Panasonic SW50 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household) Eye warming massager
Model No. EH‑SW50
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Operating Instructions
(Household) Eye warming massager
Model No. EH‑SW50
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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Contents

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Safety precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire,
malfunction, and damage to equipment or 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.
DANGER
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery.
Do not throw into flame or heat.
-
Doing so may cause fluid leak, overheating, or explosion.
WARNING
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.
Pregnant women should not use this appliance.
-Hormone imbalance may cause skin problems.

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WARNING
The following people should never use this appliance.
•Persons with neurological disorders of the face or
esthesiodermia
•Persons who have metal, silicon, or plastic
implants in their face due to bone fractures or
plastic surgery
•Persons who cannot sense heat
•Persons suffering from head or eye aftereffects
due to traffic accidents, etc.
•Persons with strong myopia (over -6D)
(To check whether you have strong myopia,
consult your doctor or check the description on
the contact lens package.)
•Persons who suffer from or have suffered from eye
diseases (cataract, glaucoma, detached retina,
fundus hemorrhage, floaters, etc.)
•Persons who have undergone eye surgery
(persons who have recently undergone laser eye
surgery should consult with their doctor before
using this appliance)
-Doing so may cause accidents, problems, and
worsening of symptoms. In the worst case,blindness
may be led.
Do not use in following cases:
•When you feel sick or have a fever
•When your skin is injured or you have eczema or a
swelling
•When there are abnormalities on the skin such as
dermatitis or extreme sunburn
The following persons should not use this appliance:
•Persons with allergic diathesis
•Persons with skin diseases or atopic dermatitis
•Persons with sensitive skin
-Doing so may cause problems with the skin or body.
Do not store within the reach of children or infants.
In addition, do not allow them to touch or handle
this appliance.
-Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or injury.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is
damaged or if the power plug fits loosely in a
household outlet.
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.
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.
Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to a
household outlet or the main unit with wet hands.
-Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

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WARNING
Do not immerse the main unit and the AC adapter in
water or wash it with water.
-Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Never use the main unit and the AC adapter in a
bathroom or a shower stall.
-Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not modify or repair.
-Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Contact an authorized service center for repair (battery
change, etc.).
Never disassemble except when disposing of the
product.
-Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
If you feel pain or feel odd on your skin or other part
of your body, immediately stop using this appliance.
-Failure to do so may lead to problems with the skin or
the body.
The following persons always have to consult a
doctor in advance.
•Persons who have had laser eye surgery
-Failure to do so may lead to problems.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an
electric power source matched to the rated voltage
indicated on the AC adaptor.
Insert the adaptor and appliance plug all the way.
-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.
Immediately stop using and remove the adaptor if
there is an abnormality or failure.
-Using it in such conditions may cause electric shock,
injury or fire.
<Abnormality or failure 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.
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.

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WARNING
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.
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.
CAUTION
Do not wrap the cord tightly 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 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 engage in any other activities while wearing
the main unit.
-Doing so may lead to unexpected accidents.
Do not drop or subject to shock.
-Doing so may cause injury.
Be sure to remove false eyelashes before using this
appliance.
-Failure to do so may lead to eye injury or inflammation.
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 appliance plug instead
of the cord.
-Disconnecting by holding onto the cord may cause
electric shock or injury.
The appliance should be cleaned to avoid the
accumulation of grease and other residues.
-
Failure to do so may result in problems with skin or body.
The appliance has a heated surface.
Persons insensitive to heat must be careful when
using the appliance.
-Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

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Before use
•Excessive care of the skin is bad for your skin.
As a general rule, when first using this appliance, use only
two to three times per week with more than 24‑hour intervals.
After a month of use, use the appliance once each day as a
rough standard.
Check the skin condition and adjust the number of times
used and the amount of time for one session.
•It is recommended to start using this appliance from the
LOW mode.
•Close your eyes and relax while in use.
•When using eye drops, allow some time interval before using
this appliance.
•Do not use this appliance together with eye packs.
•If you feel too much heat on or around your eyes, stop using
the appliance immediately. Or when using the appliance in
the HIGH mode, switch to the LOW mode.
If you still feel heat even in the LOW mode, place cotton
between your skin and the main unit during use.
•If there is any problem with your skin or eyes during use,
stop using the appliance immediately and consult a doctor.
•While using this appliance, eyelash extensions may come off,
and contact lenses may slip out of place.
•While using this appliance, your eyes get warm and may
temporarily get redden. This does not indicate a problem.
If the symptoms do not improve, consult an eye doctor.
•When the area around eyes gets warm as a result of using
this appliance, your eyes may temporarily get redden. This
will fade in time and does not indicate a problem.
If this bothers you, place cotton between your skin and the
main unit.
•Please note that when wearing the band while going out or
shortly before going out, the main unit may leave a mark on
your face.
•Do not fall into a deep sleep while wearing this appliance.
•Your makeup may come off.
•If you use the band when it is wet, color staining may occur.
•If you feel the extreme heat, immediately stop using the
appliance.

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Parts identification
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 
 
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A Main unit
1 Silicon pad
2
Temperature sensitive area
3 Water supply plate mount
4 Band attachment hook
(one on each of right and
left side)
5 Appliance socket
B Operation display panel
6 Temperature indicator
lamp (green)
LOW: Approx. 38 °C
HIGH: Approx. 40 °C
7 Charging indicator lamp
(red)
8 Vibration indicator lamp
(green)
9 Power/temperature switch
: Battery empty indicator
lamp (red)
; Vibration switch
C Water supply plate
 Mesh holes
 Knob
D AC adaptor
(The shape of the AC
adaptor differs depending
on the area.)
 Adaptor
 Power plug
 Cord
 Appliance plug
Accessory
E Band
 Size adjustment fitting
 Main unit mount fitting
•When obtaining replacement silicon pads, bands, and water supply plates, consult the retailer where the appliance was
originally purchased.
•The band attachment hook is on the rear side of the silicon pad.

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How to check the fully charged condition
Press the power/temperature switch
when the AC adaptor is connected.
The charging indicator lamp glows, and
after approximately 5 seconds, the
lamp turns off.
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4Remove the adaptor from
the household outlet and
the appliance plug from the
appliance socket.
How to recharge
1
1Insert the appliance plug
into the appliance socket.
2
2Insert the adaptor into the
household outlet.
3
3Check the charging indicator
lamp.
•The charging indicator lamp glows
red.
•
If charging is tried during use, the
operation stops, and charging starts.
After approximate 1 hour, charging fully completes
•Charging time shortens if there is still some charge
remaining in the battery.
•The charging indicator lamp goes out when the appliance
is fully charged.

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Notes
Due to the characteristics of battery, the battery may not
function to full capacity when it is used for the first time or
when used for the first time after an interval of six months or
longer. Also, the charging indicator lamp may not light for a
few minutes after charging begins, and the operable time of
the appliance may be shorter than normal. In this case,
charge the appliance for at least eight hours.
•The appliance can be used approximately twice (12
minutes per usage) with each charge of approximately one
hour.
You may not be able to use the appliance twice if the
temperature is low.
•
The recommended temperature range for charging is 0 °C to
35 °C. When the temperature is low or high, the battery may
not function properly, and charging may become impossible.
•If noise from the television or other device occurs while
charging, charge the appliance using a different household
outlet.
•This appliance contains a Nickel‑Metal Hydride battery.
•Please recycle the Nickel‑Metal Hydride battery when
disposing this appliance. (See page 19.)
•Charge the appliance when the battery empty indicator
lamp blinks.
How to use
•The appliance cannot be used when the main unit and AC
adaptor are connected to a household outlet.
•The recommended temperature range for use is 15 °C to
35 °C. The appliance may not function if used at a
temperature other than the recommended temperature
range.
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1Remove the water supply
plate from the main unit.
2
2Wet the water supply plate
with clean tap water or
drinking water.
Hold the knob, lay the water
supply plate on its side, and
thoroughly wet both sides of the
plate with purified water or tap
water.

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3
3Hold the water
supply plate up and
let the excess water
runs off.
•Make sure the water
covers the mesh holes
completely. If there is
too much water and
large water drops form
on the water supply
plate, the water drops
may drip when the
appliance is attached
to the face. (See the
diagram on the right)
Mesh holes
Diagram showing the water
supply plate from the side.
Water
•Do not use face lotion, etc.
•
If the water supply plate is not wet, you will not feel steam.
•Do not wet the main unit itself with tap water.
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4Attach the water
supply plate to the
main unit.
1. Hold so that the
protruding part of the
knob is facing upward.
2. Set the water supply
plate under the water
supply plate
attachment clasps (2
pc) on the main unit.
3. Press down firmly on
the knob and attach
securely.
1
2
3
Protruding
part
Clasp
Snap
•
The water supply plate has front and rear sides. It cannot
be properly attached if it is attached to the wrong side.
•If there is a lot of water on the water supply plate, water
drops may splash when attached.

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5
5Press the power/
temperature switch and
select a temperature.
Temperature of the temperature
sensitive area.
LOW: Approx. 38 °C
HIGH: Approx. 40 °C
Glows green
Power
OFF
•Every time the power is turned on, it starts at the LOW
mode.
•The temperature may change accordingly to the
environment temperature.
(When the room temperature is 25 °C, it will take about
two minutes for you to feel heat.)
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6Press the vibration switch
and select the desired
vibration.
•The appliance can be used
even without any vibration.
Glows green
Vibration
OFF
Monotonous
vibration
Vibration 1: A loose and weak vibration
Two
minutes
Two
minutes
Vibration 2: A steady alternating strong and weak vibration
•The main unit makes a small sound (a clicking sound) when
in the vibration operation. This does not indicate a problem.
Very
slow
Slow
Very
slow
SlowVery slow
Two
minutes
Two
minutes
Two
minutes
Two
minutes
Monotonous
vibration
Two
minutes
Three
minutes
SlowSlow
Small difference
between strong
and weak
Large difference
between strong
and weak
Three
minutes
Two
minutes
Two
minutes

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7
7Attach the main unit.
•Close your eyes.
•Place the appliance so that the temperature sensitive
area (See page 9.) is at the position shown in the
illustration.
•There may be a gap between the main unit and your
nose. This will not affect the operation of the appliance.
When using while lying
face up
Place on eyes
When using while seated
Affix with the band
(When using while seated,
you must attach the band)
How to attach the band
1. Peel off the silicon pad.
2. Attach the band fittings to
the band attachment
hooks, hold near the
rubber fittings, and pull
until you hear a click. Snap
3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 and
attach the band fittings
on the other side.
4. Adjust the length of the
band.
•If the band is too
tight, the main unit
may leave a
temporary mark on
your face.
•When using the band, you may feel the heat and vibration
more intensely compared to when not using the band.
It automatically stops after approximately 12 minutes.

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About the automatic power OFF and mode change
•After the power is turned on, it automatically stops in
approximately 12 minutes.
•When the temperature is switched from HIGH to LOW
during the use, the power turns off once. Thereafter, the
appliance operates for additional 12 minutes.
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8After use, dry the main
unit before storing.
• Do not leave the appliance
in a place with high humidity.
Doing so may cause mold
and bacteria to grow.
•Wipe immediately if makeup gets on the main unit,
silicon pad, or band. If makeup is left on the silicon pad
and other components, they may deform or discolor.
How to clean
Clean when you feel cleaning is necessary.
Cleaning the main unit
Wipe away dirt using a cloth that has
been moistened in water containing
dissolved bar soap. Wring out the
cloth before wiping.
•Do not use alcohol, paint thinner, benzine, or nail polish
remover. Using these may damage the appliance or cause
cracks or discoloration in the components.
Cleaning the water supply plate
1. Remove
from the
main unit.
2. Wash with
water.
3. Wipe with a
dry cloth.
4. Reattach
to the main
unit.
Cleaning the silicon pad
1. Remove
from the
main unit.
2. Wash with
water.
3. Wipe with a
dry cloth.
4. Reattach
to the main
unit.

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How to attach the silicon pad
Insert the clasps of the silicon pad firmly all the way into the 7
attachment points (holes) in the main unit.
Error display
Lamp status Details of error
Fast
blinking
(green)
Abnormal stop
[Cause]
The self‑protection function inside
the main unit was tripped.
[Procedure]
Turn off the power and restart the
operation.
If the problem recurs, consult a
retailer or authorized service center.
Fast
blinking
(green)

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Action
The appliance does not operate
even the power/temperature
switch is pressed.
The main unit and AC adaptor are connected
to a household outlet.
Remove the AC adaptor from the
main unit.
It is not charged Recharge using the AC adaptor.
(See page 10.)
The power/temperature switch is not firmly
pressed.
Press the power/temperature switch
firmly until it goes all the way down.
The charging indicator lamp does
not go on/goes out.
The appliance is fully charged. This does not
indicate a problem.
(See page 10.)
The adaptor is not properly inserted into the
household outlet.
Properly insert the adaptor into the
household outlet.
The appliance plug is not firmly inserted into
the appliance socket.
Firmly insert the appliance plug into
the appliance socket.
The appliance can be used only
for a few minutes even after
charging it.
The life of the battery (approximately 5 years)
Consult a retailer or an authorized
service center.
(Do not change the battery yourself.
Doing so may damage the appliance.)
The adaptor is abnormally hot. It is loosely inserted into the household outlet. Use a household outlet that is not
loose.
No steam comes out from the
appliance after a few minutes
after pressing the power/
temperature switch.
•Steam is invisible.
The water supply plate is not wet. Wet the water supply plate.
(See page 11.)
The water supply plate is not firmly attached. Firmly attach it.
(See page 11.)
The main unit does not heat up.
The appliance may not function if used at a
temperature other than the recommended
temperature range.
Use at the recommended use
temperature of 15 °C ‑ 35 °C

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Problem Possible cause Action
The appliance stops during use.
The battery is empty. Recharge using the AC adaptor.
The appliance automatically stops after
approximately 12 minutes.
This does not indicate a problem.
The temperature indicator lamp and
vibration indicator lamp are blinking
The self‑protection function inside the main
unit was tripped.
Turn off the power and restart the
operation.
(See page 16.)
Will the battery be exhausted
after a long period of disuse?
When the appliance is not used for 6 months or more, the battery will weaken (leak
battery fluid, etc.). Fully charge the battery once every 6 months.
(See page 11.)
Can the battery be charged
before every use?
Yes, but it is recommended that you charge the battery when it is empty. The life of the
battery will vary depending upon usage and storage conditions.

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Battery life
The life of the battery is 5 years if charged approximately once
every week. The battery in this appliance 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 battery when disposing the appliance.
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 the appliance,
and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the
appliance yourself, it may cause malfunction.
•Unplug the AC adaptor from the appliance before
disassembling it.
•Turn on the power and then keep the power on until the
battery is completely discharged.
Perform steps 1 to 2 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 appliance contains a Nickel‑Metal Hydride battery.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an
officially assigned location, if there is one in your country.
Specifications
Model No.: EH‑SW50
Power source 100‑240 V 50‑60 Hz
Power consumption 5 W
Charging time Approx. 1 hour
This product is intended for house‑hold use only.

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