Panasonic EH-NE44 Hair Dryer Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Panasonic

Table of Contents

Safety precautions
- Explanation of symbols
Parts identifi cation
- Power switch
How to use
About ion
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Specifications
References
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Panasonic EH-NE44 Hair Dryer

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.

| WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
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| 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 specifi c operating procedure that must not be performed.
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| This symbol is used to alert users to a specifi c operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

Some parts of the safety precaution illustrations differ from the actual product.

WARNING

| Plug and Cord
Do not use with the cord bundled.
– Doing so may cause fi re or electric shock.
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| Do not damage the cord or plug.
• Do not deface, modify, forcefully bend or pull the cord or plug. Also, do not place anything heavy on, twist or pinch the cord.
– Doing so may cause electric shock, burn or fi re due to a short circuit.
| Do not use when the plug or cord is damaged or hot.
– Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or fi re due to a short circuit.
| Never use the appliance if the plug fi ts loosely in a household outlet.
– Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or fi re due to a short circuit.
| Do not connect or disconnect the plug to a household outlet with a wet hand.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or injury
| Do not wrap the cord tightly 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, burn or fi re due to a short circuit

| Do not store or use the cord in a twisted state.
– Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break with the load, leading to electric shock or fi re due to a short circuit.

WARNING

| Disconnect the plug by holding onto it instead of pulling on the cord. – Failure to do so may cause the wire in the cord to break, and may cause burn, electric shock, or fi re due to a short circuit.
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| Regularly clean the plug to prevent dust from accumulating. – Failure to do so may cause fi re due to insulation failure caused by humidity. Disconnect the plug and wipe with a dry cloth
| Always turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the household outlet after use. – Failure to do so may cause fi re or burn.
| Do not use with an extension cord. Fully insert the plug. Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the appliance. – Failure to do so may cause fi re or electric shock
| 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. – Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
| For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA is advisable in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for advice.
– Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
| If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent (described in the warranty), or similarly qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
– Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
| In case of an abnormality or malfunction

Immediately stop using and remove the plug if there is any abnormality or malfunction. – Failure to do so may cause fi re, electric shock, or injury.
Air is not emitted
Unit stops sporadically
Interior becomes red-hot and smoke is emitted – Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.

| Maintenance

When you see sparks around the air outlet while using the hot air setting, stop using and remove the lint on the air outlet and air inlet.
– Failure to do so may cause burn or fi re.

| This appliance
Do not block, or insert hair pins or other foreign objects into the air inlet, air outlet, or ion outlet.
– Doing so may cause fi re, electric shock, or burn.

WARNING

| Do not leave the place when the power switch is on.
– Doing so may cause fi re.
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| Do not store the appliance in a bathroom or location with high humidity. Also, do not place in a location where water may spill (such as top of vanity).
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fi re
| Do not keep within the reach of children.
Do not let them use the appliance.
– Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or injury
| Do not use in proximity of fl ammable materials (such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, spray, hair care product, nail polish remover).
– Doing so may cause an explosion or fi re.
| 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 the appliance with a wet hand.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fi re due to a short circuit.
| This appliance is not designed for commercial use, and is not intended for use without appropriate maintenance.
– Doing so may cause burn or fi re due to a continuous load or overload.
| Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Do not use the appliance near water.
Do not use the appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fi re.

This symbol with prohibition sign in red on the appliance means “Do not use this appliance near water”.

| (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.
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CAUTION

| To protect your hair
Do not use with the air inlet damaged.
– Your hair may get tangled in the air inlet, which could damage the hair.
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| Be sure to keep a distance of over
3 cm between the air outlet and your hair.
– Failure to do so may cause burns to the hair.

| Be sure to keep your hair at least 10 cm away from the air inlet.
– Your hair may get tangled in the air inlet, which could damage the hair.

| Note the following precautions
Do not drop or subject to shock.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or ignition.
| Do not use on infants.
– Doing so may cause burn.
| Do not touch the air outlet and set nozzle which will become very hot.
– Doing so may cause burn.
| Do not look into the air outlet while in use.
– The hair dryer blows air with dust, etc., possibly resulting in injury.
| Only use for drying or styling human hair. (Do not use on pets, or to dry clothing, shoes, etc.)
– Doing so may cause fi re or burn.
| During use or when unfolding or folding the handle, do not touch the shaded area as shown in fi gures below.
– Failure to do so may cause fi nger injury

Parts identifi cation

A Air outlet
B Set nozzle
C Ion outlet (one on each side)
D Air inlet
E Handle
F Ring for hanging
G Cord
H Plug
The shape of the plug differs depending on the area.

Power switch

| Turbo (Strong hot airfl ow)
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| Set (Gentle airfl ow)
| Cool (Cool airfl ow)
| Off

How to use

Before using the hair dryer, confi rm that the power switch is at position “ ”, then plug into a household outlet and turn on the power switch.
Select the intensity of the airfl ow with the power switch, and then dry your hair.
Set the power switch to position “ ”, and then remove the plug from the household outlet.

Set nozzle

For easy styling and blow drying of hair, attach the set nozzle to the hair dryer.

Set nozzle helps to direct the airfl ow onto a specifi c area of the hair.

About ion

Ions are particles that combine negatively charged oxygen and moisture in the air, and cannot be seen through the naked eye. (Ion generation method: High- voltage discharge)

Notes

You may notice a specifi c odor when using this hair dryer.
This is not harmful to the human body.
The effects of ion might not be felt by the following people.
People with crimpy hair, strong curly hair, very smooth hair, short hair, or who have had a hair straightening perm in the last three or four months.

Maintenance

Always turn the power switch off and disconnect the plug from the household outlet. (Except when performing maintenance on the air outlet)

Maintaining the air inlet

Clean the air inlet once a month or over.

Clean lint, hair, or other matter from the air inlet with a toothbrush or a vacuum cleaner.

Maintaining the air outlet

Clean the air outlet once a month.
Scrub to remove any dust, hair, etc. blocking the mesh.

The hair dryer should be plugged into the household outlet only in case of maintenance for the air outlet.
Set the power switch to “ ” for using cool airfl ow to blow away the dust, etc., as you scrub with the toothbrush.
Notes
During maintenance, do not block the air inlet with your hands, etc.
During or after maintenance of the air outlet, dust, etc. may scatter. Ensure that the hair dryer does not blow out any dust from the air outlet before using. (Do not look into the air outlet.)

(Use a commercially available toothbrush.)

Maintaining the ion outlet

Clean the ion outlet about once every 1 month.
This maintenance allows the hair dryer to sustain the generated level of ion over a long period.

Use commercially available cotton swabs. (We recommend the thin cotton swabs made for babies.)
nsert the cotton swab softly until it stops (approximately 10 mm), then rotate it softly 2 or 3 times.

Maintaining the hair dryer

Clean the hair dryer when it gets dirty.
Clean the housing only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy tap water.

Notes

Do not use substances such as alcohol, nail polish remover or detergent (hand soap).
Doing so may result in malfunction, cracks or discoloration.
Do not leave the appliance with hairdressing products or cosmetics on it.
Doing so will cause deterioration of the plastic, leading to discoloration or cracks.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible cause	Action

It switches frequently to cool air while using in “Hot” mode, or sparks can be seen inside the product. (These sparks are caused by a protective device (thermostat switch). They are not dangerous.).| Lint has accumulated on the air inlet or air outlet. Hair or something is blocking the air inlet.| Remove accumulated lint. Do not block the air inlet.
he hot air repeatedly turns into cool air.
The hot air is abnormally hot.
The plug is abnormally hot.
Sparks are generated inside the ion outlet.| The connection to the household outlet is loose.| Use a household outlet that fi ts securely
The ion outlet emits a noise (crackling noise).| The needle portion in the inner part of the ion outlet is dirty| Perform maintenance of the ion outlet.

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