PANASONIC MCE3002 User Manual
Operating Instructions
Vacuum Cleaner
Model No. MC-E3002
We would recommend that you carefully study these Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit
and that you note the Important Safety Instructions.
Please keep in a safe place with your Authorised Dealer Service booklet.
This product complies with the European directives 2006/95/EC and 89/336/EEC.
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CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ( UK and Republic of Ireland only )
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Caution for AC Mains Lead
(UK and Republic of Ireland only) ...................................2
• Important Safety Instructions for the user ....................3
• Cautions .............................................................................3
• Identification of main parts ..............................................4
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CLEANER
A) Handle assembly / Hose assembly / Mains lead
storage...........................................................................4
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLEANER
B) Mains lead release .......................................................5
C) ON/OFF Switch..............................................................5
D) Handle lock / release by foot pedal ............................5
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E) Automatic height adjustment .....................................5
F) How to use the accessories.........................................6
G) Dust bag check indicator.............................................6
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
H) How to change the dust bag .......................................7
I) Filters care .....................................................................7
J) Blockages .....................................................................8
K) Maintenance for the beater bar ..................................8
L) Servicing and repairs ...................................................9
M) Trouble shooting guide .............................................10
• Specifications ...................................................................10
• Vacuum Cleaner Consumables / Accessories ..............11
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with the letter
E or the Earth Symbol
How to replace the Fuse:
• There are two types of the supplied AC Mains Lead : A and B as shown below.
1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2 Replace the fuse and fuse cover if detachable.
TYPE A
TYPE B
CAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged into mains socket. Unplug from the socket when not in use and before cleaning the
appliance or undertaken maintenance operations.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision; young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not use if the mains lead or mains plug is damaged. If the vacuum cleaner is not working as it should be, or has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or come into contact with water, consult an authorised Panasonic Service Centre.
Do not pull or carry by the mains lead, use mains lead as a handle, close a door on the mains lead, pull mains lead around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over the mains lead. Keep the mains lead away from heated surfaces.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may block
or reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner without filters and / or dust bag in place. Never try to patch a broken dust bag.
Do not use wet filters after wash, see I) Filters Care.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials, or other that may become so or use in areas where they may be
present.
This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Panasonic Service Centre, and only genuine Panasonic spare parts should
be used.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Keep hold the handle to prevent the cleaner from falling.
To prevent damaging carpeted floors, tiled floors, Linoleum, etc. Do not leave the beater bar rotating in the same place for too
long.
Keep bare feet and hands away from the beater bar. (It may cause injury.)
NOTE: This vacuum cleaner is designed for general household use only and is not suitable for use in a garage, garden or
to suck up liquids.
Before using the vacuum cleaner, please observe these basic precautions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. To avoid any possible damage to the
mains lead, never run over the mains
lead or allow it to become caught in
the beater bar when using the vacuum
cleaner.
2. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over
tassels or fringes of rugs or mats as
they could get caught up in the beater
bar and may cause damage to the
brush and belt.
3. Keep the vacuum cleaner away from
heat sources such as radiators, fires,
direct sunlight, etc.
4. To avoid damaging the machine or the
dust bag, never let the vacuum cleaner
pick up wet matter, mud, burning
ashes or large and sharp objects.
5. Do not pull on the mains lead when
disconnecting the appliance from the
mains, always pull on the plug body
itself.
6. To avoid injury, keep your fingers and
hands away from the beater bar, and
never put them between the body part.
A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY / HOSE ASSEMBLY / MAINS LEAD STORAGE
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IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CLEANER
Clean air filter
Furniture guard
Cleaning head
B-2) Cord clip
C) ON/OFF Switch
Dust bag cover
D) Foot pedal
(Handle release)
A-3) Hose clip
A-4) Upper cord hook
B-1) Mains lead
Hose
Dusting brush
Crevice nozzle
Extension wand
A-4) Lower cord
hook/Carrying
handle
A-1) Handle
G) Dust bag check indicator
1)
Insert the base of the
handle into the top of the
body of the machine as
shown. Push in handle and
tighten the screw.
IMPORTANT:
Do not overtighten the
screw.
Clicks
2)
Insert the hose to suction
inlet.
Ensure that the 2 hooks of
the hose are completely
fitted into the 2 holes of
the suction inlet.
3) Set the hose around the
hose clip.
NOTE: Always place the
hose in the
clockwise
direction.
4) Turn the upper cord hook in the
upright position and wind the
mains lead around the upper and
lower cord hooks.
Paper dust bag
Hose clip
Upper cord hook
Lower cord
hook/Carrying
handle
Hook
(both side)
Hole
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