Panasonic ES-SL41 Household Rechargeable Shaver User Manual
Thank you for choosing a Panasonic shaver ES‑SL41. With our WET/DRY technology, you can enjoy using your Panasonic shaver dry or in the shower or bath for gentle and easy shaving. Please read all instructions before use.
Important
This shaver has a built-in rechargeable battery. Do not throw into the fire, apply heat, charge, use, or leave in a high-temperature environment.
Before 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 it with water. The following symbol is suitable for use 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.
Using the shaver
- Terminate usage when there is an abnormality or failure.
- Do not use excessive pressure to apply the outer foil to your lip or other part of your face. Do not apply the outer foil directly to blemishes or injured skin.
- Do not share your shaver with your family or other people. Doing so may result in infection or inflammation.
- 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 the 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.
Charging the shaver
- Never use the AC adaptor in the bathroom or shower room.
- Use the dedicated AC adaptor (RE7-74) only. Do not use the dedicated AC adaptor to charge other appliances.
- Put the plug into a household outlet where there is no moisture and handle it with dry hands.
- Hold the plug when disconnecting it from the household outlet. If you tug on the power cord, you may damage it.
- The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the AC adaptor should be scrapped.
Cleaning the shaver
- 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.
- Do not wash the AC adaptor with water.
Parts identification
A. Main body
- System outer foil
- Cleaning shutter
- Side terminals
- Power switch
- The foil frame release button
- Water inlet
- Foil frame
- System outer foil release buttons
- Inner blades.
- Outer foil section
- Trimmer
- Trimmer handle
AC adaptor (RE7-74)
- Charging terminal
- Charge indicator lamp
- Power cord
C. Carrying holder
D. Cleaning brush
Using the carrying holder
The shaver can be kept vertically or horizontally. When transporting the shaver, you can use the carrying holder to protect the outer foil and prevent erroneous operation of the switch.
- When transporting the shaver, be sure to clean off any shavings before attaching the carrying holder.
Attaching the carrying holder
Attach the carrying holder as illustrated.
- Check that all four protrusions on the shaver are inserted securely.
Removing the carrying holder
Remove the carrying holder while pressing down on both sides.
Charge
Perform the following steps to charge the shaver if it seems to lose speed. You can charge the shaver with the carrying holder attached.
- Turn off the shaver and insert it in the AC adaptor until it clicks as illustrated.
- Wipe off any water droplets on the side terminals.
- If you charge the shaver with the power switch turned on, it will start working when you remove it from the AC adaptor.
Put the plug into a household outlet.
The charge indicator lamp glows red.
- Charging is completed after approx. 8 hours.
- When charging the shaver for the first time or when it has not been in use for more than 6 months, the charge indicator lamp may not glow for a few minutes, or the operating time may shorten. Please charge it for more than 20 hours in such cases.
Disconnect the plug after charging is completed.
- Charging the battery for more than 8 hours will not affect battery performance.
- The recommended ambient temperature for charging is 0 – 35 °C. The battery may not charge properly or at all under extremely low or high temperatures.
- The charge indicator lamp glows and stays on until the plug is disconnected from a household outlet.
Cleaning with the brush
Clean the system’s outer foil, the shaver body, and the trimmer using the long brush. Clean the inner blades using the short brush by moving it in the direction (A).
- 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.
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. You can also use a pen grip to hold 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.
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. Please contact an authorized service center.
- Remove the shaver from the AC adaptor when removing the battery.
Caution
- Before shaving, check that the cleaning shutter is closed.
- Do not place your fingers on the power switch while using the shaver. This may cause the shaver to turn off.
- Do not use shaving creams or face cleansers containing scrubbing compounds as these may cause the outer foil to clog.
Using the trimmer
Slide the trimmer handle up. Place at a right angle to your skin and move downwards to trim your sideburns.
Clean
- Remove the shaver from the AC adaptor.
- Apply some hand soap and some water to the outer foil.
- Close the cleaning shutter.
- Turn the shaver on.
- Perform steps (1) to (11) to lift the battery, and then remove it.
For environmental protection and recycling of materials,
This shaver contains a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. Please make sure that the battery is disposed of at an officially assigned location, if there is one in your country.
REFERENCE LINK
https://www.panasonic.com/mea/en/support/product-archive/mens-grooming/shavers/es-sl41.html
