Panasonic ES-LV69 Rechargeable Shaver Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
(Household use) Rechargeable Shaver
Model No. ES‑LV69

ES-LV69 Rechargeable Shaver

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

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.

• This WET/DRY shaver can be used for wet shaving using shaving lather or for dry shaving. You can use this watertight shaver in the shower and clean with water. The following symbol means suitable for use in a bath or shower.

• 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 12.)

• The following symbol 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.

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

• The symbols are classified and explained as follows.
  This symbol indicates prohibition.
  This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed.

WARNING
►This product
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into fire, apply heat, or charge, use, leave, or store in a high temperature environment.

• Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.
  Do not modify or repair.

• Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
  Contact an authorized service centre for repair (replacement of battery etc).
  Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.

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

►In case of an abnormality or malfunction
Immediately stop using and remove the AC adaptor.

• Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock,  or injury.

• The main unit, adaptor or cord is deformed or abnormally hot.

• The main unit, adaptor or cord smells of burning.

• There is an abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit.

• Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service centre.

WARNING
► 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 immerse the AC adaptor in water or wash with water.
  Do not place the AC adaptor over or near water filled sink or bathtub.
  Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
  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 that would exceed 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 power plug.
  ‑ Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
  Disconnect the AC adaptor when cleaning the main body with water.
  ‑ Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.

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 oil is consumed accidentally, do not induce vomiting, drink a large amount of water and contact a physician.
If oil comes into contact with eyes, wash immediately and thoroughly with running water and contact a physician.

• Failure to follow these instructions may result in physical problems.

CAUTION
►Protecting the skin
Do not use excessive pressure to apply the system outer foil to your lip or other part of your face.
Do not apply the system outer foil directly to blemishes or injured skin.
Do not touch the blade section (metallic section) of the inner blade.
‑ Doing so may cause injury to skin or hand.

CAUTION
If the battery fluid leaks out and comes in contact with the skin or clothes, rinse off with lean water, such as tap water.

• Failure to do so may cause inflammation.

Important information

• Treat yourself to wet lather shaves for at least three weeks and notice the difference. Your Panasonic WET/DRY shaver requires a little time to get used to because your skin and beard need about a month to adjust to any new  shaving method.
• Keep both the inner blades inserted. If only one of the inner blades is inserted, the shaver may be damaged.
• If you clean the shaver with water, do not use salt water or hot water. Do not soak the shaver in water for a long period of time.
• Charge the appliance correctly according to these Operating Instructions. (See page 12 “Charging the shaver”.)
• This appliance contains battery that is only replaceable by skilled persons. Please contact an authorized service centre for the details of repair.

Note the following precautions
►When using

• Do not bring the system outer foil into contact with hard objects.
  Doing so may damage the system outer foil as it is very thin and deforms easily.

• Do not drop or hit against other objects.
  Doing so may cause injury.

►When storing

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

• Be sure to place the protective cap on the shaver when carrying around or storing.
  Failure to do so may cause injury to skin or reduce the life of the system outer foil.

►When cleaning

• Do not dry using heat from a dryer or other appliance. Doing so may cause malfunction or deformation of the parts.
• Do not leave the shaver exposed to direct sunlight with the foil frame detached.
  Doing so may deteriorate the waterproof rubber and degrade waterproof function, which may cause to malfunction.

Parts identification

A Main body

1. Protective cap

2. System outer foil

3. Foil frame

4. Foil frame release buttons

5. Power switch

6. Lamp display
   a. Shaving sensor lamp ( )
   b. Battery capacity lamp
   c. Switch lock lamp ( )
   d. Charge status lamp ( )

7. Appliance socket

8. Outer foil section

9. System outer foil release buttons

10. Inner blades

11. Trimmer

12. Trimmer handle
    B AC adaptor (RE7-87)

13. Adaptor

14. Power plug

15. Cord

16. Appliance plug

Accessories
C Travel pouch
D Oil
E Operating Instructions
F Guarantee Card

Preparation

Charging the shaver
• Turn the shaver off.
• Wipe off any water droplets on the appliance socket.

1. Insert the appliance plug [ B 13] into the shaver.

2. Plug the adaptor [B 13] into a household outlet.
   • Check that the charge status lamp ( ) is glowing.
   • Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.

3. Disconnect the adaptor after charging is completed.
   Note
   You cannot operate the shaver while charging.
   Quick charge
   Even though the battery runs out, you can shave once after 3‑minute charge. (This will differ depending on usage.)

While charging

glows.
The number of the battery capacity lamp will increase as charging progresses.

After charging is completed

All the battery capacity lamp and will glow and then turn off after 5 seconds.

Notes

• When charging the shaver for the first time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the charging time may change or the charge status lamp ( ) may not glow for a few minutes. It will eventually glow if kept connected.

• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 10 °C – 35 °C. It may take longer to charge, or the charge status lamp ( ) will blink quickly and the battery may fail to charge properly in extremely high or low temperatures.

• The shaver can be used for approximately 2 weeks with a full charge. (Based on one 3‑minute dry‑shave usage per day in an ambient temperature range of 20 °C – 30 °C.)
  The number of usable days varies depending on the following conditions.
  ‑ Beard thickness
  ‑ Pressure applied to the skin
  ‑ Usage frequency of the sonic vibration cleaning mode

• 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.

How to use

Shaving beard

1. Press and shave.
   • The “shaving sensor”, which automatically adjusts the power depending on the beard thickness, will operate.
   It will shave with high power on areas where the beard is heavy, and reduce the power on areas where the beard is thin, to reduce burden on the skin.

Tips for better shaving
Apply the whole system outer foil perpendicularly against the skin and shave by slowly gliding the shaver over the face against the grain of the beard.

• The beard under the chin and around the throat can be shaved better by stretching the skin so the beard will stand.

• To prevent damaging the system outer foil, do not shave with only a part of the system outer foil.

Press when finished.

While using

The remaining battery capacity are shown and then turn off after 5 seconds.

• Approximate amount of battery capacity is displayed as 20 – 100.
• The shaving sensor lamp ( ) blinks.

After use

The remaining battery capacity blink and then turn off after 5 seconds.

When the battery capacity is low “20” blinks when operating the shaver.

• You can shave 2 to 3 times after “20” blinks. (This will differ depending on usage.)

Notes

• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 5 °C.
• The shaving sensor may not respond depending on the type and quantity of the shaving gel. This is not abnormal.
• Depending on the beard thickness or the amount of beard trimmings in the shaver head, the shaving sensor may not react and the driving sound may not change. This is not abnormal.
• To prevent erroneous operation, place your fingers on the finger rest while using the shaver.
• The sonic vibration cleaning mode is activated when the power switch is pressed for more than 2 seconds while the shaver is not operating. (See page 16.)
  You cannot shave in this mode.

Operation and display of the switch lock

►Locking the power switch

1. Press once and then release.
   • The shaver starts operating.

2. Hold for more than 2 seconds until the switch lock lamp ( ) turns on.
   • The shaver will stop operating.

3. Release .
   • The switch lock lamp ( ) will light up for 5 seconds and turn off.

Unlocking the power switch

1. Hold for more than 2 seconds until the switch lock lamp ( ) turns off.

2. Once the shaver starts operating, release .
   • The switch lock lamp ( ) will turn off.

• The power switch is locked when the switch lock lamp ( ) blinks for 5 seconds and the shaver does not operate even though the power switch is pressed.

►Using the trimmer

1. Slide the trimmer handle up to the “ ” position so that the trimmer stands upright.
2. Press and use.
   
   Press and hold the top knob ( a) and slide the trimmer handle down to lower the trimmer.

Tips for better usage
Apply the trimmer edge perpendicular to skin gently and move downward slowly.

►Switching the shaver head
You can change the pivot action.
FREE
The shaver head is moved to prevent missed spots.
LOCK
You can lock the shaver head.

Cleaning the shaver

We recommend cleaning the shaver after each use.
Cleaning with water

• Turn the shaver off and disconnect the AC adaptor.
  1 Apply some hand soap and some water to the system outer foil [A 2]
  2 Hold for more than 2 seconds to activate the sonic vibration cleaning mode.

• Splashing of foam is suppressed.

• The battery capacity lamps blink in order.

• After about 18 seconds, it will be automatically turned off, or you can turn it off by pressing the power switch.
  3 With the shaver stopped, remove the outer foil section [A 8] and hold for more than 2 seconds.

• See page 17 for removing the outer foil section.

Troubleshooting

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

amount of beard trimmings in the shaver head, the shaving sensor may not react and the driving sound may not change. This is not abnormal.
The shaving sensor may not respond depending on the type and quantity of the shaving gel.
This is not abnormal.
The shaving sensor may not respond when the remaining battery capacity is low. If this happens,  recharge the shaver. Apply oil. (See page 17.) The shaving sensor may not respond when there is not enough oil on the blades.
The shaving sensor responds even  though the shaver is not in contact with the skin.| When the shaver is extremely dirty, remove the foil frame and wash with water. (See page 16.)
Replace the system outer foil and/or inner blades.
Expected life of system outer foil and inner blades:
System outer foil:
Approximately 1 year Inner blades:
Approximately 2 years
Although the shaver can be used for about 2 weeks after a full charge (assuming dry‑ shave usages for  3 minutes per day), the usable number of days might be lower depending on how the shaver is used  (for example,when used for wet shaving).
Apply oil.
Clean the shaver.
When the number of operations per charge starts to decrease, the battery is nearing the end of its life.
Shaver does not operate even after charging.| Use the appliance in an ambient temperature approximately 5 °C or higher.
The battery has reached the end of its life.
The shaver will not operate with the AC adaptor connected. Please use the shaver after it has been sufficiently charged and the AC adaptor disconnected.
The driving sound
changes while shaving.| The shaving sensor is operating. The sound changes depending on the beard thickness.
Makes a loud sound.| Apply oil.
The blades will not move smoothly when there is no oil on the blades, requiring more power.
The shaver makes a high pitched sound due to the linear motor drive. This does not indicate a  problem.
Confirm that the blades are properly attached.
Wash the system outer foil with water. (See page 16.)

Service

Contact
Please visit Panasonic web site https://www.panasonic.com or contact an authorized service centre (you find its contact address in the pan european guarantee leaflet.) if you need information or if the shaver or the cord gets damaged.
Replacement parts
Replacement parts are available at your dealer or Service Centre.

Replacement parts
for ES-LV69| System outer foil
and inner blades| WES9032
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System outer foil| WES9173
Inner blades| WES9170
Lubrication oil| WES003P

Battery life
The life of the battery is 3 years. The battery in this shaver is not intended to be replaced by consumers. Have the battery replaced by an authorized service centre.

For environmental protection and recycling of materials

This shaver contains a Lithium‑ion battery.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country.
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.

Disposal of the built-in rechargeable battery
Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing of the shaver.
The battery is to be disposed of safely.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially designated location if there is one.
This figure must only be used when disposing of the shaver, and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the shaver yourself, it will no longer be waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.

• Remove the shaver 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 5 and lift the battery, and then remove it.
• Take care not to short circuit the positive and negative terminals of the removed battery, and insulate the terminals by applying tape to them.

Specifications

Power source| See the name plate on the AC adaptor.
(Automatic voltage conversion)
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Motor voltage| 3.6 V
Charging time| Approx. 1 hour
Airborne
Acoustical Noise| In shaving mode: 62 (dB (A) re 1 pW)
In trimmer mode: 62 (dB (A) re 1 pW)

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.
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

References

• Panasonic North America | Create Today, Enrich Tomorrow
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