Panasonic EH-HV70 Multi-Styling Straightener Instruction Manual

Panasonic EH-HV70 Multi-Styling Straightener

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.

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 specifi c operating procedure that must not be performed.

This symbol is used to alert users to a specifi c 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.

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 fi re due to a short circuit.

• Do not use with the cord bundled.

• Doing so may cause fi re 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 fi re due to a short circuit.

WARNING

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

• 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.

• 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 qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• ailure 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.

CAUTION

• 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 fi re due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.

• During use, be careful not to catch your hands or fi ngers 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 fi re 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 12 page)
  Failure to do so may cause burn or damage your hair.

• Be careful of the high temperature of the attachment when using or after using. – Doing so may cause burns.

• Place the appliance on a fl at surface away from fl ammable objects or objects fragile to heat.

• Failure to do so may cause fi re, 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.

Parts identifi cation

• Holding Tip

• Ion Outlet

•  Open/Close Lock D Cord

• Plug
  (The shape of the plug differs depending on the area.)

• Iron Plate

•  Push Button

• Thumb holder

• Temperature Setting

• Switch

• Power Switch

•  Temperature Setting

• Accessory

• Volumizer

• Volumizer Tips

• Cleaning Brush (for the Ion Outlet)

About the temperature control system Standby mode

At temperature setting of 230 °C, 200 °C and 180 °C, if the straightener is left unused for approximately 10 minutes, the
temperature will automatically lower to 160 °C.

The indicator light will blink alternately between 230 °C, 200 °C, or 180 °C and 160 °C

Once the straightener is used again, or the [-] or [+] temperature setting switches are pressed, the temperature will return to 230 °C, 200 °C, or 180 °C.

The 230 °C, 200 °C, or 180 °C light will blink and then light up. (Depending on use, it may light up without fl ickering.)

Note

Place hair in the center of the iron plate to use.
(If hair is placed on edge of the iron plate, the straightener may not be able to detect it is in use.)
Automatic shut OFF function

This unit will automatically turn off when 60 minutes have passed from the start of use.
The power will shut off even if you are using this unit, so in this event, please turn on the power once again.
After using this unit, even if you forget to shut off the power, after 60 minutes have passed, it will automatically turn off.

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 characteristic odor when using this appliance. This is caused by the ozone it generates and is not harmful to the human body.
• A humming noise may come out of the Ion Outlet, but this is the sound of ion being discharged and is not a malfunction.

About thumb holder

This thumb holder is for easy holding.
This dimple helps you to hold the straightener easier with more stability.

Tips for best styling results

Brush your hair to ensure it is lying in the same direction.
Bundle and pin to hold your 4 2 hair in the order shown in the illustration.

• If you have thick hair, separating the hair into more sections will make the styling easier.

Practice with the power off.

Please practice with the power off until you get used to using the straightener.

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
Attaching and removing volumizer attachment

• Only for adding top volume.

Attaching

• Release the Open/Close Lock.

• Hold the volumizer attachment at the tip as illustrated

• Push in the volumizer attachment along the groove on the Push Button side until you hear a click sound.

• Do not insert the volumizer attachment onto the opposite side.

Removing

• Shut the Iron Plate with the Open/Close Lock.

• Press the Push Button, and pull out the volumizer attachment while holding it as illustrated.

• Do not touch the heated sections such as Iron Plates when attaching or removing volumizer attachment.

Heating the iron plate

• Release the Open/Close Lock.

• Insert the plug into the household outlet.

• Confirm that the Temperature Setting Lamp for 130 is blinking.

• Do not use the straightener if all the Temperature Setting Lamps are blinking.

• Set a temperature by using the Temperature Setting Switches 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 to 130 °C.

• The temperature is raised using [+] and lowered using [–] of the Temperature Setting Switches.

• When the selected Temperature Setting Lamp stops blinking (and glows), the straightener has reached the selected temperature.
  ( Note that the time taken to reach operating temperature
  may vary depending on the operating environment.)
  Notes

• A temperature level of more than 200 °C 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.

• Please be careful as your hair will be hot after using.

Using the straightener
Before use, confi rm that the Temperature Setting Lamp has
stopped blinking and glows.
Straightening

• Use the straightener without a volumizer attachment.
  Hold a hair bundle with a width of approximately 5 cm.

• Do not take too much hair as it may be diffi cult to straighten your hair.
  Clamp the hair bundle in the center of the Iron Plate.

• Use both hands and hold both holding tip to straighten curly hair.

•  Do not use excessive force as it may place a strain on hair ends.
  With the hair clamped, slide the straightener straight down toward the hair ends.

• Slide the straightener slowly (at a speed slower than ordinary brushing).

• Repeat the step, starting from the lower portion of your bundled hair.

• When hair is clamped, do not hold the straightener in the same position as it may damage your hair.

Curling

• Use the straightener without a volumizer attachment.
  < For inward curls>
  Hold a hair bundle with a width of approximately 3 cm.

•  Do not take too much hair as it may be difficult to style your hair.

• Hold a bundle of hair in a square approximately 3 cm in width and 4 cm in thickness.
  Tilt the main body 10° and clamp the hair bundle.

• Clamp the hair bundle 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 hair bundle, rotate the main body inwards, making at least half a 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-ofthe- 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 hair bundle.

• Slide the straightener slowly (at a speed slower than ordinary brushing).

Recommended speeds (from scalp to hair ends)

Hair length/ Temperature level| ****

130 °C – 200 °C

| ****

230 °C

---|---|---
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 at the maximum temperature level of 230 °C, 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

Adding top volume

• Attach the Volumizer attachment.

• Please practice with the power off until you get use to using it.
  Hold a hair bundle in the area where you want to add volume.

• Each hair bundle should be about 2 cm (thickness) x 5 cm (width)

•  Ensure that hair bundle is properly arranged, then pull it in perpendicular direction toward the scalp.

• With the volumizer attachment towards the inward side, clamp the hair from the root.

• Rotate main body by more than 90° from the root then slowly pull upwards and turn towards the side with the volumizer attachment.

Release the hair bundle after pulling approximately 10 cm from the root.

• Recommended speeds (from scalp to hair at position 10 cm from the root): approx. 2 sec. This speed is applied to all hair length and all temperature level.

• In order to keep styling result, remove the main body without pulling the fi niched hair.
  Note

•  Do not use flammable styling products when using. After styling, style your hair using hair cream, wax, etc.

Press the Power Switch to turn off the straightener.

• Please confi rm the temperature setting lamps are off.

• Remove the plug from the household outlet.

• Lock the Iron Plate to store it.

Maintenance
Clean the straightener after it has cooled and with the plug removed from the household outlet.
Maintenance for the straightener

• When the straightener has become dirty or styling products, etc. have gotten onto it, please soak a rag in soapy water, wring it out, and wipe the unit clean.
• Do not use alcohol, polish remover, or detergent (liquid hand soap, etc.).
  Doing so may crack or discolor the surface of the
  straightener.

Maintenance for the ion outlet

• Clean the Ion Outlet about once per month.
• This maintenance allows the straightener to sustain the generated level of ion over a long period.

1.  Lock the Iron Plate with using the Open/Close Lock.
2. Tilt the main body and insert the “cleaning
   brush” towards the metal section (a) in the Ion
   Outlet until it reaches the base.

• The metal section is the part that looks like a line as per the fi gure on the right.
• Rub the metal section back and forth with the brush 10 times.
• Ion Outlets are located on both sides. Perform maintenance on both sides.

Troubleshooting

Problem| | Possible cause| | Action
• Sparks are generated inside the Ion Outlet.

• The Ion Outlet emits a noise (crackling noise).

| Dust, styling products, etc. are adhered to the pin-shaped portion where ion is generated.| Clean the Ion Outlet to remove any adherents.

When the temperature is set to [230], [200], or [180] it blinks alternately between

230 °C, 200 °C, or 180 °C and 160 °C.

|

It is on standby mode.

| When resuming use, press the [+] or [-] temperature setting switches and return the temperature setting to 230 °C, 200 °C, or 180 °C.
All temperature setting lamps keep blinking.| | Please request an inspection or repair from place of purchase.

It takes time to reach operating temperature.

| | The time to reach operating temperature (approximately 100 °C) differs depending on the area.

100 – 120 V: about 40 seconds

220 – 240 V: about 15 seconds

|

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

The amount of power consumption is determined as the arithmetic mean value of the power input occurring during a representative period.

This product is intended for household use only.

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