Panasonic Shaver Es Rt97 Operating Instructions
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11 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.
12 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.
13 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.
14 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.)
15 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.
16 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.
17 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.
18 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.
19 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.
20 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. ► Whenallself-\f leaningre\f harger’slampsb link ProblemA\ftion Appliance failure Contact an authorize\f service center.