Panasonic EW-DE92 manual

1 Operating Instructions (Household) Sonic Vibration T oothbrush Model No . EW‑DE92 Thank you f or purchasing this Panasonic product. Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and save them for future use. Safety precautions..................3 Parts identication .......................... 6 Storing and charging the [...]

2 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS When using electrical products when children are present, basic saf ety precautions should alwa ys be f ollow ed including the follo wing: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING D ANGER In order to reduce the risk of electr ocution: 1. Do not place or store the charger where it can f all or be pulled into a tub or sink. 2. Do [...]

3 3. Do not modify the product. Do not disassemble or repair . This may cause fire, electric shoc k or injur y . Consult your dealer f or repairs or contact a ser vice center . Do not disassemble the product e xcept when disposing of the batter y . 4. When taking out the batter y for disposal, use caution not to shor t the positive (+) and negativ[...]

4 D ANGER T o prevent the potential risk of interference, do not use this toothbrush near the vicinity of electronic medical devices or home electrical therapy de vices such as the follo wing: • Pacemaker s and other electronic medical devices implanted in the body • Heart-lung machines and other life-supporting electronic medical de vices • [...]

5 CA UTION T o prevent the risk of injury or damage to teeth and gum, do not use toothpaste that contains a high abrasive content, such as toothpaste f or removing tar or for whitening. Do not apply the brush head strongl y against teeth or gums, or use it continuously on same spot. Do not apply the plastic part of the main unit or brush head to te[...]

6 P ar ts identification                               A Main unit 1 Ion panel 2 T oothbrush shaft 3 Waterproof rubber seal 4 Ion lamp 5 P ower s witch [0/1] 6 Mode selector 7 Mode indicator 8 Charge status lamp ( ) 9 Batter y capacity lamp ( ) B Ionic stain [...]

7 Storing and char ging the toothbrush • If the toothbr ush stops operating when first using it (immediately after purchasing it, or after not using it for 3 months or more) or during use, charge the main unit. • Adequate ambient temperature for charging is 5 °C – 35 °C (41 °F – 95 °F). The battery may not charge properly or not [...]

8 About the lamp When the battery capacity is low While charging After charging is completed The battery capacity lamp blinks . The charge status lamp glows. The charge status lamp turns off • The toothbr ush may not charge e ven if the charge status lamp turns on when a charger other than the supplied charger is used. Before c leaning your te[...]

9 • Y ou can easily see the lamp status if you use a mirror while brushing. • Ionic power is not employ ed with the point brush. (The ion lamp blinks .) Pressing the power s witch Putting the brush in your mouth Activates the mechanism that generates the v er y weak electric current, and the ion lamp blinks on and off . P asses a very wea[...]

10 • It is not possible to whiten the color of teeth be yond their original color , yellowing teeth due to aging, or discolored teeth. ► About soft start function (For WHITE mode only) The toothbrush will gradually reach the selected speed and vibration appro ximately 2 seconds after it star ts operating. ► About the 30-second brushing not[...]

11 3 3 Press the mode selector to select the mode. • The previously selected operating mode is stored, and the mode indicator turns on. • Each time you press the mode selector , the mode changes. (See page 9.) 5 3 4 4 Place the toothbrush in your mouth. • Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the br ush head, if desired, before turni[...]

12 How to apply/mo ve when c leaning y our tongue Mode: SOFT Apply the tongue cleaner so that it barely touches the tongue, and mov e forward with slight force from the area that becomes dir ty . Repeat sev eral times. • Y ou may injure y our tongue if the tongue cleaner is pressed against the tongue too hard. ► T o prevent emetic response P[...]

13 How to c lean Use mild detergent when cleaning the product with detergent. Nev er use chemical agents such as thinner, benzine , or alcohol. Cleaning the main unit and the brush head • Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children. • T ur n off the main unit and remove the brush head before cleaning them with water . ►[...]

14 3. Wash the main unit guide with water . • Wipe off water after washing. • Only use water to wash the main unit guide. 4. Wipe the prongs of the power plug with a dry cloth about once every 6 months. Cleaning the travel case and the brush stand 1. Wash with water . 2. Wipe off water after washing. If the top case has come off 1. Align [...]

15 T roubleshooting Problem P ossible cause Action The charge status lamp does not turn on. Y ou hav e just purchased the toothbrush or hav e not used it f or a while. The toothbrush may not b link or turn on for sev eral minutes after starting to charge it, howev er it will turn on if you continue to charge it. If it continues to blink after a whi[...]

16 Problem P ossible cause Action The mov ement decreases when the brush head is pressed against teeth. The brush head is pressed against teeth too strong. (See page 11.) Apply the brush head lightly against teeth. The sound increases when the brush head is pressed against teeth. The toothbrush shaft moves . This is not a malfunction. (See page 10.[...]

17 Battery life Approximately 3 years. The battery ma y hav e reached its operating life if the usage frequency decreases dr astically , ev en after a full charge. (The operating lif e of the battery may differ depending on usage or storage conditions) Removing the b uilt-in rechargeable battery A TTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is recyclable [...]

18 Changing the brush head (Sold separately) • The br ush should be replaced with a new one e very 3 months or so due to hygiene reasons , e ven if its shape is unchanged. • If the br istles are bent to one side or worn, the toothbr ush is not effectiv e for brushing. Replace the br ush head with a new one. P ar t number Replacement Brush[...]

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