Panasonic Rechargeable Shaver ES LV9 Operating Instructions

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Preparation
Charging the shaver
 •Turn the shaver off. •Wipe off an
y water droplets on the main body rear terminals.
1 Insert the appliance plug into 
the self-cleaning recharger.
2 Remove the protective cap 
while pressing the side of the 
cap and insert the shaver into 
the self-cleaning recharger.
 •Slowly insert the shaver into the 
self ‑ cleaning recharger taking care 
not to damage the system outer foil.
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2
3
3 Plug the adaptor into a household outlet. •
Check that the charge status lamp ()...

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Charging without the self-cleaning recharger
 •Wipe off an y water droplets on the appliance socket.
1 Insert the appliance plug into 
the shaver.
2 Plug the adaptor into a 
household outlet.
3 Disconnect the adaptor after 
charging is completed.
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Note
You cannot operate the shaver while charging.
Preparing the cleaning liquid
Cleaning can start right after the usage by preparing in advance. 
(See page
  15.)
 •Remo

ve the AC adaptor from the self ‑ cleaning recharger.
1 Press the cleaning 
liquid...

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How to use
Shaving beard
1 Press  and shave. •The “shaving sensor”, which automatically 
adjusts the power depending on the beard 
thickness, will operate. 
It will shave with high power on areas where 
the beard is heavy, and reduce the power on 
areas where the beard is thin, to reduce 
burden on the skin.
 • The power cannot be turned on when the switch lock lamp 
() blinks, as the power switch is locked. 
Press the power switch for more than 2 seconds to unlock.  
(See page
  14.)
Tips for better...

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Locking/unlocking the power switch
Locking the power switch
1 . Press  once 
and then release.
 • The sha

ver 
starts operating. 2 .
 Press  for more 
than 2
 
seconds.
 • The s

witch lock 
lamp (
) will light 
up for 5
 
seconds 
and turn off.
 • The sha

ver will 
stop operating. 3 .
 
Release .
Unlocking the power switch
1 . Press  for more than 
2
 
seconds.
 • The s

witch lock lamp (
) 
will turn off. 2 .
 
Once the sha
 ver starts 
operating, release .
 ► Switching the shaver headYou can...

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Cleaning, drying, charging
We recommend cleaning the shaver after each use.
1 Insert the shaver into the 
self-cleaning recharger and 
plug the adaptor into a 
household outlet.  
(See page  11.)
 •Check that the charge status lamp 
() is glowing. • When the LO W lamp or the STATUS 
lamp lights up, see page 19.
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2 Press .The CLEAN lamp and the DRY lamp glow, and the “AUTO” 
mode will start after approximately 6 seconds.
 •
It is not possib

le to change the mode after the “AUTO” mode 
has...

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Cleaning thoroughly
Cleaning with water
 •Turn the shaver off and disconnect the AC adaptor.
1 Apply some hand soap and some 
water to the system outer foil.
2 Press  for more than 
2
 
seconds to activate the sonic 
vibration cleaning mode.
 • Splashing of f oam is suppressed. •The battery capacity lamps blink in order. •After about 20 seconds , it will be 
automatically turned off, or you can turn 
it off by pressing the power switch.
3 Remove the outer foil section 
and clean with running water.
 •...

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 •Do not wipe with thinners , benzine, alcohol etc. 
Doing so may cause malfunction, or cracking or discoloration of 
the parts. 
Wipe with diluted soapy water.
 • Do not use an

y kitchen or bathroom detergents other than hand 
soap. 
Doing so may cause malfunction.
 • Do not use the self

‑ cleaning recharger while droplets or soap 
remain on the shaver. 
Doing so may change the concentration level or composition of 
the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid unit, which may degrade 
cleaning,...

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Replacing the cleaning liquid
If the STATUS lamp glows for 5 seconds when the SELECT button 
is pressed, the cleaning liquid needs to be replaced.
 •Ev

en if the STATUS lamp does not light up, replace the cleaning 
liquid after 6 months have passed.
1 Remove the AC adaptor and 
remove the cleaning liquid unit.
(See page
  12.)
2 Wash away the old cleaning 
liquid.
 •It can be dr ained as sewage.1
3 Rinse the cleaning liquid unit. •Pour water as illustrated while tilting the 
cleaning liquid unit and...

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When the LOW/STATUS lamp glows
It indicates that the cleaning liquid is due for replacement when the 
LOW lamp or STATUS lamp glows for approximately 5 seconds 
when the SELECT button is pressed.
Lamp on the  
self-cleaning recharger Content of notification
The LOW lamp glows.
Replacement of the cleaning 
liquid is required in approximately 
7 days. 
Prepare the detergent.
The STATUS lamp glows.
Replace the cleaning liquid.
(Modes other than the “AUTO” 
mode can be used even if it is not 
replaced.)...

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Troubleshooting
Perform the following actions.
If the problems still cannot be solved or all self‑ cleaning 
recharger’s lamps blink, contact the store where you purchased 
the unit or a service center authorized by Panasonic for repair.
 ► Self-cleaning recharger
Problem Action
The blade has not been 
thoroughly washed.
Do not add detergent and water 
except when replacing the 
cleaning liquid.
Doing so may deteriorate the 
cleaning function.  
(See page   18.)
After cleaning, oil‑like droplets may...