ES8103 - Shaver PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ES8103 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.

This WET/DRY shaver can be used for wet shaving with shaving

lather or for dry shaving. You can use this watertight shaver in

the shower and clean it in water. The following is the symbol of

Wet shaver. The symbol means that the hand-held part may be

used in a bath or shower.

Treat yourself to wet lather shaves for at least three weeks and

notice the difference. Your Panasonic WET/DRY shaver requires

a little time to get used to because your skin and beard need

about a month to adjust to any new shaving method.

Caution - The outer foil is very thin and can be damaged if not

used correctly. Check that the foil is not damaged before using

the shaver. Do not use the shaver if the foil etc. is damaged as

you will cut your skin.

Do not use any power cord or AC adaptor other than one

specifically designed for this model. Plug in the adaptor into a

household outlet where there is no moisture and handle it with

dry hands. The shaver may become warm during use and

charging. However, this is not a malfunction. Do not charge the

shaver where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or other heat

sources. Hold the adaptor when disconnecting it from the

household outlet. If you tug on the power cord, you may damage

it. Contact an authorized service center if the power cord gets

Adequate ambient temperature for charging is 15-35 °C.

If the indicators on the LCD panel do not glow, wait for a short

while until it glows.

Warning - Disconnect the power cord from the shaver before

cleaning it to prevent electric shock.

Keep both the inner blades inserted. If only one of the inner

blades is inserted, the shaver may be damaged. 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. Wipe it with a

cloth dampened with soapy water. Do not use thinner, benzine

Disconnect the power cord when storing the shaver. Do not

bend the power cord or wrap it around the shaver. Do not leave

this shaver within the reach of small children. Keep these

operating instructions in a safe place.

SPECIFICATIONS Power source: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz

(Automatic voltage conversion)

Motor voltage: 3.6 V DC Charging time: 1 hour

This product is intended for household use only.

Airborne Acoustical Noise:

In shaving mode: 65 (dB (A) re 1 pW)

In trimmer mode: 67 (dB (A) re 1 pW)

4 System outer foil release

6 Foil frame release buttons

Plug in the adaptor into a

The indicators on the LCD panel glow

and charging starts.

Charging is completed when the

indicators on the LCD panel blink.

The LCD panel shows the remaining battery capacity from 0% to

100%, in 10% increments.

When the battery capacity is low

You can shave 1 to 2 times after “10%” appears.

(This will differ depending on usage.)

“10%” appears and blinks.

A full charge will supply enough power for approx. 14 shaves of

Slide the trimmer handle up. Place

at a right angle to your skin and

move downwards to trim your

illustrated above and

Start out shaving by applying gentle pressure to your face.

Stretch your skin with your free hand and move the shaver

back and forth in the direction of your beard. You may gently

increase the amount of pressure as your skin becomes

accustomed to this shaver. Applying excessive pressure does

not provide a closer shave.

Pivot action selector

Use to select “SOFT” (soft) or “LOCK”

You can change the pivot action whether

the shaver is turned on or off.

Caution for turbo mode

Shaving in turbo mode may damage your skin. Turn the shaver

off and then on again to cancel turbo mode.

Do not place your fingers on the OFF/ON switch while using

the shaver. This may cause the shaver to turn off or enter turbo

mode. Place your fingers on the finger rest while using the

To maintain shaving comfort for a long time, it is recommended

that the oil provided with the shaver is used.

1. Switch off the shaver.

2. Apply one drop of oil to each of the outer foils.

3. Raise the trimmer and apply a drop of oil.

4. Switch the shaver on, and run it for approximately five

5. Switch off the shaver, and wipe off any excess oil from the

outer foils with a soft cloth.

We recommend that you clean

your shaver with the self-cleaning

recharger or the “sonic” vibration

turbo-cleaning mode when the

faucet symbol appears on the

1. Disconnect the power cord

2. Apply some hand soap and

some water to the outer foil.

3. Press the OFF/ON switch for

more than 2 seconds to

activate the turbo mode for

“sonic” vibration cleaning.

After about 20 seconds, it

will be automatically turned

off, or you can turn it off by

pressing the OFF/ON switch.

4. Remove the system outer foil

and press the OFF/ON switch

for more than 2 seconds to

activate the turbo mode for

“sonic” vibration cleaning and

clean it with running water.

5. Wipe off any drops of water

6. Remove the system outer foil

and the foil frame to allow

them to dry completely.

Replacing the system outer foil and the inner

system outer foil once every year

inner blade once every two years

Replacing the system outer foil

1. Press the foil frame release

buttons and lift the system

outer foil upwards as

2. Press the system outer foil

release buttons and pull down

the system outer foil as

3. Insert the system outer foil until

Always attach the system

outer foil in proper direction.

Always insert the system

outer foil to the foil frame

when attaching to the shaver.

Replacing the inner blades

1. Press the foil frame release

buttons and lift the system

outer foil upwards as

2. Remove the inner blades one

at a time as illustrated.

Do not touch the edges

(metal parts) of the inner

blades to prevent injury to

3. Insert the inner blades one at

a time until they click as

Cleaning with the brush

1. Clean the inner blades using

the short brush by moving it in

Clean the system outer foil,

the shaver body and the

trimmer using the long brush.

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 outer foils.

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery

Remove the built-in rechargeable battery before disposing of the

shaver. Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an

officially designated location if there is one. Do not dismantle or

replace the battery so that you can use the shaver again. This

could cause fire or an electric shock. Replace it at an authorized

Disconnect the power cord

from the shaver when

removing the battery.

Perform steps  to 5 and lift

the battery, and then remove

For environmental protection and recycling of materials

This shaver contains a Lithium-ion battery.

Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially

assigned location, if there is one in your country.

Please read “Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical

& Electronic Equipment” on page 98.8

Luftbåren akustisk støj;

under barbering: 65 (dB (A) re 1 pW)

under trimning: 67 (dB (A) re 1 pW)

2. Remova as lâminas interiores

“sonic”-vibrationsrengöring.

Wanbao Base Shiguang Road, Panyu District, Guangdong, 511495

Information on Disposal for Users of

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(private households)

This symbol on the products

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

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

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect

disposal of this waste, in accordance with

national legislation.

For business users in the European

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

If you wish to discard this product, please

contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

Wanbao Base Shiguang Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511495 CHINA