EH-HS95 - Hair Straightener PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EH-HS95 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions (Household) Hair Straightener Model No. EH-HS95

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Operating Instructions

(Household) Hair Straightener

Model No. EH-HS95

Contents

Safety precautions. 6 About the Intelligent Sensing System ...15

Parts identification. 10 About nanoeTM 15

Tips for best straightening results... 11 Cleaning 16

Before Use. 12 Troubleshooting 16

Using the straightener 14 Specifications 17

After Use. 14 Caution for AC Mains Lead. 17

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.

Notice

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• 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.

• For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for advice.

• This symbol on the appliance means "Do not use this appliance near water". Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service center, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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.

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.

• Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or injury.

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 in a way exceeding the rating of the household outlet or the wiring.
- Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to one household outlet may cause fire due to overheating.

Do not damage or modify, or forcefully bend, pull, or twist 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.

Do not use with the cord bundled.
- Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

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.

WARNING

Do not use 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 use the appliance with a wet hand.

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

Do not leave the appliance unattended with the power connected or after use while the Iron Plate is still hot.

• Doing so may cause fire, burn, or discoloration or deformation of objects nearby.

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 a vanity).

• Doing so may cause electric shock or 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.

Do not apply hair spray or flammable hair product to the main body or hair while using the appliance.

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

Do not block or insert foreign objects such as hairpins into the nanoe™ Outlet.

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

WARNING

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.

- The main unit stops occasionally, or the cord or the plug is abnormally hot.
- The main unit is deformed or smells of burning.
- Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.

Fully insert the plug.
- Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

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, electric shock, or burn.

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.

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.

CAUTION

Do not store the cord in a twisted state.

• 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 drop or subject to shock.

• Doing so may cause electric shock or ignition.

Do not let the heated section touch the skin (ears, forehead, neckline, etc.).

• Doing so may cause burn.

Do not use on infants.

• Doing so may cause burn.

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

• Doing so may cause burn.

Do not forcefully open the Press Plate.

• Doing so may cause burn.

Do not use the appliance with permanent wave liquids applied to your hair.

• Doing so may cause hair or skin trouble.

Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than the care of human hair. (Do not use on pets, etc.)

• Doing so may cause burn.

Disconnect the plug from the household outlet after use.

• Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration.

Using the high-temperature Iron Plate on wet hair causes steam.

• Be careful not to burn yourself.

Hold the main body so the fingers do not touch the shaded areas during use.

• Failure to do so may pinch the fingers and cause injury.

Notes

Styling will hold for 1 day only.
Hair will return to its normal condition after shampoo.
- Effectiveness of nanoe™ and straightening may vary among individuals.
- Storing the appliance with make up or hair care products still adhered may result in degradation in the plastic and discoloration or cracking, which may in turn prevent the appliance from working properly.

To clean the appliance, use a cloth that has been soaked in soap and water and well wrung out.

Parts identification

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A Press Plate Tips
Illumination Lamp
LED Temperature Level Display
Open/Close Lock
Power Switch
Temperature Level Adjustment Switches
⑥ Iron Plate
nano™ Outlet

Press Plate
Cord
Plug

(The shape of the plug differs depending on the area.)

Cleaning Brush (for the nanoeTM Outlet)

Shaded areas represent heated sections.

Tips for best straightening results

Tips for effective styling

• You can achieve a greater effect by dampening your hair.
• If it is difficult to straighten, please apply a styling product (for hair straightening) before using the straightener.

1 Brush your hair.

• Ensure that it is lying in the same direction.

2 Slightly dampen your hair.

• When dampening your hair, do so evenly on the inside and outside.

Notes

• If your hair is too wet, it will not set properly. In this case, semi-dry your hair until it reaches the appropriate level of dampness.
• If your hair is dry, effects of nanoe™ may not be achieved depending on your hair condition.
• Using the high-temperature Iron Plate on wet hair causes steam.
• If styling products get onto this unit, clean it off. (Refer to page 16.)

3 For beautiful straightening, bundle and pin to hold your hair in the order shown in the illustration.

• Although it may appear to be time consuming, it is the fastest way to straighten hair neatly.

How to bundle your hair

Part your hair evenly to the left and right, and divide your hair.

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2 Divide the hair on the rear of your head into six parts from top to bottom.

3 Twist each bundle of hair into a roll, then pin to hold.

Styling order

Start styling from the bottom on the back of your head in the order of 1 to 5 (6 to 10 as well).

Hair types and straightening guidelines

The hair straightening effect may differ among individuals by the degree of curliness and hair type.

Hard-to-straighten hair

Coarse hair, Kinked hair

About hair-straightening products

• Do not use the straightener immediately after a home straight perm liquid is used. Doing so may damage your hair. (The straightener may be used 3-4 days after a straight perm liquid. The straightener may also be used 3-4 days after having your hair treated at a beauty parlor.)
• Do not use together with straight perm liquids having the same ingredients (reducing agent) as permanent wave liquids. The reducing agent may damage your hair. Check the back of cosmetic bottles whether liquid contains a reducing agent or not.

About dyeing products

• Dyeing places great stress on the hair. After dyeing please wait for 2 or 3 days before using the straightener. If you use a temporary dye, wash it out and dry your hair before use.
• It takes some time after dyeing for the color to settle. In the case of the temporary dye, the dye can dirty the straightener if it is not fully washed out. Also, your hair cannot be straightened when it is wet.

Before Use

Heating the Iron Plate

1 Release the Open/Close Lock (D).

Release

2 Insert the plug into the household outlet.

3 Press and hold the Power Switch (E) for approximately 1 second to turn on the straightener.

• The Illumination Lamp (B) glows.
• Confirm that the LED Temperature Level Display (C) for 150^ C is blinking.

Notes

• Do not use the straightener if all the LED Temperature Level Displays are blinking.

4 Set a temperature by using the Temperature Level Adjustment Switches (F) according to the characteristics and condition of your hair.

Indicator	Temperature	Wavy	Less damaged
200	Approx. 200 °C
190	Approx. 190 °C	Your hair type	Your hair condition
180	Approx. 180 °C
170	Approx. 170 °C	Straight	Damaged
150	Approx. 150 °C

• The temperature is raised using "+" and lowered using "-" of the Temperature Level Adjustment Switches (F).
• Confirm that the LED Temperature Level Display (C) has changed.
• When the selected LED Temperature Level Display (C) stops blinking (and glows), the straightener has reached the selected temperature.

(Note that the time taken to reach operating temperature may vary depending on the operating environment.)

Notes

• When you use the straightener for the first time, be sure to set the temperature to 150^ .
• The temperature 200^ C is high and may damage your hair.

We recommend that you avoid continuous lengthy use of this level, and only use it if your hair is in a suitable condition.

• After switching on, the straightener reaches operating temperature (approximately 100^ ) after about 30 seconds.

Using the straightener

Before use, confirm that the LED Temperature Level Display (C) has stopped blinking and glows.

Straightening

1 Hold a bundle of hair with a width of approximately 5 cm.

• Do not take much hair as it may be difficult to straighten your hair.

2 Clamp the bundle of hair in the center of the Iron Plate (G).

• Use both hands and hold both Press Plate Tips (A) to straighten curly hair.
• Do not use excessive force as it may place a strain on hair ends.

3 With the hair clamped, move the straightener straight toward the hair ends.

• Move the straightener slowly (at a speed slower than ordinary brushing).
• Repeat in turn, starting from the lower portion of your bundled hair.
• When hair is clamped, do not hold the straightener in the same position.

4 After use, press and hold the Power Switch (E) for approximately 1 second to turn off the straightener.

Style your hair using hair cream, wax, etc.

Notes

• Steam will be generated when you apply the high-temperature Iron Plate (6) to wet hair.
• Avoid using flammable styling products, since they may generate gases when heated.
• Avoid accidentally touching the Temperature Level Adjustment Switches (F) and changing the temperature during use.

After Use

1 Remove the plug from the household outlet.

2 Shut the Iron Plate (G) with the Open/Close Lock (D) to store it.

About the Intelligent Sensing System

1. If you leave the straightener for a certain amount of time when it is set to a high temperature, the temperature automatically falls to 170^ to prevent this unit from becoming too hot.

(The LED Temperature Level Display () will alternate blinking between the set temperature and 170^. )

Set Temperature	Time Left Alone	Decreased Temperature
200 °C	15 minutes	170 °C
190 °C
180 °C	20 minutes

If you begin to use this unit again, the unit will automatically return to the set temperature. (The LED Temperature Level Display () stops blinking alternately and the display of the set temperature glows.)

Notes

• If the display of the set temperature does not glow, press the "+" or "-" Temperature Level Adjustments Switches (F). The display will glow and the unit will return to the set temperature.

• If the bundle of hair is clamped only at the end of the Iron Plate (6), the unit may not detect that it is being used. Be sure to clamp your hair in the center of the Iron Plate (6).

• This unit will automatically turn off when 60 minutes have passed from the start of use.

The power will shut off even if you are using this unit, so in this event, please turn on the power once again.

After using this unit, even if you forget to shut off the power, after 60 minutes have passed, it will automatically turn off.

About nanoeTM

What is nanoeTM?

(nanoe™ generation method: High-voltage discharge) nanoe™ is charged fine water particles, generated by applying high voltage in order to split water. Its diameter is smaller than 1/100 of steam (approx. 6000–8000 nm), and it cannot be seen with the naked eye. Since nanoe™ is generated by collecting water in the air, it may be difficult to generate in certain cases depending on the environment.

How nanoe™ works

Generally hair has properties which 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.

Notes

• You may notice a characteristic odor when using this appliance. This is caused by the ozone it generates and is not harmful to the human body.
• Drops of water may blow out of the nanoe™ Outlet during use, but this is not a malfunction.
• A humming noise may come out of the nanoe™ Outlet, but this is the sound of nanoe™ being discharged and is not a malfunction.

Cleaning

Clean the straightener after it has cooled and with the plug removed from the household outlet.

Cleaning the nanoeTM Outlet (H)

• Clean the nanoe™ Outlet about once per month.
• This maintenance allows the straightener to sustain the generated level of nanoe™ over a long period.

1 Shut the Iron Plate (G) with the Open/Close Lock (D).
2 Damp the end of the Cleaning Brush (L) (included) with store-bought purified water or tap water.

3 Deeply insert the Cleaning Brush (L) (included) into the nanoeTM Outlet (H). Brush three flat portion (a) and pin-shaped portion (b) by moving the Cleaning Brush (L) (included) right and left for about ten times. (nanoeTM Outlets are located on both sides.)

Instead of using the Cleaning Brush, thin cotton swabs (for babies) can also be used.

(On both sides)

Cleaning the straightener

• When this unit has become dirty or styling products, etc. have gotten onto it, please soak a rag in soapy water, wring it out, and wipe the unit clean.
• Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzine or remover. Doing so may crack or discolor the surface of the straightener.

Troubleshooting

Problem

• Sparks are generated inside the nanoe™ Outlet.
• The nanoe™ Outlet emits a noise (crackling noise).

Possible cause
Dust, styling products, etc. are adhered to the pin-shaped portion where nanoetm is generated.	Your hair is too wet.

Action
Clean the nanoe™ Outlet to remove any adherents.	Dry your hair until it is slightly wet.

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

Power source		220 V～ 50 - 60 Hz	230 V～ 50 - 60 Hz	240 V～ 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption	Max	38.8 W	39.1 W	39.4 W
	Save	35.1 W	35.4 W	35.7 W
Iron temperature		Approx. 200 °C

The amount of power consumption shows the wattage for maximum temperature settings (Max) and lowered temperatures via the intelligent sensing system (Save) listed together.

This product is intended for household use only.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 13-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF-KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

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1. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a

free of charge basis.

Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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