Panasonic Hair Styler EH-KN8C Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Panasonic

Operating Instructions
(Household use) Hair Styler
Model No. EH-KN8C

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

nanoe™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
A nanoe™ is a nano‑sized ion particle coated with water particles.

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**

Regarding the plug and cord

Do not use with 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.
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 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 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.

Always turn the power switch [OFF] and disconnect the plug from the household outlet after use.
– Failure to do so may cause fire or burn.

Fully insert the plug.
Do not use an extension cord. Use only in regions supplying AC 100-120 V or 220-240 V power.

Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use household outlets or wiring devices in excess of their rating.

Exceeding ratings such as using overloaded sockets may cause fire due to heat.

In case of an abnormality or malfunction

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.

Air is not emitted
Unit stops sporadically
The interior becomes red hot and smoke is emitted

– Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.

Maintenance

When you see sparks around the air outlet while using the hot air setting, stop use and remove the lint on the air outlet and air inlet.
– Failure to do so may cause burn or fire.

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.

Regarding the main body

Do not block, or insert hairpins or other foreign objects into the air inlet, air outlet, or nanoe™ outlet.

Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or burn.

Do not leave the area with the power switch left on.

Doing so may cause a 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.

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 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.

WARNING

Do not use the appliance with a wet hand.

Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

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 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”.

Do not use a 220-240 V power supply with the voltage selector switch still set at [100-120 V].

Doing so may cause fire or burn.

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 agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

CAUTION

To protect your hair

Do not curl too much hair around the attachment.

Doing so may cause a burn or singed hair.

CAUTION
Do not wrap bundles of hair around the barrel more than 1.5 times, and do not curl up to your roots. Do not curl and uncurl hair diagonally as shown in the diagram. Do not tangle hair other than the hair bundle in the brush. Do not curl large bundles of hair all at once.

Doing so may cause hair to become tangled resulting in damage, or burn.

Do not use with the air inlet damaged.

Doing so may cause the hair to become tangled in the air inlet, resulting in damage to the hair.

Be careful not to allow hair to get sucked into the inlet during use.

Failure to do so may cause the hair to become tangled in the air inlet, resulting in damage to 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 the appliance for any purpose other than the care of your own hair.
(Do not use on pets, or to dry clothing, shoes, etc.)

Doing so may cause fire or burn.

Do not look into the air outlet while in use.

The hair styler blows air with dust, etc. possibly resulting in injury.

Do not use it on infants.

Doing so may cause a burn.

Do not touch the shaded areas when in use or right after use since they will be hot.

Doing so may cause a burn.

Do not apply hair spray directly to the appliance (including the attachment) during use.

Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or burn.

Notes

This hair styler is equipped with an automatic overheating protective device. If the hair styler overheats, it will switch to cool air mode. Switch off the hair styler 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.
This appliance can be used in areas with a power supply a voltage of 100‑120 V as well as 220‑240 V.
Check the voltage rating and shape of the household outlet before use.

Parts identification

A Air outlet
B Attachment release button
C Cool Shot switch
D Power switch
: Dry mode
: Set mode
: Off
E Dual voltage switch

F Plug (The shape of the plug differs depending on the area.)
G Cord
H Air inlet (filter)
I Ion charge panel
J nanoe™ lamp
K nanoe™ outlet
L Wide Blow brush
M Roller brush
N Salon Blow brush

Fixing the attachment

Turn the power switch OFF when attaching and removing attachments.

Mounting the attachment

Align the attachment with the hair styler as shown. Ensure that the groove of the attachment and the hook of the body are aligned with each other. Insert the hair styler in the attachment until it clicks.

Removing the attachment
Press the attachment release button and pull out the attachment to remove it.

About dual voltage switch

The dual voltage switch is set to [220‑240 V] at the time of shipping.

[For regions with 100-120 V]

Do not use a power supply voltage of 220‑ 240 V with the dual voltage switch set to [100‑120 V].

A malfunction may result. The heater will overheat and the safeguard will be triggered to stop hot airflow. Be sure to turn the power switch OFF.

[For regions with 220-240 V]

If a power supply voltage of 100‑120 V is used with the dual voltage switch set to [220‑240 V], the airflow will not be sufficient for drying or setting.

About nanoe™

What is nanoe™

nanoe™ is generated by collecting the available moisture in the air, so depending on the usage environment, nanoe™ may not be generated. In environments of low temperature and low humidity, moisture in the air becomes difficult to collect. When this occurs, negative ions are generated.

nanoe™ is an ion wrapped in water that is invisible to the human eye.

How nanoe™ works

Generally, hair has properties that make it easy to become positively charged with electricity. These properties attract strongly negatively charged nanoe™ which penetrates the hair with moisture. Furthermore, they make the hair slightly acidic, tighten cuticles and keep your hair strong, elastic, and healthy.

In charge

Hair is negatively charged when nanoe™ is continuously applied.
Negatively charged hair repulses nanoe™, making it hard for nanoe™ to be applied to the hair.
When this occurs, simply by holding the ion charge panel together with the handle, the negative charge accumulated on hair is released.
By doing this, nanoe™ can continue to penetrate the hair, supplying moisture and moisturizing the hair thoroughly right up to the tip.

Note

Results of nanoe™ on hair vary according to the individual, and the following people may find it hard to experience an effect.

– People with curly hair
– People with strong wavy hair
– People with smooth hair that can be easily set
– People who have had a straightening perm within 3 to 4 months
– People with short hair

Curly hair	Wavy hair

Cool Shot switch

Switches to cool air while pressed down.
Push and slide to lock in place for continuous cool air.
After setting your hair with hot air, use cool air to hold it in place.

How to use the hair styler

Wipe excess moisture in the hair with a towel.
Untangle hair with a brush or comb with your fingers.
Attach an attachment, and insert the plug into any household outlet.
If you have long or full hair, it may take some time to dry so we recommend drying the hair with a dryer.

Before using the hair styler, check the voltage rating and shape of the household outlet.
Then set the dual voltage switch in accordance with the voltage of your region.
• Use a key head, etc. to turn the dual voltage switch until it locks into place.z
Confirm that the power switch is at position “ 0 ”. Then plug into a household outlet and turn on the power switch.
Blow the hair.
Turn the power switch OFF, and remove the plug from the household outlet.
• After the hair styler has cooled sufficiently, store in a location with low humidity.

Tips for best straightening results

Use a brush to detangle the hair.
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.
Start styling from the back of the head going from 1 to 2 [then 3 to 4 ].

How to use the attachments

Wide Blow Brush

For straight hair

Hold the brush with your hand and move the hair styler downwards from the roots to the ends of your hair.

To curl the ends

Hold the brush with your hand while moving the hair styler slightly downward and rotating it in the direction of the desired curl.
• For inner curls: Rotate the brush toward you.
• For outer curls: Rotate the brush away from you.

Salon Blow Brush

For straight hair

Hold a bundle of hair with a salon blow brush.
• Hold approximately 5 cm‑wide bundles of hair.
• Clamp the bundle with a salon blow brush. Make sure the clamp lever is on the outside.
Slide to the end of your hair.
• Slowly slide the brush to the end of your hair.
• If it is difficult to move the brush, put less hair in the bundle.

For inward curls

Hold a bundle of hair with a salon blow brush.
• Hold approximately 5 cm‑wide bundles of hair.
• Clamp the bundle at approximately 10 cm from the hair ends with a salon blow brush. Make sure the clamp lever is on the outside.
Slide to the end of your hair.
• Slowly slide the brush to the end of your hair, and curl inward.
• Rotate the brush a maximum of 1.5 times.
Press down the clamp lever to release your hair.

Roller Brush

For large curls
Rotate the brush to curl the hair approximately 1.5 times around the brush.
For increasing volume
Gently grab the hair at the roots, and rotate the brush to lift the hair up while applying tension.
Styling your bangs For inward bangs
Pull your bangs forward and curl them inward from the end.
For side-swept bangs
Hold the brush vertically and rotate it on your bangs outward from the end 1.5 times.
To prevent the tangling of hair When curling
Take only a small amount of hair and roll at a right angle (90˚) 1.5 times around the brush to prevent tangling.
When releasing
Keep the brush as far away as possible from your head and unroll at the same angle as your hair.

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 main body

Clean the hair styler when the hair styler 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, 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 or cracks.

Maintaining the attachments

Remove dust and hair using a commercially available brush, and clean with a hair styling product.

Notes

As a precaution, allow the hair styler to cool before removing attachments.
After cleaning, allow the hair styler to dry sufficiently before use.

Maintaining the air inlet

Do this regularly, at least once a month.

Air inlet

Rotate the air inlet (filter) counterclockwise and pull it out to the cord.
Remove any dust or hair using a standard toothbrush or vacuum cleaner.
Insert the filter to the air inlet and rotate clockwise to reattach it.

Maintaining the air outlet

Do this about once a month or over.

Plug into the household outlet.
Press down on the Cool Shot switch and slide it to [ ].
Select [ ] or [ ] with the power switch.
While scraping dust and hair jammed in the mesh with a toothbrush, blow them away with air.

Notes

When performing maintenance, do not block the air inlet with your hand.
During or after the maintenance of the air outlet, dust, etc. may scatter. Ensure that the hair styler blows no dust, etc. from the air outlet before using. (Do not look into the air outlet.)

Maintaining the nanoe™ outlet

At least once a month
In order to maintain the generation amount of nanoe™.

Prepare a commercially available new cotton swab.
Gently insert the swab in the nanoe™ outlet until it stops (about 10 mm), and then turn the cotton swab 2‑3 times carefully.

Note

It is easier to clean the nanoe™ outlet with a narrow cotton swab (for example, one intended for babies).

Troubleshooting

Problem
When using the hair styler, it turns off or sparks are seen.
(These sparks are caused by the thermostat switch, the protective device, and this is not dangerous.)

The hot air is abnormally hot.

The plug is abnormally hot.

You may notice a characteristic odor when using this hair styler.

There is an abnormal sound or vibration.

Air sometimes outputs and sometimes does not output when moving the main body.

There is a burning smell.

A portion of the plug or cord is abnormally hot.

The main body or an attachment is partially deformed.

The amount of air is low.
Air is not emitted.

The interior of the air outlet is red.

The main body is abnormally hot.
(turn the power switch OFF and check the hair styler)

Possible cause

Lint has accumulated on the air inlet or air outlet.
Hair or something is blocking the air inlet.
The connection to the household outlet is loose.
This is caused by the ozone it generates and is not harmful to the human body.

Action

Remove accumulated lint. (See page 14.)
Do not block the air inlet.
Use a household outlet that fits securely.
If even one of these problems occurs, stop using the product and contact the store where you purchased it.

Problem

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Possible cause

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Action

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The temperature of the airflow is
low, and the airflow is weak.| The hair styler is being used with the dual voltage switch set to [220‑240 V] where the power supply voltage is 100‑120 V.| Use with the dual voltage switch set
to [100‑120 V].
The noise is abnormally loud, and
the inner part is bright red.| The hair styler is being used with the dual voltage switch set to [100‑120 V] where the power supply voltage is 220‑240 V.| Use with the dual voltage switch set
to [220‑240 V].
Sparks are generated inside the
nanoe™ outlet.| Abnormality caused by a dirty electrode
(needle portion).| Perform maintenance of the nanoe™ outlet. (See page 14.)
The nanoe™ outlet emits a noise
(crackling noise).

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