Panasonic ER-CBN1 Ni-MH Battery Main Unit User Manual

Panasonic ER-CBN1 Ni-MH Battery Main Unit User Manual

Safety Instruction

WARNING

• 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.

• The supply cord cannot be replaced.
  If the cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped.

• Do not use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor for any purpose.
  Also, do not use any other product with the supplied AC adaptor. (See page 9.)

• The symbol on the right indicates that a specific detachable power supply unit is required for connecting the electrical appliance to the supply mains.
  The type reference of power supply unit is marked near the symbol.

• The symbol on the right means suitable for use in a bath or shower.

• Be sure to switch off the appliance and remove the power plug from a household outlet before performing any maintenance.

• Do not wash the AC adaptor.

Head for toothbrush only

• Toothbrushes can be used by children 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.

Safety Precautions

Make sure to follow these instructions.

To prevent accidents, injuries or damage to property, please follow the instructions below.

• The following chart indicates the degree of damage caused by improper operation.

DANGER| Indicates potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death.
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WARNING| Indicates potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION| Indicates potential hazard that could result in minor injury or property damage.

WARNING

This appliance

• This appliance 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 (replacement of battery etc).

• Never disassemble except when disposing of the appliance.

  • Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury

Power supply

• Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to a household outlet with a wet hand.
  • Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
• Do not use when the AC adaptor is damaged or when the fitting into the household outlet is loose.
• Do not damage the cord or the power plug.
• Do not deface, modify, forcefully bend or pull the cord or the power plug. Also, do not place anything heavy on, twist or pinch the cord.
  • Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
• 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.
• Fully insert the adaptor.
  • Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
• Regularly clean the power plug and the appliance plug to prevent dust from accumulating.
  • Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation failure caused by humidity.

Preventing accidents

• Do not place within reach of children or infants. Do not let them use it.
  • Putting parts or accessories in the mouth may cause an accident or injury.
• If the lubrication oil is consumed accidentally, do not induce vomiting, drink a large amount of water, and contact a physician.
• If the lubrication oil comes into contact with eyes, immediately wash thoroughly with running water, and contact a physician.
  • Failure to do so may result in physical problems.

WARNING

In case of an abnormality or malfunction

• Immediately stop using.
  • Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• The main body or AC adaptor is deformed or abnormally hot.
• The main body or AC adaptor smells of burning.
• There is an abnormal sound during use or charging of the main body.
  • Immediately request inspection or repair to an authorized service center.

CAUTION

Note the following precautions

• Do not allow metal objects or trash to adhere to the power plug or the appliance plug.
  • Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
• Disconnect the adaptor from the household outlet when not charging.
  • Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.

DANGER

• The rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with this appliance.
  Do not use the battery with other appliances.

• Do not charge the battery after it has been removed from the appliance.

• 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 jewellery such as necklaces and hairpins.

• Never peel off the tube.

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

• The battery contains alkaline fluid. If it comes in contact with the eyes, do not rub the eyes, and thoroughly rinse with clean water, such as tap water.

  • Failure to do so may cause loss of vision.
    Consult a physician immediately.

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.

• The battery contains alkaline fluid. If it comes in contact with the skin or clothes, rinse off with clean water, such as tap water.

  • Failure to do so may cause skin injury

Important information

• Store the appliance in a place with low humidity after use.
  Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to condensation or rust.

• Charge the appliance correctly according to these Operating Instructions. (See this page “How to charge”.)

• This appliance contains battery that is only replaceable by skilled persons.

• Please contact an authorized service center for the details of repair.

Parts identification (Fig. 1)

A. Main body

1. Cap

   • Mount and remove the cap straight.

2. Power switch

3. Charge status lamp

4. Appliance socket

5. Head release button
   B. AC adaptor (RE9‑86)

6. Adaptor

7. Power plug

8. Cord

9. Appliance plug

Accessories

C. Cleaning brush
D. Lubrication oil

• Please use according to the operating instructions of the head to be used.

E. Pouch

How to charge

• Wipe off any water droplets on the appliance socket.
  Plug the AC adaptor into the main body and the household outlet. (Fig. 2)

• Check the charge status lamp glows. It turns off after charging is completed.

• Charging is completed after approx.

< How to check that charging is completed>
1 hour. Insert the main body again after removing it from the AC adaptor.
If the charge status lamp glows and then turns off after 5 seconds, charging is completed.

Notes

• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 °C – 35 °C.
  The charging time may change or battery performance decrease outside of the recommended temperature.

• When charging the appliance for the first time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the lamp on the main body may not glow for a few minutes, or the operating time may shorten.
  Please charge it for more than 8 hours in such cases.

• When the appliance is not used for 6 months or more, the battery will weaken (leak battery fluid, etc.).
  Fully charge the battery once every 6 months.

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

• You can charge the battery before it is completely discharged.
  However, it is recommended to charge when the battery is completely discharged.
  The battery life depends strongly on factors such as how it is used and stored.

• To keep charging the battery will not affect battery performance.

• The use time after a full charge varies depending on the head.

How to use

Note
The appliance will not operate with the AC adaptor connected.

• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 0 °C.
  Remove the cap, mount the desired head and press the power switch.

• Clean the appliance after use.

How to clean

• Make sure that the main body is turned off.

• The AC adapter cannot be washed with water.
  Disconnect the adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth.

• Do not wipe with thinner, benzine, alcohol etc.
  Doing so may cause malfunction, cracking or discoloring of the parts.

• After cleaning, store the main body with the cap attached.

1. Remove the AC adaptor and head from the main body.

2. Rinse the main body with running water. (Fig. 3)

   • Do not immerse the main body in water for a long time.
     Otherwise, the water may seep into the main body.

3. Shake up and down several times to remove the water.

   • Be careful not to hit the appliance on the sink or any other object while draining the water.

4. Wipe off the water with a dry cloth and dry it well.

Troubleshooting

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

• Use the appliance in an ambient temperature approximately 0 °C or higher.

• Charge the battery for approximately 8 hours continuously to rejuvenate it. If few uses remain even after charging, the battery has reached the end of its life. (Fluid may be leaking due to degradation at the end of battery life.)

Operating time is short even after a full charge.|

• The battery is nearing the end of its life.

The main body cannot be charged.|

• The charging time may change or battery performance decrease outside of the recommended temperature. Charge within the recommended charging temperature of 0 °C to 35 °C

If the problems still cannot be solved, contact your dealer or a service center authorized by Panasonic for repair.

Disposal of the appliance

Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing of the appliance.

• The battery is to be disposed of safely.
• This figure must only be used when disposing of the appliance and must not be used to repair it.
  If you dismantle the appliance yourself, it will no longer be waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.

How to remove the battery (Fig. 4)

• Remove the appliance from the AC adaptor.
• Press the power switch to turn on the power and then keep the power on until the battery is completely discharged.
• Perform steps 1 to 3 and lift the battery, and then remove it.
• Use a Phillips-head screwdriver as shown.
• Take care not to short circuit the positive and negative terminals of the removed battery, and insulate the terminals by applying tape to them.
  

For environmental protection and recycling of materials This appliance contains a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country.

Specifications

Power source| See the name plate on the AC adaptor.
(Automatic voltage conversion)
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Motor voltage| 1.2 V
Charging time| Approx. 1 hour

• The airborne acoustical noise is described in the operating instructions of the head.
• This product is intended for household use only.

For more information about the energy efficiency of the product, please visit our website, www.panasonic.com, and enter the model number in the search box.

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local authority.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol)
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Importer:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Authorized Representative in EU:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Manufactured by:
Panasonic Corporation
1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan

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