Panasonic EHHS99 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

(Household) Hair Straightener

Model No. EH-HS99

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English

Operating Instructions

(Household) Hair Straightener

Model No. EH-HS99

Contents

Safety precautions.....................	6	Using the straightener 14
Parts identification	10	After use	14
About the temperature control system	11	Cleaning	15
About nanoe™	11	Troubleshooting	16
Tips for best straightening results	12	Specifications	16
Before use	13	Caution for AC Mains Lead	17

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.

nanoe™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

A nanoe™ is a nano-sized ion particle coated with water particles.

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		Notice
	English	•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
		years and above and persons with reduced physical,
		sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
		knowledge if they have been given supervision or
		instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
		way and understand the hazards involved. Children
		shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
		maintenance shall not be made by children without
		supervision.
		•When the appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it
		after use since the proximity of water presents a hazard
		even when the appliance is switched off.

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•For additional protection, the installation of a residual

	current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating	English
	current not exceeding 30 mA is advisable in the
	electrical circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your
	installer for advice.
	•This symbol on the appliance means “Do not use this
	appliance near water”. Do not use this appliance near
	bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing
	water.
	•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
	the manufacturer, its service center, or similarly
	qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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English

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.

Denotes a potential WARNING hazard that could result

in serious injury or death.

Denotes a hazard that

CAUTION could result in minor injury or property

damage.

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.

Illustrations in “Safety precautions” may vary from the actual product.

WARNING

Do not store within the reach of children or infants. Do not let them use the appliance.

-Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or injury.

Never modify, disassemble, or repair.

-Doing so may cause ignition or injury due to abnormal operation.

Contact an authorized service center for repair.

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 damage or modify, or forcefully 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 with the cord bundled.

-Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not wrap the cord around the main body when storing.

-Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break with the load, and may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

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