Panasonic Es La93_mul_om Operating Instruction Manual

							Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation 
Manual De Operación
Rechargeable Shaver  Rasoir rechargeable 
Rasuradora Recargable
Model No. ES‑LA93 
N° de modèle ES‑LA93 
Número De Modelo ES‑LA93
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
Avant d’utiliser ce produit, veuillez lire attentivement les instructions et conserver ce manuel pour un usage futur.
Antes de operar este producto, lea las instrucciones detenidamente y guarde este manual para uso futuro.
English	 2
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EnglishIMPORTANT	SAFETY	INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic 
precautions should always be followed, including 
the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER	To	reduce	the	risk	of	electric	
shock:
1. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen 
into water. Unplug immediately.


.  Charger unit is not for immersion or for use in 
shower.
3.  Do not place or store appliance where it can f

all 
or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in 
or drop into water or other liquid.
4.  Except when charging, alw

ays unplug this 
appliance from the electrical outlet immediately 
after using.
5.  Unplug this appliance bef

ore cleaning.
6.  Do not use an extension cord with this 
appliance.
WARNING	To	reduce	the	risk	of	burns, 	fire,	
electric	shock, 	or	injury	to	persons:
1. Close supervision is necessary when this 
appliance is used by, on, or near children or 
invalids. 
 .
 Use this appliance only for its intended use as 
described in this manual. Do not use 
attachments not recommended by the 
manufacturer.
3.  Ne

ver operate this appliance if it has a 
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working 
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or 
dropped into water. Return the appliance to a 
service center for examination and repair.
4.  K

eep the cord away from heated surfaces.
5.  Never drop or insert any object into any 
opening.
6.  Do not use outdoors or oper

ate where aerosol 
(spray) products are being used or where 
oxygen is being administered.
7.  Do not use this appliance with damaged 
shaving blades and/or foil, as it has the 
potential to result in facial injury.
8.  Alw

ays attach plug to appliance first, then to 
outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to “off ” 
then remove plug from outlet.
SAVE	 THESE	INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Power source:   See the name plate on the product. 
(Automatic voltage conversion)
Motor voltage: 3.6 V DC
Charging time: 1 hour
This product is intended for household use only.
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Important
Before	use
This WET/DRY shaver can be used for wet shaving with shaving 
lather or for dry shaving. You can use this watertight shaver in the 
shower and clean it in water. The following is the symbol of Wet 
sha
ver. The symbol means that the hand‑held part may be used in 
a bath or shower.
Treat yourself to wet lather shaves for at least three weeks and 
notice the difference. Your Panasonic WET/DRY shaver requires a 
little time to get used to because your skin and beard need about 
a month to adjust to any new shaving method.
Using

	the	shaver
Caution ‑ The outer foil is very thin and can be damaged if not 
used correctly. Check that the foil is not damaged before using the 
shaver. Do not use the shaver if the foil etc. is damaged as you 
will cut your skin.
Persons using an implanted medical electronic device, such as a 
pacemaker, should not allow this unit to touch the skin where the 
medical electronic device is implanted because this may cause a 
malfunction.
Char

ging	the	shaver
Do not use any power cord, AC adaptor or recharger other than 
one specifically designed for this model (RE7‑51). Plug in the 
adaptor into a household outlet where there is no moisture and 
handle it with dry hands. The shaver and the recharger may 
become warm during use and charging. However, this is not a 
malfunction. Do not charge the shaver where it will be exposed to 
direct sunlight or other heat sources. Hold the adaptor when 
disconnecting it from the household outlet. If you tug on the power 
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cord, you may damage it. The supply cord cannot be replaced. If 
the cord is damaged, the appliance should be scrapped.
The adaptor is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or 
floor mount position.
Cleaning

	the	shaver
Warning ‑ Disconnect the power cord from the shaver before 
cleaning it to prevent electric shock.
Keep both the inner blades inserted. If only one of the inner 
blades is inserted, the shaver may be damaged. If you clean the 
shaver with water, do not use salt water or hot water. Do not soak 
the shaver in water for a long period of time. Wipe it with a cloth 
dampened with soapy water. Do not use thinner, benzine or 
alcohol.
Storing

	the	shaver
Disconnect the power cord when storing the shaver. Do not bend 
the power cord or wrap it around the shaver. 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. Keep these 
operating instructions in a safe place.
Self-c

leaning	recharger
Do not clean the adaptor or the self‑cleaning recharger in water 
as it will damage them or cause an electric shock. Do not remove 
the sha
 ver from the self‑cleaning recharger while using a course 
that includes the “Dry” function. A heater is used so the area 
around the blades becomes extremely hot and you may burn 
yourself.
Place the self
 ‑cleaning recharger on a level and stable surface. 
Otherwise the cleaning liquid may spill and discolor leather 
products or other surf
 aces. Wipe it immediately. The self‑cleaning 
recharger cleans the inner blades and the system outer foil. Brush 
or wash with water to remove beard trimmings in other areas.
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EnglishParts	identification
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

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





a c
e b
d f
g













A 
Protective cap
B  Outer foil section
1 Foil frame
2 System outer f oil
3  System outer f oil release 
buttons
C  Inner b
lades
D Main body
4  F
oil frame release buttons
5 OFF/ON s witch
6  Switch loc k button 7 
LCD panel
a. Used time
b

.  Battery capacity
c.  Charge status
d.  Sonic vibration
e.  Foil/blade check
f.   Clean
g.  Battery capacity
8  Appliance soc
 ket
9  Trimmer
 Trimmer handle E 
Adaptor (RE7‑51)
  P
ower cord
 Appliance plug
F  Self
 ‑cleaning recharger 
(Referred to as the 
“Recharger”.)
  Cleaning tr
 ay
  Detergent car tridge
  Socket  
W
ater tank cap
 Water tank
 Water maximum line
 STATUS lamp
 CLEAN lamp
  DR
Y lamp
 SELECT b utton
  Soft case
Operating	environment	for	the	self-cleaning	
recharger
Operating temperature:  15‑35 °C (59‑95 °F)
Operating humidity:  Less than 95%
If you use the self‑cleaning recharger in temperatures outside the 
above range, the following problems may occur. The time it takes to charge the shaver increases.
The recharger stops functioning.
The lifespan of the rechargeable battery shortens. (Only when 
you use the recharger in lower temperatures.) In this case, the 
indicators on the LCD panel will blink twice every second.
If the indicators on the LCD panel do not glow, wait for a short 
while until it glows.
Depending on the environment, the shaver may not dry even if 
you select a course that includes the “Dry” function. In this case, 
wipe off any drops of water with a dry cloth.
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Charging	with	the	self-cleaning	
rechargerCharge
Thoroughly wipe off any drops of water on or around the recharger 
so that it is dry before charging it.
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3
1
1Insert	the	appliance	plug	into	self-cleaning	
recharger.
2
2Plug	in	the	adaptor.	
3
3Remove	the	protective	cap	and	then	attach	the	
shaver.
Turn the shaver off before attaching.
Check that the outer foil is not deformed or damaged when you 
are attaching the shaver.
The indicators on the LCD panel glow and charging starts.
Charging is completed when the indicators on the LCD panel 
blink. 
(Max. 1 hour later)
You can keep the shaver attached to the recharger, or connected 
to the adaptor, when not using it to maintain full battery capacity. 
You cannot overcharge the shaver.
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an 
attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration.
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Charging	without	the	self-cleaning	recharger
You can also charge without the recharger.
1.
 Inser
t the appliance plug into the shaver.
.  Plug in the adaptor into a household outlet.
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EnglishAbout	the	LCD	panel
The LCD panel shows the remaining battery capacity from 0% to 
100%, in 10% increments.
While charging After charging is 
completed 10 minutes after 
charging is completed
The indicators  glow. The indicators 
blink once every  second. The indicators blink 
once e very  
seconds.
During use After use
min.usedmin.used
The used time is shown.The indicators turn off after 5 seconds.The shown time returns to 
[0’00”] after 10 minutes.
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• The used time and the 
remaining battery capacity 
are shown alternately after  turning off the shaver.
When the battery capacity is low
You can shave 1 to   times after “10%” appears. 
(This will differ depending on usage.)
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“10%” appears and  blinks.
A full charge will supply enough power for approx. 14 shaves of 
3 minutes each.
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Using	the	shaverShave
90
1
1Slide	the	switch	lock	
button	downwards	
and	press	the	OFF/
ON	switch.2
2Hold	the	shaver	as	
illustrated	above	
and	shave.
Start out shaving by applying gentle pressure to your face. Stretch 
your skin with your free hand and move the shaver back and forth 
in the direction of your beard. You may gently increase the amount 
of pressure as your skin becomes accustomed to this shaver. 
Applying excessive pressure does not provide a closer shave.
Using	the	trimmer	handle
You can change the pivot action. Also, slide the handle up to “” 
when using the trimmer.
FREE
You can move the 
shaver head.
LOCKFREELOCK
You can lock the 
shaver head.
Slide the trimmer handle up. Place at a 
right angle to your skin and move 
downwards to trim your sideburns.FREELOCK
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Cleaning	with	the	self-cleaning	rechargerCare
Preparing	the	self-cleaning	rechargerRemove the shaver and the appliance plug from the self‑cleaning recharger.
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1
1Remove	the	water	
tank	and	then	open	
the	water	tank	cap.
2
2Wash	away	the	old	
cleaning	liquid	and	
then	rinse	the	water	
tank.
3
3Pour	tap	water	into	
the	water	tank.
Do not let the water rise above 
the maximum water line. This may 
cause the cleaning liquid to spill.
4
4Securely	close	the	
water	tank	cap	and	
then	attach	the	tank.
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5
5Peel	off	the	seals	
from	the	new	
detergent	cartridge.
	
(2	seals)
Hold the detergent cartridge 
horizontally. (The detergent 
may spill if the detergent 
cartridge is tilted too much.)
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6Attach	the	detergent	
cartridge.
Replace the HydraClean™ Shaving System Solution Cartridge 
when the status lamp is illuminated. Use the below chart as a 
guide. 
Shaving Cleaning Reusability
1 time/day 1 time/day approx. 30 times
1 time/3 days approx. 10 times 1 time/week approx. 4 times
The expiration date of the cleaning liquid is 6 months after it is 
opened. If you do not use the cleaning liquid for more than 6 
•months, throw away the detergent cartridge and the cleaning liquid. Only use self‑cleaning recharger detergent for Panasonic shavers.Always change the detergent cartridge and the cleaning liquid in 
the water tank at the same time. Adding water, or changing just 
the detergent cartridge or the water, will result in deteriorated 
cleaning functions.
If y
 ou operate the self‑cleaning recharger, the concentrated 
detergent in the detergent cartridge dilutes and the water inside 
the tank will become a cleaning liquid.
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Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Only use to clean the blades of electric shavers.
Carry out emergency measures if the Cleaning 
agent enters mouth or eyes, and consult a doctor.
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EnglishCleaning	the	shaver
1
1Insert	the	appliance	plug.	
2
2Plug	in	the	adaptor.
Remove any soap or water on the shaver if 
it has been washed with hand soap or any 
other detergent.
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1
3
3Remove	the	protective	cap	
and	then	attach	the	shaver.
Turn the shaver off before attaching.
Check that the outer foil is not deformed or 
damaged when you are attaching the 
shaver.
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3
4
4Press	[SELECT]	to	select	the	
course.
The “Charge” course starts when attaching 
the shaver.
Each time you press [SELECT], the course 
changes from “Clean/Dry/Charge” 
 “Dry/
Charge”  “Charge”.
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The courses start approximately 6 seconds after they are 
selected.
The course will be aborted if the power is cut off. In this case, 
perform the course again from the beginning.
Do not detach the detergent cartridge or the water tank as the 
cleaning liquid may spill causing a malfunction.
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Course
Course	
selection	
indications Time 	required	(guide)	
[In	the	low	
temperature]
	Charge
Charge (0 to 60 min)
	Clean/Dry/ Charge
Clean (10 min)
Dry (80 min [170 min])
Charge (0 to 60 min)
	Dry/Charge
Dry (180 min)
Charge (0 to 60 min)
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Cleaning	with	the	self-cleaning	recharger	(continued)Follow the steps outlined below if the status lamp blinks or glows 
during the “Clean/Dry/Charge” course.
BlinksGlows
Correctly set the 
detergent cartridge and 
then restart a course. Remo
 ve the shaver from the self‑
cleaning recharger and then 
check that the [CLEAN] lamp has 
gone out. (Be careful as the blade 
may be hot or wet.) Check that 
the water tank is correctly 
attached, the water tank cap is 
securely closed and the self
 ‑
cleaning recharger is placed 
horizontally.
If	the	status	lamp	goes	
out
Continue a course.
When	an	abnormality	has	
been	corrected When	no	abnormality	was	
found
Press and hold [SELECT] for 
appro
 ximately  seconds to 
turn off the status lamp and 
then restart a course. It is time to replace the 
detergent cartridge and 
cleaning liquid inside the water 
tank.
Drain the old cleaning liquid 
inside the water tank and then 
refill it with water. Replace the 
old detergent cartridge and 
then restart the course.
When	the	status	lamp	
goes	out
When	the	status	lamp	glows	
again
Continue a course. Contact an authorized service 
center. 
Cleaning	the	shaver	without	the	self-cleaning	
recharger
We recommend that you clean 
your shaver with the self‑cleaning 
recharger or the “sonic” vibration 
turbo

‑cleaning mode when the 
faucet symbol 
 appears on the 
LCD panel.
1.  Disconnect the po
wer cord 
from the shaver.


.   Apply some hand soap and 
some water to the outer foil.
3.  Slide the s

witch lock button 
downwards to unlock the OFF/
ON switch.
4.  Press the OFF/ON s

witch for 
more than  seconds to 
activate the turbo mode for 
“sonic” vibration cleaning.
 appears on the LCD 
panel.
After about  0 seconds, it 
will be automatically turned 
off, or you can turn it off by 
pressing the OFF/ON switch.
5.  Remo

ve the outer foil section 
and press the OFF/ON switch 
f
 or more than  seconds to 
activate the turbo mode for 
“sonic” vibration cleaning and 
clean it with running water.
6.  Wipe off an

y drops of water 
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7. Dry the outer foil section and 
the shaver completely.
8.  Attach the outer f
oil section to 
the shaver.
Caution	for	turbo	mode Shaving in turbo mode may damage your skin. Turn the shaver 
off and then on again to cancel turbo mode.
Do not place your fingers on the OFF/ON switch while using 
the shaver. This may cause the shaver to turn off or enter turbo 
mode. 
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Replacing	the	system	outer	foil	and	the	inner	
blades
 appears on the LCD panel once a year. (This will differ 
depending on usage.) We recommend checking the system outer 
foil and the inner blades when it appears. Press the OFF/ON switch for more than 30 seconds to delete 
.
system outer foil once every year
inner blade once every two years
Replacing	the	system	outer	foil1.  Press the foil frame release 
buttons and lift the outer foil 
section upwards as illustrated.


.   Press the system outer foil 
release buttons and pull down 
the system outer foil as 
illustrated.
3.  Align the f

oil frame  mark 
and the system outer foil  
mark and securely attach 
together. The system outer foil cannot 
be reversely attached.
Always insert the system 
outer foil to the foil frame 
when attaching to the shaver.
4.  After tur

ning the  mark to 
the front, securely attach the 
outer foil section to the shaver 
until it clicks. •
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