Panasonic ES-RT17 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

(Household)

Rechargeable Shaver

Model No.

ES‑RT17

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Operating Instructions

(Household)

Rechargeable Shaver

Model No.

ES‑RT17

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

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

Safety precautions..................... 4

Intended use ��8 Parts identication ��9 Charging the shaver �� 9 Using the shaver��10 Cleaning the shaver ��11

Troubleshooting ��12 Battery life �� 13

Removing the built-in rechargeable

battery��13 Specications ��13

Contents

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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.

DANGER

Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Denotes a hazard that 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.

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.

2. 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.

3. Except when charging, always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using.

4. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.

WARNING

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

1. Close supervision is required 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.

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3. Never operate this appliance when it has a damaged plug, when it is not working properly, after it has been dropped or damaged, or after it has been dropped into water. Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.

4. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

5. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

6. Do not use this appliance with damaged shaving blades and/or foil, as it has the potential to result in facial injury.

7. Always attach plug to appliance ﬁrst, then to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to “off” then remove plug from outlet.

8. Plug charger directly into receptacle ‑ do not use an extension cord.

9. Unplug charger before plugging or unplugging appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

►Power supply

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor to a household outlet with a wet hand.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

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 use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor. Also, do not charge any other product with the supplied AC adaptor.

- Doing so may cause burn or ﬁre due to a short circuit.

Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the AC adaptor. Fully insert the AC adaptor.

- Failure to do so may cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Regularly clean the power plug and the charging plug to prevent dust from accumulating.

- Failure to do so may cause ﬁre due to insulation failure caused by humidity. Disconnect the AC adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth.

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WARNING

►In case of an abnormality or malfunction

Immediately stop using and remove the AC adaptor if there is an abnormality or malfunction.

- Using it in such conditions may cause ﬁre, electric shock, or injury.

• The main unit or AC adaptor is deformed or abnormally hot.

• The main unit or AC adaptor has burning smell.

• There is abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit or AC adaptor.

- Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.

► This product

This shaver has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into ﬁre or apply heat.

- Doing so may cause ﬂuid leak, overheating, or explosion.

Do not modify or repair.

- Doing so may cause ﬁre, electric shock, or injury. Contact an authorized service center for repair (battery change etc).

Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.

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

►Preventing accidents

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

- Putting parts or the accessory in the mouth may cause accidents and injury.

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.

- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

CAUTION

►Protecting the skin

Do not use excessive pressure to apply the system outer foil to your lip or other part of your face. Do not apply the system outer foil directly to blemishes or injured skin.

- Doing so may cause injury to the skin.

Do not forcefully press the system outer foil. Also, do not touch the system outer foil with ﬁngers or nails when in use. Do not use this product for hair on head or any other part of the body.

- Doing so may cause injury to skin or reduce the life of the system outer foil.

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CAUTION

Do not touch the blade section (metallic section) of the inner blade.

- Doing so may cause injury to your hands.

Check the system outer foil for cracks or deformations before use.

- Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin.

Be sure to place the protective cap on the shaver when carrying around or storing.

- Failure to do so may cause injury to skin or reduce the life of the system outer foil.

►Note the following precautions

Do not allow metal objects or trash to adhere to the power plug.

- Doing so may cause electric shock or ﬁre due to a short circuit.

Do not share your shaver with your family or other people.

- Doing so may result in infection or inﬂammation.

Handling of the removed battery when disposing

DANGER

The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with this shaver. Do not use the battery with other products. Do not charge the battery after it has been removed from the product.

• Do not throw into ﬁre or apply heat.

• Do not solder, disassemble, or modify the battery.

• Do not let the positive and negative terminals of the battery get in contact with each other through metallic objects.

• Do not carry or store the battery together with metallic jewelry such as necklaces and hairpins.

• Never peel off the tube.

- Doing so may cause ﬂuid leak, overheating, or explosion.

WARNING

After removing the rechargeable battery, do not keep it within reach of children and infants.

- The battery will harm the body if accidentally swallowed. If this happens, consult a physician immediately.

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Intended use

• This WET/DRY shaver can be used for wet shaving using shaving lather or for dry shaving. You can use this watertight shaver in the shower and clean with water. The following symbol means suitable for use in a bath or shower.

►Notes

• 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.

• 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.

• Clean the housing only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy tap water. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals.

• Store the shaver in a place with low humidity after use.

• Do not store the shaver where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources.

WARNING

If the battery ﬂuid leaks out, do not touch the battery with your bare hands.

- The battery ﬂuid may cause blindness if it comes in contact with your eyes. Do not rub your eyes. Wash immediately with clean water and consult a physician.

- The battery ﬂuid may cause inﬂammation or injury if it comes in contact with the skin or clothes. Wash it off thoroughly with clean water and consult a physician.

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Parts identiﬁcation































 





Front

Back

A Main body

1 Protective cap 2 System outer foil 3 Foil frame 4 Foil frame release buttons 5 Thumb rest 6 Power switch 7 Appliance socket  Outer foil section 9 System outer foil release

buttons

: Inner blades ; Trimmer < Trimmer handle = Lock release button

B AC adaptor (RE7-93)

> Power plug ? Charging plug @ Charge indicator lamp

Accessory

C Travel pouch

Charging the shaver

• Turn the shaver off.

• Wipe off any water droplets on the appliance socket.

1

Place the shaver on the AC adaptor.

2

Plug in the AC adaptor into a household outlet.

• Check that the charge indicator lamp glows.

• Charging is completed after approx. 8 hours.

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1

3

Disconnect the AC adaptor after charging is completed.

• The charge indicator lamp continues to glow after charging is complete. There is no indication to show that “charging is complete”.

• Charging the battery for more than 8 hours will not affect battery performance.

Note

You cannot operate the shaver while charging.

• When charging the shaver for the ﬁrst time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the charge indicator lamp may not glow for a few minutes, or the operating time may shorten. Please charge it for more than 16 hours in such cases.

• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 °C – 35 °C (32 °F – 95 °F). Battery performance may decrease outside of the recommended temperature.

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• The shaver can be used for approximately one week with a full charge. (Based on one 3‑minute dry‑shave use per day) The number of usable days varies depending on the following conditions.

- Beard thickness

- Pressure applied to the skin

- Ambient temperature

- Usage frequency

• If there is noise from radio or other source while using the shaver, move to a different location to use the shaver.

Using the shaver

• Do not place your ﬁngers on the power switch while using the shaver. This may cause the shaver to turn off. Place your ﬁngers on the thumb rest while using the shaver.

• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 0 °C (32 °F).

1

Press the power switch.

2

Hold the shaver as illustrated and shave.

• Start 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.

Using the trimmer

►Trimming sideburns

Slide the trimmer handle up. Turn the shaver on and place at a right angle to your skin and move downwards to trim your sideburns.

• Press and hold the lock release button and slide the trimmer handle down to lower the trimmer.

►Pre-shave

The trimmer can be used for a pre‑shave of long beards.

►Above the lips

Turn the shaver on and place at a right angle to your skin and trim around your moustache.

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►Trimming the edge of beard

Cut your beard gradually with the power switch facing opposite side of your skin, taking care not to cut too much.

Cleaning the shaver

1. Turn the shaver off and disconnect the AC adaptor.

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

3. Turn the shaver on.

4. Turn off the shaver after 10 to 20 seconds.

5. Remove the outer foil section.

6. Clean the shaver, the outer foil section, and the trimmer with running water.

• Rinse with water and shake up and down several times to remove the water.

7. Wipe off any drops of water with a dry cloth.

8. Dry the outer foil section, the shaver, and the trimmer completely.

9. Attach the outer foil section to the shaver.

Note

Be careful not to hit the main body on the sink or any other object while draining the water. Failure to do so may cause malfunction.

Replacing the system outer foil and the inner blades

system outer foil once every year

inner blades once every two years

►Removing the outer foil section

Press the foil frame release buttons and lift the outer foil section upwards.

►Attaching the outer foil section

Securely attach the outer foil section to the shaver until it clicks.

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►Replacing the system outer foil

1. Press the system outer foil release buttons and pull down the system outer foil.

2. 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.

►Replacing the inner blades

1. Remove the inner blades one at a time.

• Do not touch the edges (metal parts) of the inner blades to prevent injury to your hand.

2. Insert the inner blades one at a time until they click.

►Replacement parts

Replacement parts are available at your dealer or Service Center.

Replacement parts for ES‑RT17

System outer foil and inner blades

WES9013

System outer foil WES9087

Inner blades WES9068

Troubleshooting

Problem Action

Shavings ﬂy all over.

This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving.

Clean the inner blades.

System outer foil gets hot.

Replace the system outer foil if it is damaged or deformed. (See this page.)

Problem Action

Operating time is short even after charging.

When the number of operations per charge starts to decrease, the battery is nearing the end of its life.

Makes a loud sound.

Conﬁrm that the blades are properly attached.

Clean the system outer foil.

The odor is getting stronger.

This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving.

You do not get as close a shave as before.

This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving.

Replace the system outer foil and/ or inner blades. Expected life of system outer foil and inner blades: System outer foil:

Approximately 1 year

Inner blades:

Approximately 2 years

Shaver does not operate even after charging.

Use the appliance in an ambient temperature approximately 0 °C (32 °F) or higher.

The battery has reached the end of its life.

The shaver will not operate with the AC adaptor connected. Please use the shaver after it has been sufﬁciently charged and the AC adaptor disconnected.

If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the unit or a service center authorized by Panasonic for repair.

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