Panasonic nanoe EH-XD20 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household use) Hair Dryer
Model No. EH-XD20
English............................................. 3
中文 ................................................ 25
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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.
Safety precautions........................4
Parts identication and functions.........9
About nanoe™ and double mineral.....10
Quick steps for using...........................11
How to use ............................................12
Select air temperature..........................14
Installing or removing the nozzle........17
About set nozzle...................................17
How to use the diffuser........................18
Tips on usage .......................................19
Maintenance of the hair dryer .............20
Troubleshooting ...................................22
Specications .......................................23
Contents
Operating Instructions
(Household use) Hair Dryer
Model No. EH-XD20
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nanoe™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
A nanoe™ is a nano-sized ion particle coated with water
particles.
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.
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.
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual
item.
WARNING
►Plug and cord
Do not use the appliance when
the cord is tied.
- Doing so may cause electric
shock or re.
Do not damage or modify, or forcefully bend,
pull or twist the power plug or cord.
Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch
the power plug or cord.
- Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or re
due to a short circuit.
If the cord or the plug is damaged or gets hot,
do not use it.
- Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or re
due to a short circuit.
Never use the appliance if the plug fits loosely
in a household outlet.
- Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or re
due to a short circuit.
Do not connect or disconnect the plug to a
household outlet with a wet hand.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
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WARNING
Do not wrap the cord around the
main body and handle when
storing.
- Doing so may cause breakage to
the wire of the cord, burn, electric
shock, or re due to a short
circuit.
Do not store or use the cord in a twisted state.
- Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to
break with the load, leading to electric shock or
re due to a short circuit.
Disconnect the plug by holding onto it instead
of pulling on the cord.
- Doing so may cause breakage to the wire of the
cord, burn, electric shock, or re due to a short
circuit.
Regularly clean the plug to prevent dust from
accumulating.
- Failure to do so may cause re due to insulation
failure caused by humidity. Disconnect the plug
and wipe with a dry cloth.
Always turn off the power switch and
disconnect the plug from the household outlet
after use.
- Failure to do so may cause burn or re.
Fully insert the plug.
Make sure to use only 220 V～voltage.
Independently use a household outlet, and do
not use extension cord.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or
re.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
►In case of an abnormality or malfunction
Immediately stop using and remove the plug if
there is any abnormality or malfunction.
- Failure to do so may cause re, electric shock,
or injury.
<Abnormality or malfunction cases>
•Air is not emitted.
•The appliance stops sporadically.
•The interior gets red, and smoke comes out.
- Immediately contact a service center authorized
by Panasonic.
►Maintenance
When you see sparks around
the air outlet while using the hot
air setting, stop using and
remove the lint on the air outlet
and air inlet.
- Failure to do so may cause burn
or re.
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WARNING
►This appliance
Do not block or insert hair clips
or other foreign objects into the
air inlet, air outlet, nanoe™
outlet.
- Doing so may cause burn,
electric shock or re.
Do not leave the appliance when the power
switch is turned on.
- Doing so may cause re.
Do not use the appliance near gas or other
inflammable materials (such as alcohol,
benzine, thinner, spray, hair care product, nail
polish remover, etc.).
- Doing so may cause an explosion or re.
Do not modify, disassemble or repair the hair
dryer by yourself.
- Doing so may cause re or injury due to
abnormal action.
Contact a service center authorized by
Panasonic for repair when necessary.
Do not store within the reach of children or
infants. Do not allow children or infants to
use it.
- Doing so may cause burn, electric shock or
injury.
Do not place or store the
appliance at places
adjacent to the sink,
water, or other highly
humid places where water
may spill.
- Doing so may cause an
explosion or re.
Do not use the appliance with a wet hand.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to
a short circuit.
This appliance is not designed for commercial
use, and is not intended for use without
appropriate maintenance.
- Doing so may cause burn or re due to a
continuous load or overload.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Do not use the appliance near water.
Do not use the appliance near bathtubs,
showers, basins or other vessels containing
water.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or re.
This symbol with prohibition sign in
red on the appliance means
“Do not use this appliance near water.”
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WARNING
For additional protection, the installation
of a residual current device (RCD) having a
rated residual operating current not exceeding
30 mA RCD is advisable in the electrical circuit
supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for
advice.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
When the appliance is used in a bathroom,
unplug it after use since the proximity of water
presents a hazard even when the appliance is
switched off.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
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.
CAUTION
►To protect your hair
Do not use the appliance when the air inlet is
damaged.
- Doing so may damage your hair due to drawn
into the air inlet.
Keep a distance of over 3 cm
between the air outlet and your
hair.
- Failure to do so may cause
burn to your hair.
Keep a distance of over 10 cm
between the air inlet and your
hair.
- Failure to do so may cause your
hair to be drawn into the air inlet
and therefore cause damage.
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CAUTION
►Precautions
Do not drop or subject to shock.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or ignition.
Intended for drying your hair and making
hairstyles only. Do not use on pets, or to dry
clothing, shoes, etc.
- Failure to do so may cause burn or re.
Do not use on infants.
- Doing so may cause burn.
During use, the air outlet and the nozzle may
get hot. Do not touch them with your hand.
- Doing so may cause burn.
If you feel pain or abnormality on your skin or
body, immediately stop using this appliance.
- Failure to do so may cause skin or body injury.
When unfolding or folding the handle, do not
touch the shaded area as shown in figures
below.
- Failure to do so may pinch your nger and
cause nger injury.
Do not look into the air outlet during
operation.
- The blown air may carry dust or other foreign
objects, which may cause injury.
When switching to the other nozzles, be
aware of the nozzle temperature. This is
because the nozzle will be hot when “Hot air”
is selected.
- Failure to do so may cause burn.
Close your eyes when blowing air on your
face in the skin care mode.
- Failure to do so may cause eye injury.
►Notes
This hair dryer is equipped with an automatic overheating
protective device. If the hair dryer overheats, it will switch
to cool air mode. Immediately switch off the appliance
and unplug it from the household outlet, and then clean
any foreign objects from the air inlet and outlet. Allow the
appliance to cool down for a few minutes before using it
again. Check that no uff, hair etc. is in the air inlet and
outlet before switching it on again.
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Parts identication and functions
K
B
A
 


G
I
J
L
M
O
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Q
R
E
D
N
B
H
F
P
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C
AMineral ion outlet
Bnanoe™ outlet
Cnanoe™ lamp
DLamp indication area
VOLUME:
1DOWN
2UP
LENGTH:
3SHORT
4MED
5LONG
TEMP:
6HOT lamp on: hot air
mode
HOT lamp blinks:
intelligent
temperature
control mode
7Hot/cold alternating
mode
8COLD mode
9SCALP mode
CARE mode
SKIN mode
ETEMP switching
button
FVOLUME switching
button
GLENGTH switching
button
HHandle
IRing for hanging
JCord
KPlug
LPower switch
Ⅲ.............Turbo
Ⅱ.................Dry
Ⅰ.................Set
...................Off
MAir outlet (Quick-dry
nozzle) (See page 11)
NAir inlet
Onanoe™ ion charge
plus panel
(See page 10)
PSet nozzle
QDiffuser
RStand (top view)
 ▲ mark on the stand
How to use the stand
Unfold the handle, and
place it on the stand
with the air inlet of the
hair dryer Nfacing the
▲ mark on the stand.
Back
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What is nanoe™, mineral ion?
(nanoe™, mineral ion generation method: high voltage
discharge)
nanoe™
nanoe™ is generated by collecting the available
moisture in the air, so depending on the usage
environment, nanoe™ may not be generated. In
environments of low temperature and low humidity,
moisture in the air becomes difcult to collect. When this
occurs, negative ions are generated.
nanoe™ is ion wrapped in water that are invisible to the
human eye.
Mineral ion
Ions generated by a zinc electrode that cannot be seen
by the eye.
nanoe™ ion charge plus panel
Hair is negatively charged when
nanoe™ is continuously applied.
Negatively charged hair repulses
nanoe™, making it hard for nanoe™
to be applied to the hair.
When this occurs, simply by holding
the nanoe™ ion charge plus panel
together with the handle, the negative
charge accumulated on hair is
released.
About nanoe™ and double mineral*
* “Double mineral” means mineral ions generated by two
zinc electrodes.
nanoe™ and double mineral effect
Controls waviness by balancing hair
moisture content, making hair glossy
and easy to style.
In addition to making hair strong
against damage from brushing etc.,
limits the inuence of UV on hair,
leading to beautiful hair.
nanoe™
outlet
Mineral ion
outlet
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By doing this, nanoe™ can continue to penetrate the
hair, supplying moisture and moisturizing the hair
thoroughly right up to the tip.
►Note
Results of nanoe™, mineral ions and hot/cold
alternating mode (see page 16) on hair vary according
to the individual, and the following people may nd it
hard to experience an effect.
•People with curly hair
• People with strong wavy hair
•People with smooth hair that can
be easily set
• People who have had a
straightening perm within 3 to
4 months
•People with short hair
Wavy hair Curly hair
►About quick-dry nozzle
The vertical strong and weak
winds make the damp hair bundles
loose while blowing them to dry,
thus increase the drying rate.
Weak
wind
Weak
wind
Strong
wind
Quick steps for using
1. Plug into the household outlet
2. Select VOLUME and LENGTH
3. Select wind strength to start
drying the hair
4. Select TEMP according to your
needs
5. Set the power switch to [ ]
6. Remove the plug from the household outlet
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2
2Press to select the styling effect, and
press to select the hair length.
►To select styling effect
The selected lamp blinks
• Each time you press , the
style mode will change.
DOWN
• Suppresses uffy hair and creates a smooth hairstyle.
UP
• Sets a hairstyle with added hair volume at the top of
your head.
►To select hair length
The selected lamp blinks
• Each time you press , the
length mode will change.
How to use
Before drying with the hair dryer, use a towel to gently
wipe away the water, and comb the tangled hair with a
comb or your hands.
•The operation illustration shows the lamp indication
status when VOLUME is DOWN and LENGTH is MED.
1
1Plug the power plug.
• The VOLUME and LENGTH switching lamps blink
according to the settings of the last use.
(The illustration shows the initial status)
• VOLUME and LENGTH always light on.
Blink
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LONGMEDSHORT
Long hair with
the ends 5 cm
or more below
the shoulder.
Middle-long hair
with the ends
positioned
between the
shoulders and
approximately
5 cm below the
shoulders.
Short hair with
the ends cannot
touch the
shoulders.
Approx.
hair
length
More than
10 min.
About
5-10 min.
Less than
5 min.
Approx.
drying
time
• Depending on the selected length, nanoe™ and
mineral ion generation amount changes over time,
increasing the effect on your hair.
►Notice
• The VOLUME and LENGTH settings cannot be
changed during blowing.
3
3Turn on the power
switch and select a
wind strength.
Ⅲ............Turbo
Ⅱ................Dry
Ⅰ................Set
Light on
• nanoe™ lamp and the selected mode lamps light on.
• nanoe™ lamp status changes over time according
to nanoe™ and mineral ion generation amount.
(When the generation amount is large: on; when
the generation amount is small: blinks)
Within about 5 minutes after setting to [ ] (mode
lamps light on), the nanoe™ and mineral ion
generation status will be memorized. When the
power is turned on again, the last use status can
be maintained and continue to be used.
• Your hair will dry faster if you direct the air towards
the roots.
• Tips for decreasing or increasing hair volume.
(See page 19)
4
4Depending on your needs, press to
select air temperature (See page 15).
• Each time you press ,
the air temperature mode
will change.
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►Notice
Styling and treatment agents etc. can be used.
However, if you use sticky substances such as oil, gel or
wax, the intended effect of nanoe™ and mineral ion may
become difcult to achieve.
Since nanoe™ are generated, you might encounter
the following.
• Water droplets may be blown out of the nanoe™ outlet
during use.
• You may hear a noise from the nanoe™ outlet.
• You may notice a characteristic smell during use.
Select air temperature
After starting up, press to switch between various
air temperatures.
►Notice
• After the power switch is turned on, the hair dryer will
switch to HOT mode.
• Wind with nanoe™ and mineral ion will be blown out at
any air temperature setting.
• After blow-drying your hair to 90 % dry, use the hot/
cold alternating mode to set the hairstyle and make
your hair shiny and smooth. (See page 16)
5
5After use, set the
power switch to [ ].
•nanoe™ lamp will off.
•After setting the power
switch to [ ], VOLUME
and LENGTH will keep
light on.
The mode lamps stay
lighting on (after
5 minutes will blink)
6
6Unplug the power plug.
• The mode lamps are off.
• Comb your hair with hands or a comb.
• For storing, keep the hair dryer in a dry
place after it has fully cooled down.
►Note
• Keep your hair away from the air
outlet and inlet.
• Be careful not to damage the air
inlet due to bump against the
corner of a desk, etc.
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Air temperature type
Scalp care mode (see page 16)
Dry your scalp gently.
ϧĘϩorϧėϩlevel
Intelligent temperature
control mode (this page)
To reduce hot sensation
of the hot air.
Hot/cold alternating
mode (see page 16)
•The appliance detects the
surrounding air temperature
and switches between hot and
cold air at appropriate intervals.
Cold air mode
Cold air is blown out.
Press and
hold
for more than
1 second
Hot air mode
Hot air is
blown out.
ϧĖϩlevel
Hair tip care mode
(see page 17)
•The appliance detects
the surrounding air
temperature and
switches between
gentle, hot and cold
air suitable for the
tips of your hair at
appropriate intervals.
Skin care mode
(see page 17)
Weak cold air for
skin care blows.
Hot air mode
Hot air is blown out.
Auto shift Auto shift
(blinks)
Intelligent temperature control mode
(to reduce hot sensation of the hot air)
In cases such as after bathing in summer, when you feel
uncomfortable to hot air due to the hot weather, you can
achieve comfortable drying by using the intelligent
temperature control mode, in which the hair dryer
adjusts hot air temperature automatically according to
the room temperature.
►How to set intelligent temperature control mode
1. Set the power switch to [Ⅱ] or [Ⅲ]
2. lights on (Hot air mode)
Press and hold (for more than 1 second)
blinks (Intelligent temperature control mode)
►How to restore hot air mode
blinks (Intelligent temperature control mode)
Press and hold (for more than 1 second)
lights on (Hot air mode)
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• Set the power switch to [ ], and the hair dryer will
switch to HOT mode.
<Image of room temperature and hot air temperature>
10 20 30 Room
temperature (°C)
*Hot air
temperature
approx.
75 °C approx.
55 °C
*
The description of the hot air temperature is based
on IEC standard.
Hot/cold alternating mode
(to make your hair shiny and smooth)
The hair dryer detects the ambient temperature and blows
hot air/cold air alternately at the optimal time interval.
• In order to blow hot and cold air to your hair thoroughly,
part your hair to the left and right side to dry it.
1. After blow-drying your hair to 90 % dry with the HOT
mode, press to switch to .
2. Run your hand through your hair from the inside while
blowing air on hair (single side).
3. Run your hand through your hair from
the top of your head to hair ends while
blowing air on hair (single side).
4. Perform step 2 and 3 to the other side
of hair.
Scalp care mode (to dry your scalp gently)
Moisture remaining on the scalp surface will cause
sticky discomfort.
When the room temperature is 23 °C, hot air of about
50 °C can dry your scalp mildly.
1. After blow-drying your hair to 70 % dry with the HOT
mode, press to switch to SCALP mode.
2. Lift up the hair with your hand to
blow-dry your scalp.
3. Press to switch to HOT mode,
and blow-dry all of your hair.
• When you feel cold due to the low
room temperature, use HOT mode to
dry your scalp at a certain distance.
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Hair tip care mode
(to moisturize and smoothen hair ends)
1. Set the power switch to [
Ⅰ
] level.
2. Press to switch to , and then CARE lamp will
light on.
3. While combing the hair with you hand, use the hair
dryer to blow respectively from inside to outside and
from hair roots to ends to smoothen your hair.
4. Perform step 3 to the other side of hair.
Skin care mode
(to perform moisturizing care for your skin)
Since the skin is easy to dry out after bathing, you can use
the air containing nanoe™ and mineral ion to increase
the moisture content of your skin and moisturize it.
1. After drying your hair, set the power
switch to [
Ⅰ
] level.
2. Set the TEMP switching button to
COLD mode, and then the SKIN
lamp will light on.
3. Place the air outlet at a distance of
about 20 cm from your chin, swing
the body of the hair dryer and apply
air for about 1 minute.
Close your eyes when using the
SKIN mode.
Skin care products such as toner
and lotion can be applied as
normal according to your daily
care time and method.
Installing or removing the nozzle
To install
• Align the nozzle with the air outlet of the appliance to
install it. When the nozzle has been xed, a click will
be heard.
To remove
• Pull up and remove the nozzle from the air outlet of the
appliance.
About set nozzle
For easy styling and blow drying of hair, attach the set
nozzle to the hair dryer.
• Set nozzle helps to direct the air ow onto a specic
area of the hair.
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How to use the diffuser
Making a uffy hairstyle
To make a uffy hairline
Install the diffuser onto the hair dryer. Move the hair
dryer from the hairline to the top of the head while
holding it with the comb of the diffuser in contact with
your scalp. Repeat the action slowly for 2 to 3 times.
To puff up the top of your hair
Move the hair dryer in circles for 2
to 3 times while holding it with the
comb of the diffuser in contact with
the top of the head. Keep doing this
for 3 seconds, and then comb your
hair toward the rear.
Tips: Be sure to comb the hair roots
only. Do not curl up the tips.
Making a drooping and smooth
hairstyle
To comb and tidy your hair, use the
comb on the diffuser to comb the hair
from roots to tips.
Maintaining the curly hair style
Support your curly hair with the
diffuser before using the hair dryer.
►Note
When using the diffuser, select
intelligent temperature control mode
or COLD mode.
If you select the HOT mode or hot/
cold alternating mode, you will have
hot sensation on your face or scalp.
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Tips on usage
To decrease hair volume
Run your hand through your hair in
the same direction as the hair ow,
and apply hot air from top to bottom.
To increase hair volume
Lift up the hair roots and apply the
hot air from bottom to top.
• Top of your head
• Inside of your hair
To set your hair
1. Dampen the area of your hair you
want to set with water.
• Grab and rub your hair with your
hands, so that water can
penetrate into the inside of your
hair.
2. Set the power switch to [
Ⅰ
] level.
3. Keep it in HOT status during use.
• The set nozzle can be used to
focus the air.
• You can adjust the direction of
the set nozzle according to your
preference.
• Press to switch to COLD mode to apply cold
air to the area you want to set after applying hot air,
which can make your hair setting last longer.
►Note
• Be careful of the hot air while adjusting the direction of
the set nozzle.
►Notice
• Wave perms may temporarily become easy to stretch
when you apply nanoe™ and mineral ion to your hair,
but return to their original state when you apply water
or styling agents.
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Maintenance of the hair dryer
TEMP
nanoe™ outlet
Mineral ion outlet Air inlet
Air outlet
Power switch
►Note
• Before maintaining the hair dryer, always set the power
switch to [ ] to turn off the power and disconnect the
plug from the household outlet. (Except when cleaning
the air outlet)
• Clean the air inlet and outlet carefully at least once a
month.
If foreign matter such as dust becomes attached or
blocks the appliance, in addition to causing the
performance to drop, it may cause the following
symptoms.
· When it is being used in HOT mode, sparks may
occur inside.
These sparks are caused by the action of the
protective device (thermoswitch), and this is not
dangerous.
· Hot air repeatedly turns into cold air.
· Hot air becomes abnormally hot.
Do this about once a month or over
Maintenance of the air inlet
Remove dust and hair etc. from the surface and
inside
Wipe to clean dust or hair
from the air inlet with a
tissue or toothbrush.
If dust is attached to the
inside, remove it with a
vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum
cleaner
►Note
• Do not press or rub with your nails or sharp items.
Doing so may cause the air inlet to break.
Maintaining air outlet
While scraping dust etc. with a cotton
swab, blow it away with air
1. Plug into the household outlet.
2. Turn on the power switch (switch it to
any position other than [ ]).
3. Press to switch to COLD mode.
4. While scraping dust and hair jammed
in the mesh with a cotton swab, blow
them away with air.
Cotton
swab
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