Panasonic Shaver Rechargeable Es 8228 Operating Instructions

							
Operating InstructionsManuel d’utilisation
Rechargeable Shaver Rasoir rechargeable
Model No. ES8228
N° de modèles ES8228
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.
Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser l’appareil.
English  2
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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.
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.
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
1.  Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
2.  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.
WARNINGTo reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric 
shock, or injury to persons:
To reduce the risk of electric shock:SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
SPECIFICATIONSPower source:  100-240 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 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 shaverCaution - 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 shaverOnly use the supplied power cord and recharger to charge the 
shaver. 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 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 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 rechargerDo 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 System outer foil Inner blades System outer foil release buttons
 Pivot action selector Finger rest
 On/Off switch LCD panel Trimmer Trimmer handle Adaptor Power cord Appliance plug
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 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 Feed water line
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 
backlight of the LCD panel will blink twice every second.
• If 
 and the backlight of the LCD panel does 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.
Operating environment for the self-cleaning 
recharger

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Charging with the self-cleaning recharger
Thoroughly wipe off any drops of water on or around the recharger so that it is dry before charging it.
You can charge without the recharger.
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Charge
Attach the detergent 
cartridge and the 
water tank to the 
self-cleaning 
recharger.
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Insert the appliance 
plug.
Plug in the adaptor.
Remove 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 backlight of the LCD  panel glows and charging 
starts.
• Charging is completed when  the backlight of the LCD panel 
blinks.
 
(Max. 1 hour later) • 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.
• A special plug adaptor may be required in some areas.
Charging without the self-cleaning recharger
1.  Insert the appliance plug into  the shaver.
2.  Plug in the adaptor into a 
household outlet.

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Using the trimmer
About the LCD panel
10 minutes after charging is completed
The backlight of the  LCD panel blinks  once every 2 seconds.
After charging is completed
The backlight of the  LCD panel blinks 
once every second.While charging 
The backlight of the  LCD panel glows.
During use
The battery capacity is low when “10%” appears and 
 blinks.
•  A full charge will supply enough power for approx. 14 shaves of  3 minutes each.
• You can shave 1 to 2 times after “10%” appears. 
(This will differ depending on usage.)
Using the shaverShave
Press the On/Off 
switch.Hold 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.
Use to select “SOFT” (soft) or 
“LOCK” (lock).
You can change the pivot 
action whether the shaver is 
turned on or off.SOFT
LOCK
Pivot action selector
Slide the trimmer handle up. Place 
at a right angle to your skin and 
move downwards to trim your 
sideburns.
The LCD panel shows the remaining battery capacity from 0% to 
100%, in 10% increments.

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Preparing the self-cleaning rechargerRemove the shaver and the appliance plug from the self-cleaning recharger.
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Cleaning with the self-cleaning rechargerCare
Remove the water 
tank and then open 
the water tank cap.
Wash away the old cleaning liquid and 
then rinse the water 
tank.
Pour tap water up to 
the feed water line.
• Do not let the tap water rise  above the feed water line. This 
may cause the cleaning liquid 
to spill.
Securely close the 
water tank cap and 
then attach the tank.
Peel 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.)
Attach the detergent 
cartridge.
• 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/day
approx. 30-40 times
1 time/3 days approx. 10-14 times
1 time/week approx. 4-6 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 special 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
• 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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Insert the appliance 
plug.
Plug in the adaptor.
Remove 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.
Press [SELECT] to select the course.
Course
Course selection indications
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Course completion summary
On recharger Changeable course 
halfway throughOn recharger On shaverTime required (guide) [In the low temperature]cleandrychargecleandrycharge Backlight
Charge*Blinks1 hour
Clean/Dry/ChargeBlinks2 hours [+30 min]
Clean/Dry–1 hour [+30min ]
Dry/ChargeBlinks2 h 40 min 
Dry–1 h 40 min
*The lamp goes out in 6 seconds. • Remove any soap or water 
on the shaver if it has been 
washed with hand soap or 
any other detergent.

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Cleaning with the self-cleaning recharger (continued)
 Do the following if the status lamp blinks or glows during the “Clean/Dry/Charge” course or the “Clean/Dry” course.
BlinksCorrectly set the 
detergent cartridge 
and then restart a 
course.
If the status lamp goes outContinue a course.
GlowsRemove 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.
When an abnormality has been correctedPress and hold [SELECT] for 
approximately 2 seconds to 
turn off the status lamp and 
then restart a course.
When no abnormality was 
found
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 out
Continue a course.When the status lamp glows 
again
Contact an authorized service 
center.
Cleaning the shaver without the self-cleaning 
recharger
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We recommend to clean your 
shaver with the self-cleaning 
recharger or the “sonic” vibration 
cleaning when  appears in the LCD panel.
1.  Disconnect the power cord  from the shaver.
2. 
Apply some hand soap to the 
outer foil.
3.  Press the On/Off switch for 
more than 2 seconds to 
activate the turbo mode for 
“sonic” vibration cleaning.
•  appears in the LCD panel.
• After about 20 seconds, it will  be automatically turned off, 
or you can turn it off by 
pressing the On/Off switch.
4.  Remove the system outer foil  and press the On/Off switch 
for more than 2 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  to allow it to dry completely.

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Cleaning the self-cleaning recharger
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.2.  Gently wipe off any beard 
trimmings attached to the 
inside of the cleaning tray with 
a cloth or tissue paper 
dampened with water.
• Clean the corners and uneven parts of the 
cleaning tray with a cotton 
swab dampened with water.
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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.
• Do not pull hard on the rubber blade protector at the bottom of  the cleaning tray. The rubber may come off if you pull hard on it. 
It is only necessary to pull it up slightly.
• Warning - Do not wash or apply water to the adaptor or self- cleaning recharger. Failure to observe this may cause electric 
shock or result in short circuits.
Replacing the system outer foil and the inner 
blades.
1.  Press the buttons and lift 
upwards as illustrated.
2.  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.
4.  Insert the system outer foil by  pushing it downwards until it 
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system outer foil once every year
inner blade once every two years
Caution for turbo mode• Shaving 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 On/Off 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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