ES-WD51 - Shaver PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ES-WD51 PANASONIC

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Panasonic®

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
2. Charger unit is not for immersion or for use in shower.
3. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
4. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
5. Except when charging, always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using.
6. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.

WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not use this appliance with damaged epilation/shaver heads as it has the potential to result in facial injury.

2. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

3. Not for use by or on children or invalids. Close supervision is necessary when used near children or invalids.

4. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
5. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
8. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
9. Always attach charger to appliance first, then to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to 'OFF' then remove plug from outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury, follow these instructions:

1. Before each use, always make sure that the epilation disks and outer foil are not damaged or deformed.
2. Insert the charger securely into the appliance.
3. Use only the included charger RE7-57 to charge the ES-WD51 epilator.
4. Make sure skin is clean before and after use. Always wipe away perspiration and keep skin in a hygienic state. Failure to do so can cause infection and inflammation.
5. When beginning use of the appliance, allow your skin time to adjust by testing it gradually over a period of two to three days.
6. Discontinue use if skin trouble continues for more than two days. Please consult a dermatology specialist in such instances.

7. Always turn off the OFF/ON switch when exchanging epilation or shaver heads. Failure to do so could cause finger injury, or hair to become entangled in the spinning gears, or damage to the appliance.

8. Be careful not to let clothing or, etc., come in contact with epilation discs.
   Failure to do so could result in becoming entangled in the discs.

9. Never allow the appliance to come in contact with the hair on your head, eyelashes, ribbons, etc., when switched on.
   Doing so can cause personal injury or mechanical malfunction.
10. When unplugging, pull the plug, not the cord.
    Failure to do so could cause electric shock or short-circuiting.
11. Avoid dropping the appliance or allowing it to strike hard surfaces.
    Doing so can cause personal injury or mechanical malfunction.

Thank you for choosing a Panasonic WET/DRY epilator.

With our WET/DRY technology, you can enjoy using your Panasonic epilator dry or in the shower or bath for gentle and easy epilation.

Please read all instructions before use.

Parts identification

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    A["Raw Material"] --> B["1"]
    B --> C["2"]
    C --> D["3"]
    D --> E["4"]
    E --> F["5"]
    F --> G["6"]
    G --> H["7"]
    H --> I["8"]
    I --> J["9"]
    J --> K["10"]
    K --> L["11"]
    L --> M["12"]
    M --> N["13"]

Three labeled illustrations: a cord with cable, a tool, and a box (no text or symbols)

A Protection cap

B Gentle cap (Page 6)

① Foam wiper
② Skin protector
③ Cap release rib

© Beginner cap (Page 6)

① Foam wiper
② Skin protector
③ Cap release rib

©Epilation head for legs/arms

④ Epilation discs

E Bikini comb (Page 8)
F Shaver head

⑤ Pop-up trimmer switch
⑥ Outer foil
⑦ Trimmer
⑧ Frame release button
⑨ Frame

G Main body

⑩ Head release button
⑪ OFF/ON switch
⑫ Charging light
⑬ Socket

Accessories:

H Charger (RE7-57)

(Do not use chargers other than the one provided.)

① Cleaning brush
J Pouch

Quick steps for epilating

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    A["1 Charging (Page 7)"] --> B["2 Selecting the head (Page 7)"]
    B --> C["3 Epilating (Page 8)"]

Important

The appliance can be used for wet or dry epilation. The following is the symbol for a wet epilator. It means that the appliance can be used in a bath or shower.

• Make sure skin is clean before and after use.
  • In the following cases, please consult your physician.
• Having eczema, rashes, sensitive skin, proneness to infections, varicose veins, diabetes, hemophilia, poor blood clotting or other skin conditions
• The following might result in bacteria entering the skin and cause damage and inflammation.
• Using just before swimming and sports activities
• Sharing with other persons
  • Always attach an epilation head and its cap or a shaver head and its frame to the epilator when turning on. Failure to do so might cause finger injury, hair entanglement in the spinning gears or mechanical malfunction.
• The following might cause sensitive skin damage, injury, inflammation, pain, bleeding, and severe pain.
• Using the appliance if the epilation discs, the skin protector, the frame, the gentle cap, the beginner cap or the outer foil have been damaged.
• Using on or near your face, genitals, warts, pimples, bruises, rashes, wounds or loose skin.
• Using around moles.

• Applying strong pressure to the skin, repeatedly moving over the same area or using a jabbing motion.

• Using before or during menstruation, pregnancy, about one month after giving birth, when ill and sunburned etc.

• Contact an authorized service center if the epilator or the cord get damaged.

▶ Charging the epilator

• Never use the charger in a bathroom.
• Always ensure the appliance is used on an electric power source matched to its rated voltage.
• The charging light may not turn on after a few minutes in some cases. However, it will turn on eventually if you continue charging.
• The appliance can be left plugged in after it is fully charged without reducing the battery life.
• The life of the battery is 3 years if charged approximately once every week. The battery in this epilator is not intended to be replaced by consumers. Replace it at an authorized service center.

▶ Using the epilator

• Never use the appliance if the cord or the charger is damaged, overly hot or if the plug fits loosely in a household outlet.
• Do not drop or hit the appliance as the skin protector, the frame, the gentle cap, the beginner cap or the epilation discs can be damaged.

• 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 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.

• The recommended use temperature is 5-35 °C (41-95 °F). If you use the appliance in temperature outside of the recommended range, it may stop functioning or might reduce the operating time.

• Do not use the epilation head for legs/arms to epilate your underarms and bikini-line.

▶Cleaning the epilator

• Regularly clean the cord connector to prevent dust.
• Do not use nail polish remover, benzine, alcohol, etc. to clean the appliance.
  • Always unplug the charger from a household outlet and from the epilator before cleaning the appliance.
• Wipe the main body only with a dry cloth. The use of alcohol etc. might cause discoloration or deformation of the main body.
  • Take care not to damage the skin protector, the frame, the gentle cap and the beginner cap during cleaning.

▶Storing the epilator

• Do not bend, twist, pull, or modify the cord.
• Do not wrap the cord tightly around the appliance.
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children or invalids.
• Keep the appliance away from sinks, bathrooms or other high-humidity areas where it could be exposed to water and moisture after use.
• Keep the appliance away from where it will be exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• When storing the epilator, always attach the protection cap for the epilation head and the bikini comb for the shaver head.

Tips for best epilation results

Please refer to the "Quick User Card" as well.

●The hair removal is not permanent, so after the 2nd use we recommend that you epilate the arms and legs about once every two weeks.
- When epilating for the first time, or using for the first time in a while, we recommend using the beginner cap. We also recommend warming the skin to soften the skin before use.

The beginner cap narrows the epilating area thus reducing the number of hairs removed at one time. It provides a more gentle epilation for beginners and those with sensitive skin.

1. Remove the gentle cap [B].
2. Attach the beginner cap [C].

Diagram showing two-step robotic manipulation process with labeled steps 1 and 2

- Apply the epilator at a 90° angle to your skin. Always make sure that the appliance is in contact with your skin and press gently while moving it slowly against the hair growth.

• When using the appliance, pull your skin taut where the area is prone to sagging (on the inside of the knees and elbows).
  ● Massaging with a body puff may help to prevent ingrown hairs.

● Reddening might appear after use. A cool towel will help if you feel pain or there is a rash.
- If your skin gets dry after epilation, we recommend applying a moisturizing lotion two days after epilation.

Before use

Charging the appliance

For best performance, fully charge the appliance before use.

Charging time = Approx. 1 hour

The epilator can be used for approximately 40 minutes after 1 hour of charging. (This will differ depending on the temperature.)

Plug the charger into the epilator (a) and a household outlet (b).

• The recommended charge temperature is 15-35 °C (59-95 °F).

Diagram showing a handheld device connected to a plug with labeled parts (a) and (b)

While charging

Red light appears.

After charging is completed

Blinks once every second.

10 minutes after charging is completed

Blinks once every 2 seconds.

Abnormal charging

Blinks twice every second.

• The charger is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
• If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration.

Changing the head

1 Remove the head while holding the head release button.
2 Push the head until it clicks.

Best length of hair for epilation

Trim your hair before epilating for the first time or if you have not epilated for a long time. Hair removal is easier and less painful when the hair is short.

Cut your hair to between 2 mm and 3 mm long (approximately less than 1/8").

Shave your hair using the shaver head with the bikini comb attached.

© Using the bikini comb

Place the bikini comb onto the shaver head and slide trimmer up.

- When the bikini comb is in place, make sure the comb is in close contact with the skin.

Epilating

Dry epilation

Before epilating, wipe away water or sweat on your skin.

Press the OFF/ON switch to turn on the power.

Wet/foam epilation

WET epilation (epilating after wetting the skin and epilator and then applying foam) makes the skin softer so it is gentler to your skin when epilating.

1 Wet your skin.

2 Wet the discs and place a small quantity of liquid body soap on the discs.

• Always use body soap when you epilate in wet condition.
- Rinse any body soap out of your hands.

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3 Press the OFF/ON switch to turn on the power.

- Foam is created. Foam makes the epilator slide better, so you can move it fast.

Upwards from the bottom of the leg. Inwards from the outside of the arm.

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Shaving

Dry shaving

Before shaving, wipe away water or sweat on your skin.

1 Attach the shaver head [F].
2 Remove the bikini comb [E].
3 Check that the outer foil is not deformed or damaged.
4 Press the OFF/ON switch [C⑪] to turn on the power.

- Press gently so that the whole blade is in close contact with the skin and the surface of the blade does not move up and down.

Wet/foam shaving

Shaving with soap/lather makes the skin slippery for a closer shave.

1 Attach the shaver head [F].
2 Remove the bikini comb [E].
3 Check that the outer foil is not deformed or damaged.
4 Wet your skin and put soap/lather on your skin.

- Do not use shaving cream, skin cream or skin lotion as it will clog the blades.

5 Press the OFF/ON switch [①] to turn on the power.

Cleaning

Always clean the frame, gentle/beginner caps and discs after use to keep them in a hygienic state.

Switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning.

Dry cleaning

1. Lift the frame, gentle/beginner caps upward while holding the cap release rib [B③] or remove the frame by pushing the frame release button [F⑧].
2. Clean the epilation head [D] and the shaver head [F] with the cleaning brush [I].

1 ① ②

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Wet cleaning

1. Lift the frame, gentle/beginner caps upward while holding the cap release rib [B C ③] or remove the frame by pushing the frame release button [F ⑧].
2. Apply liquid hand soap to the discs and the blades.
3. Turn the switch on and then wet the discs and the blades to create foam.

2-4

1. Wash the head with water to wash out hair.

- Do not use hot water.

- If soap is not completely washed away, then a white deposit can accumulate and prevent the discs and the blades from moving smoothly.

1. Turn the switch off, wipe the appliance with a dry cloth and dry it well.

Replacing the outer foil

We recommend replacing the outer foil [F6] every year and the inner blade every two years. Remove the outer foil of the shaver head [F] only when replacing it.

1. While pushing the outer foil gently with the fingers, use a fingernail to release the plastic panel (b) on the blade from the hooks (a) on the inside of the frame.
2. The new outer foil should be slightly bent and pushed in until it is hooked in the frame.

Diagram showing a hand holding a small object with directional arrows, alongside two views (a and b) of a device's internal components.

Removing the built-in rechargeable battery

ATTENTION:

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle the battery.

WARNING for Lithium Battery:

Fire, explosion, and severe burn hazard. Do not crush, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F), or incinerate.

Remove the built-in battery when disposing of the epilator. Perform steps ① to ⑦ to disassemble the epilator using a screwdriver.

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• Unplug the charger from the epilator before disassembling it.
• Press the OFF/ON switch to turn on the power and then keep the power on until the battery is completely discharged.
• Please take care not to short-circuit the battery.

Specifications

Power supply: See the name plate on the product.

(Automatic voltage conversion)

You can see the voltage, manufacturer, country of origin, etc. by detaching the head attachment.

Charging time: Approx. 1 hour

This product is intended for house-hold use only.

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