Panasonic Shaver Rechargeable Es 8109 Operating Instructions

							
Operating Instructions 
Manuel d’utilisation
Rechargeable Shaver 
Rasoir rechargeable
Model No. ES8109 N° de modèle ES8109
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser l’appareil.
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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.
.  Charger unit is not for immersion or for use in 
shower.
3.  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.
4.  Except when charging, always unplug this 
appliance from the electrical outlet immediately 
after using.
5.  Unplug this appliance before 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.  Never 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.  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 facial injury may 
occur.
8.  Always attach plug to appliance first, then to 
outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to “off ” 
then remove plug from outlet.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power source:  100-40 V AC, 50-60 Hz
  (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	useThis 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 shaver. 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
Warning - Persons using a medical electronic device implanted in their body such as a pacemaker should not place this unit close to the medical electronic device. It may cause an accident or trouble.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.
Charging	the	shaver
Do not use any power cord, AC adaptor or recharger other than one specifically designed for this model. 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 cord, you 
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may damage it. Contact an authorized service center if the power cord gets damaged.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. Do not leave this shaver within the reach of small children. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
Self-cleaning	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 shaver 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 surfaces. Wipe it immediately. The self-cleaning recharger cleans the inner blades and the system outer foil. Wash with water to remove beard trimmings in other areas.
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Parts	identification
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 Protective cap  Foil frame3  System outer foil4  System outer foil release buttons5  Inner blades6  Foil frame release buttons
7  Finger rest8  Pivot action selector9  OFF/ON switch  LCD panel  Appliance socket  Trimmer  Trimmer handle
  Adaptor (RE7-40)  Power cord  Appliance plug  Self-cleaning recharger (Referred to as the “Recharger”.)  Detergent cartridge  Water tank  Socket
  Water tank cap  Clean lamp  Dry lamp  Charge lamp  Status lamp  Select button  Cleaning tray  Water level
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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11Attach	the	detergent	
cartridge	and	the	
water	tank	to	the	
self-cleaning	
recharger.	
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22Insert	the	appliance	
plug.
33Plug	in	the	adaptor.
44Remove	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)
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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	rechargerYou can also charge without the recharger.
1.  Insert the appliance plug into the 
shaver.
.  Plug in the adaptor into a 
household outlet.
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Reading	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 every  
seconds.
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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Using	the	trimmer
Slide the trimmer handle up. Place at a right angle to your skin and move downwards to trim your sideburns.
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Using	the	shaverShave
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11Press	the	OFF/ON	
switch.22Hold	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.
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Pivot	action	selector
Use to select “SOFT” (soft) or “LOCK” (lock).You can change the pivot action whether the shaver is turned on or off.
SOFT
LOCK
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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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11Remove	the	water	
tank	and	then	open	
the	water	tank	cap.
22Wash	away	the	old	cleaning	liquid	and	
then	rinse	the	water	
tank.
33Pour	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.
44Securely	close	the	
water	tank	cap	and	
then	attach	the	tank.
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55Peel	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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cartridge.
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Replace the HydraClean™ Shaving System Solution Cartridge when the status lamp is illuminated. Use the below chart as a guide. 
ShavingCleaningReusability
1 time/day
1 time/dayapprox. 30 times
1 time/3 daysapprox. 10 times
1 time/weekapprox. 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 you 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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Cleaning	the	shaver
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11Insert	the	appliance	
plug.
22Plug	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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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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44Press	[SELECT]	to	select	the	course.	
Each time you press [SELECT], the course changes from “Clean/Dry/Charge”  “Clean/Dry”  “Dry/Charge”  “Dry”  “Charge”.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	indicationsOn shaverCourse	completion	summaryOn rechargerChangeable course halfway through
On rechargerOn shaverTime required (guide) [In the low temperature]CLEANDRYCHARGECLEANDRYCHARGE
1Charge*2345GlowsBlinks1 hour
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  Clean/Dry/Charge3Glows while chargingBlinks  hours [+30 min]
3Clean/Dry2––1 hour [+30 min]
4Dry/Charge235Glows while chargingBlinks  h 40 min 
5Dry234––1 h 40 min
*The lamp goes out in 6 seconds.
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Follow the steps outlined below if the status lamp blinks or glows during the “Clean/Dry/Charge” course or the “Clean/Dry” course.
BlinksGlows
Correctly set the detergent cartridge and then restart a course.
Remove 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 
approximately  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	outWhen	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.
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 Disconnect the power cord 
from the shaver.
.  Apply some hand soap and 
some water to the outer foil.
3.  Press the OFF/ON switch 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.
4.  Remove the system outer foil 
and press the OFF/ON switch 
for more than  seconds to 
activate the turbo mode for “sonic” vibration cleaning and clean it with running water.
5.  Wipe off any drops of water 
with a dry cloth.
6.  Remove the system outer foil 
and the foil frame to allow them to dry completely.
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Caution	for	turbo	modeShaving 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. Place your fingers on the finger rest while using the shaver.
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Replacing	the	system	outer	foil	and	the	inner	
blades
system outer foilonce every year
inner bladeonce every two years
Replacing	the	system	outer	foil1. Press the foil frame release buttons and lift the system outer foil upwards as illustrated.
.  Press the system outer foil 
release buttons and pull down the system outer foil as illustrated.
3.  Insert the system outer foil 
until it clicks.Always attach the system outer foil in proper direction.Always insert the system outer foil to the foil frame when attaching to the shaver.
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1 Replacing	the	inner	blades
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 Press the foil frame release buttons and lift the system outer foil upwards as illustrated.
.  Remove the inner blades one 
at a time as illustrated.Do not touch the edges (metal parts) of the inner blades to prevent injury to your hand.
3.  Insert the inner blades one at 
a time until they click as illustrated.
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Cleaning	the	self-cleaning	recharger
Beard trimmings may become attached to the cleaning tray of the self-cleaning recharger. Follow the steps below to remove them. We recommend doing this each time you change the detergent cartridge.1.  Be sure to remove the water tank and the appliance plug from the self-cleaning recharger.Be careful not to spill the cleaning liquid.•
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