Specifi cations ........13 Before Use..........10 Troubleshooting ........14 Using the straightener ...... 11 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use. EH-HV20_ME_EN.indb 3 EH-HV20_ME_EN.indb 3 02/07/2015 09:20:32 AM...
Safety precautions WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fi re, and damage to property, always observe the following safety Do not store within the reach of children or infants. precautions. Do not let them use the appliance. - Doing so may cause burn, electric shock, or injury.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water. WARNING Do not use this appliance near water. Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, Never use the appliance if the plug fi ts loosely in a basins or other vessels containing water. household outlet.
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WARNING CAUTION Regularly clean the plug to prevent dust from Do not store the cord in a twisted state. - Doing so may cause the wire in the cord to break with accumulating. - Failure to do so may cause fi re due to insulation failure the load, and may cause electric shock or fi...
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►Notes CAUTION • Styling will hold for 1 day only. Hair will return to its normal condition after shampoo. • Not suitable for those with extremely fi zzled or curly hair. Do not use the appliance on the same bundle of •...
Parts identifi cation A Press Plate Tips F Open/Close Lock B Illumination Lamp G Power Switch/ Temperature Selector C Grip [0/180/200/230] D Cord H Press Plate E Plug I Iron Plate (The shape of the plug differs depending on the area.) EH-HV20_ME_EN.indb 8 EH-HV20_ME_EN.indb 8...
About hair-straightening products Tips for best straightening results • Do not use the straightener immediately after a home Brush your hair to ensure it is lying in the same straight perm liquid is used. Doing so may damage your hair. (The straightener may be used 3-4 days after a direction.
►Notes Before Use • A temperature level of more than 200 is high and may damage your hair. Heating the Iron Plate We recommend that you avoid continuous lengthy use of this level, and only use it if your hair is in a suitable Release the Open/Close Lock condition.
Using the straightener Curling <For inward curls> Straightening Hold a bundle of hair with a width Hold a bundle of hair with a width of approximately 3 cm. • Do not take much hair as it may be of approximately 5 cm. •...
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• When using the straightener with the temperature level • After the half-rotation, ensure that the set at 230, do not exceed the time mentioned. hair tips protrude towards the back-of- • For a more defi ned curl, make a full rotation (360°) of the-head.
After Use Specifi cations Model No.: EH-HV20 Slide the Power Switch (G) to turn off the straightener. 100 - 130 V 220 - 230 V 240 V Power source Remove the plug from the household outlet. 50 - 60 Hz...
100 - 130 V: about 45 seconds 220 - 240 V: about 15 seconds If problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the unit or a service center authorized by Panasonic for repair. EH-HV20_ME_EN.indb 14 EH-HV20_ME_EN.indb 14...