Panasonic ES-ED70 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household) Epilator
Model No. ES-ED70
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Operating Instructions
(Household) Epilator
Model No. ES-ED70
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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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Safety precautions
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.
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.
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.
WARNING
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do
not throw into flame or heat. Do not charge, use, or
leave in high temperatures.
 Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.
Do not store within reach of children or infants. Do
not let them use it.
 Doing so may cause an accident or injury due to
accidental ingestion of the inner blade, brush, etc.
Never disassemble except when disposing of the
product.
 Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not modify or repair.
 Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Contact
an authorized service center for repair (battery change
etc).
Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the
household outlet or the wiring.
 Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to
one household outlet may cause fire due to overheating.
Do not damage or modify, or forcefully bend, pull, or
twist the cord. Also, do not place anything heavy on or
pinch the cord.
 Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short
circuit.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged
or if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
 Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short
circuit.
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WARNING
Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to a
household outlet with a wet hand.
 Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not immerse the AC adaptor in water or wash it
with water.
 
Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not place the AC adaptor over or near water filled
sink or bathtub.
 Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short
circuit.
Do not use anything other than the supplied AC
adaptor. Also, do not charge any other product with
the supplied AC adaptor.
 Doing so may cause burn or fire due to a short circuit.
Immediately stop using and remove the adaptor if
there is an abnormality or malfunction.
 Using it in such conditions may cause fire, electric shock,
or injury.
<Abnormality or malfunction cases>
 The main unit, adaptor or cord is deformed or
abnormally hot.
 
The main unit, adaptor or cord smells of burning.
 There is abnormal sound during use or charging of
the main unit, adaptor or cord.
 Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized
service center.
Fully insert the adaptor or appliance plug.
 Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or burn.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an
electric power source matched to the rated voltage
indicated on the AC adaptor.
 Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or burn.
Always unplug the adaptor from a household outlet
when cleaning.
 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 fire due to insulation failure
caused by humidity.
Disconnect the adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth.
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.
 Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped.
 Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
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CAUTION
Do not wrap the cord around the adaptor when
storing.
 Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break with
the load, and may cause fire due to a short circuit.
Do not drop or subject to shock.
 Doing so may cause injury.
Do not allow pins or trash to adhere to the power plug
or the appliance plug.
 Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short
circuit.
Do not press on the blade too strongly when using the
shaver head.
 Doing so may cause damage which results in injury to
the skin.
Do not touch the blade section (metallic section) of
the inner blade.
 Doing so may cause injury to your hands.
Do not continuously aim the light directly into your
eyes.
 Doing so may cause dizziness.
Do not turn ON the switch without the head attached.
 Doing so may cause finger injury or cause hair or
clothing entanglement and damage.
Do not use with the frame removed.
 Doing so may cause injury to the skin or cause hair or
clothing entanglement and damage.
Do not apply strong pressure to the skin, move
repeatedly over the same area or move back and forth
in one area. Also, do not use with a jabbing motion.
 Doing so may cause injury or inflammation of the skin, or
increased pain.
Do not use the epilation head for legs/arms to epilate
your underarms and bikini-line.
 Doing so may cause injury or inflammation of the skin.
Do not use in the following cases:
Before or during menstruation, pregnancy, or about one
month after giving birth
On suntanned skin
When you are not well or when you feel an abnormality
in your skin or body
 Use in such cases may cause the skin to become
sensitive or cause inflammation, bleeding, or increased
pain.
Do not use in the following body area:
Injury, rash, moles, bruises, warts, pimples, etc.
Face, genitals and genital area, or thighs
Inner side of the upper arms and areas such as elbows
or knees which are prone to sagging
 Doing so may cause injury, inflammation of the skin, or
bleeding.
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CAUTION
The following persons should not use this appliance:
Persons suffering from atopic dermatitis or rashes and
other skin diseases
Persons with allergic diathesis or persons who are
easily irritated by cosmetics, clothing, metals, etc.
Persons who are easily suppurated
Persons suffering from varicose veins, diabetes,
hemophilia, etc.
Persons who have trouble stopping bleeding
Persons who have suffered skin problems (suppuration,
inflammation, etc.) caused by epilation (plucking,
depilation, waxing, etc.)
 
Use in such cases may cause the skin to become sensitive
or cause inflammation, bleeding, or increased pain.
Do not use epilation/shaver headin the following
ways:
Using just before swimming or sea bathing (use at least
2 days before such activities)
Using just before bathing
Sharing with your family or others
Engaging in extreme sports or exercise right after
epilation
 Doing so may cause infection or inflammation resulting
from bacteria that enter the body from the pores.
Disconnect the adaptor from the household outlet
when not charging.
 Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to
electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.
Disconnect the adaptor or the appliance plug by
holding onto the adaptor or the appliance plug instead
of the cord.
 Disconnecting by holding onto the cord may cause
electric shock or injury.
Before using, check that the skin protector, disc,
blade, and frame are free from deformities, cracks, and
damage.
 Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin.
The skin protector is easily deformed, so store with
the protection cap attached.
 Failure to do so may result in deformation or damage to
the skin protector, which may cause injury to skin.
If skin problems continue for 2 days or longer after
treatment, stop using the unit and contact a
dermatologist.
 Failure to do so may cause symptoms to worsen.
Use only for the intended purpose.
 Failure to do so may cause injury.
Apply the skin protector at a 90˚ angle to your skin
with gentle force.
 Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin or cause
hair or clothing entanglement and damage.
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Disposing of the rechargeable battery
DANGER
The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with
this epilator. Do not use the battery with other
products.
Do not charge the battery after it has been removed
from the product.
 Do not throw into fire or apply heat.
 Do not hit, disassemble, modify, or puncture with a
nail.
 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.
 Do not charge, use, or leave the battery where it will
be exposed to high temperatures, such as under
direct sunlight or near other sources of heat.
 Never peel off the tube.
 Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.
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 fluid leaks out, take the following procedures.
Do not touch the battery with your bare hands.
 The battery fluid 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 fluid may cause inflammation or injury if it
comes in contact with the skin or clothes.
Wash it off thoroughly with clean water and consult a
physician.
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Intended use
Using the epilation/shaver head
The appliance can be used for wet or dry epilation. The
following is the symbol for a wet epilator. It means
that the epilation/shaver head can be used in a bath or
shower.
Notes
 Do not use paint thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. to clean the
appliance. Doing so may cause failure, cracking or discoloration
of the main body. Wipe with a cloth soaked in soapy water and
wrung tightly.
 Keep the appliance away from sinks, bathrooms or other
high-humidity areas where it could be exposed to water and
moisture after use.
 Keep the appliance away from where it will be exposed to high
temperatures or direct sunlight.
 When storing the epilator, always attach the protection cap for
the epilation head and the bikini comb for the shaver head.
Quick steps for epilating
1 Charging
( Page 11)
2 Selecting the head
( Page 11)
3 Epilating
( Page 12)
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Parts identification
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

































A Protection cap for e pilation
head (
legs/arms)
B Fast cap
C Gentle cap ( Page 14)
1 Skin protector
2 Cap release rib
3 Frame
D Epilation head for legs/arms
4 Epilation discs
E Protection cap for
e pilation
head (underarms/bikini-line)
F Epilation head for
underarms/bikini-line
5 Skin protector (metal part
on the outside)
6 Frame release rib
7 Frame
8 Epilation discs (inside)
G Bikini comb ( Page 11)
H Shaver head
9 Outer foil
 Trimmer
 Pop-up trimmer switch
 Frame
 Inner blade
 Frame release button
I Main body
 Head release button
 LED light
 SOFT mode light
 Power switch
 Charging light
 Socket
J AC adaptor (RE7-77)
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 Adaptor
 Power plug
 Cord
 Appliance plug
Accessories
K Cleaning brush
L Pouch
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Charging
For best performance, fully charge the appliance before use.
You cannot operate the appliance while charging.
Charging time = Approx. 1 hour
The epilator can be used for approximately 30 minutes (40
minutes when using the gentle cap) after 1 hour of charging.
(This will differ depending on the temperature.)
Plug the AC adaptor
into the epilator (a) and
a household outlet (b).
Recommended ambient
temperature for charging is
15 - 35 °C. The battery may
not charge properly or not at
all under extreme low or
high temperatures.
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
While charging After charging is
completed Abnormal charging
Red light appears. Red light goes off. Blinks twice every
second.
The charging time may decrease depending on the charging
capacity.
After charging is completed, turning the power switch ON with
the epilator plugged in will cause the charging light to light up
and then turn off after 5 seconds.
This shows that the epilator is fully charged.
To keep charging the battery will not affect battery performance.
When charging the epilator for the first time or when it has not
been in use for more than 6 months, the time it takes to charge
the epilator may increase, or the charging light may not glow for
a few minutes. It will eventually glow if kept connected.
Before use
Changing the head
1
1Remove the head while
pushing the head release
button.
2
2Push the head until it
clicks.
Using the bikini comb
Place the bikini comb onto the
shaver head and slide trimmer
up.
When the bikini comb is in place,
make sure the comb is in close
contact with the skin.
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<LED light>
The LED light comes on when the power is
turned on. The light will remain on while the
power is ON.
<Select the mode>
Operation will change in order from “NORMAL” “SOFT”
“OFF” each time the power switch is pressed.
NORMAL
In NORMAL mode, epilation is performed in a short time with
fast disc rotation speed.
SOFT
SOFT mode will control the rotation
speed of the discs, and minimize
irritation at the time of epilation.
The green lamp will light up when
using SOFT mode.
OFF
The power will be switched OFF.
Using the epilation head
Areas suitable for epilation
The epilator can be
used on the
areas.
The epilator can be used on
the areas.
Before epilating the bikini-
line, be sure to put on your
swim wear or panties etc.
and check the areas you
wish to epilate.
Using the epilator on areas other than those marked
may cause pain or skin trouble.
Areas not suitable for epilation
The epilator should not be
used on the inner side of the
upper arms and areas such
as elbows or knees which are
prone to sagging.
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WET epilation (epilating after wetting the skin and epilator and
then applying foam) makes the skin softer so it is gentler to your
skin when epilating. For DRY epilation, begin at step 3. Before
DRY epilation, wipe dry any moisture or sweat from the skin.
1
1Wet your skin.
2
2Wet the discs and place a
small quantity of liquid
shower gel on the discs.
Always use shower gel when wet
epilating.
Rinse any shower gel out of your
hands.
3
3Select the mode by pressing
the power switch [I].
( Page 12)
Foam is created. Foam makes the
epilator slide better, so you can
move it fast.
We recommend using the appliance in an ambient temperature
range of 5 - 35 °C. If used outside this range, the appliance may
stop operating.
<Epilating legs or arms>
Upwards from the
bottom of the leg.
Inwards from the
outside of the arm.
<Epilating underarms or bikini-line>
Move in several
directions as
underarm/bikini line
hair grows in different
directions.
Stretch the skin with
your fingers, and
move slowly from
inside to outside
going against the flow
of hair.
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Tips for best epilation results
The hair removal is not permanent, so from the 2nd use we
recommend that you epilate the underarms about once a week
and the arms and legs about once every two weeks.
<For beginners/those with sensitive skin>
When epilating for the first time, or using for the sensitive skin,
we recommend using the gentle cap.
The gentle cap has a skin protector for gentler epilation, to
remove hair by holding the skin down to reduce pain.
We also recommend to use the SOFT mode rotation.
( Page 12)
1. Remove the fast cap [B].
2. Attach the gentle cap [C].
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Reddening might appear after use. A cool towel will help if you
feel pain or there is a rash.
If your skin gets dry after epilation, we recommend applying a
moisture lotion two days after epilation.
Make sure skin is clean before and after use.
<Best hair length for epilation>
Trim your hair before epilating for the first time or if you have not
epilated for a long time. Hair removal is easier and less painful
when the hair is short.
Using the shaver head
WET Shaving with soap lather makes the skin slippery for a
closer shave.For DRY shaving, step 3 is unnecessary. Before
DRY shaving, wipe dry any moisture or sweat from the skin.
1
1Attach the shaver head [H].
Confirm the bikini comb [G] is detached.
2
2Check that the outer foil is not deformed or
damaged.
3
3Wet your skin and put shower gel on your skin.
Do not use shaving cream, skin cream or skin lotion as it
will clog the blades.
4
4Select the mode by pressing the power switch
[I]. ( Page 12)
Press gently so that the whole blade is in close contact
with the skin and the surface of the blade does not move
up and down.
Cleaning
Always clean the heads and caps after use to keep them in a
hygienic state.
Switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning.
Take care not to damage the skin protector, the frame, the fast
cap and the gentle cap during cleaning.
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Dry cleaning [BCDFH]
Epilation head/Shaver head
1. Lift fast/gentle caps,
the frame upward while
holding the cap release
rib [BC2]/the frame
release rib [F6] or
remove the frame by
pushing the frame
release button [H].
2. Clean the gentle cap [C], the
epilation head [D, F] and the
shaver head [H] with the
cleaning brush [K].
Wet cleaning [BCDFH]
Epilation head/Shaver head
1. Wet the discs and blades, and then apply
liquid hand soap.
2. Turn the switch on and then foam is
created.
3. Wash the head with water to wash out hair.
Do not use hot water.
If soap is not completely washed away, then a
white deposit can accumulate and prevent the
discs and the blades from moving smoothly.
Rinse the shaver head with the frame
removed.
4. Turn the switch off, wipe the appliance with a dry cloth
and dry it well.
Replacing the outer foil
We recommend replacing the outer foil [H9] every year and
the inner blade every two years. Remove the outer foil of the
shaver head [H] only when replacing it.
1. While pushing the outer foil gently with the fingers, use a
fingernail to release the plastic panel (b) on the blade
from the hooks (a) on the inside of the frame.
2. The new outer foil should be slightly bent and pushed in
until it is hooked in the frame.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Action
The appliance
does not operate.
It is not charged. Fully charge the appliance.
The switch is turned ON with the adaptor
connected to the household outlet.
Charging is only possible when
connected to the household outlet.
Disconnect from the household outlet
before use.
When epilating The skin protector or discs are deformed,
cracked, or damaged.
Request repair at an authorized
service center.
When epilating
or shaving
Hair dust has accumulated. Clean the hair dust.
Shower gel has adhered to the discs and blade. Wash it off by soaking in warm water.
The usage time
gets short.
The appliance is not used at recommended
use temperature.
Use at the recommended ambient
temperature of 5 - 35 °C.
When epilating
The appliance is pressed against skin too hard. Contact to skin with gentle force.
Not charged fully Fully charge the appliance.
Cannot remove
hair.
The appliance is used on long hair. Use on hair approximately 2 to 3 mm
long.
The way the unit is applied or moved is not
correct.
Refer to page 13.
The hair becomes
stubble.
The appliance
stops during
operation.
The appliance is pressed against skin too hard. Contact to skin with gentle force.
Not charged fully Fully charge the appliance.
The appliance is not
removing the hair
as well as before.
Hair dust has accumulated. Clean the hair dust.
The skin protector or discs are deformed,
cracked, or damaged.
Request repair at an authorized
service center.
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Problem Possible cause Action
The appliance is
not cutting as well
as before.
When shaving
Hair dust has accumulated. Clean the hair dust.
The blade is deformed. Replace the blade.
Guidelines for replacement:
Outer foil: Approximately 1 year
Inner blade: Approximately 2 years
The blade is worn out.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the unit or a service center authorized by Panasonic for
repair.
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Battery life
The life of the battery is 3 years if charged approximately once
every week. The battery in this epilator is not intended to be
replaced by consumers. Have the battery replaced by an
authorized service center.
Removing the built-in rechargeable battery
Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing
of the epilator.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially
designated location if there is one.
This figure must only be used when disposing of the epilator, and
must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the epilator yourself,
it will no longer be waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.
 Disconnect the cord from the epilator when removing the
battery.
 Press the power switch to turn on the power and then keep the
power on until the battery is completely discharged.
 Perform steps 1 to 5 and lift the battery, and then remove it.
 Please take care not to short-circuit the battery.
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For environmental protection and recycling of materials
This epilator contains a Li-ion battery.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially
assigned location, if there is one in your country.
Specifications
Power supply See the name plate on the AC adaptor.
Charging time Approx. 1 hour
This product is intended for household use only.
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