brush
When you want to brush mainly the periodontal
pocket. (You can also brush the teeth front
surface and the biting surface.)
Multi-t brush
When you want to make your teeth front surface
and biting surface clean. (You cannot brush the
periodontal pocket.)
•Choose the brush head depending on use and area.
Periodontal pocket
• Use the extra ne brush.
•Place the brush head at a 45°
angle.
• Apply the bristles of the extra ne
brush lightly into the periodontal
pocket and move the toothbrush
slowly.
45°
Front surface and the biting surface of teeth
•Apply the brush head at a 90°
angle. 90°
For the back of the front teeth or misaligned teeth
•Place the brush vertically.
•Move toothbrush to match the angle of the teeth.
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For the boundary between the teeth and gums
•Apply the brush head at a 45° angle.
45°
After use
Cleaning the brush head and the main unit
1Remove the brush head.
• Rotate the brush
head to align its line
to the installation
position mark of the
main unit. (Pulling
out the brush head
while the brush head
is locked will lead to
breakage).
• Pull out the brush head vertically.
2
Clean the brush head.
Wash brush head using running
water.
• Thoroughly clean the inner and
bottom of brush head.
• Do not pull the bristle on brush head.
(Otherwise, it will lead to bristle
falling off.)
• Do not wash it with water higher
than 80 ºC. (Otherwise, it may lead
to brush head breakage.)
Fixing position
mark
Line Pull out
Rotate
Installation
position mark
3
Clean the main unit.
Wash the main unit using
running water.
• Do not immerse the main
unit in water.
(Otherwise, the water may
seep into the main unit.)
• Do not wash it with water
higher than 40 ºC.
(Otherwise, it may damage
the main unit.)
4
Wipe off the water on brush head and main unit
for storage.
• Do not charge while it is wet.
Doing so may cause soiling.
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Cleaning the charger
1Unplug the power plug from the
wall outlet.
2
Slide and remove the charger
cover.
3
Wash the charger cover with
running water before wiping
remaining water off.
• Except for charger cover, all other
parts cannot be washed with
water.
4
Wipe off the dirt on the bottom of charger with
soft cloth.
5Wipe and clean the metal parts
of the power plug with dry
cloth about every 6 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
Why does it stop
each 30 seconds
and twice each
2 minutes?
Because this product has
30-second reminder and timer,
which allows toothbrush stopping
at 30-second interval to remind
you of brushing time. (See page 14.)
Why does each
pressing of the
power switch make
a different
operation mode?
This product is in two switching
modes. Each pressing will switch
to another mode. (See page 15.)
Where are the
replacement parts
for brush head
sold?
Available at distributor’s or
an authorized service centre.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Diagnosis Corrective Action
Charge status
indicator does not
turn on.
The main unit is not
properly installed on the
charger.
Vertically insert the main unit into charge hole, and check that the
charge status indicator glows. (See page 13.)
The toothbrush
can only be
used for a few
minutes, even if
it is charged.
The charger cover is not
rmly connected to the
charger. Connect the charger cover to the charger rmly.
The toothbrush
does not
operate.
Rechargeable battery has
reached the end of its service
life (about 3 years).
Replace the battery. (See page 19.)
Contact the authorized service centre where purchased.
The appliance is used with
approximately 0 °C or lower. The recommended operating temperature is 0 ºC or higher.
Vibration weakens. Low battery. Charge for at least 17 hours. (See page 13.)
The toothbrush
pauses operating
with short intervals.
The “30-second brushing
notication timer function” is
in operation. (See page 14.)
This is not failure. Use it as usual.
Vibration will
gradually increase
after pressing
power switch.
The “Soft start function” is in
operation. (See page 13.)
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the unit or a service centre authorized by
Panasonic for repair.
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Battery life
Approximately 3 years. The battery may have reached its
operating life if the usage frequency decreases drastically,
even after a full charge. (The operating life of the battery may
differ depending on usage or storage conditions.)
Removing the built-in rechargeable
battery
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. Before
disposing, be sure to remove the built-in battery.
If there is an ofcially-designated place for such battery
disposal, be sure to dispose your old battery at such place.
The method as shown on below picture is only applicable to
product disposal, and do not use such method to make
maintenance. If you dismantle the toothbrush yourself, it will
no longer be waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.
•Press the power switch to turn on the power and then keep
the power on until the battery is completely discharged.
•Disassemble the toothbrush after discharging the battery
completely.
• Battery must be disposed at a place as specied by the
government or a recognized recycling corporation.
• Remove the battery with a at head screw driver in the
following order.
Disassemble the bottom part of the main body (A-B).
Press and hold the main body. Lever the battery clip (C).
Remove the tape from the terminals (D).
Remove the cushions (E-F).
Insert a at head screw driver into the bottom of the welding
joint, and then remove the battery (G).
•When disassembling, take care not to short circuit the
positive and negative terminals of the removed battery, and
insulate the terminals by applying tape to them.
Ni-MH battery
Environmental protection and resource recovery
This product employs Ni-MH battery.
If your country has relevant regulations on battery recycling,
have your old battery disposed at such specied place.
AB
C
D
E
F
G
G
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Specications
Power source See the name plate on the product
(Automatic voltage conversion)
Charging time Approx. 17 hours
(Room temperature: 0 °C- 35 °C)
Airborne Acoustical
Noise
In Normal mode: 49 (dB (A) re 1 pW)
In Soft mode: 44 (dB (A) re 1 pW)
This product is intended for household use only.
Changing the brush head
(sold separately)
•Replacing the brush head each 3 months is recommended.
•Titled or worn bristle will not produce ideal effect.
•Damaged brush head as a result of masticating will harm
your teeth and gum. Replace the damaged one.
•Replacement parts are available at distributor’s or an
authorized service centre.
• Color identication labels are included in the brush-head
replacement package. The labels can be attached on the
toothbrush handle to identify users when they share the
same main unit.
Part number Replacement brush for EW-DM81
WEW0972 Extra ne brush
WEW0974 Multi-t brush
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