Thank you for choosing a Panasonic shaver.
Please read all instructions before use.
Important
This shaver has a built‑in rechargeable battery. Do not
throw into fire, apply heat, or charge, use, or leave in a
high temperature environment.
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.
Terminate the usage when there is abnormality or
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failure.
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Do not shave with soap or clean it with water when
operating with the adaptor.
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Do not share with your family or other people.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Persons using an implanted medical electronic
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device, such as a pacemaker, should not allow this
unit to touch the skin where the medical electronic
device is implanted because this may cause a
malfunction.
Charging the shaver
Never use the adaptor in the bathroom or shower
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room.
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Do not use any power cord or adaptor other than
this adaptor (RE7‑
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Plug in the adaptor into a household outlet where
there is no moisture and handle it with dry hands.
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Hold the adaptor when disconnecting it from the
household outlet. If you tug on the power cord, you
may damage it.
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The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is
damaged, the adaptor should be scrapped.
Cleaning the shaver
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Warning
Disconnect the power cord from the shaver
before cleaning it in water to prevent electric
shock.
Keep both the inner blades inserted. If only one of
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the inner blades is inserted, the shaver may be
damaged.
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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.
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Clean the housing only with a soft cloth slightly
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dampened with tap water or soapy tap water. Do not
use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals.
Storing the shaver
Store the shaver in a place with low humidity after
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use.
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Do not store the shaver where it will be exposed to
direct sunlight or other heat sources.
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Disconnect the power cord when storing the shaver.
Do not bend the power cord or wrap it around the
shaver.
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Please properly store or dispose the plastic bag of
the appliance to avoid any accidents, such as
infants suffocation, etc. Keep the plastic bag away
from infants. Keep the oil away from children.
Self-cleaning recharger
Do not clean the adaptor or the self‑cleaning
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recharger in water as it will damage them or cause
an electric shock.
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Do not remo
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.
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Place the self
stable surface. Otherwise the cleaning liquid may
spill and discolor leather products or other surfaces.
Wipe it immediately.
ve the shaver from the self‑cleaning
‑cleaning recharger on a level and
The self
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and the system outer foil. Brush or wash with water
to remove beard trimmings in other areas.
Use the self
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between 15 °C and 35 °C. Otherwise, the following
problems may occur.
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-
Use the self
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than 95%.
Depending on the environment, the shaver may not
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dry even if you select the “Dry/Charge” course. In
this case, wipe off any drops of water with a dry
cloth.
‑cleaning recharger cleans the inner blades
‑cleaning recharger in temperatures
The self‑cleaning recharger stops functioning.
The lifespan of the rechargeable battery shortens.
(Only when y
lower temperatures.)
ou use the self‑cleaning recharger in
‑cleaning recharger in humidity less
Parts identification
7 Batter
8 Charge status lamp
9 Appliance soc
: P
; Finger rest
< T
= T
E Self
> W
? W
y capacity
lamp
)
(
ket
ower switch [0/1]
rimmer
rimmer handle
‑cleaning recharger
ater tank cap
ater tank
ket
@ Soc
A SELECT b
ATUS lamp
B ST
Y lamp
C DR
D CLEAN lamp
F Adaptor (RE7‑
ower cord
E P
F Appliance plug
G Detergent car
ravel pouch
H T
I Cleaning br
ush
J Oil
utton
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tridge
Using the lock ring
Use the lock ring to lock or unlock the power switch.
1. Rotate the loc
Unlock the power switch:
For when shaving, washing the shaver,
k ring until it clicks.
lubricating the shaver.
A Protective cap
B Outer f
oil section
oil frame
1 F
2 System outer f
3 System outer f
release buttons
C Inner b
lades
D Main body
oil frame release
4 F
oil
oil
buttons
ot action selector
5 Piv
k ring
6 Loc
Lock the power switch:
For when carrying the shaver.
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Charge
1
2
3
2
1
Charging with the self-cleaning
recharger
Thoroughly wipe off any drops of water on or around
the self‑cleaning recharger so that it is dry before
charging it.
Insert the appliance
1
1
plug into the selfcleaning recharger.
Plug in the adaptor.
2
2
Remove the protective
3
3
cap and then attach
the shaver.
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The “Charge” course starts when attaching the shaver.
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Turn the shaver off before attaching.
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Check that the outer foil is not deformed or damaged
when you are attaching the shaver.
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You can charge even with the STATUS lamp of the
‑cleaning recharger blinking.
self
Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.
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You can keep the shaver attached to the self‑cleaning
recharger, or connected to the adaptor, when not
using it to maintain full battery capacity. You cannot
overcharge the shaver.
Charging without the self-cleaning recharger
You can also charge without the self‑
cleaning recharger.
t the appliance plug into the
1. Inser
shaver.
2
. Plug in the adaptor into a household
outlet.
Cord shaving
If you insert the appliance plug to the shaver and plug
in the adaptor into a household outlet, you can use it
even if the battery capacity is low.
If the shaver does not work, continue charging it for
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approx. 1 minute.
Reading lamps when charging
While charging
The charge status lamp
) glows.
(
The number of the
battery capacity lamp will
increase as charging
progresses.
Recommended ambient temperature for charging is
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1
5‑35 °C. The battery may degrade the performance
or may not charge under extreme low or high
temperatures. The charge status lamp ( ) will blink
when there is a problem with charging.
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When charging the shaver for the first time or when it
has not been in use f
charge status lamp (
glow if kept connected.
or more than 6 months, the
) may not glow. It will eventually
After charging is
completed
All the battery capacity
lamps will light up and
then tur
n off after 5
seconds.
Shave
Using the shaver
Rotate the lock
1
1
ring and press
the power
switch.
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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.
Hold the shaver as
2
2
illustrated above and
shave.
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Caution
If you press the power switch for more than 2
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seconds, the sonic vibration cleaning mode is
activated.
You cannot shave in this mode.
Do not place your fingers on the power switch while
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using the shaver. This may cause the shaver to turn
off or enter the sonic vibration cleaning mode. Place
your fingers on the finger rest while using the shaver.
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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Reading lamps when using
While using
Approximate amount of battery charge
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is displayed as 20 ‑ 100 (%).
The charge status lamp ( ) glows when using cord
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shaving.
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It will tur
the switch.
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You can shave 2 to 3 times after “20%” appears.
will differ depending on usage.)
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A full charge will supply enough po
shaves of 3 minutes each.
n off approximately 5 seconds after operating
When the battery capacity is low
“20%” blinks when operating the shaver.
wer for approx. 14
(This
Care
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Cleaning with the self-cleaning
recharger
Preparing the self-cleaning recharger
Remove the shaver and the appliance plug from the
self‑cleaning recharger.
Remove the water
1
1
tank and then
open the water
tank cap.
Wash away the old
2
2
cleaning liquid
and then rinse the
water tank.
Pour tap water into
3
3
the water tank.
Do not let the water rise
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above the maximum water
line. This may cause the
cleaning liquid to spill.
Securely close the water tank cap and then
4
4
attach the tank.
Peel off the seals from the
5
5
new detergent cartridge. (2
seals)
Hold the detergent cartridge
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horizontally. (The detergent may spill if
the detergent cartridge is tilted too
much.)
Precautions for the detergent cartridge
Keep out of reach of children.
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Only use to clean the blades of electric shavers.
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Carry out emergency measures if the Cleaning
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agent enters mouth or eyes, and consult a doctor.
Attach the detergent
6
6
cartridge.
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Replace the detergent cartridge when the status
1
2
3
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lamp is illuminated.
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xpiration date of the cleaning liquid is 6 months
The e
after it is opened. If you do not use the cleaning
liquid f
or more than 6 months, throw away the
detergent cartridge and the cleaning liquid.
Only use self
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Panasonic shavers.
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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.
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ou operate the self‑cleaning recharger, the
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concentrated detergent in the detergent cartridge
dilutes and the water inside the tank will become a
cleaning liquid.
‑cleaning recharger detergent for
Cleaning the shaver
Insert the appliance
1
1
plug into the selfcleaning recharger.
Plug in the adaptor.
2
2
Remove the protective
3
3
cap and then attach
the shaver.
Remove any soap or water on
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the shaver if it has been
washed with hand soap or
any other detergent.
Turn the shaver off before
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attaching.
Check that the outer foil is not
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deformed or damaged when
you are attaching the shaver.
Press the SELECT button to select
4
4
the course.
Each time you press the SELECT button, the
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course changes from “Clean/Dry/Charge”
“Dry/Charge”
The courses start approximately 6 seconds
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after they are selected.
The course will be aborted if the power is cut
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off. In this case, perform the course again from
the beginning.
Do not detach the detergent cartridge or the
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water tank as the cleaning liquid may spill
causing a malfunction.
CourseTime required (guide)
1 Char
ge
“Charge”.
Charge
0 to 60 min
CourseTime required (guide)
2 Clean/
Dry/
Charge
y/
3 Dr
Charge
* When the ambient temperature of the self‑cleaning
recharger is low (approx. 15 °C or lower)
The Clean or Dry function may stop under extreme
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lo
w temperatures (approx. 0 °C or lower). In such a
case, the CLEAN and DRY lamps will blink when the
“Clean/Dry/Charge” course is selected, or the DRY
lamp will blink when the “Dry/Charge” course is
selected.
CleanDryCharge
0 min
10 min
It is not possible to change the course
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after the “Clean/Dry/Charge” course
has started.
DryCharge
100 min0 to
It is possible to change to the “Clean/Dry/
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Charge” course even after the “Dry/Charge”
course has started.
5
80 min*)
(
60 min
0 to 60 min
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5
7
Follow the steps outlined below if the
status lamp blinks or glows.
BlinksGlows
Correctly set the
detergent cartridge
and then restart a
course.
If the status lamp
goes out
Continue a course.
When an abnormality
has been corrected
Remove the adaptor
from the self
recharger, and restart
the course after
reinserting.
When the status lamp
goes out
Continue a course.Contact an authorized
‑cleaning
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
is placed horizontally.
When no abnormality
was found
It is time to replace the detergent
cartridge and cleaning liquid inside
the water tank. Wash away the old
cleaning liquid and then rinse the
water tank and then refill it with
water. Replace the old detergent
cartridge and then restart the course.
When the status lamp
glows again
service center.
‑cleaning recharger
Cleaning the shaver without the selfcleaning recharger
1. Disconnect the power cord from
the shaver.
. Apply some hand soap and
2
some water to the outer foil.
3
. Rotate the lock ring to unlock the
power switch.
4
. Press the power switch for more
than 2 seconds to activate the
sonic vibration cleaning mode.
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The battery capacity lamps
blink in order.
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After about
be automatically turned off, or
you can turn it off by pressing
the power switch.
. Remove the outer foil section
5
and press the power switch for
more than
the sonic vibration cleaning mode
and clean it with running water.
6. Wipe off any drops of water with
a dry cloth.
7. Dry the outer foil section and the shaver completely.
8. Attach the outer foil section to the shaver.
9. Lubricate the shaver.
20 seconds, it will
2 seconds to activate
The mark on the left means suitable for
2
3
(A)
(B)
cleaning under an open water tap.
Warning
Disconnect the power cord from the shaver before
cleaning it in water to prevent electric shock.
Drying the shaver with the self-cleaning recharger
1. Attach the outer foil section to the shaver.
2. Dry the shaver with self‑cleaning recharger using
“Dry/Charge” course.
3
. Lubricate the shaver.
Lubrication
To maintain shaving comfort for a long time, it is
recommended that the oil provided with the shaver is used.
1. Switch off the shaver.
2. Apply one drop of oil to each of the outer
foils.
3
. Raise the trimmer and apply a drop of oil.
4. Switch the shaver on, and run it for
approximately five seconds.
5. Switch off the shaver, and wipe off any
excess oil from the outer foils with a soft
cloth.
It is not necessary to oil the blades after cleaning the
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shaver with the self‑cleaning recharger. (Lubricant is
included in the cleaning detergent.)
Cleaning with the brush
Clean the inner blades using the short
brush by moving it in direction (A).
Clean the system outer foil, the shaver
body and the trimmer using the long
brush.
Do not move the short brush in
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direction (B) as it will damage the
inner blades and affect their
sharpness.
Do not use the short brush to clean
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the outer foils.
Replacing the system outer foil and
the inner blades
system outer foilonce every year
inner bladeonce every two years
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Replacing the system outer foil
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1
2 3
1
2
1. Press the foil frame release buttons
and lift the outer foil section upwards.
. Press the system outer foil release
2
buttons and pull down the system
outer foil.
3. Align the foil frame mark (
system outer foil mark (
securely attach together.
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The system outer foil cannot be
reversely attached.
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Always insert the system outer foil to
the foil frame when attaching to the
shaver.
. After turning the foil frame mark (
4
to the front, securely attach the outer
foil section to the shaver until it clicks.
Replacing the inner blades
1. Press the foil frame release buttons
and lift the outer foil section upwards.
. Remove the inner blades one at a
2
time.
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Do not touch the edges (metal parts)
of the inner blades to prevent injury
to your hand.
. Insert the inner blades one at a time
3
until they click.
) and the
) and
Replacement
Replacement parts are available at your dealer or
Service Center.
Replacement parts
for ES‑LT70
parts
System outer foilWES
Inner bladesWES
9087
9068
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
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and the appliance plug from the
‑cleaning recharger.
self
Be careful not to spill the
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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
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parts of the cleaning tray with a
cotton swab dampened with
water.
Warning
Do not wash or apply water to the adaptor or selfcleaning recharger. Failure to observe this may
cause electric shock or result in short circuits.
Do not pull hard on the rubber blade protector at the
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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.
When the water does not drain from the
cleaning tray
Beard trimmings may clog the drain at the
bottom of the cleaning tray.
In this case, you cannot clean or dry the
shaver.
Push the beard trimmings down through
the drain with a tooth pick etc.
Removing the built-in rechargeable
battery
Remove the built‑in rechargeable battery before
disposing of the shaver. Please make sure that the
battery is disposed of at an officially designated
location if there is one. Do not dismantle or replace the
battery so that you can use the shaver again. This
could cause fire or an electric shock. Replace it at an
authorized service center.
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Disconnect the power cord from the shaver when
removing the battery.
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Perform steps 1 to 4 and lift the battery, and then
remove it.
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For environmental protection and recycling of
materials
This sha
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an
officially assigned location, if there is one in your
country.