Panasonic EH-ND57 Low Noise Hair Dryer Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Panasonic
Table of Contents
Operating Instructions
(Household use) Hair Dryer
Model No./EH-ND57
EH-ND56
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, 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 specific operating procedure
that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific 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 the cord bundled.
– Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
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 fire due to a short circuit.
Do not use it when the plug or cord is damaged 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 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 fire 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 fire 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 fire due to a short circuit.
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.
Always turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the
household outlet after use.
– Failure to do so may cause fire or burn.
Insert the plug into the household outlet directly:
Do not use 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 fire 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 qualified 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 fire, electric shock, or injury.
WARNING
Do not leave the place when the power switch is on.
– Doing so may cause fire.
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 fire.
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 flammable materials (such as alcohol,
benzine, thinner, spray, hair care product, nail polish remover).
– Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
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 fire 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 fire 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 fire.
This symbol with a prohibition sign in red on the appliance means “Do not use this appliance near water”.
**** 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.
CAUTION
►To protect your hair
Do not use the air inlet damaged.
– Your hair may get tangled in the air inlet, which could damage the hair.
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 be subject to shock.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or ignition.
Do not use it on infants.
– Doing so may cause a burn.
Do not touch the air outlet and set the nozzle which will become very
hot.
– Doing so may cause a 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 fire or burn.
**** During use or when unfolding or folding the handle, do not touch the
shaded area as shown in figures below.
– Failure to do so may cause finger injury.
►Note
• This hair dryer is equipped with an automatic overheating protective device.
If the hair dryer overheats, it will switch to cool air mode. Switch off the
hair dryer and unplug it from the household outlet. Allow it to cool down for
a few minutes before using it again. Check that no fluff, hair, etc. is in the
air inlets and outlets before switching it on again.
Parts identification
►Set nozzle
For easy styling and blow drying of hair, attach the set nozzle to the hair
dryer.
• Set nozzle helps to direct the airflow onto a specific area of the hair.
A Air outlet
B Set nozzle
C Air inlet
D Handle
E Ring for hanging
F Cord
G Plug
The shape of the plug differs depending on the area.
H Power switch
How to use
- Before using the hair dryer, confirm that the power switch is at position “ ”, then plug into a household outlet and turn on the power switch.
- Select the intensity of the airflow with the power switch and then dry your hair.
- Set the power switch to position “ ”, and then remove the plug from the household outlet.
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.
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Set the power switch to “ ” for using cool airflow 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 the 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 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 or part 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 and 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.
The hot air repeatedly turns into cool air.
The hot air is abnormally hot.
The plug is abnormally hot.| The connection to the household outlet is loose.|
Use a household outlet that fits securely.
If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the unit or a service center authorized by Panasonic for repair.
Specifications
| Product name | Hair Dryer |
|---|---|
| Product model | EH-ND57. EH-ND56 |
| Power source | 220 Vim- 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power consumption |
EH-ND57
| 1 100 W| 1 200 W| 1 300 W
EH-N D56
Accessory| Set nozzle
This product is intended for household use only.
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