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The Panasonic ES-LV9U takes the Panasonic WES9040 Outer Foil and Inner Blade Set (5-blade) as its shaving head; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$113.31 as of 28 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.

Panasonic ES-LV9U

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WES9040

Takes the WES9040

Shaving head · every 12 months · check the code on your old part.

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Get a nudge when your shaving head is due — it's every 12 months. One email two weeks before, no newsletter. Manage or stop it anytime.

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How to change the shaving head in your Panasonic ES-LV9U

Watch the guide or follow the steps.

How to replace the blades on your Panasonic Shaver · Panasonic Support Europe (official)
  1. 1Switch the shaver off. Press the foil frame release buttons on the sides of the head and lift the outer foil section off.
  2. 2Press the outer foil release buttons and pull the old outer foil down out of the foil frame. Keep the frame.
  3. 3Line up the mark on the foil frame with the mark on the new outer foil and push them together until they click.
  4. 4Pull the old inner blades off one at a time and push the new ones on one at a time. Don't touch their metal edges.
  5. 5Refit the outer foil section with the frame mark to the front until it clicks.
Every number this part goes by
Retail name:
WES9040
Retail name:
WES9040P
Retail name:
WES9040Y1361

Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.

About your ES-LV9U

Panasonic electric shaver — Arc5 (5-blade). Its shaving head is the WES9040 Outer Foil and Inner Blade Set (5-blade), part WES9040, changed every 12 months.

Also in this electric shaver: Panasonic WES9170 Inner Blades (5-blade) (every 2 years). Inner blades only (WES9170). Panasonic says replace the inner blades every two years.

Where the model number is: The type or model number is printed on the back or bottom of the handle, often in small print. The series name on the front narrows it down.

Fits these 6 Panasonic models
Common questions
Which shaving head fits the Panasonic ES-LV9U?
The Panasonic ES-LV9U takes the Panasonic WES9040 Outer Foil and Inner Blade Set (5-blade).
How often should I replace the shaving head in my Panasonic ES-LV9U?
Every 12 months, or sooner if it looks worn.
Where can I buy the WES9040 in Australia?
We track 1 Australian seller for the WES9040; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$113.31 at Amazon AU. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
How do I fit the WES9040 in a Panasonic ES-LV9U?
No tools, a few minutes: 5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
What happens if I don't change it?
Blunt cutters pull at the hair instead of cutting it, the shave gets rougher and slower, and a worn foil can nick the skin.
How do I reset the reminder?
There is no reminder to reset on these shavers; Panasonic gives a time guide only.

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