Panasonic EW-DL82 Sonic Vibration Toothbrush Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
(Household) Sonic Vibration Toothbrush
Model No. EW-DL82

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, losso f 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.

DANGER   Denotes a potential hazard that will result i n serious injury or death.
WARNING Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious niu eae.
CAUTION   Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.

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 aler t users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

This product has a built-in rechargeable battery.
**** Do not throw into fire, apply heat, or charge, use, or leave in a high temperature environment.
– Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.

WARNING
**** Always unplug the power plug from a household ‘ outlet when cleaning the charger.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.

**** Immediately stop using and remove the power plug  if there is an abnormality or failure.
Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Pepgmality or failure cases> ain unit or charger is deformed or abnormally hot.
The main unit or charger smells of burning.
There is abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit or charger.
Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.

**** Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the charger.
Fully insert the power plug.
Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

WARNING
**** Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust from accumulating.
Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation failure caused by humidity.
Disconnect the power plug and wipe with a dry cloth.

**** 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 cord of the charger is damaged, the Bb charger should be discarded. The charger should be replaced.
– Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

**** Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a household outlet with a wet hand.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

**** Do not immerse the charger (except the main unit guide) in water or wash it with water.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

**** Never use the charger in a bathroom or a shower room.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

**** Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.
– Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

**** Do not store within the reach of children or infants.
Do not let them use it.
– Doing so may cause an accident or injury due to accidental ingestion of removable parts.

**** Do not use when the cord or the power plug is damaged or when the fitting into the household outlet is loose.
Do not damage, modify, forcefully bend, pull, twist, or bundle 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.

**** FR use anything other than the supplied Ti. Also, do not charge any other product with the supplied charger.
– Doing so may cause burn or fire due to a short circuit.

**** Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the household outlet or the wiring.
– Exceeding the rating by connecting too many power plugs to one household outlet may cause fire due to overheating.

**** Do not modify or repair.
– Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Contact an authorized service center for repair (battery change, etc.).

CAUTION
**** Disconnect the power plug from the household outlet when not using for extended period of time.
– Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.

**** Disconnect the power plug by holding onto it instead of the cord.
– Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due toa short circuit.

**** People who have severe gum disease, have teeth being treated, or are concerned about symptoms within their mouth should consult a dentist before use.
– Failure to do so may cause injury or damage to teeth and gums.

**** Do not use the brush with toothpaste edhe a high abrasive content, such as toothpa removing tar or for whitening.
Do not let anyone that cannot operate the brush  themselves use it.
People with a low sensitivity within their mouth should not use the brush.
Do not apply the brush head strongly against teeth or gums, or use it continuously against same spot.
Do not apply the plastic part of the main unit or brush head to teeth.
– Doing so may cause injury or damage to teeth and gums.

**** Never use for a purpose other than cleaning your teeth.
– Doing so may cause an accident or injury.

Do not share the brush head with your family or ‘other people.
– Doing so may result in infection or inflammation.
Do not drop or subject to shock.
– Doing so may cause injury.
Do not wrap the cord tightly around the charger when storing.
– Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break with the load, and may cause fire due to a short circuit.
Do not place a metallic object such as a coin ora ‘clip on top of the charger.
– Doing so may cause burns due to excessive heat.

Notes
When you first begin using the toothbrush, you may experience slight bleeding of the gums even though your gums may be healthy. This is ‘Prckithe are receiving stimulation  by the toothbrush for bleeding should stop after one or two weeks of use.
leeding that persists for more than two weeks may be indication of an abnormal condition of your gums, such as pyorrhea. In this case, stop using the toothbrush and consult your dentist.

Parts identification

Main unit

1. Toothbrush shaft

2. Waterproof rubber seal

3.  Power switch

4. Mode indicator

5. Charge status lamp

6. Battery capacity lamp
   Stain care brush

7. Extra fine side bristles

8. High-density bristles

9.  Tongue cleaner

10. Identification ring
    Charger (RE8-52) (The shape o f the power plug differs depending on the area.)

11. Cord

12. Power plug

13. Charger base

14. Charging section

15. Main unit guide

16. Brush head storage
    Accessory
    Carrying case

Characteristics o f brush bristles
The bristles in the center (high-density bristles) are arranged ina diamond shape, which is designed for stain care.

Storing and charging the toothbrush

• If the toothbrush stops operating when first using it (immediately after purchasing it, or after not using it for 3 months or more) or during use, charge the main unit.

• Adequate ambient temperature for charging is 5 °C — 35 °C.
  The battery may not charge properly or not at all under extreme low or high temperatures.

• You can keep the main unit attached on the charger when not in use to maintain the full battery capacity. It will not overcharge the main unit.

• The main unit may become warm during use and charging.
  However, this is normal.

1. Place the charger on a horizontal and stable place such as sink or shelf.
2. Aemain unit so it is tacihg torward, and set it straight into the charging section.
3. Insert the power plug into the household outlet.

• The charge status lamp glows and the charging will start.
• Charging cannot start when the main unit is titted or the bottom of the main unit is not in contact with the charging section.

If not charging constantly

• You can fully charge the toothbrush in approx. 17 hours.
  The charging time may decrease depending on the charging capacity.

• A full charge will supply enough power for approx. 90 minutes use.

• Disconnect the power plug when the charge status lamp turns off.

About storage
The toothbrush can only be stored in a compact size with the main unit guide.

1. Slide and remove the main unit guide, and place it on horizontal and stable place.
2. Store the main unit and the brush head.

About the lamp

• The toothbrush may not charge even if the charge status lamp turns on when a charger other than the supplied charger is used.

Befere cleaning your teeth

Refommended ambient temperature for using is 5 °C — 35 °C.

• Do not allow hair products (e.g., gel or oil) or hand lotion to come in contact with the unit as they may damage its surface.
• Do not forcefully turn the brush head with the brush head attached to the main unit. Doing so may cause the brush head or main unit to become damaged.
  About soft start function (For WHITE mode only)
  The toothbrush will gradually reach the selected speed and vibration approximately 2 seconds after it starts operating.
  About 30-second brushing notification timer function The timer will signal once at 30-second intervals to indicate the brushing time for each part of your mouth. It will  signal twice at 2-minute intervals to indicate the recommended total brushing time.

It is important to brush each area in the same sequence and with the same amount of time, every time you brush, to uniformly brush and clean your teeth.
Use the 30-second brushing notification timer function wisely so there will be no missed spot in your mouth.

• Divide your teeth into 4 parts (upper and lower, left and right), and brush one part in order such as “(1) front of the teeth”, “(2) biting plane of the teeth”, and “(3) back of  the teeth” spending 30 seconds.
  Brush the other parts in the same manner, and brush your whole mouth in about 2 minutes.

The brush head of this sonic vibration toothbrush vibrates at a high speed.
Therefore:

• You only need to lightly press the bristles against your teeth for brushing.
• When first using this appliance, some may experience a tickling or tingling sensation caused by the high-speed vibrations. The sensation should subside after you use the  toothbrush several more times.

Using the toothbrush
Place the brush head firmly onto the toothbrush shaft.

• Attaching or removing diagonally or while twisting may cause the brush head or the main unit to become damaged.
• The toothbrush shaft will move when a force is applied. This is required for operation, and is not a malfunction.
• There will be a small gap between the brush head and the main unit.

Place the toothbrush in your mouth.
Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the Li if desired, before turning the nto prevent the toothpaste from spattering.

Press the power switch to select the mode.
Each time you press the power switch, the mode changes.

WHITE
SOTE| WHITE mode
Recommended for removing plaque and stain care with normal tooth brushing
WHITE
SOTE| SOFT mode
Recommended when you feel the white mode is too powerful
Recommended for tongue cleaning
WHITE
SOTE| OFF

• Stains refer to coloration on the surface of the teeth due to food and drink such as coffee, wine and tea.
• It is not possible to whiten the color of teeth beyond their original color, yellowing teeth due to aging, or discolored teeth.
• The sound may increase when the brush head is pressed too strongly against the teeth, but this is not a malfunction.
• Apply the brush head lightly against the teeth.

Turn off the main unit when you have finished brushing.

• Turn off the main unit before removing it from your mouth to prevent foam from spattering.

Tips on usage

How to apply/move when brushing your teeth
Mode: WHITE/SOFT

• For the boundary between the tooth surfaces, or teeth and gums Place the bristles at a 45° angle.

• For the back of the front teeth or misaligned teeth Brush vertically.
  Move toothbrush to match the angle of the teeth.

• For the biting surface (back teeth)
  Apply from top.

• Place the bristles of the brush gently against your teeth and move the toothbrush slowly.
  The movement will slow down when the brush head is applied  too strong.

• Apply a small amount when using toothpaste.

How to apply/move when cleaning your tongue Mode: SOFT
Apply the tongue cleaner so that it barely touches the tongue, and move forward with slight force from the area that becomes dirty.
Repeat several times.

• You may injure your tongue if the tongue cleaner is pressed against the tongue too strong.
• To prevent emetic response
  Poke your tongue out forward and apply the brush while you are breathing out.
  This will avoid the urge to vomit.

Cleaning the main unit and the brush head

• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made» drer
• Turn off the main unit and remove the brush head before cleaning them with water.

Brush head
Wash the brush head under running water.

• Shake well to remove water after washing.
• Do not pull the bristles of the brush.
• Do not wash with water hotter than 80 ‘C.
• Do not wash the tongue cleaner excessively with a pointed object or fingernails.

Main unit
Wash the main unit under running water.

• Do not rub or damage the waterproof rubber seal.
• Do not immerse the main unit under water.
•  Do not wash with water hotter than 40 °C.

After washing with water

1. Wipe dry with a cloth.
   Do not charge while it is wet.

2. Return the main unit and the brush head to the charger.

If the identification ring comes off

Rr re fifcation ring back on.
he identification ring may break if pulling it too strong.
Using the toothbrush without the identification ring has no effect on its performance. The ring is simply for user identification purposes.

Cleaning the charger

1. Slide and remove the main unit guide.

2. Wipe off any dirt on the charger base using a soft cloth.

3. Wash the main unit guide with water.

4. Wipe off water after washing.

5. Only use water to wash the main unit guide.

6. Wipe the prongs of the power plug with a dry cloth about once every 6 months.

Cleaning the carrying case

1. Wash with water.
2. Wipe off water after washing.

If the top case has come off

1. Align the mounting section of the top case and the bottom case as shown in the figure.
2. Press the top case in the direction indicated by arrows.

Troubleshooting

turn on for several minutes after starting t o charge it, however it will turn on if you continue to charge it. If it continues t o blink after a  while, contact an authorized service center for repair.
The charge status lamp is blinking rapidly . (Twice every second)| The temperature is too low orhigh while charging.| Charge the toothbrush within the recommended charging temperature of 5°Cto35°C. If it continues t o blink even when charging within the recommended charging  temperature, contact an authorized service center forrepair .
The toothbrush can be used only for several minutes, even if it is charged.| The charging time is short. The rechargeable battery has reached its  perating life. (Approx. 3 years)| Charge the toothbrush for 17 hours or longer. (See page 7 . )
The toothbrush does not operate without the battery capacity lamp blinks.| The temperature is too low orhigh while using it.| Stand the main unit s o the bottom is in contact the charging section of the charger, and check that the charge status lamp comes on.
The toothbrush does not operate.| The “30-second brushing notification timer function” is in operation. (See page 8.)| Contact a n authorized service center for repair.
The toothbrushs tops operating every once in a while.| The “soft start function” is in operation. (See page 8.)| Use within the recommended usage temperature of 5°Cto35°C.
The vibration increases gradually when pressing the power switch.| | This is not a malfunction. Continue using it.
The movement decreases when the brush head is pressed against teeth.| The brush head is pressed against teeth too strong. (See page 10.)| Apply the brush head lightly against teeth.
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The sound increases when the brush head is pressed against teeth.| | his is not a malfunction. (See page 9.)
The toothbrush shaft moves.| |

Battery life

Approximately 3 years. The battery may have reached its operating life if the usage frequency decreases drastically. even after a full charge.
(The operating life of the battery may differ depending on usage or storage conditions)

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery

Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing the toothbrush.
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 the toothbrush. and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the toothbrush yourself.
it will no longer be waterproof. which may cause it to malfunction.

• Remove the toothbrush from the charger when removingathe b .
• Press the power switch to turn on the power and ned and g power on until the battery is completely discharged.
• Perform steps (1) to (4) and lift the battery, and then remove it.
• Please take care not to short-circuit the battery.

For environmental protection and recycling of materials This toothbrush contains a Li-ion battery.
Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at anofficially assigned location, if there is one in your country.

Specifications

This product is intended for household use only.

Changing the brush head (Sold separately)

• The peirltfould be replaced with a new one every 3 months or so due to hygiene reasons. even if its shape is unchanged.
• If the bristles are bent to one side or worn, the toothbrush is not effective for brushing. Replace the brush head with a new one.
• Part number Replacement Brush for EW-DL82 WEW0929 Stain care brush WEW0940 Point brush

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