Panasonic EW1611 User manual

Operating Instructions
(Household) Oral Irrigator
Model No. EW1611
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FFrançais............. 29
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EEspañol ............. 65
PPortuguês.......... 77
PL Polski................. 89
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SK Slovensky........
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HMagyar.............
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RO Română ...........
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Operating Instructions
(Household) Oral Irrigator
Model No. EW1611
Safety precautions ................... 8
Intended use .........................................10
Parts identication ............................... 11
How to use ............................................ 11
After use................................................13
Troubleshooting ...................................14
Specications .......................................15
Changing the nozzle
(Sold separately)...................................15
Contents
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
•Do not immerse the appliance in water or wash it with
water.
Doingsomaycauseelectricshockorreduetoa
short circuit.
•Always unplug the power plug from a household outlet
when cleaning the power plug.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
•The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, the appliance should be scrapped.
Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
•Oral irrigators can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge under supervision.
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•Oral irrigators shall be used only with cold or warm
water,orspecicsolutionsasdenedinthe
manufacturer’s instructions.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
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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.
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.
Properly dispose of the appliance package, and
keep it away from children or infants.
- Failure to do so may cause suffocation or other
accidents to children or infants.
Power supply
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a
household outlet with a wet hand.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not use the appliance near a bath tub or inside
a shower room.
-Doingsomaycauseelectricshockorre.
Do not use when the cord or the power plug is
damaged or when the fitting into the household
outlet is loose.
Do not damage, modify, forcefully bend, pull, twist,
or bundle 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.
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WARNING
Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the
household outlet or the wiring.
- Exceeding the rating by connecting too many power
plugstoonehouseholdoutletmaycauseredueto
overheating.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an
electric power source matched to the rated voltage
indicated on the appliance.
Fully insert the power plug.
-Failuretodosomaycausere,electricshock,or
injury.
In case of an abnormality or malfunction
Immediately stop using and remove the power
plug if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
-Failuretodosomaycausere,electricshock,or
injury.
<Abnormality or malfunction cases>
• The main unit or cord is deformed or abnormally
hot.
• The main unit or cord smells of burning.
• There is an abnormal sound during use of the
main unit or cord.
→Immediately request inspection or repair at an
authorized service centre.
This product
Do not drop or subject to shock.
- Doing so may cause injury.
Do not modify, disassemble or repair.
-Doingsomaycauseinjuryduetoreormalfunction.
→Contact an authorized service centre for repair.
Cleaning
Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust
from accumulating (once every half a year).
-Failuretodosomaycausereduetoinsulation
failure caused by humidity.
Disconnect the power plug and wipe with a dry cloth.
CAUTION
Preventing damage to teeth and gums
People who are unable to operate should not use
this appliance.
People with weak oral senses should not use this
appliance.
- Doing so may cause injury or damage to teeth and
gums.
People who may have periodontal disease, have
teeth being treated, or concerned about symptoms
within their mouth should consult a dentist before
use.
- Failure to do so may cause injury or damage to teeth
and gums.
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CAUTION
This product
Never use for a purpose other than oral cleaning.
- Doing so may cause an accident or injury when the
stream of water is pointed toward the eyes, nose,
ears, or throat.
Do not fill the tank with water warmer than 40 °C.
- Doing so may cause burns.
Do not share nozzle with your family or other
people.
-Doingsomaycauseinfectionorinammation.
Note the following precautions
Do not allow metal objects or trash to adhere to
the power plug.
-Doingsomaycauseelectricshockorreduetoa
short circuit.
Do not wrap the cord around the appliance 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.
Disconnect the power plug from the household
outlet when not using for extended period of time.
-Failuretodosomaycauseelectricshockorre
due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation
deterioration.
Intended use
Notice
•Do not put salt, mouthwash or other chemicals into the
water tank. Doing so may cause malfunction.
•Do not dry the main unit with a dryer or a fan heater. Doing
so may cause malfunction or deformation of the parts.
•Do not wipe with thinners, benzine, alcohol etc. Doing so may
cause malfunction, cracking or discoloration of the parts.
•Store the appliance in a place with low humidity after use.
Leaving the appliance in a bathroom may cause malfunction.
Disconnect the power plug by holding onto it
instead of the cord.
-Failuretodosomaycauseelectricshockorredue
to a short circuit.
After use, always care for and clean the appliance.
(See page 13.)
- Failure to do so may cause damage to your health if
used without keeping it sanitized due to propagation
of mold and bacteria.
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Parts identication
AHandle
1Stop/Jet switch
2Jet mode
3Stop
4Nozzle release button
5Nozzle
BMain body
6Cord
7Power plug
8Suction hose
CWater tank
9Upper water level limit
Water tank cap
DOperation panel
Water pressure
level LED indicator
(1~10 levels)
Power switch
Water pressure
regulator switch
ENozzle (x2)
• Thenozzleisa
consumable.
Identicationring
(white & blue)
Accessory
FNozzle stand
There may be moisture inside
the main unit (water tank
and suction hose) left from
the distilled water used for
product testing.
How to use
On sink or shelf
1Placethemainunitonaatandstable
surface.
2Plug in the power plug.
•Convenientdualpowercord
outlet able to pull out the
cord, both right and left.
1. Open the water tank cap, remove
the water tank, and ll it with water.
•Alwaysusenewtapwaterorlukewarm
water.
•Ifthewaterfeelscold,uselukewarm
water with a temperature of 40 °C or less.
•Whenllingwater,besurenottoexceed
the upper water level limit.
Upper water
level limit
2. Set the tank to the main unit rmly,
and attach the water tank cap.
3. Insert the nozzle rmly into the
handle. Make sure xed rmly.
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5. Place the nozzle in your mouth, close your
mouth gently, and set the Stop/Jet switch to
“” (Jet mode).
If you want to pause jetting, set the Stop/Jet switch to
“” (Stop).
Keep head over the basi
nRaise your elbow
6. After use, set the Stop/Jet switch to
“ ” (Stop) and turn off the power
switch.
•ThewaterpressurelevelLEDindicator
ashes.(Theindicatorwillbeoffafter
1 minute.)
•Thelastselectedwaterpressurelevel
will be remembered, from which the oral
irrigator will start next time.
4. Select the water pressure level.
1Press the power switch.
(The water pressure level
LED indicator lights on.)
•Theproductwillautomatically
stop operation after about
10 minutes.
2With the nozzle facing the basin,
set the Stop/Jet switch to “ ”
(Jet mode) to jet water.
Stop/Jet switch
3Press “+” or “-” on the water
pressure regulator switch until
thedesiredowintensityis
reached.
•Keeppressing“+”or“-”will
continuously change the water
pressure.
4Set the Stop/Jet switch to “ ”
(Stop) to stop jetting temporarily.
•Donotleavetheproductin
the “ ” (Stop) state for more
than 1 minute. (May cause
malfunction.)
Level 10
Level 2
Level 1
・・・・
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Notes
• Donotpushthetipofthenozzletoohardagainsttheteethor
gums.
•Sinceplaqueadheringtothesurfaceofteethcannotbe
removed only with water jet, brushing is always necessary.
It is recommended to clean inside your mouth with water jet
after brushing your teeth.
•Donotoperatethemainunitwhenemptyotherthanwhen
pouring out any remaining water after use. (Operating the
main unit without water may result in a malfunction.)
Cleaning the teeth
Interdental cleaning
•Directthewaterjetontothespace
between the teeth.
•Directfromthefrontandrearsides
of the teeth.
Periodontal pocket cleaning
•Aimthewaterjetatthespace
between the teeth and gum.
•Slowlyshiftthewaterjetalongthe
gum.
•Cleanthefrontandbackoftheteeth
and behind the molars as well.
Gum care
•Stimulatethegum.
•Ifyouconcernedaboutyourgum,
tenderlystimulateitwithgentleow
of water.
After use
1. Take off the water tank cap and
throw away the remaining water
and wash.
•Changethewatereverytimeyouusethe
irrigator.
•Thewatertankcanbewashedinadish
washer.
•Thewatertankcapcannotbecleaned
in a dish washer.
2. Hold the nozzle over the basin,
before the Stop/Jet switch to
“ ” (Jet mode).
Stop/Jet switch
3. Turn on the power switch to drain the remaining
water from the main unit.
•Runtheirrigatorallthewayuntilthereisnowatercoming
out, and turn off the power switch.
4. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
5. Push the release button on
the body to release the
nozzle, then wash it. Keep
the nozzle.
•Thenozzlestandcannotbe
cleaned in a dish washer.
Nozzle
release
button
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Action
No water comes out,
or water jet power
down.
The nozzle is
clogged.
Replacethe
nozzle.
The outlet of nozzle
is squashed.
The nozzle comes off
during use.
The nozzle is
deformed.
Motor sound changes
after the Stop/Jet
switch is set to “ ”
(Stop).
This is not an abnormality.
Water jet stops during
using.
Takes 10 minutes
after switch on.
This is not an
abnormality.
(See page
12.)
The self-protection
function is
activated due to a
thunderstorm etc.
Turn on the
power switch
again.
The water pressure
level LED indicator still
ashesafterthepower
switch is turned off.
This is not an abnormality.
The indicator will be off after
1 minute of turning off.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where
you purchased the unit or a service centre authorized by
Panasonic for repair.
6. Clean the handle, and put it back
into the storage slot.
When cleaning the nozzle and handle
•Donotuselukewarmwaterexceeding50°C.
•Useneutralkitchendetergentandrinsewellwithwaterto
ensure no detergent remains after cleaning.
•Wipeawaythewaterwithatowelorthelike,keepthe
product in the dry place.
•Thenozzlecannotbecleanedinadishwasher.
When wiping stains away on the main unit
with a cloth
•Neverusethinners,benzine,oralcohol.
(Doing so may cause malfunction, cracking
or discoloration of the parts.)
•Donotwashthemainbodywithwater.
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Specications
Power Source See the name plate on the product
(Automatic voltage conversion)
Power
consumption 18 W
Water tank
volume
Approx. 600 mL (the water pressure level
“10”, 115 seconds)
Dimensions
Main unit:
280 (H) × 125 (W) × 140 (D) mm
(Including nozzle)
200 (H) × 125 (W) × 140 (D) mm
(Not including nozzle)
Suction hose
length Approx. 1100 mm
Mass Main unit: Approx. 940 g(Including nozzle)
Airborne
Acoustical Noise 82 (dB (A) re 1 pW)
This product is intended for household use only.
Changing the nozzle (Sold separately)
•Ifthetipofnozzlegetsdeformed,pleasereplacewithanew
nozzle.
•Thenozzleisaconsumable.Thenozzleshouldbereplaced
with a new one every 6 months or so due to hygiene
reasons, even if its shape is unchanged.
New nozzle (tip) Deformed (worn) nozzle (tip)
Part number ReplacementNozzleforEW1611
WEW0982 Nozzle
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Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling
systems
This symbol on the products, packaging,
and/or accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products must
not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of old products, please take them to applicable
collection points in accordance with your
national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment.
For more information about collection and
recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
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Betriebsanleitung
(Haushalts-) Munddusche
Modellnr. EW1611
Sicherheitshinweise ............... 20
Beabsichtigter Gebrauch.....................23
Bezeichnung der Bauteile....................23
Wie das Gerät zu verwenden ist..........24
Nach dem Gebrauch.............................26
Fehlersuche ..........................................27
Spezikationen .....................................27
Auswechseln der Düse
(separat erhältlich) ...............................28
Inhalt
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für den Kauf dieses Panasonic-Produkts entschieden haben.
Bevor Sie dieses Gerät in Betrieb nehmen, lesen Sie sich bitte diese Anleitung vollständig durch und bewahren Sie sie
für ein späteres Nachschlagen auf.
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Warnung
•Nicht das Gerät unter Wasser tauchen und nicht mit
Wasser abwaschen.
Ansonsten kann es durch einen Kurzschluss zu einem
elektrischen Schlag oder Brand kommen.
•Immer den Netzstecker aus der Wandsteckdose
ziehen, wenn Sie den Netzstecker reinigen.
Ansonsten kann es zu einem elektrischen Schlag oder
Verletzungen kommen.
•Das Netzkabel kann nicht ausgetauscht werden.
Wenn das Netzkabel beschädigt ist, sollte das Gerät
entsorgt werden.
Ansonsten kann es zu einem Unfall oder Verletzungen
kommen.
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•Mundduschen können von Kindern ab 8 Jahren
verwendet werden. Unter Aufsicht können Sie
ebenfalls von Personen mit reduzierten physischen,
sensorischen oder mentalen Fähigkeiten verwendet
werden oder von Personen, denen entsprechende
Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen fehlen.
•Mundduschen dürfen nur mit warmem oder kaltem
Wasser verwendet werden oder mit speziellen
Lösungen, so wie sie in den Herstelleranleitungen
festgelegt sind.
•Kinder dürfen mit dem Gerät nicht spielen.
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Sicherheitshinweise
Um das Risiko von Verletzungen, Tod, elektrischem Schlag,
Brand und Sachschäden zu reduzieren, beachten Sie immer
die folgenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.
Erklärung der Symbole
Die folgenden Symbole werden verwendet, um die Größe
der Gefahr, Verletzung und Schäden am Eigentum zu
beschreiben, die verursacht werden, wenn die Beschreibung
nicht beachtet wird und ein unsachgemäßer Gebrauch erfolgt.
WARNUNG Bezeichnet eine mögliche
Gefahr, die zu ernsthaften
Verletzungen oder zum
Tod führen könnte.
VORSICHT Bezeichnet eine Gefahr, die
zu kleineren Verletzungen
oder Sachschäden führen
kann.
Die folgenden Symbole werden verwendet, um die Art der
Anleitungen,diebeachtetwerdenmüssen,zuklassizieren
und zu beschreiben.
Dieses Symbol wird verwendet, um die Benutzer
auf einen speziellen Betriebsablauf aufmerksam zu
machen, der nicht ausgeführt werden darf.
Dieses Symbol wird verwendet, um die Benutzer
auf einen bestimmten Betriebsablauf aufmerksam
zu machen, der befolgt werden muss, um das Gerät
sicher zu betreiben.
WARNUNG
Unfälle vermeiden
Nicht in Reichweite von Kindern oder Kleinkindern
lagern.
Vermeiden Sie eine Benutzung des Gerätes durch
Kinder oder Kleinkinder.
- Ansonsten kann es zu Unfällen oder Verletzungen
durch die versehentliche Einnahme abnehmbarer
Teile kommen.
Geräteverpackung ordnungsgemäß entsorgen und
nicht in Reichweite von Kindern oder Kleinkindern
lagern.
- Ansonsten kann es zu Erstickungen oder anderen
Unfällen bei Kindern oder Kleinkindern kommen.
Stromversorgung
Den Netzstecker mit nassen Händen weder in die
Steckdose stecken noch ihn von ihr abziehen.
- Sonst kann es zu einem elektrischem Schlag oder
Verletzungen kommen.
Verwenden Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe einer
Badewanne oder in einem Duschbad.
- Ansonsten kann es zu einem elektrischen Schlag
oder Brand kommen.
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