Panasonic EH-HT45 Styling Brush Iron Instruction Manual

EH-HT45 Styling Brush Iron
Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use.

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or 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.

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.
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| This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

Illustrations in “Safety precautions” may vary from the actual product.

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.
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| 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 fire due to overheating.
| Do not damage or modify, or forcefully bend, pull, or twist the cord.
Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch the cord.
– Doing so may cause electric shock 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 or fire 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 fire due to a short circuit.

WARNING

| 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.
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| 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 Barrel is still hot.
– Doing so may cause fire, burn, 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 the top of a vanity).
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fire.
| 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.

This symbol on the appliance means “Do not use this appliance near water”.
Immediately stop using and remove the plug if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
– Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
< Abnormality or malfunction cases>

• The main unit stops occasionally, or the cord or the plug is abnormally hot.
• The main unit 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 fire due to insulation failure caused by humidity.
  Disconnect the plug and wipe with a dry cloth.

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 the 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 center, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
– Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

CAUTION

| Do not store the cord in a twisted state.
– Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break with the load, and may cause electric shock or fire due to a  short circuit.
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| 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 bring near the face while the clip is shut.
– Opening the clip near your face may cause burn or injury.
| Do not use the appliance with permanent wave liquids applied to your hair.
– Doing so may cause hair or skin trouble.
|  – 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 a burn.
| Do not use the appliance on the same bundle of hair more than 2 times.
Do not keep bundles of hair on the brush for longer than 10 seconds.
– Doing so may cause a burn or damage to your hair.
|  – Doing so may cause a burn or damage your hair.
Do not wrap bundles of hair around the barrel more than 1.5 times, and do not curl up to your roots.
Do not use the brush on any other section of hair other than the section currently being curled.
Do not curl and uncurl hair diagonally as shown in the diagram.
Do not curl large bundles of hair all at once.
– Doing so may cause hair to become tangled resulting in damage, or burns.

| Disconnect the plug from the household outlet after use.
– Failure to do so may cause burn, electric shock, or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.

Parts identification

A Barrel
B Hair-Catching Clip (Clip)
C Brush
D Cord
E Plug
(The shape of the plug differs depending on the area.)
F Power Switch ([0], [1])
(The appliance will not turn off automatically.)
Accessory
G Carrying Pouch

Before use

1. Brush the hair.
   Make sure it is detangled and lying in the direction of your desired style.

2. Slightly dampen the hair.
   Lightly and evenly dampen the hair with styling products, water, or a steamed towel.
   • Hair that is too damp will not style well so make sure the hair is only slightly damp.

►Notes

• Hair may steam due to the heat generated from the barrel.
• Do not use styling products with ingredients similar to perm liquids (thioglycolic acid, cysteine) as they may damage the hair.

About hair-straightening products

• Do not use the styling brush iron immediately after a home straight perm liquid is used. Doing so may damage your hair. (The styling brush iron may be used 3-4 days after a straight perm liquid is used. The styling brush iron 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 styling brush iron. 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 stain the brush if it is not fully washed out. Also, your hair cannot be curled when it is wet.

Using the styling brush iron

1. Insert the plug into the household outlet.
2. Slide the Power Switch to [1] to turn on.
   The styling brush iron will heat up in about 90 seconds.
   

Style your hair:

| “Straightening hair with the brush” (P.10)
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| “Curling the Tips (for a large curl)” (P.11)
“Curling the Tips (for a tight curl)” (P.12)
| “Curling from Middle Section” (P.13)
| “Increasing Volume on Top” (P.14)
| “Styling your Bangs (for a soft look)” (P.14)
“Styling Sideswept Bangs” (P.14)

How to style

Straightening hair with the brush
< Not using clip>

1. Lay the brush on top of the section of the hair.
   Starting from the roots, slide the brush down at an even speed while holding the section of hair in place with your other hand.

2. Hold the brush under the section of hair.
   Slide the brush down using the method from Step 1.

Tips for best styling results

1. Use a brush to detangle the hair.

2. Separate and secure the hair into the sections shown in the illustration.
   • If you have thick hair, separating the hair into smaller sections will make styling easier.

3. Start styling from the back of the head going from A to B [then C to D].

Curling the Tips (for a large curl)

1. Gather a bundle of hair into a section 5 cm across.

2. Use the barrel to brush.
   Slide the brush down from the roots at an even speed while holding your hair with your other hand.
   • To curl inwards: brush under the section
   • To curl outwards: brush on top of the section
   POINT
   Brushing your hair with the styling brush iron before curling helps to warm your hair and makes the curls hold better

3. Shape the curls.
   Rotate the brush in the direction you want the hair to curl, wrapping it around the barrel 1.5 times at the hair ends.
   • To curl inwards: brush under the section
   • To curl outwards: brush on top of the section

4. Hold the brush in place for approx. 7 seconds.
   If your curls do not hold, repeat Step 3.
   • Do not hold the brush in one place for more than 10 seconds.

5. Undo hair from the brush.
   Undo the hair by rotating the brush at the same angle but opposite the direction used when making the curl.

6. Follow Steps 1-5 for the rest of your hair.

To prevent tangles
When curling
Take smaller bundles of hair and hold the iron perpendicular to the section of hair being curled, wrapping the hair around the barrel no more than 1.5 times.

When removing
Hold the brush as far away from your head as you can, and keeping the brush perpendicular to the section of hair, slowly undo the hair.

• If your hair gets caught in the brush, first set the Power Switch to [0], then unplug the styling brush iron. When untangling the hair, do not try to pull it all out at once.  Instead, try removing the hair in small sections.

Curling the Tips (for a tight curl)
< Using clip>

1. Gather a bundle of hair into a section 5 cm across.
   Make sure the bundle of hair fits into the clip.

2. Secure the ends and twist.
   Secure your ends with the Clip and wrap the hair around the barrel 1.5 times.
   Inwards: clip facing away from you
   Outwards: clip facing toward you

3. Hold the brush in place for approx. 7 seconds.
   If your curls do not hold, repeat Step 2 again.
   • Do not hold the brush in one place for more than 10 seconds.

4. Undo hair from the brush.
   Undo the hair by rotating the brush at the same angle but opposite the direction used when making the curl. Open the clip to remove the hair.

5. Follow Steps 1-4 for the rest of your hair.

Curling from Middle Section
< Not using clip>

1. Gather a bundle of hair into a section 5 cm across.

2. Use the barrel to brush.
   While holding a section in one hand, use the brush on the barrel to brush your hair.
   POINT
   Brushing your hair with the styling brush iron before curling helps to warm your hair and makes the curls hold better.

3. Once halfway down the section, wrap the hair around the barrel.
   With the brush halfway down the section of hair, wrap the hair around the barrel one round while holding the hair ends.

4. Slide down to the end.
   Slide the brush down slowly and let go of the hair ends as it slides down.
   • If your curls do not hold, repeat Steps 3-4 again.

5. Follow Steps 1-4 for the rest of your hair.

Increasing Volume on Top
< Not using clip>

1. Gather a bundle of hair where volume is desired.
   These sections should be about 5 cm across and 2 cm thick.

2. Place the brush behind the section of hair, close to your roots.

3. Rotate the brush from the roots and slide slowly about 10 cm toward hair ends.

Styling your Bangs (for a soft look)
< Using clip>

1. Hold your bangs away from your forehead and secure the ends with the Clip.

2. Rotate the barrel in toward the roots.

3. Undo the hair from the brush.
   For a natural finish, try curling without the Hair Clip.

Styling Sideswept Bangs
< Using clip>

1. Hold a section of the hair with the iron held upright, as shown in the diagram on the right. Ensure that the clip is facing toward you.
   

2. Start curling the hair away from your face.

3. Undo the hair from the brush.

After use

1. Slide the Power Switch to [0] to turn off the styling brush iron.

2. Remove the plug from the household outlet.
   ►Notes
   • When carrying the styling brush iron in your bag, put it in the supplied carrying pouch after the main body has cooled down.

Cleaning

Clean the styling brush iron after it has cooled and with the plug removed from the household outlet.

• To clean the styling brush iron, soak a cloth in soapy water and wring out the extra water and wipe down.

• Remove dirt, such as dust or hair, from the brush with a cotton swab.
  ►Notes

• Do not use hand/body soaps, alcohol, thinner, benzine or remover.
  Doing so may crack or discolor the surface of the styling brush iron.

• Do not leave residue from hair products or cosmetics on the styling brush iron.
  Doing so may deteriorate the plastic and cause cracks or discoloration.

Specifications

Model No.: EH-HT45

Approx. 180 °C (at 240 V)

This product is intended for household use only

Troubleshooting

During use, the styling brush iron gives off a
burning smell.| Dust, dirt, hair styling products, etc. are stuck to the barrel, brush or clip.| Clean the styling brush iron to
remove any adherents. (P.15)
If the cord is bent or rotated, sometimes the power turns off.| | Request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.
The barrel does not heat up.|

If 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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