EH-SA31 - Skin Care Device PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Panasonic
Model	EH-SA31
Product type	Steam skin care device
Power supply	220-240 V~, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption	290 W
Steam output	Approx. 6 mL/min
Steam temperature (at 20 cm)	Approx. 40 °C
Steam emission duration (full)	Approx. 6 minutes
Steam emission duration (half)	Approx. 3 minutes
Recommended water type	Distilled or purified water
Tank capacity	Approx. 36 mL (FULL mark)
Face safety distance	At least 20 cm
Main functions	Facial steam, deep cleansing, hydration
Maintenance	Monthly cleaning; empty after each use; wipe with a damp cloth
Interior cleaning	Shake horizontally with water, repeat 2-3 times per month
Spare parts	Water supply tank, cap, cap gasket, power cord
Repairability	Do not disassemble; contact an authorized Panasonic center
Safety	Do not use near water; do not leave unattended; unplug after use
General information	Household use only; do not use with additives

Frequently Asked Questions - EH-SA31 PANASONIC

What type of water to use in the tank?

Use only distilled or purified water. Tap water, mineral or alkaline water contains minerals that can clog the device and reduce its lifespan.

How long does the steam last?

The steam lasts approximately 6 minutes when the tank is filled to the FULL mark, and 3 minutes to the HALF mark. Duration varies depending on the amount of water.

At what distance should I hold my face?

Keep your face at least 20 cm from the diffuser. Use the distance guide provided for the first few times to avoid burns.

How to clean the device?

Clean the device once a month. After cooling, fill the tank with water, attach it, shake horizontally 3-4 times, empty the water through the outlet, and repeat twice. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. Never immerse the device.

Can I add essential oils or lotions to the water?

No, do not add anything. Using lotions, aromatic oils or other substances can cause burns, malfunctions or damage the device.

What to do if water flows out of the steam vent?

It is normal for a little hot water to be expelled at the start of use. If flow persists, check that the tank is properly attached and the device is on a flat surface. Do not tilt the device during or immediately after use.

Can the device be used by everyone?

The device is not recommended for pregnant women, people suffering from allergies, skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema) or skin injuries. Children under 8 must not use it. If in doubt, consult a doctor.

How to drain the water after use?

Let the device cool at least 10 minutes. Unplug it, remove the tank, empty it. For the main unit, tilt it by pushing the tilt lock and pour the water out through the outlet. Be careful not to burn yourself with the hot water.

Why is no steam coming out?

Check that the tank has enough water and is properly locked in place. Make sure the device is on a flat surface. If the tank is empty, the steam stops. In that case, turn off, wait 10 minutes then fill with water. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

Can I use the device continuously several times?

It is recommended not to use the device more than once a day initially, then at most 2-3 times per week. After a month, you can use it daily. Excessive use may dry out the skin. Always apply a moisturizing treatment afterward.

USER MANUAL EH-SA31 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

(Household) Facial Ionic Steamer

Model No. EH-SA31

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Warning

• 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.

• After use, the appliance should be cleaned to avoid the accumulation of grease and other residues.

• 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.

• Please do not drain the water through the steam outlet.

Doing so may cause hot water to spray out when the power is turned on, as water droplets collect in the steam outlet. This can cause burns or scalding.

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read all instructions before use.

Safety precautions

To ensure proper operation of this appliance, please read carefully all the safety precautions before use. The safety precautions are provided to help you with the correct and safe operation of this appliance so that you may avoid injuries to yourself and others as well as damage to property. The safety precautions are defined as follows.

ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!

WARNING:

This message indicates potentially hazardous actions and situations, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

This message indicates potentially hazardous actions and situations, which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage.

WARNING!

• Do not use this product near a full bath, sink, or any vessel containing water.

• Do not use the appliance by persons who are unable to feel heat.

• Doing so may result in burns or scalding.

Do not use the appliance for uses other than facial care.
- Doing so may result in burns, scalding, electric shock, injury or health problems.
- Immediately stop using if you experience any pain or abnormalities on your skin or throughout your body.

The following persons should not use this appliance.

• Women who are pregnant or currently in a menstrual period (May cause skin problems due to hormone imbalance.)
• Persons who have allergies
• Persons with skin diseases, atopic dermatitis, or sensitive skin
• Persons with skin problems, such as dermatitis, severe sunburns, etc.

• Persons with skin injuries, eczema, swelling, etc.

• Failure to do so may result in problems with skin or body.

• When unplugging the plug or appliance plug, hold the plug or appliance plug by its outer casing.
  (Do not touch any metal part on the plug.)
  Unplug when performing maintenance.

• Failure to do so may result in accident or injury.
  Turn the power off and unplug when not using.
• Failure to do so may result in fire or ignition.
  Periodically clean to ensure dust does not accumulate on the plug and appliance plug.
• Humidity, etc., may cause the insulation to fail.
  Always use the power cord specific to the appliance. In addition, do not use the power cord with any other appliance.
• Failure to do so may result in fire.
  When storing, do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
• Doing so may cause deformation of the cord, and appliance failure.

Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the appliance.

Ensure that the plug and appliance plug are plugged in completely.

• Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock, burns or scalding.

• Do not use the appliance under the following conditions.

• When the cord or plug is damaged or becomes hot.

• When the plug is loose in the power outlet.

Do not damage, modify, unreasonably bend, pull, or twist the cord.

Do not place anything heavy on the cord and do not pinch the cord.

Do not let pins or dirt get attached to the end of the appliance plug.

• Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, short circuit, burns or scalding.

• Do not plug or unplug the plug and appliance plug into power outlets and the main unit with wet hands. In addition, do not use the appliance with wet hands.

• Doing so may result in electric shock or short circuit.

• Do not use or store the appliance in bathroom or in other rooms with high humidity. Do not place the appliance where it may get wet (such as next to wash basin).

• Doing so may result in electric shock or fire due to insulation deterioration.

Store in a location that is out of the reach of infants. Do not allow infants to use the appliance.

Do not allow a child to lick the appliance plug.

• Doing so may result in burns, electric shock or scalding.

• Do not use the appliance near flammable substances (alcohol, thinner, benzine, enamel remover, aerosol sprays, etc.).

• Doing so may result in explosion or fire.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water. Use the water supply tank to supply water to the appliance, and make sure that the appliance and the power switch do not get wet when filling the water tank.

• Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, short circuit or burns.

• Do not drop or hit the appliance. If this appliance sustains damage from being dropped or hit, please do not continue to use it.

• Doing so may result in electric shock or fire.

• Do not insert metal objects such as pins, wires, or any other foreign objects in the steam outlet, and do not block the steam outlet.

• Doing so may result in electric shock.

• Do not attempt to modify, disassemble, or repair the appliance. Contact the store where the appliance was purchased or an authorized Panasonic service center for repairs.

• Doing so may cause injury due to fire or abnormal operation.

CAUTION!

• When disposing of the water after use, hold the appliance so that your hands are not exposed to the hot water.

Exercise caution with the hot temperature of the water supply tank after use.

• Failure to do so may result in burns.

Use only distilled water or purified water.

• Failure to do so may result in equipment malfunction, or in serious cases, burns or scalding.

• Keep your hands away from the steam when operating the power switch. Keep your face and hands at least 20~cm from the nozzle.

Do not tilt, shake, or move the appliance during use or within 10 minutes after use. Doing so may cause hot water to spill out, or a large volume of steam to be

emitted from the steam outlet.

Use on a flat surface. Not for handheld use.

Do not attach or remove the water supply tank during use or within 10 minutes after use.

Do not touch or look into the steam outlet during use.

Steam continues to be emitted (for about 1 minute) after the power has been cut off. Stay away from the steam outlet immediately after use.

Except when cleaning, do not shake the main unit when it contains water.

Warnings regarding your skin

Excessive use is detrimental to the skin. Initially, the appliance should only be used once a day, and a maximum of 2 to 3 times a week. After about a month of use, the appliance can be used daily. Adjust frequency, time, etc., while observing the condition of your skin.
- Stop using the appliance if skin troubles occur while using the steam.
- Basic skin care is required after using the steam. Not performing skin care after using the steam may cause the moisture in your skin to evaporate easily, drying out your skin.

A
Front

Back

Bottom

B

C

A Main unit

① Nozzle
② Steam outlet
③ Power switch
④ Water outlet
⑤ Appliance socket
(6) Inclination switch

Water supply tank

⑦ Water supply cap
(8) "FULL" mark
(9) "HALF" mark

Power cord

⑩ Plug
① Cord
⑫ Appliance plug

• The shape of the plug differs on the area.
• When the appliance is used for the first time, some water may remain around the water supply tank. This is residual water used for inspection in the factory, and does not cause any sanitation problems.

Preparation

1 Place the main unit on a flat, level surface.

• Place the appliance on a flat, level and solid surface, such as a desk, etc., when using. Do not hold the appliance in your hands during use.
• If the appliance is not standing straight, the water supply tank cannot supply water to the main unit, and the main unit will not be able to release steam.

2 Remove the water supply tank from the main unit.

• Pull up on the water supply tank.

3 Turn and open the water supply cap.

4 Fill the water supply tank with water and close the water supply cap.

• The steam lasts for about 6 minutes when the water is filled to "FULL" mark and for about 3 minutes when the water is filled to "HALF" mark.

5 Wipe away any water on the surface of the water supply tank.

6 Attach the water supply tank to the main unit.

• Push the water supply tank into the main unit until it clicks.
• Water is supplied to the main unit and the water in the tank decreases when the water supply tank is attached the main unit.
• If the water supply tank is repeatedly attached and removed, water may begin to leak from the water outlet.

Use only distilled water or purified water.

Since the service life of the appliance may shorten depending on water quality, the use of distilled water or purified water is recommended. Please purchase them separately.

The following types of water cannot be used due to its high mineral content.

• Tap water
  Mineral water
• Geothermal water
• Acidulated water
  Groundwater
• Ionized Alkaline water

Caution:

Do not mix with anything.

Do not mix the water with any other substance, such as lotion, aromatic oil, etc.

Doing so may cause burns, malfunctions, or shorten the life of the main unit.

How to use the steamer

1 Insert the appliance plug into the main unit.
2 Plug in the plug into the power outlet.

3 Slide the power switch upwards to turn on the appliance.

The steam is released after about 1 minute.

• A whizzing may be heard. This is the sound of electric discharge which is normal.
• A little hot water may be sprayed out when the main unit starts emitting steam. This is not a malfunction.

4 Direct the steam to your face.

• Keep your face at least 20~cm away from the nozzle.
• When using the appliance for the first time, or if it is difficult to judge the distance, use the attached "Distance Guide" to determine the correct distance between the nozzle and the area to be exposed to steam.
  To ensure that the steam covers your entire face, direct the steam to the top of your chin.

The steam stops after about 6 minutes when the water is filled to "FULL" mark and after about 3 minutes when the water is filled to "HALF" mark. (The duration of steam changes with the amount of water that is filled)

• When the remaining water is low, the way that the steam is emitted changes. This is not a malfunction.
• If there is no water in the water supply tank, no steam will emit from the steam outlet. Please turn off the appliance and add water after allowing the appliance to cool down for at least 10 minutes.

5 Slide the power switch downwards to turn off the appliance.

• After using the appliance, take care of your skin by moisturizing with lotion, performing cleansing, etc. If you do not take care of your skin, water will evaporate from it, making it dry.

After use

• Do not tilt, shake, or transport the main unit within 10 minutes after use.
• Be sure to discard the water in the tank and the main unit every time after use. Failure to do so may cause adhering of water stains or unusual odors.

1 Leave the appliance alone to cool for at least 10 minutes.
2 Remove the plug from the power outlet.
3 Remove the appliance plug from the main unit.

4 Remove the water supply tank from the main unit.

• Pull up on the water supply tank.
• Remove the tank in a water-safe location as water droplets may drip from the tank.

5 Discard the water in the water supply tank.

• Wipe away any water on the surface of the water supply tank.

6 Discard the water in the main unit.

• Discard the water from the water outlet in the direction of the "Drain" arrow while pushing the inclination switch on the bottom of the main unit.
• When disposing of the water, hold the main unit so that your hands are not exposed to the hot water. Failure to do so may result in burns.

7 Attach the water supply tank.

• Push the water supply tank into the main unit until it clicks.

8 Wipe off any water from the appliance.

• Remove all the water in the water supply tank and main unit when not using the main unit for extended periods of time (several weeks or more). Store the main unit only after sufficiently drying the main unit.

Cleaning

Do not wash or soak the appliance in water.

Cleaning inside the main unit

• Clean once a month.
• To remove and prevent water scale deposits, let the appliance cool for at least 10 minutes after use and then clean according to the following steps.

1 Fill the water supply tank with water up to "FULL" mark and close the water supply cap.

2 Attach the water supply tank to the main unit.

3 Shake the appliance horizontally 3 to 4 times.

• Shake the appliance gently without tilting it.

4 Remove the water supply tank from the main unit.

5 Discard the water in the main unit.

• Discard the water from the water outlet in the direction of the "Drain" arrow while pushing the inclination switch on the bottom of the main unit.
• Return the appliance to a flat position and repeat the step above 2 to 3 times.

6 Repeat the steps 2 to 5 above twice.
7 Wipe off the water on the main unit and the water supply tank.

Even after draining the water, some water remains in the appliance. This does not cause any sanitary problems since the water is boiled when used the next time.

Cleaning the appliance

Do not wash or soak the appliance in water.

• Wipe the appliance with a cloth moistened with soapy water.
• Never use alcohol, thinner, benzine, enamel remover, etc. Doing so may result in malfunction or part cracks or discoloration.

Cleaning the power cord

• Clean once a month.
• Remove the plug from the power outlet and the appliance plug from the main unit. Wipe away any dust, etc., using a dry cloth.

If the water supply cap seal detaches

1. Use your index finger to push up on the center of the water supply cap.

1. Press lightly along the outer rim of the water supply cap seal (A) and find the raised edge on the water supply seal (B).

1. Allow the water supply cap seal to float while turning the seal by hand and match the raised edge on the water supply seal (D) with the groove on the water supply cap (C).

Specifications

Model No.: EH-SA31

Power source	220 - 240 V~, 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption	290 W
Steam discharge rate	Approx. 6 mL/min
Steam temperature	Approx. 40 °C (at a distance of approx. 20 cm from the edge of the nozzle)

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.

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.

Warning

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