Panasonic EH-HV21 Straight and Curl Straightener Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Panasonic

Table of Contents

Panasonic EH-HV21 Straight and Curl Straightener
Safety precautions
Notes
Parts identification
Tips for best styling results
Before Use
Using the straightener
After Use
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Speciﬁcations
References
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Panasonic EH-HV21 Straight and Curl Straightener

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PRODUCT

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, ﬁ re, and damage to property, always observe the following safety precautions.

WARNING

Do not store within the reach of children or infants.
Do not let them use the appliance.
Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or injury.
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 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 fi re due to overheating.
Do not damage the cord or plug.
Do not damage, modify, or forcibly bend, pull, or twist the cord. Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch the cord.
Doing so may cause electric shock, burn or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not use with the cord bundled.
Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not wrap the cord 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 use when the plug or cord is damaged (small cracks, inner wires visible, etc.) or hot.
Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or fire due to a short circuit.
Never use the appliance if the plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or fire 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 use the appliance with a wet hand.
Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not leave the appliance unattended with the power connected or after use while the Iron Plate is still hot.
Doing so may cause fire, burn, or discoloration or deformation of objects nearby.
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 a vanity).
Doing so may cause electric shock or fi re.
Do not use in proximity of flammable materials (such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, spray, hair care product, nail polish remover).
Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
Do not apply hair spray or flammable hair product to the main body or hair while using the appliance.
Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or burn.
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.

IMPORTANT

Immediately stop using and remove the plug if there is any abnormality or malfunction.
Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
The main body stops occasionally, or the cord or the plug is abnormally hot.
The main body is deformed or smells of burning.
Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.
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 fire or electric shock.
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.

WARNING

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.
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.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

CAUTION

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.
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 shaded areas when in use or right after use since they will be hot.
Doing so may cause burn.
Do not let the heated section touch the skin (ears, forehead, neckline, etc.).
Doing so may cause burn.
Do not use the appliance with permanent wave liquids applied to your hair.
Doing so may cause hair or skin trouble.
Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than the care of your own hair. (Do not use on pets, etc.)
Doing so may cause burn.
Do not use the appliance on the same bundle of hair for more than 2 times.
Doing so may cause burn or damage your hair.
Disconnect the plug from the household outlet after use.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.
During use, be careful not to catch your hands or fingers in the shaded areas.
Failure to do so may cause injury.
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 fire due to a short circuit.
Slide the appliance down your hair without stopping.
Only use the appliance on clean, dry and tangle-free hair.
Recommended temperature for use depends on each hair type of condition. (see page 10)
Failure to do so may cause burn or damage your hair.
Always place the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable flat surface.
Failure to do so may cause fire, burns or discoloration or deformation of surrounding objects.

Notes

Styling will hold for 1 day only. Hair will return to its normal condition after shampoo.
Effectiveness of straightening may vary among individuals.
Some types of wigs and hair extensions will be weakened by heat and may deform or deteriorate. Do not use the appliance on these items.

Parts identification

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A Holding Tip
B Illumination Lamp
C Grip
D Cord
E Plug
(The shape of the plug differs depending on the area.) F Open/Close Lock
G Power Switch/Temperature Selector [0/180/200/230]
H Press Plate
I Iron Plate

Tips for best styling results

Brush your hair to ensure it is lying in the same direction.
Bundle and pin to hold your hair in the order shown in the illustration.
- If you have thick hair, separating the hair into more blocks will make styling easier.
Practice with the power off.
- Please practice with the power off until you get used to it.

Styling order

Start styling from the bottom of the back of your head in the order of 1 to 2 and 3 to 4.

Hair types and styling guidelines
The hair styling effect may differ among individuals by the degree of curliness and hair type.

About hair-straightening products
Do not use the straightener immediately after a home straight perm liquid is used. Doing so may damage your hair. (The straightener may be used 3-4 days after a straight perm liquid. The straightener may also be used 3-4 days after having your hair treated at a beauty parlor.)

About dyeing products

Dyeing places great stress on the hair. After dyeing please wait for 2 or 3 days before using the straightener. If you use a temporary dye, wash it out and dry your hair before use.
It takes some time after dyeing for the color to settle. In the case of the temporary dye, the dye can dirty the straightener if it is not fully washed out. Also, your hair cannot be straightened when it is wet.

Before Use

Heating the Iron Plate

Release the Open/Close Lock.
Insert the plug into the household outlet.
Slide the Power Switch to turn on the straightener.
The illumination lamp glows.
Slide the Power Switch to your desired temperature ([180], [200], [230]) according to the type and condition of your hair.
When you use the straightener for the ﬁ rst time, be sure to set the temperature level to 180.

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Notes

A temperature level of more than 200 is high and may damage your hair. We recommend that you avoid continuous lengthy use of this level, and only use it if your hair is in a suitable condition.
After switching on, the straightener reaches operating temperature (approximately 100 ˚C) after about 15 seconds.
The time taken to reach operating temperature may vary depending on the operating environment.

Using the straightener

Straightening

Hold a bundle of hair with a width of approximately 5 cm.
Do not take much hair as it may be difﬁ cult to straighten your hair.
Clamp the bundle of hair with the Press Plate facing inwards.
Clamp the bundle of hair in the center of the Iron Plate.
With the hair clamped, move the straightener straight toward the hair ends.
- Move the straightener slowly (at a speed slower than ordinary brushing).
- If you ﬁ nd the hair hard to straighten, slide the straightener while holding the Press Plate Tips.
- After straightening, style your hair using hair cream, wax, etc.

Curling

Hold a bundle of hair with a width of approximately 3 cm.
Do not take much hair as it may be difﬁ cult to style your hair.
Tilt the main body 10° and clamp the bundle of hair.
- Clamp the bundle of hair in the center of the Iron Plate.
- Clamp the hair just above the point at which you want to make curls.
- Tilt the main body 10° towards the back of the head.
After clamping a bundle of hair, rotate the main body through an angle amounting to slightly more than a half-rotation (180°).
- Rotate the main body with both hands.
- Rotate the main body inwards.
- After the half-rotation, ensure that the hair tips protrude towards the back of the head.
  < For outward curls>
  Rotate the main body outwards. The only difference is the direction in which you rotate the main body. Otherwise, follow the steps for inward curls.
Keeping the straightener in the half-rotated position, slide it straight down towards the hair ends while clamping the bundle of hair.
- Move the straightener slowly (at a speed slower than ordinary brushing).
- Recommended speeds (from scalp to hair ends)
  Hair length/ Temperature level| ****

180 – 200

| ****

230

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Medium| Approx. 3 sec.| Approx. 2 sec.
Semi-long| Approx. 4 – 5 sec.| Approx. 3 – 4 sec.
Long| Approx. 7 – 8 sec.| Approx. 5 – 6 sec.

When using the straightener with the temperature level set at 230, do not exceed the time mentioned.
For a more deﬁ ned curl, make a full rotation (360°) of the main body and slide it towards the hair ends.
For an effective curl, move the straightener slowly at a same speed while clamping a small bundle of hair.
Grip the root of an already created curl with your hand. Then move it up and down. It will give you a more deﬁ ned curl. Do not detangle the ﬁ nished curls until the hair cools down.
After curling, style your hair using hair cream, wax, etc.

After Use

Slide the Power Switch to turn off the straightener.
Remove the plug from the household outlet.
Shut the Iron Plate with the Open/Close Lock to store it.

Maintenance

Clean the straightener after it has cooled and with the plug removed from the household outlet. When the straightener has become dirty or styling product, etc. have gotten onto it, please soak a rag in soapy water, wring it out, and wipe the unit clean.

Notes

Do not use alcohol, polish remover, or detergent (liquid hand soap, etc.). Doing so may crack or discolor the surface of the straightener.
Do not leave the appliance with hair care products or cosmetics still adhered on it. Doing so may result in malfunction of part cracks or discoloration due to plastic deterioration.