Panasonic ES-LV65 - Rechargeable Shaver Manual

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Operating instructions manual (282 pages)

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Service manual (12 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Intended use
2 Parts identification
- 2.1 Using the lock ring
3 Charging the shaver
4 Using the shaver
5 Cleaning the shaver
- 5.1 Replacing the system outer foil and the inner blades
6 Troubleshooting
7 Battery life
8 Specifications
9 Safety precautions
- 9.1 Explanation of symbols
- 9.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
10 Documents / Resources
- 10.1 Download manual

Panasonic ES‑LV65 - Rechargeable Shaver Manual

Intended use

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.

warning Notes:

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.
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.
Clean the housing only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with tap water or soapy tap water. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other chemicals.
Store the shaver in a place with low humidity after use.
Do not store the shaver where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources.

Parts identification

Main body
1. Protective cap
2. System outer foil
3. Foil frame
4. Foil frame release buttons
5. Finger rest
6. Power switch
7. Lock ring
8. Lamp display
  1. Used time lamp
  2. Battery capacity lamp
  3. Shaving sensor lamp ()
  4. Clean lamp
  5. Foil/blade check lamp
  6. Charge status lamp ()
9. Appliance socket
10. Outer foil section
11. System outer foil release buttons
12. Inner blades
13. Trimmer
14. Trimmer handle
AC adaptor (RE7-59)
1. Adaptor
2. Power plug
3. Cord
4. Appliance plug

Accessory

Travel case

Using the lock ring

Use the lock ring to lock or unlock the power switch.
Rotate the lock ring until it clicks.

Rotate the lock ring to " ◯ " to unlock the power switch:
Used when shaving, washing the shaver, lubricating the shaver.

Rotate the lock ring to "" to lock the power switch:
Used when carrying the shaver.

Charging the shaver

Insert the appliance plug into the shaver.
- Turn the shaver off before inserting.
Plug in the adaptor into a household outlet.
- Check that the charge status lamp ( ) glows.
- Charging is completed after approx. 1 hour. The charging time may decrease depending on the charging capacity.
- Wipe off any water droplets on the appliance socket.
- Check that the outer foil is not deformed or damaged when you are attaching the shaver.
- If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration.

While charging

The charge status lamp () glows.
The number of the battery capacity lamp will increase as charging progresses.

After charging is completed

The battery capacity lamp and the charge status lamp will light up and then turn off after 5 seconds.

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 battery capacity lamp and the charge status lamp to light up and then turn off after 5 seconds. This shows that the shaver is fully charged.
Recommended ambient temperature for charging is 10 – 35°C (50 – 95°F). It may take longer to charge or the battery may fail to charge properly in extremely high or low temperatures. Charge the shaver within the recommended ambient temperature range.
When charging the shaver for the first time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the charge status lamp () may not glow. It will eventually glow if kept connected.

Disconnect the adaptor after charging is completed.

Charging the battery for more than 1 hour will not affect battery performance.

warning Note
You cannot operate the shaver while charging.

Using the shaver

Rotate the lock ring to unlock the power switch.
Press the power switch to select the desired shaving mode.
- Each time you press the power switch, the shaving mode changes from "Shaving sensor mode" → "Normal mode" → "OFF".

Shaving mode	Shaving sensor mode	Normal mode	OFF
Description	Beard thickness is automatically sensed and the power is automatically adjusted when shaving.	The power level is constantly maintained while shaving.	—
Operation	➜	➜
Shaving sensor lamp	The shaving sensor lamp blinks.	— The shaving sensor lamp turns off.	— The shaving sensor lamp turns off.

The shaving sensor may not respond depending on the thickness of the beard or the type of the shaving gel and shaving foam, but this is normal.
The shaving sensor may not respond when the remaining battery capacity is low. If this happens, recharge the shaver.

Hold the shaver as illustrated and shave.
- Start 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.

Switching the shaver head

You can change the pivot action.

FREE

You can move the shaver head.

LOCK

You can lock the shaver head.

Using the trimmer

Slide the trimmer handle up to the "" position so that the trimmer stands upright.

Press and hold the lock release button (a) and slide the trimmer handle down to lower the trimmer.

Trimming sideburns

Slide the trimmer handle up. Turn the shaver on and place at a right angle to your skin and move downwards to trim your sideburns.

Pre-shave

The trimmer can be used for a pre‑shave of long beards.

warning Notes

If you press the power switch for more than 2 seconds, the sonic vibration cleaning mode is activated. You cannot shave in this mode.
Do not place your fingers on the power switch while using the shaver. This may cause the shaver to switch the mode or turn off. Place your fingers on the finger rest while using the shaver.
We recommend using the shaver in an ambient temperature range of 5 – 35°C (41 – 95°F). If used outside this range, the appliance may stop operating.

Reading lamps when using

During use

The used time and remaining battery capacity are shown and then turn off after 5 seconds.

The shown time returns to [0'00"] after 10 minutes.

After use

The lamps will light up and then turn off after 8 seconds.

When the battery capacity is low
"10%" appears and "" blinks.

You can shave 1 to 2 times after "10%" appears. (This will differ depending on usage.)
A full charge will supply enough power for approx. 14 shaves of 3 minutes each. (This will differ depending on usage.)

Cleaning the shaver

We recommend that you clean your shaver with the sonic vibration cleaning mode when the faucet symbol appears on the lamp display.

Disconnect the cord from the shaver.
Apply some hand soap and some water to the system outer foil.
Rotate the lock ring to unlock the power switch.
Press the power switch for more than 2 seconds to activate the sonic vibration cleaning mode.
- The battery capacity lamps blink in order.
- After about 20 seconds, it will be automatically turned off, or you can turn it off by pressing the power switch.
Remove the outer foil section and press the power switch for more than 2 seconds to activate the sonic vibration cleaning mode and clean it with running water.
Wipe off any drops of water with a dry cloth.
Dry the outer foil section and the shaver completely.
Attach the outer foil section to the shaver.

Replacing the system outer foil and the inner blades

appears on the lamp display once a year. (This will differ depending on usage.) We recommend checking the system outer foil and the inner blades when it appears. Press the power switch for more than 30 seconds to turn off .

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.

Replacing the system outer foil

Press the system outer foil release buttons and pull down the system outer foil.
Align the foil frame mark ( ) and the system outer foil mark (△) and securely attach together.
- The system outer foil cannot be reversely attached.
- Always insert the system outer foil to the foil frame when attaching to the shaver.

Replacing the inner blades

Remove the inner blades one at a time.
- Do not touch the edges (metal parts) of the inner blades to prevent injury to your hand.
Insert the inner blades one at a time until they click.

Replacement parts

Replacement parts are available at your dealer or Service Center.

Replacement parts for ES‑LV65	System outer foil and inner blades	WES9032
	System outer foil	WES9173
	Inner blades	WES9170

Troubleshooting

Problem	Action
Trimmed hairs fly all over.	This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving.
Trimmed hairs fly all over.	Clean the inner blades.
System outer foil gets hot.	Replace the system outer foil if it is damaged or deformed.
The power switch cannot be pressed.	Unlock the power switch.
Operating time is short even after charging.	When the number of operations per charge starts to decrease, the battery is nearing the end of its life.
Makes a loud sound.	Confirm that the blades are properly attached.
	The shaver makes a high‑pitched sound due to the linear motor drive. This does not indicate a problem.
	Clean the system outer foil.
The odor is getting stronger.	This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving.
You do not get as close a shave as before.	This can be improved by cleaning every time after shaving.
You do not get as close a shave as before.	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
The shaving sensor does not respond	The shaving sensor may not respond when the remaining battery capacity is low. If this happens, recharge the shaver.
	Depending on the beard thickness, 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 thickness of the beard or the type of the shaving gel and shaving foam, but this is normal.
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 extremely dirty, remove the foil frame and wash with water.
	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
The shaver cannot be charged	The recommended temperature for charging is 10 – 35°C (50 – 95°F). If charged at a temperature other than the recommended temperature, the shaver may take longer to charge or may not charge at all.
Shaver stopped functioning.	Recommended ambient temperature for operation is 5 – 35°C (41 – 95°F). The shaver may stop functioning when out of recommended ambient temperature range.
Shaver stopped functioning.	The battery has reached the end of its life.
The driving sound changes while shaving.	While the shaving sensor lamp glows, the shaving sensor is operating. The sound changes depending on the beard thickness.
The power will not switch to OFF.	Press the power switch twice while using in the shaving sensor mode.

If the problems still cannot be solved, contact the store where you purchased the unit or a service center authorised by Panasonic for repair.

Battery life

The life of the battery is 3 years if charged approximately once every two weeks. The battery in this shaver is not intended to be replaced by consumers.

Specifications

Power source	See the name plate on the AC adaptor. (Automatic voltage conversion)
Motor voltage	3.6 V
Charging time	Approx. 1 hour

This product is intended for household use only.

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety precautions.

Explanation of symbols

The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.

Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death.

Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.

Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.

The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.

This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.

warning This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safely.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
Charger unit is not for immersion or for use in shower.
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.
Except when charging, always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using.
Unplug this appliance before cleaning.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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

Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children or invalids.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
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.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
Do not use this appliance with damaged shaving blades and/or foil, as it has the potential to result in facial injury.
Always attach plug to appliance first, then to outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to "off" then remove plug from outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

warning Always ensure the appliance is operated on an electric power source matched to the rated voltage indicated on the AC adaptor.
Fully insert the power plug.

Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

warning Regularly clean the power plug and the appliance plug to prevent dust from accumulating.

Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation failure caused by humidity,
Disconnect the adaptor and wipe with a dry cloth.

warning Immediately stop using and remove the adaptor if there is an abnormality or failure.

Using it in such conditions may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

<Abnormality or failure cases>

The main unit, adaptor or cord is deformed or abnormally hot.
The main unit, adaptor or cord smells of burning.
There is abnormal sound during use or charging of the main unit, adaptor or cord.
- Immediately request inspection or repair at an authorized service center.

If you experience skin irritation anywhere on the body, stop using immediately and contact a physician.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in physical injury or injury to the skin.

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.

Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

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

Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.

This shaver has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into fire, apply heat, or charge, use, or leave in a high temperature environment.

Doing so may cause overheating, ignition, or explosion.

Do not connect or disconnect the adaptor to a household outlet with a wet hand.

Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

Never disassemble except when disposing of the product.

Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

Do not use anything other than the supplied AC adaptor. Also, do not charge any other product with the supplied AC adaptor.

Doing so may cause burn or fire due to a short circuit.

Do not modify or repair.

Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Contact an authorized service center for repair (battery change etc).

Do not store within reach of children or infants. Do not let them use it.

Putting the inner blades in the mouth may cause accidents and injury.

Never use the appliance if the AC adaptor is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely in a household outlet.

Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit

Do not damage, modify, or forcibly bend, pull, or twist the cord.
Also, do not place anything heavy on or pinch the cord.

Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit,

warning Do not use in a way exceeding the rating of the household outlet or the wiring.

Exceeding the rating by connecting too many plugs to one household outlet may cause fire due to overheating,

Check the system outer foil for cracks or deformations before use.

Failure to do so may cause injury to the skin

warning 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 fil

warning Disconnect the adaptor or the appliance plug by holding onto the adaptor or the appliance plug instead of the cord.

Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.

Do not allow pins or trash to adhere to the power plug or the appliance plug.

Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a short circuit.

Do not use excessive pressure to apply the system outer foil to your lip or other part of your face. Do not apply the system outer foil directly to blemishes or injured skin.