Panasonic ES-SL10 Household Battery Operated Shaver Instruction Manual

ES-SL10 Household Battery Operated Shaver
Instruction Manual

ES-SL10 Household Battery Operated Shaver

Operating Instructions
(Household) Battery Operated Shaver
Model No.
ES-SL10
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Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of 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.
WARNING Denotes a potential hazard  that could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION  Denotes a potential 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 alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.
WARNING
Do not store within the reach of children or infants. Do not let them play with it.
– Doing so may cause an accident or injury.
Immediately stop using the shaver if there is an abnormality or failure.
– Using it in such conditions may cause injury or fire.
WARNING
Properly dispose the package of the appliance, and keep the package away from infants.
– Failure to do so may cause suffocation of infants.
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 instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
– Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to modify, disassemble or repair the shaver.
– Doing so may cause an accident or injury. Contact the customer service center for any repair.
Do not use excessive pressure to apply the system outer foil to your lip or other parts of your face.
Do not apply the system outer foil directly to blemishes or injured skin.
– Doing so may cause injury to the skin.
Do not apply excessive pressure on the system outer foil. Also, do not touch the system outer foil with fingers or nails when in use.
– Doing so may cause injury to the skin or reduce the life of the system outer foil.
CAUTION
Do not touch the blade section (metallic section) of the inner blade.
– Doing so may cause injury.
Do not use this product for hair on head or any other part of the body.
– Doing so may cause injury to skin or reduce the life of the system outer foil.
Do not share your shaver 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 throw batteries into a fire, or short-circuit or disassemble it.
– Doing so may cause injury.
Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
– Doing so may cause injury.
Do not mix batteries of different models and types or mix new and used batteries.
– Doing this may cause pollution and injury due to battery heat, breakage and leakage.
Check the system outer foil for cracks or deformations before use.
– Cracks or deformations of the system outer foil may result in injury to the skin.
CAUTION
Be sure to place the shaver in its protective cap when carrying around or storing.
– Failure to do so may cause deformation of the system outer foil, thus resulting in injury to the skin or life reduction of the system outer foil.
Be sure to observe the cautions indicated on the battery.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Check that the positive “+” and negative “-” poles of the battery are correctly positioned.
When the battery is exhausted, remove it immediately and be sure to dispose of it in accordance with local regulations.
Power off the shaver before you replace the battery.
Before replacing the batteries, wipe off water from the shaver to avoid water entering the main body. If the shaver is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries.
Use dry cell batteries before they expire. No short circuit is allowed between the power supply terminals.
– Failure to do so may cause pollution and injury due to battery heat, breakage and leakage.

Intended use

Description
This WET/DRY shaver can be used for wet shaving using shaving lather or for dry shaving. The following symbol means suitable for use in a bath or shower.
Notes

• Keep both the inner blades inserted. If only one of the inner blades is inserted, the shaver cannot be used.
• 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.
• The shaver can be cleaned with clear water.
• Clean the housing only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy tap water. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals.
• Store the shaver in a place away from pool, bathroom or other high humidity areas which are exposed to water or moisture after use.
• Do not store the shaver where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources.

Parts identification

A Outer foil section

1. Foil frame

2. System outer foil

3. System outer foil release buttons
   B Inner blades

4. Main body

5. Foil frame release button

6. Finger rest Power switch [0/1]

7. Battery cover
   D Protective cap
   E Cleaning brush

Battery installation, removal and lifespan

Before installing the battery, make sure your hands and the shaver are dry.
How to install
How to remove

1. Remove the battery cover.| 2. Install two LR6 (AA alkaline batteries) with the “+” and
“–” poles correctly positioned.| 3. Replace the battery cover so it clicks into position.
1. Remove the battery cover.| 2. Take the batteries out of the main unit.| 3. Replace the battery cover so it clicks into position.

Battery lifespan
With two LR6 (AA alkaline batteries) installed, the shaver can be used for about 60 minutes (Panasonic Alkaline batteries).
Note Only use LR6 (AA alkaline batteries).

Using the shaver

Dry shaving

1. Push the power switch up to level 1.

2. Hold the shaver as illustrated and shave.

Wet shaving

1. Place water, soap, shaving cream, etc. on the face.

2. Push the power switch up to level 1.

3. Shave with slow and smooth motions as illustrated.

Start shaving by applying gentle pressure to your face. Move the shaver back and forth against the direction of beard growth.
You may gently increase the amount of pressure as your skin becomes accustomed to the shaver, but be noted that excessive pressure may hurt your skin.
Usable shaving foam and facial cleansers

Notes

• Place your finger on the finger rest while in use. Make sure that you can turn off the shaver as you wish when in use.
• Do not use shaving creams or face cleansers containing scrubbing compounds as these may cause the outer foil to clog.
• Wet shaving is also possible only with clean or warm water.
• Be sure to rinse the shaver with water after wet shaving.

Cleaning the shaver

1. Apply some hand soap and some water to the system outer foil.

2. Push the power switch up to level 1.

3. Push the power switch to level 0, turn off the shaver after 10 to 20 seconds.

4. Press the foil frame release button “1 “. Remove the outer foil section and turn on the shaver ” 2″.

5. Clean the shaver and the outer foil section with running water.

6. Turn off the shaver, and wipe off any drops of water with a dry cloth.

7. Air dry the outer foil section and the shaver by putting them in a ventilated place. Never shake the main body dry.
   The outer foil section can be dried more quickly by removing from the main body.

8. Attach the outer foil section to the shaver.

Cleaning with the brush

Cleaning with the long brush Clean the system outer foil (a ) and the shaver body ( b).
Cleaning with the short brush
Clean the inner blades using the short brush by moving it in direction (A).

• Do not move the short brush in direction (B) as it will damage the inner blades and affect their sharpness.
• Do not use the short brush to clean the system outer foil.

Replacing the system outer foil and the inner blades

Removing the outer foil section
Press the foil frame release button and lift the outer foil section upwards.
Attaching the outer foil section
Securely attach the outer foil section to the shaver until it clicks.
Replacing the system outer foil

1. Press the system outer foil release buttons and pull down the system outer foil.
2. Align the front side of the foil frame with the system outer foil mark ( ****) and insert them firmly together.
   • The system outer foil cannot be reversely attached.
   • Always insert the system outer foil to the foil frame when attaching to the shaver.

Replacing the inner blades

1. Remove the inner blades one at a time.
   •  Do not touch the edges (metal parts) of the inner blades, to prevent injury to your hands.

2. Insert the inner blades one at a time until they click.

Replacement parts
Replacement parts are available at your dealer or Panasonic’s authorized Service Center.

Troubleshooting

shaving. Clean the inner blades thoroughly with a cleaning brush.
System outer foil gets hot.| Replace the system outer foil if it is damaged or deformed. (See Pages 13-14.)
The odor is getting stronger.| This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving.
You do not get as close a shaveas before.| This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving.
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
Makes a loud sound.| Confirm that the blades are properly attached.
Clean the outer foil section and inner blades with the brush.
Shaver stops functioning.| The battery has reached the end of its life.

If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the customer service center.

Specifications

3 V ****
Battery| LR6 (AA alkaline battery) x 2 (Sold separately)
Weight| Approx. 142 g (including cap) (Excluding battery)
Place of origin| China
Date of production| See the stamp mark on the battery base.

Execution standard| Company standard| O/SXWBMJ 6

This product is intended for household use only.

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Printed in China
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References

• Panasonic Holdings Corporation

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