Panasonic EH-ND43 Fast Dry Hair Dryer Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Panasonic

Table of Contents

Safety precautions
Parts identiﬁ cation
Installing or removing the nozzle
Maintenance of the hair dryer
Troubleshooting
Speciﬁcations
References
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Operating Instructions
(Household) Hair Dryer
Model No. EH-ND43

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, ﬁ re, 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.
Some parts of the safety precaution illustrations differ from the actual product.
WARNING

Plug and Cord
Do not use with the cord bundled.
– Doing so may cause ﬁ re 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 when the plug or cord is damaged or hot.
– Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or ﬁ re due to a short circuit.
Never use the appliance if the plug ﬁ ts loosely in a household outlet.
– Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or ﬁ re 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 ﬁ re 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 ﬁ re due to a short circuit.
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 ﬁ re 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 ﬁ re 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 ﬁ re 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 qualiﬁ ed 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 ﬁ re, electric shock, or injury.
Air is not emitted
Unit stops sporadically
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.
This appliance

Do not block or insert hair pins or other foreign objects into the air inlet or air outlet.
– Doing so may cause ﬁ re, electric shock, or burn.
Do not leave the area with the power switch left on.
– Doing so may cause ﬁre.
Do not store the appliance in a bathroom or location with high humidity. Also, do not place it in a location where water may spill (such as on top of vanity).
– Doing so may cause an explosion or ﬁre.
Do not store within the reach of children or infants.
Do not let them use it.
– 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, or 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 ﬁ re 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 a burn or ﬁ re 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 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.

CAUTION

To protect your hair

Do not use with 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 subject to shock.
– Doing so may cause electric shock or ignition.
Do not use on children or infants.
– Doing so may cause burn.
Do not touch the air outlet, diffuser, and set nozzle which will become very hot.
– Doing so may cause 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 ﬁ re 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 ﬁ nger injury.

Note
This hair dryer is equipped with an automatic overheating protective device. If the hair dryer overheats, it will switch to cold 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 identiﬁ cation

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
Turbo
(Strong hot airﬂ ow)
Heat Protection
(Strong warm airﬂ ow)
Strong Cool
(Strong cool airﬂ ow)
Off
I Diffuser

Installing or removing the nozzle

To install

Fix the set nozzle or the diffuser to the air outlet of the hair dryer. A click sound will be heard when the nozzle has beenﬁxed securely.

To remove

Pull the set nozzle or the diffuser out from the air outlet in a downward motion.

How to use the hair dryer

1 Before using the hair dryer, conﬁ rm that the power switch is at position “ ”, then plug into a household outlet and turn on the power switch.
2 Select the intensity of the airﬂ ow with the power switch, and then dry your hair.
3 Set the power switch to position “ ”, and then remove the plug from the household outlet.

Set nozzle
For easy styling and blow-drying of hair, attach the set nozzle to the hair dryer.
Set nozzle helps to direct the airﬂ ow onto a speciﬁ c area of the hair.
Diffuser
For creating full-bodied hair with lots of volume and styling
For creating volume: Attach the diffuser to the hair dryer and apply the brush to your scalp. Turn and move the diffuser around as if drawing large circles.
For styling : Brush your hair from the top to the end with the brush on the diffuser.
Select “ ” -Heat Protection when using the diffuser. You may feel heat on your face or scalp when “ ” -Turbo air is selected.

About Heat Protection

This mode provides constant and warm temperatures to protect hair and scalp from heat.

Maintenance of the hair dryer

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 outlet
Clean the air outlet once a month or over.
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.
Set the power switch to “ ” and use cool airﬂ ow 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 blows no dust, etc. from the air outlet before using. (Do not look into the air outlet.)

Maintaining the air inlet
Clean the air inlet once a month or over.

Wipe to clean lint, hair, or other matter from the air inlet with a tissue or toothbrush.

Note
Do not press or rub the air inlet with a nail or other sharp object.
Doing so may damage the air inlet.

Maintaining the hair dryer
Clean the main body when the hair dryer gets dirty.
Clean the housing only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy tap water.

Notes
Do not use alcohol, polish remover, or detergent (liquid hand soap, etc.).
– Doing so may cause malfunction, cracking/discoloration of parts, etc.
Leaving the hair dryer with hair products or makeup still adhered to the handle or body may degrade the plastic, causing discoloration or cracking, and malfunction.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible cause	Action

It switches frequently to cool air while using in “Hot” mode, or sparks can be seen within the body. (These sparks are caused by the thermostat switch, the protective device, and 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 ﬁ ts 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.