Panasonic ES8243A, ES8243 User Manual

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Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.
Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

Operating Instructions

Manuel d’utilisation

Rechargeable Shaver

Rasoir rechargeable

Model No. ES8243

N° de modèle ES8243

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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

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.

To reduce the risk of electric
shock:

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.

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.

WARNING

1. Close supervision is necessary when this
appliance is used by, on, or near children or
invalids.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Power 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 use

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This 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

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 or AC adaptor 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 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.
Adequate ambient temperature for charging is 15-35 °C (59­95 °F).

If the indicators on the LCD panel do not glow, wait for a short
while until it glows.
The adaptor is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or
floor mount position.

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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.

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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.

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Parts identification





























1

1

2

2

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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 Protective cap
 System outer foil
3 Inner blades
4 System outer foil

release buttons

5 Finger rest

6 Pivot action

selector

7 OFF/ON switch
8 LCD panel
9 Appliance socket
 Trimmer

 Trimmer handle
 Adaptor (RE7-40)
 Power cord
 Appliance plug

Charging

Charge

Insert the appliance plug
into the shaver.

Plug in the adaptor into a
household outlet.

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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Reading the LCD panel

min.used

min.used

90˚

SOFT

LOCK

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

Using the shaver

Shave

The indicators

glow.

During use After use

The used time is shown.

The shown time returns to

•

[0’00”] after 10 minutes.

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A full charge will supply enough power for approx. 14 shaves of

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3 minutes each.

The indicators

blink once every

second.

When the battery capacity is low

You can shave 1 to 2 times after “10%” appears.
(This will differ depending on usage.)

“10%” appears and blinks.

The indicators blink

The used time and the
remaining battery capacity
are shown alternately after

turning off the shaver.

once every 2

seconds.

Press the OFF/ON

1

1

switch.

Hold the shaver as

2

2

illustrated above and
shave.

Start out shaving by applying gentle pressure to your face.

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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.

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.

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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Clean

Cleaning

We recommend that you clean
your shaver with the “sonic”
vibration turbo-cleaning mode
when the faucet symbol
appears on the LCD panel.

1. Disconnect the power cord
from the shaver.

2. Apply some hand soap and
some water to the outer foil.

3. Press the OFF/ON switch for
more than 2 seconds to
activate the turbo mode for
“sonic” vibration cleaning.

appears on the LCD

•

panel.
After about 20 seconds, it

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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 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.

Caution for turbo mode

Shaving in turbo mode may damage your skin. Turn the shaver

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off and then on again to cancel turbo mode.
Do not place your fingers on the OFF/ON switch while using

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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.