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     English
    Chargingtheshaver
    Chargingusingtheself-\fleaningre\fharger
    Thoroughly wipe off\l any \frops of water on or aroun\f t\lhe self‑cleaning recharger \lso that it is \fry before charging the s\lhaver.
    1
    1Inserttheapplian\fepluginto
    theself-\f
    
    leaning
    re\f
     harger\b
    2
    2Pullupthearmuntilit\fli\fks\b
    3
    3Removetheprote\ftive\fap
    or\fombatta\f
    
    hment
    and
    thenatta\f
    
    h
    thesha
     ver\b
     •Turn the shaver off before attaching. •Check that the system \louter foil is 
    not \fef
    orme\f or \famage\f when \l
    you are attaching t\lhe shaver.
    1 2
    4
    3
    5
     • Put shaver into the self‑cleaning recharger \lwith the tr immer 
    han\fle retracte\f. If the trimmer han\fle is not\l retracte\f, it 
    might scratch the cleaning t\lray.
    4
    4Pushdownthearmuntilit\fli\fks\b
    5
    5Plugintheadaptorintoahouseholdoutlet\b •
    The “Charge” mo\fe starts when attaching \lthe shaver. •Check that the charge \lstatus lamp () glows. •Charging is complet\le\f after approx.
     1 hour. 
    The charging time \lmay \fiffer with the chargi\lng capacity.
     • Top‑up charging will no\lt cause re\fuctions \lin batter y performance. •The appliance can b\le charge\f ev en with the cleanin\lg liqui\f 
    unit remove\f.
     • If the shape of th\le plug \foes not fit \lthe pow
    
    er outlet, use an 
    attachment plug a\fa\lptor of the proper\l configuration.
    6
    6Dis\fonne\fttheadaptorafter\fhargingis
    \fompleted\b
    While charging 
    After charging is \lcomplete\f
    The charge status \llamp () 
    glows. The charge status \llamp () 
    turns off.
    Abnormal charging
    The charge status \llamp () blinks twice every secon\f.
     • After charging is \lcomplete\f, turning the po
    
    wer switch ON with 
    the shaver plugge\f in or co\lnnecte\f to the self\l
    ‑cleaning recharger \l
    will cause the char\lge status lamp () to turn on, an\f then turn 
    off after 5 secon\fs\l. 
    This shows that the shaver is fully charge\f.\l
     • Recommen\fe\f ambient \ltemperature f or charging is 10 – 35 °C 
    (50 – 95 °F).  It may take longer to charge \lor the battery may fail to 
    charge properly in extremely high or lo\lw temperatures. 
    Charge the shaver within the reco\lmmen\fe\f ambient temp\lerature range.
     • When charging the \lshav er for the first time o\lr when it has not \l
    been in use for more than 6 mon\lths, the charging tim\le may 
    change or the char\lge status lamp (
    ) may not glow for a few 
    minutes. It will eventually glow if kept connecte\f.   
    						
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    EnglishChargingwithouttheself-\fleaningre\fharger
    You can also charge \lwithout the self‑cleaning recharger.
    1
    1Inserttheapplian\fepluginto
    thesha
    
    ver\b
     •Turn the shaver off before inserting.
    2
    2Plugintheadaptorintoa
    householdoutlet\b •
    Wipe off any w ater \froplets on th\le 
    appliance socket.1 2
    3
    3Dis\fonne\fttheadaptorafter\fhar
    gingis\fompleted\b •Charging the batter\ly f or more than 1 hou\lr will not affect 
    battery performance.
    Note
    You cannot operate the shaver while charging.
    Usingtheshaver
    1
    1Pressthepowerswit\fh\b
    2
    2Holdtheshaverasillustrated
    andsha
    
    ve\b
     •\btart shaving by applying gentle 
    pressure to y
    our face. \btretch your 
    skin with your free han\f an\f m\love the 
    shaver back an\f forth in the \firection\l 
    of your bear\f. You may gently increase 
    the amount of pres\lsure as your skin 
    becomes accustome\f \lto this shaver. 
    Applying excessive pressure \foes not\l 
    provi\fe a closer shave.
    Notes • Do not place your fingers on the \lpo
    wer switch while using t\lhe 
    shaver. This may cause the shaver to turn off. Place your 
    fingers on the thum\lb rest while using \lthe shaver.
     • We recommen\f using t\lhe sha
    
    ver in an ambient te\lmperature 
    range of 5
     – 35 °C (41 – 95 °F).
    
     If use\f outsi\fe th\lis range, the 
    appliance may stop operating.  
    						
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     English
    Usingthetrimmer
    ►Trimmingsideb urns
    \bli\fe the trimmer han\fle up. Turn the 
    shaver on an\f place at \la right angle to 
    your skin an\f move \fownwar\fs to trim 
    your si\feburns.
     •Press an\f hol\f the l\lock release b
    
    utton 
    an\f sli\fe the trimmer han\fle \fown to 
    lower the trimmer. 
    ► Pre-shave
    The trimmer can be 
    use\f for a pre‑sha
    ve of 
    long bear\fs.
    ► AbovethelipsTurn the shaver on an\f place at \la right 
    angle to your skin an\f trim aroun\f your 
    moustache.
    ►Trimmingtheedg eofbear dCut your bear\f gra\fually 
    with the power switch facing 
    opposite si\fe of your skin, 
    taking care not to\l cut too 
    much.
    Usingthe\fombatta\fhment
    Note
    Apply the oil to th\le trimmer before an\f after each \luse.  
    (\bee page
     17.) 
    F
    
    ailure to apply the\l oil may cause the following problems \fue to 
    rust, wear or burn out.
    -	 The trimmer has become blunt.
    -	 \bhorter operating time.
    -	 Lou\fer soun\f.
    Make sure that the sh\laver is turne\f off.
    1
    1Mountthe\fomb
    atta\fhmenttothemain
    bodyuntilit\f
    
    li\fks\b
     •Press an\f hol\f the c\lomb 
    attachment release \lbuttons to 
    remo
    ve.   
    						
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    English2
    2Slidethetrimmerhandle
    upuntilit\f
    
    li\fks\b
    3
    3Whilepressingand
    holdingthetrimming
    heights
    
    wit\fh
    b
     utton,
    mo
     ve
    
    the\fombver
    
    ti\fally
    tothe
    desiredtrimminglength
    (between1mm(1/32˝)and
    7mm(9/32˝))\b
    Trimming 
    height
    (approx.)mm 1.0 2.5 4.0 5.5 7.0
    inch
    1/32 3/32 5/32 7/32 9/32
    In\ficator 1.0 2.5 4.0 5.5 7.0
     • Actual hair length \lwill be a little 
    longer than the hei\lght you set.
    4
    4Lightlypushthe\fomb
    atta\fhmenttoensurethat
    ithaslo\f
    
    ked
    intopla\fe
     \b
    5
    5Turntheshaveron,bringthe\fombofthe
    \fombatta\f
    
    hment
    into\fonta\ftwiththeskin,
    and\futthebear
    
    d
    b
     y
    mo
     ving
    thetrimmerba\f
     k
    
    againsttheflo
    
    w
    ofthebear
     d\b
    Notes •Be careful not to c\lut your han\f on the b
    la\fe when attaching\l 
    an\f removing the comb attac\lhment.
     • Do not use with sh\laving creams applie\f\l or when the bear\f \lis 
    w
    
    et. Wet bear\f can stick to the skin or c\llump making it \fiffi\lcult 
    for the bla\fe to cut.
     • Comb bear\f an\f si\febur
    
    ns before trimming.
     •Hair trimmings ma
    
    y collect insi\fe the\l comb attachment wh\len a 
    large volume of bear\f is cu\lt, so \fiscar\f hair \ltrimmings after 
    each use.
     • If the comb attachm\lent is not attache\l\f properly
    
    , it may become 
    loose \furing use resulting i\ln excessive cutting.
    Readinglampswhenusing
    During useWhen the battery capacity is low
    All lamps \fisappear \lwhile using.The battery capacity lamp 
    blinks for 5 secon\fs when t\lhe  power switch is presse\f.
     •You can sha
    
    ve 2 to 3 times aft\ler the battery capacity lamp blinks. 
    (This will \fiffer \fepen\fing on usa\lge.)
     • A full charge will s\lupply enough pow
    
    er for approx. 18 shaves of 3 
    minutes each. (This will \fiffer \fepen\fing on usa\lge.)  
    						
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     English
    Cleaningtheshaver
    Cleaningusingtheself-\fleaningre\fharger
    ►Preparingtheself-\f leaningre\f hargerRemove the shaver an\f the applianc\le plug from the sel\lf‑cleaning 
    recharger.
    1
    1Pla\fetheself-\fleaningre\fhargeronahard,flat
    surfa\fe\b •
    When the self‑cleaning recharger \lis lifte\f, or on th\le soft 
    surf ace such as carpets, the lock release lever will not fit in 
    the recharger prop\lerly. In that case, the cleaning liqu\li\f unit 
    cannot be remove\f.
    2
    2Pressthe\fleaning
    liquidunitremo
    
    val
    
    button(1)and
    removethe\fleaning
    liquidunit(2)\b
    
    
    3
    3Washawaytheold\fleaningliquidandbeard
    trimmingsandthenrinsethe\f
    
    leaning
    liquidunit\b •After washing, be sure to \lattach the cleaning\l liqui\f filter.
    4
    4Pourtapwater(1)and
    deterg
    
    ent
    (
     2)
    intothe
    \fleaningliquidunit\b •Do not let the water r ise 
    above the maximum water 
    line. This may cause the 
    cleaning liqui\f to s\lpill.
    
    
    5
    5Atta\fhthe\fleaningliquidunit\b •
    Imme\fiately wipe up\l any cleaning liqui\f 
    that has been spilt\l.
     
    Be careful not to \f\lrop cleaning liqui\f \l
    onto leather pro\fuc\lts or woo\fen floors 
    as it may cause \fiscoloration.
    6
    6Pressthetopoftheself-
    \fleaning
    re\f
     harger
    do
     wn
    and
    se\furelyatta\f
    
    h
    untilit\f
     li\fks\b
    Notes •The water an\f \fetergent \lwill mix after clean\ling begins
    , making 
    cleaning liqui\f.
     • If “AUTO” mo\fe cannot be sele\lcte\f or the \bTATU\b lamp glows 
    f
    or 5 secon\fs when t\lhe \bELECT button is presse\f, t\lhe cleaning 
    liqui\f nee\fs to be r\leplace\f. Replace the cleanin\lg liqui\f.
     • When replace\f, the \lcleaning liqui\f will \llast for appro ximately 
    30 \fa ys if use\f once per\l \fay. (This will \fiffer \fepen\fing on 
    bear\f thickness an\f the ambie\lnt temperature.)
     • Use the \fetergent w\lithin approximately 6 months a\lfter opening 
    the pac
    
    kage. When 6 months have passe\f, \fiscar\f th\le 
    cleaning liqui\f, an\f\l then pour new water an\f \fetergent \linto the 
    cleaning liqui\f unit\l.
     • Replace the water an\f \fetergent \lat the same time
    
    . 
    Otherwise the clean\ling function may \feteriorate.
     • Only use self‑cleaning  recharger \fetergent for Panasonic shavers.   
    						
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    English►Cleaningthesha verRemove any soap or water on the shaver if it has been w\lashe\f 
    with han\f soap or a\lny other \fetergent.
    Note
    When cleaning the s\lhaver after cutting a\l large volume of bear\f 
    with the comb attac\lhment, hair trimmings may collect in the 
    cleaning tray of the self
    ‑cleaning recharger
    
    . Discar\f hair 
    trimmings from aroun\l\f the trimmer before attaching the \lshaver 
    to the self
    ‑cleaning recharger
    
    .
    1
    1Inserttheapplian\fepluginto
    theself-\f
    
    leaning
    re\f
     harger\b
    2
    2Pullupthearmuntilit\fli\fks\b
    3
    3Removetheprote\ftive\fap
    or\fombatta\f
    
    hment
    and
    thenatta\f
    
    h
    thesha
     ver\b
    4
    4Pushdownthearmuntilit
    \fli\f
    
    ks\b
    12
    4
    3
    5
    5
    5Plugintheadaptorintoahouseholdoutlet\b •
    Turn the shaver off before attaching. •Check that the system \louter f
    oil is not \feforme\f or 
    \famage\f when you are attaching t\lhe shaver.
     • Put shav
    
    er into the self
    ‑cleaning recharger \lwith the tr
     immer 
    han\fle retracte\f. If the trimmer han\fle is not\l retracte\f, it 
    might scratch the cleaning t\lray.
    6
    6PresstheSELECTbuttontosele\ftthemode\b •
    The “Charge” mo\fe starts when attaching \lthe shaver. •Each time you press the \bELECT\l b
    utton, the mo\fe 
    changes from “AUTO” 
     “Charge”.
     • The mo\fes start appro
     ximately 6 secon\fs \lafter they are 
    selecte\f.
     • The mo\fe will be abor\lte\f if the po
     wer is cut off. In this case, 
    perform the mo\fe again fr\lom the beginning.
     • Do not press the c\lleaning liqui\f unit \lremov
     al button as the 
    cleaning liqui\f may spill causing a m\lalfunction.
    Mode Timerequired(guide)
    Char ge Charge
    0 to 60 min
    AUTO Clean/Dry
    10 min/350 min Charge
    0 to 60 min
     • It is not possible to change the mo\l\fe after 
    “A
    UTO” mo\fe has starte\f.
     •Use the self‑cleaning recharger \lin temper
    
    atures between 5
     °C 
    (41 °F) an\f 35 °C (95 °F).
    
     
    The Clean or Dry function may not work out of recommen\fe\l\f 
    ambient temperature range. In such a case, “AUTO” mo\fe 
    cannot be selecte\f a\ln\f the \bTATU\b lamp will glow for 
    approximately 5 secon\fs.  
    						
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     English
    Cleaningtheshaverwithouttheself-\fleaningre\fharger
    1. Disconnect the cor\l\f from the shaver.
    2. Apply some han\f soa\lp an\f some water to the system\l outer foil.3. Turn the shaver on.
    4. Turn off the shaver after 10 to 20 \lsecon\fs.
    5. Remove the outer foil section.
    6. Clean the shav er, the outer foil section, 
    the trimmer, an\f the comb atta\lchment 
    with running water.
    7. Wipe off any \frops of w ater with a \fry cloth.
    8. Dry the outer f oil section, the sh\laver, 
    the trimmer, an\f the comb atta\lchment 
    completely.
    9. Attach the outer f\loil section to the \lsha ver.10. Lubricate the shaver.
    Lubri\fation
    To maintain shaving comfort for a long time, it is recommen\fe\f\l 
    that the oil provi\fe\f with the shaver is use\f.
    1.
     \bwitch off the shav
    
    er.
    2.
     Apply one \frop of o\lil to each 
    system outer foil.
    3.
     Raise the trimmer an\f apply one\l 
    \frop of oil.
    4.
     \bwitch the shav
    
    er on, an\f run it for 
    approximately five secon\fs.
    5. \bwitch off the shav er, an\f wipe off any excess oil from the \l
    system outer foil with a soft clo\lth.
    Repla\fingthesystemouterfoilandtheinnerblades
    system outer foil once every year
    inner bla\fes once every two years
    ► Removingtheouterf oilse\ftionPress the foil frame release buttons an\f lift the\l 
    outer foil section upwar\fs.
    ►Atta\fhingtheouterf oilse\ftion\becurely attach the\l outer foil section to the \lshaver 
    until it clicks.   
    						
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    English►Repla\fingthesystemouterf oil1. Press the system o\luter foil release b uttons 
    an\f pull \fown the system oute\lr foil.
    2.
     Insert the system outer\l f
    
    oil until it clicks.
     •Alwa
    
    ys attach the syst\lem outer foil in 
    proper \firection.
     • Alwa
    
    ys insert the system outer\l foil to the 
    foil frame when attaching\l to the shaver.
    ► Repla\fingtheinnerb lades1. Remove the inner bla\fes one at a time\l. •Do not touch the e\l\fges (metal parts) of the inner 
    b
    la\fes to prevent injury to your han\f.
    2.
     Insert the inner b
    
    la\fes one at a time\l until they click.
    ►Repla\fementpar tsReplacement parts are available at your \fealer or \bervice Center.
    Replacement parts for 
    E\b‑RT97 \bystem outer foil an\f inner 
    bla\fes
    WE\b9013
    \bystem outer foil WE\b9097
    Inner bla\fes WE\b9068
    \bpecial Detergent f\lor \bhaver Cleaning & Charg\ling 
    \bystem WE\b4L03
    Cleaningtheself-\fleaningre\fharger
    Bear\f trimmings may become attache\f t\lo the cleaning tray of the 
    self‑cleaning recharger
    . Follow the steps below to remove them. We 
    recommen\f \foing thi\ls each time you change the clean\ling liqui\f.
    1. Be sure to remov e the cleaning liqu\li\f unit 
    an\f the appliance p\llug from the self‑cleaning recharger. • Be careful not to s\lpill the cleaning li\lqui\f. •\bome cleaning liqui\f\l components an\f 
    skin oil may separ
    
    ate an\f a\fhere to t\lhe 
    cleaning liqui\f unit\l an\f cleaning liqui\f\l 
    filter. This \foes not in\fic\late a problem.
    2. Pour water as illustrate\f while 
    tilting the cleanin\lg liqui\f unit 
    an\f shaking it gent\lly
    .
     •You can clean with t\lhe 
    cleaning liqui\f filte\lr remo
    
    ve\f.
     •After washing, be sure to \l
    attach the cleaning\l liqui\f filter .
    3. Gently wipe off any bear\f trimmings attache\f 
    to the insi\fe of th\le cleaning tray with a cloth 
    or tissue paper \fam\lpene\f with water.
     •Clean the corners an\f une ven parts of the 
    cleaning tray with a cotton swab 
    \fampene\f with water.  
    						
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     English
    ►Whenthewaterdoesnotdrainfr omthe\f leaningtra y •Do not tilt the sel\lf‑cleaning recharger \lto pour out w ater. Doing so 
    may cause the cleanin\lg liqui\f in the clea\lning liqui\f unit to\l spill or 
    cause the self
    ‑cleaning recharger \lto malfunction.
    Bear\f tr
    
    immings may clog the \frain at the 
    bottom of the clean\ling tray. 
    In this case, you cannot clean or \l\fry the shaver.
    Push the bear\f trimmings \fown through the 
    \frain with a toothpi\lck etc.
    Troubleshooting
    ► Self-\fleaningre\f harger
    Problem A\ftion
    The bla\fe has not been 
    thoroughly washe\f.
    If the shaver is not cleane\f f\lor 
    more than 2 weeks, first clean to 
    remove bear\f trimmings.
    Do not a\f\f \fetergent\l an\f water 
    except when replacin\lg the 
    cleaning liqui\f.
    Doing so may \feteriorate the 
    cleaning function. (\bee page
     15.)
    After cleaning, oil\l‑like \froplets may 
    remain on the outs\li\fe of the foil 
    fr
    ame. This is the lubricating 
    component of the c\lleaning liqui\f 
    an\f \foes not in\ficat\le a problem. 
    You may wipe it off with\l a soft cloth.
    The \bTATU\b lamp glows.\bee page 20.
    Problem A\ftion
    The mo\fe \foes not s\ltart.
    Check that the AC a\faptor is 
    connecte\f to the se\llf‑cleaning 
    recharger
    , an\f that the AC 
    a\faptor is plugge\f i\ln to a 
    househol\f outlet. (\bee page
     11.)
    Confirm that the shaver is 
    properly attache\f to the \lself‑cleaning recharger.
    
     
    (\bee page
     11.)
    The Clean or Dry function may 
    stop out of recomm\len\fe\f 
    ambient temperature range.
    (5
     – 35 °C (41 – 95 °F))
    Check if the \bTATU\b lamp glows. 
    (\bee page 20.)
    Cleaning liqui\f has \l
    accum
    ulate\f in the 
    cleaning tray.
    Remove any waste, etc. that has 
    accumulate\f in the \frain at the 
    bottom of the clean\ling tray. 
    (\bee this page.)
    If you use the self‑cleaning 
    recharger when the\l shav er is wet 
    or when soap or sh\laving gel is on 
    the shaver, cleaning liqui\f ma\ly 
    accumulate in the cleani\lng tray.
    The cleaning liqui\f \lunit 
    cannot be remove\f.
    Place the self‑cleaning recharger \l
    on a har\f, flat surf\lace .
    When the self
    ‑cleaning recharger \l
    is lifte\f, or on th\le soft surf
    
    ace 
    such as carpets, the lock release 
    lever will not fit in t\lhe recharger 
    properly. In that case, the cleaning 
    liqui\f unit cannot \lbe remove\f.   
    						
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    EnglishProblemA\ftion
    Makes a lou\f soun\f.
    During cleaning: The self‑cleaning recharger \l
    mak
    es a lou\f soun\f \fue \lto the 
    cleaning of the bla\fes.
    After cleaning: The self
    ‑cleaning recharger \l
    mak
    
    es a lou\f soun\f \fue \lto the 
    removal of water \froplets in 
    or\fer to spee\f \frying.
    The soun\f after cle\laning is \fifferent 
    from the soun\f \furing cleaning. The 
    water level has \froppe\f an\f i\lt is 
    removing water \froplets from \lthe 
    bla\fes after cleaning\l. This \foes not 
    in\ficate a problem.
    The shaver cannot be 
    charge\f.
    Gently wipe the met\lal terminal of 
    the appliance socket an\f the 
    charging terminal of the self
    ‑cleaning recharger \lwith a cloth or 
    tissue \fampene\f wit\lh water
    
    .
    The bla\fes are not \fry or 
    are sticky.
    The bla\fes may not \fry quickly 
    \fue to temperature con\fitions.
    Wipe with a soft cloth before shaving.
    The bla\fes crack or 
    \feform \furing cleaning.
    Do not insert any foreign objects 
    into the recharger\l.
    Replace the system \louter foil an\f/
    or inner bla\fes. (\bee page 17.)
    Problem A\ftion
    The cleaning liqui\f \lhas 
    foame\f.
    If you mix soapy water or han\f 
    soap with the \feter\lgent or use 
    another \fetergent, \lthe cleaning 
    liqui\f will foam. Use the self
    ‑cleaning recharger \lafter 
    thoroughly washing an\f \fr
    
    ying 
    the shaver.
    Replace the cleaning\l liqui\f.
    Cleaning liqui\f leak\le\f from 
    the cleaning liqui\f \lunit.
    Do not press the c\lleaning liqui\f unit \l
    removal button \furing the mo\fe.
    Place the self‑cleaning recharger \l
    horiz ontally.
    If you use the self‑cleaning 
    recharger when the\l shav er is wet or 
    when soap or shaving gel is on the \l
    shaver, cleaning liqui\f ma\ly leak.
    ► WhentheST ATUSlampglo ws
    Problem A\ftion
    It is time to repla\lce the 
    cleaning liqui\f.
    Pour new water an\f \fetergent \l
    into the cleaning l\liqui\f unit.
    The cleaning liqui\f \lunit is 
    not properly attache\f.
    Properly attach the clean\ling liqui\f 
    unit.
    The self
    ‑cleaning 
    recharger is tilte\f\l.Place the self‑cleaning recharger \l
    on a horiz ontal surface.
    After performing the above operation, press the \bE\lLECT button 
    an\f select a mo\fe.
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    ProblemA\ftion
    Appliance failure
    Contact an authorize\f service center.  
    						
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