Panasonic Shaver Es Lt3n Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
(Household) Rechargeable Shaver
Model No. ES‑LT5N
ES‑LT3N
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Operating Instructions
(Household) Rechargeable Shaver
Model No. ES‑LT5N
ES‑LT3N
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.
Safety precautions
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Intended use  ���������������������������������������� 8
Parts identification  ������������������������������9
Operation and display of the switch 
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Charging the shaver �������������������������� 10
Using the shaver �������������������������������� 12Cleaning the shaver ��������������������������
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Troubleshooting  �������������������������������� 15
Battery life ������������������������������������������ 17
Removing the built-in rechargeable 
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Specifications ������������������������������������ 17
Contents
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Safety precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, 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.
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.
CAUTIONDenotes 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.
IMPORTANT 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.
2.  Do not place or store appliance where it can fall 
or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in 
or drop into water or other liquid.
3.  Except when charging, always unplug this 
appliance from the electrical outlet immediately 
after using.
4.  Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
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.
2 . Use this appliance only for its intended use as 
described in this manual. Do not use attachments 
not recommended by the manufacturer.
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3. Never operate this appliance when it has a 
damaged cord or plug, when it is not working 
properly, after it has been dropped or damaged, 
or after it has been dropped into water. Return 
the appliance to a service center for 
examination and repair.
4.  Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
5 . 
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6.  Do not use outdoors or operate 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.  Always attach plug to appliance first, then to 
outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to “off ” 
then remove plug from outlet.
SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
 
► Power supply
Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to a 
household outlet with a wet hand.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not immerse the AC adaptor and the charging 
stand in water or wash with water.
Do not place the AC adaptor and the charging stand 
over or near water filled sink or bathtub.
Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged 
or if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
Do not damage, modify, or forcibly 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 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.
Do not use anything other than the supplied AC 
adaptor and the charging stand. Also, do not charge 
any other product with the supplied AC adaptor and 
the charging stand.
- Doing so may cause burn or fire due to a short circuit.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an 
electric power source matched to the rated voltage 
indicated on the AC adaptor.
Fully insert the adaptor.
- Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
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WARNING
 
► In case of an abnormality or malfunction
Immediately stop using and remove the adaptor if 
there is an abnormality or malfunction.
- Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
 
• The main unit, charging stand, adaptor or cord is 
deformed or abnormally hot.
 
• The main unit, charging stand, adaptor or cord 
smells of burning.
 
• There is abnormal sound during use or charging of 
the main unit, charging stand, adaptor or cord.
-  Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized 
service center.
 
► This product
This shaver has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do 
not throw into fire, apply heat, or charge, use, or 
leave in a high temperature environment.
- Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.
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.
 
► Cleaning
Always unplug the adaptor from a household outlet 
when cleaning.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
Regularly clean the power plug, the appliance plug and 
the charging 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.
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. 
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. 
 
► Preventing accidents
Do not store within reach of children or infants. Do 
not let them use it.
- Putting the inner blades in the mouth may cause accidents 
and injury.
CAUTION
 
► Protecting the skin
Do not use excessive pressure to apply the system 
outer foil to your lip or other part of your face. Do 
not apply the system outer foil directly to blemishes 
or injured skin.
- Doing so may cause injury to the skin.
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CAUTION
Do not forcefully press the system outer foil. Also, 
do not touch the system outer foil with fingers or 
nails when in use.
Do not use this product for hair on head or any 
other part of the body.
- Doing so may cause injury to skin or reduce the life of the 
system outer foil.
Do not touch the blade section (metallic section) of 
the inner blade.
- Doing so may cause injury to your hands.
Check the system outer foil for cracks or 
deformations before use.
- Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin.
Be sure to place the protective cap on the shaver 
when carrying around or storing.
- Failure to do so may cause injury to skin or reduce the life 
of the system outer foil.
 
► Note the following precautions
Do not allow pins or trash to adhere to the power 
plug, the appliance plug or the charging plug.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short 
circuit.
Do not share your shaver with your family or other 
people.
- Doing so may result in infection or inflammation.
Do not drop or hit against other objects.- Doing so may cause injury.
Do not wrap the cord 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.
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 the appliance plug 
instead of the cord.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
 
► Disposing of the rechargeable battery
DANGER
The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with 
this shaver. Do not use the battery with other products.
Do not charge the battery after it has been removed 
from the product.
 
• Do not throw into fire or apply heat.
 
• Do not hit, disassemble, modify, or puncture with a nail. 
• Do not let the positive and negative terminals of 
the battery get in contact with each other through 
metallic objects.
 
• Do not carry or store the battery together with 
metallic jewelry such as necklaces and hairpins.
 
• Do not charge, use, or leave the battery where it 
will be exposed to high temperatures, such as 
under direct sunlight or near other sources of heat.
 
• Never peel off the tube.
-  Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.
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• Do not bring the system outer foil into contact with hard object.  
Doing so may damage the blades as they are very thin and 
deform easily.
 
• 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 leave the shaver exposed to direct sunlight with the foil 
frame detached.  
Doing so may deteriorate the waterproof rubber and degrade 
waterproof function, which may cause to malfunction.
 
• Store the shaver in a place with low humidity after use.  
Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to condensation or rust. 
• 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.
WARNING
After removing the rechargeable battery, do not 
keep it within reach of children and infants.
- The battery will harm the body if accidentally swallowed.  
If this happens, consult a physician immediately.
If the battery fluid leaks out, take the following 
procedures. Do not touch the battery with your bare 
hands.
-  The battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes in 
contact with your eyes.  
Do not rub your eyes. Wash immediately with clean water 
and consult a physician.
- 
The battery fluid may cause inflammation or injury if it comes in 
contact with the skin or clothes. Wash it off thoroughly with clean water and consult a physician.
Intended use
 
• This WET/DRY shaver can be used for wet shaving using 
shaving lather or for dry shaving. You can use this watertight 
shaver in the shower and clean with water. The following symbol 
means suitable for use in a bath or shower.
 
► Notes
 
• 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.
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Parts identification
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



  


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a
c
b
d
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FrontBack
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ES-LT5N
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A Main body
1
 Protective cap
2  System outer foil
3  Foil frame
4  Foil frame release buttons
5  Thumb rest
6  Power switch 
To turn the shaver on and 
off and also lock and 
unlock the power switch.
7  Lamp display
a.  Battery capacity lamp
b.  Shaving sensor lamp  
(
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c.  Switch lock lamp ()
d.  Charge status lamp  
(
) 8
 Appliance socket
9  Outer foil section
:  System outer foil release 
buttons
;  Inner blades
<  Trimmer
=  Trimmer handle
>  Main body rear terminals
B  AC adaptor (RE7-87)
?
 Adaptor
@  Power plug
A  Cord
B  Appliance plug
Accessories
C  Travel pouch
D  Charging stand ES-LT5N
  Charging plug
Operation and display of the switch lock
 
► Locking the power switch
1. Press the power 
switch once and 
then release.
 
• The shaver 
starts operating. 2.
 Press the power 
switch for more 
than 2 seconds 
when the shaver 
is operating.
 
• The shaver will 
stop operating. 3.
 Release the 
power switch.
The switch lock 
lamp is off. The switch lock 
lamp will light up.The switch lock 
lamp will turn off 
after 5 seconds.
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► Unlocking the power switch
1. Press the power switch for 
more than 2 seconds. 2.
 Once the shaver starts 
operating, release the power 
switch.
The switch lock lamp will blink. The switch lock lamp will turn 
off.
 
• The power switch cannot be unlocked while charging.
 
► Checking the power switch is locked
Press the power switch while it is locked.
The switch lock lamp will blink and then turn off after 5 seconds.
 
• You can also check this by unplugging the AC adaptor while 
charging.
Charging the shaver
1
1Insert the appliance plug into 
the shaver.
 
• Turn the shaver off before inserting.
2
2Plug in the adaptor into a 
household outlet.
 
• Wipe off any water droplets on the 
appliance socket.
 
• Check that the charge status lamp (
) 
glows.1 2
 
• Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.  
The charging time may differ with the charging capacity.
 
• Charging the appliance after each use will not affect the battery life.
3
3Disconnect the adaptor after charging is completed. 
• Charging the battery for more than 1 hour will not affect 
battery performance.
 
• If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an 
attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration.
Note
You cannot operate the shaver while charging.
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