ES-LT4B - Shaver PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ES-LT4B PANASONIC

Operating Instructions (Household use) Rechargeable Shaver Model No.

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.

• The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped.5 English

• This WET/DRY shaver can be used for wet shaving using shaving lather or for dry shaving. You can use this watertight shaver in the shower and clean with water. The following symbol means suitable for use in a bath or shower.

• Do not use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor for any purpose. Also, do not use any other product with the supplied AC adaptor. (See page 11.)

The following symbol indicates that a specic detachable power supply unit is required for connecting the electrical appliance to the supply mains. The type reference of power supply unit is marked near the symbol.6 English Safetyprecautions Make sure to follow these instructions. To prevent accidents, injuries or damage to property, please follow the instructions below. ■ The following chart indicates the degree of damagecausedbyimproperoperation. DANGER Indicates a potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in minor injury or property damage.

Thesymbolsareclassiedandexplainedasfollows. This symbol indicates prohibition. This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed. WARNING ►This product This product has a built-in rechargeable battery.Donotthrowintore,applyheat,or charge, use, leave, or store in a high temperatureenvironment. ‑ Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion. Donotmodifyorrepair. ‑ Doing so may cause re, electric shock, or injury. Contact an authorized service centre for repair (replacement of battery etc). Neverdisassembleexceptwhendisposingof theproduct.

• The main unit, adaptor or cord is deformed orabnormallyhot.

• Themainunit,adaptororcordsmellsofburning.

• There is an abnormal sound during use or chargingofthemainunit. ‑ Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service centre.7 English WARNING ►Powersupply Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to ahouseholdoutletwithawethand. ‑ Doing so may cause electric shock or injury. Do not immerse the AC adaptor in water or washwithwater. Do not place the AC adaptor over or near waterlledsinkorbathtub. Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damagedorifthepowerplugtslooselyina householdoutlet. Donotdamagethecordorthepowerplug.

• Donotdeface,modify,forcefullybendor pullthecordorthepowerplug.Also,do notplaceanythingheavyon,twistorpinch thecord. ‑ Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to a short circuit. Donotuseinawaythatwouldexceedthe ratingofthehouseholdoutletorthewiring. ‑ Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to one household outlet may cause re due to overheating. Fullyinsertthepowerplug.

Failure to do so may cause re or electric shock. Disconnect the AC adaptor when cleaning the mainbodywithwater.

Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury. Regularlycleanthepowerplugandtheappliance plugtopreventdustfromaccumulating. ‑ Failure to do so may cause re due to insulation failure caused by humidity. ►Preventing accidents Do not place within reach of children or infants.Donotletthemuseit. ‑ Putting parts or accessories in the mouth may cause an accident or injury. Ifoilisconsumedaccidentally,donotinduce vomiting, drink a large amount of water and contactaphysician. Ifoilcomesintocontactwitheyes,wash immediatelyandthoroughlywithrunning waterandcontactaphysician. ‑ Failure to follow these instructions may result in physical problems. CAUTION ►Protecting the skin Donotuseexcessivepressuretoapplythe systemouterfoiltoyourliporotherpartof yourface. Donotapplythesystemouterfoildirectlyto blemishesorinjuredskin. Do not touch the blade section (metallic section)oftheinnerblade. ‑ Doing so may cause injury to skin or hand.8 English CAUTION Donotforcefullypressthesystemouterfoil. Also,donottouchthesystemouterfoilwith ngersornailswheninuse. Do not use this product for hair on head or anyotherpartofthebody. ‑ Doing so may cause injury to skin or reduce the life of the system outer foil. Checkthesystemouterfoilforcracksor deformationsbeforeuse. ‑ Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin. ►Note the following precautions Do not allow metal objects or trash to adhere tothepowerplugortheapplianceplug. ‑ Doing so may cause electric shock or re due to a short circuit. Donotshareyourshaverwithyourfamilyor otherpeople. ‑ Doing so may result in infection or inammation. Disconnect the adaptor from the household outletwhennotcharging. ‑ Failure to do so may cause electric shock or re due to electrical leakage resulting from insulation deterioration. Handlingoftheremovedbatterywhendisposing DANGER

• Therechargeablebatteryisexclusivelyfor usewiththisappliance.Donotusethe batterywithotherproducts.

• Donotchargethebatteryafterithasbeen removedfromtheproduct.

• Do not let the positive and negative terminalsofthebatterygetincontactwith eachotherthroughmetallicobjects.

• Donotcarryorstorethebatterytogether withmetallicjewellerysuchasnecklaces andhairpins.

• Donotuseorleavethebatterywhereitwill beexposedtohightemperatures,suchas under direct sunlight or near other sources ofheat.

• Neverpeelo󰀨thetube. ‑ Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.9 English WARNING Afterremovingtherechargeablebattery,do notkeepitwithinreachofchildrenandinfants.

The battery will harm the body if accidentally swallowed. If this happens, consult a physician immediately. Ifthebatteryuidleaksoutandcomesin contactwiththeeyes,donotrubtheeyes, andthoroughlyrinsewithcleanwater,such astapwater. ‑ Failure to do so may cause eye injury. Consult a physician immediately. CAUTION Ifthebatteryuidleaksoutandcomesin contactwiththeskinorclothes,rinseo󰀨with cleanwater,suchastapwater. ‑ Failure to do so may cause inammation. Important information

• Treat yourself to wet lather shaves for at least three weeks and notice the di󰀨erence. 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.

• 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.

Charge the appliance correctly according to these Operating Instructions. (See page 11 "Charging the shaver".)

• This appliance contains battery that is only replaceable by skilled persons. Please contact an authorized service centre for the details of repair. Note the following precautions ►When using

• Do not bring the system outer foil into contact with hard objects. Doing so may damage the system outer foil as it is very thin and deforms easily.

• Do not drop or hit against other objects. Doing so may cause injury. ►When storing

• Store the shaver in a place with low humidity after use. Failure to do so may cause malfunction due to condensation or rust.10 English

• Be sure to place the protective cap on the shaver when carrying around or storing. Failure to do so may cause injury to skin or reduce the life of the system outer foil. ►When cleaning

• Do not dry using heat from a dryer or other appliance. Doing so may cause malfunction or deformation of the parts.

• Do not leave the shaver exposed to direct sunlight with the foil frame detached. Doing so may deteriorate the waterproof rubber and degrade waterproof function, which may cause to malfunction.11 English Partsidentication

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AMainbody 1 Protective cap 2 System outer foil Water inlets 4 Cleaning shutter Foil frame release buttons Finger rest Power switch To turn the shaver on and o󰀨 and also lock and unlock the power switch. Switch lock lamp (

• Wipe o󰀨 any water droplets on the appliance socket.

Plug in the adaptor into a householdoutlet.

• Check that the charge status lamp ( ) is glowing.

• Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour.

Disconnect the adaptor after charging is completed and the charge status lamp ( ) turnso󰀨. Note You cannot operate the shaver while charging.12 English Quick charge Even though the battery runs out, you can shave once after 3‑minute charge. (This will di󰀨er depending on usage.) While charging After charging is completed Abnormal charging The charge status lamp

will blink twice every second.

• After charging is completed, turning the power switch ON with the shaver plugged in will cause the charge status lamp ( ) to light up and then turn o󰀨 after 5 seconds. This shows that the shaver is fully charged.

• When charging the shaver for the rst time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the charging time may change or the charge status lamp

) may not glow for a few minutes. It will eventually glow if kept connected.

• Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 10 °C – 35 °C. It may take longer to charge or the battery may fail to charge properly in extremely high or low temperatures. The charge status lamp ( ) will blink twice every second when there is a problem with charging. Charge the shaver within the recommended ambient temperature range.

• The shaver can be used for approximately 2 weeks with a full charge. (Based on one 3‑minute dry‑shave usages per day in an ambient temperature range of 20 °C – 30 °C.) The number of usable days varies depending on the following conditions. ‑ Beard thickness ‑ Pressure applied to the skin ‑ Usage of wet shaving ‑ Usage in shaving foam mode

• If there is noise from the radio or other sources while using or charging the appliance, move to a di󰀨erent location to use the appliance.13 English How to use ►Usablefacialcleansers,etc. Shaving Shaving foam mode Shaving agent Shaving foam — Shaving gel Shaving cream Facial cleanser Facial cleansing foam (without scrubbing compounds) Facial cleansing foam (with scrubbing compounds) Facial soap Body soap etc. Liquid Foam —

• Do not use anything other than above listed shaving agent/facial cleanser/body soap etc. as these may cause the blades to clog, or be unable to make foam. Making foam in shaving foam mode It is easier to make foam this way than by hand.

Add an appropriate amount ofwaterorhotwater.

Check that the cleaning shutter is closed and hold the power switch for 2 seconds or more to switch toshavingfoammode. The switch lock lamp ( ) and charge status lamp ( ) blink alternately.

• The shaving foam mode ends after 15 seconds. The shaver can then be used to shave.

• To stop using the shaving foam mode and start shaving, press the power switch once.14 English

• When the switch lock lamp ( ) blinks after the power switch is pressed, the shaver will not operate as it is locked. Hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds to unlock. (See page 16.)

Pressthebladesgentlyin thepalmofyourhand,mix thefacialcleanseretc. around and move the blades upanddowntomakefoam.

• If there is insu󰀩cient foam, add slightly more water, hot water or facial cleanser etc. to make it easier to create foam. ►Notes

• Do not use shaving agent (excluding foam), facial cleansing foam (with scrubbing compounds) or soap as these may cause the blades to clog, or be unable to make foam. Shaving beard

Before shaving, check that the cleaning shutter is closed.

• The “shaving sensor”, which automatically adjusts the power depending on the beard thickness, will operate. It will shave with high power on areas where the beard is heavy, and reduce the power on areas where the beard is thin, to reduce burden on the skin. Tips for better shaving Apply the whole system outer foil perpendicularly against the skin and shave by slowly gliding the shaver over the face against the grain of the beard.

• The beard under the chin and around the throat can be shaved better by stretching the skin so the beard will stand. 90°

• To prevent damaging the system outer foil, do not shave with only a part of the system outer foil.15 English

Press whennished. When the battery capacity is low The charge status lamp ( ) blinks once every second when operating the shaver. The appliance beeps twice after switched o󰀨.

• You can shave 2 to 3 times after the charge status lamp ( ) blinks. (This will di󰀨er depending on usage.) ►Using the trimmer Slide the trimmer handle up. Place at a right angle to your skin and move downwards to trim your sideburns. ►Tips for better usage Apply the trimmer edge perpendicular to skin gently and move downward slowly. Trimming sideburns Pre‑shave of long beards ►Notes

• After wet shaving, wash the main body with water and apply oil to the system outer foil.

• Depending on the beard thickness or the amount of beard trimmings in the shaver head, the shaving sensor may not react and the driving sound may not change. This is not abnormal.

• The shaving sensor may not respond depending on the type and quantity of the shaving gel or the quantity of the foam. This is not abnormal.

• The appliance may not operate in an ambient temperature lower than approximately 5 °C.

• The shaver starts operating.

for more than 2 seconds.

• The switch lock lamp

) will light up for 5 seconds and turn o󰀨.

The shaver will stop operating.

1. Hold for more than

• The switch lock lamp

• The power switch is locked when the switch lock lamp

) blinks for 5 seconds and the shaver does not operate even though the power switch is pressed. Cleaning the shaver We recommend cleaning the shaver after each use. Cleaning with water

• Turn the shaver o󰀨 and disconnect the AC adaptor.

1. With the cleaning shutter closed, apply

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

2. Turn the shaver on and make foam for

a few seconds. ▼17 English

3. Slide the cleaning

shutter until it clicks.

The water inlets of the shaver head are opened. WATER THROUGH

4. Pour running water into

the water inlets and rinse thoroughly, and then turn o󰀨.

• Pour running water into both water inlets.

Rinse with water and shake up and down several times to remove the water, and then close the cleaning shutter. WATER THROUGH

Turn the shaver o󰀨 and remove the outer foil section. (See page 18.)

4. Clean the shaver and

the outer foil section with running water.

• Rinse with water and shake up and down several times to remove the water.

5. Wipe o󰀨 any drops of water with a dry cloth.

Dry the outer foil section, the shaver, and the trimmer completely.

• Allow the shaver to dry in the shade, avoid direct sunlight.

7. Lubricate the shaver.

It will keep the movement of the blade smooth and maintain a comfort shave.

1. Apply one drop of oil to each

of the system outer foils.

Switch the shaver on, and run it for approximately ve seconds.

4. Switch o󰀨 the shaver, and

wipe o󰀨 any excess oil from the system outer foil with a soft cloth. ►Notes

• Do not use any kitchen or bathroom detergents other than hand soap. Doing so may cause malfunction.

• Do not wipe with thinners, benzine, alcohol etc. Doing so may cause malfunction, cracking or discoloration of the parts.

• Be careful not to hit the main body on the sink or any other object while draining the water. Failure to do so may cause malfunction.18 English Cleaning with the brush Remove the outer foil section and the inner blades. (See this page.) Do not use any brush other than the supplied one. ►Cleaning with the long brush Clean the foil frame, system outer foil, the main body and the trimmer using the long brush. ►Cleaning with the short brush

• Clean the inner blades using the short brush by moving it in direction as illustrated.

• Do not move the short brush perpendicularly against the blades as it will damage the inner blades and a󰀨ect their sharpness. Replacingthesystemouterfoiland the inner blades system outer foil once every year inner blades once every two years ►Removing the outer foil section Press the foil frame release buttons and lift the outer foil section upwards. ►Attaching the outer foil section After turning the foil frame mark ( ) to the front, securely attach the outer foil section to the shaver until it clicks. ►Replacingthesystemouterfoil

1. Press the system outer foil release

buttons and pull down the system outer foil.

• Do not press the system outer foil release buttons with excessive force. Doing so may bend the system outer foil, preventing complete attachment to the foil frame.

2. Align the foil frame mark (

) and the system outer foil mark ( ) and securely attach together until it clicks.19 English ►Replacing the inner blades

1. Remove the inner blades one at a time.

2. Insert the inner blades one at a time.

►Note Do not throw away the foil frame. ►Replacement parts Replacement parts are available at your dealer or Service Centre. Replacement parts for

System outer foil and inner blades WES9013 System outer foil WES9087 Inner blades WES9068 Lubrication oil WES003P FAQ Question Answer Will the battery deteriorate if not used for an extended period of time? The battery will deteriorate if not used for over 6 months, so make sure to perform a full charge at least once every 6 months. Can I charge the shaver after every use? The battery used is a lithium‑ion, so charging after every use will have no e󰀨ect on battery life. Why should the adaptor be disconnected after charge? Charging the battery for more than 1 hour will not a󰀨ect battery performance, but disconnect the adaptor for safety and to save energy. What is the constituent of the dedicated oil? Constituent of the oil is liquid para󰀩n. Why does the appliance beep twice after switched o󰀨? The sound indicates that the battery capacity is running low. Please charge the appliance.20 English Troubleshooting Perform the following actions. If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the unit or a service centre authorized by Panasonic for repair. Problem Action The power switch does not turn ON. Unlock the switch lock. (See page 16.) The power will not switch to OFF. Press the power switch twice while using in shaving foam mode. Problem Action The shaving sensor does not respond. Depending on the beard thickness or the amount of beard trimmings in the shaver head, the shaving sensor may not react and the driving sound may not change. This is not abnormal. The shaving sensor may not respond depending on the type and quantity of the shaving gel. This is not abnormal. The shaving sensor may not respond when the remaining battery capacity is low. If this happens, recharge the shaver. Apply oil. (See page 17.) The shaving sensor may not respond when there is not enough oil on the blades.21 English Problem Action The shaving sensor responds even though the shaver is not in contact with the skin. Clean the beard trimmings from the shaver. When the shaver is very dirty, rst use the cleaning brush to remove beard trimmings. Or, remove the foil frame and wash with water. (See page 17.) 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 Foam cannot be made in shaving foam mode. Making foam may be di󰀩cult depending on the type of facial cleansers etc., so adjust the amount of water or facial cleanser. Foam made in shaving foam mode contains shavings. Before making foam, cleanly rinse o󰀨 any shavings. (See page 16.) Problem Action The shaver cannot be charged. The recommended temperature for charging is 10 °C – 35 °C. If charged at a temperature other than the recommended temperature, the shaver may take longer to charge or may not charge at all. Operating time is short even after a full charge. The shaver can be used for about 2 weeks on a full charge assuming dry‑ shaving for 3 minutes per day. However, the usable number of days may be reduced depending on how the shaver is used (for example, use in shaving foam mode, wet shaving, or use in low temperatures). Apply oil. When the number of operations per charge starts to decrease, the battery is nearing the end of its life.22 English Problem Action Shaver does not operate even after charging. Use the appliance in an ambient temperature approximately 5 °C or higher. The battery has reached the end of its life. The shaver will not operate with the AC adaptor connected. Please use the shaver after it has been su󰀩ciently charged and the AC adaptor disconnected. The driving sound changes while shaving. The shaving sensor is operating. The sound changes depending on the beard thickness. Makes a loud sound. Apply oil. The blades will not move smoothly when there is no oil on the blades, requiring more power. The shaver makes a high‑ pitched sound due to the linear motor drive. This does not indicate a problem. Conrm that the blades are properly attached. Clean the system outer foil with the brush. Problem Action The odor is getting stronger. This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving. Shavings y out in all directions. This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving. Clean the inner blades with the brush when shavings are adhering to the inner blades. Conrm that the cleaning shutter is rmly closed. System outer foil gets hot. Apply oil. Replace the system outer foil if it is damaged or deformed. (See page 18.) You do not get as close a shave as before. Apply oil. 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 years23 English Problem Action The shaver cannot be properly cleaned even after water is poured from the water inlets. When the shaver is very dirty, rst use the cleaning brush to remove beard trimmings. Or, remove the foil frame and wash with water. (See page 17.) Batterylife The life of the battery is 3 years. The battery in this shaver is not intended to be replaced by consumers. Have the battery replaced by an authorized service centre. Removing the built-in rechargeable battery Removethebuilt‑inrechargeablebatterybefore disposingoftheshaver. The battery is to be disposed of safely. Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an o󰀩cially designated location if there is one. This gure must only be used when disposing of the shaver, and must not be used to repair it. If you dismantle the shaver yourself, it will no longer be waterproof, which may cause it to malfunction.

• Remove the shaver from the AC adaptor.

Press the power switch to turn on the power and then keep the power on until the battery is completely discharged.

• Perform steps 1 to and lift the battery, and then remove it.

• Take care not to short circuit the positive and negative terminals of the removed battery, and insulate the terminals by applying tape to them.

Forenvironmentalprotectionandrecyclingofmaterials This shaver contains a Lithium‑ion battery. Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an o󰀩cially assigned location, if there is one in your country.24 English Specications Power source See the name plate on the AC adaptor. (Automatic voltage conversion) Motor voltage

Charging time Approx. 1 hour Airborne Acoustical Noise In shaving mode: 60.0 (dB (A) re 1 pW) In trimmer mode: 64.0 (dB (A) re 1 pW) This product is intended for household use only. For more information about the energy e󰀩ciency of the product, please visit our website, www.panasonic.com, and enter the model number in the search box. Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries OnlyforEuropeanUnionandcountrieswithrecyclingsystems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative e󰀨ects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local authority. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. Noteforthebatterysymbol(bottomsymbol) This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Importer: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Authorized Representative in EU: Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Manufacturedby: Panasonic Corporation 1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan25 Deutsch Betriebsanleitung (Haushaltsverwendung) Akkurasierer Modellnr.

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