PANASONIC MCE4011, MCE4013 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Vacuum Cleaner
MC-E4011, MC-E4013

We would advise 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 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC and with the Australian
Standards AS 3350.2.2 (1995) and Australian EMC requirements for the C-Tick Mark.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

• 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 THE CLEANER

A) Handle 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

E) How to use the accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

F) How to empty the dust compartment . . . . . . 6

G) Filters care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

H) Blockages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

I) Maintenance for the beater bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

J) Servicing and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

K) Trouble shooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Vacuum Cleaner Consumables / Accessories . . 11

CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD (UK and Republic of Ireland only)

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 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 Fuse cover Part No.: AMC8D48C0000.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

Before using the vacuum cleaner, please read these basic precautions.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged into mains socket. Unplug from the socket when not in use and before
cleaning the appliance or undertaking maintenance operations.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm people 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 the mains lead as a handle, close a door on the mains lead, pull the mains lead
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run over the mains lead with the vacuum cleaner. 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 compartment in place.
Do not use wet filters after wash, see G) filters care.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials, or others 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 of 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)

CAUTIONS

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 belt.

3. Keep the vacuum cleaner
away from heat sources such
as radiators, fires, direct sunlight,
etc.

4. To avoid damaging the machine,
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 parts.

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.

IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS

A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY / MAINS LEAD STORAGE

Align the base of the handle
and insert in the body.

Place back the pipe and
crevice nozzle.

Turn the upper cord hook in
to the upright position and
wind the mains lead around
upper and lower hooks.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CLEANER

Push in the handle until it clicks and tighten
the screw.

NOTE: Please find one handle
screw included in the bag with these
instructions.
To remove the handle, release the screw
and push the clip and pull up.

NOTE: Before assembling the handle, remove the pipe and crevice nozzle.

Clicks

F) Dust compartment lock

F) Double dust
compartment

Cleaning head

A-1) Handle

B) Mains lead

A-4) Lower cord hook

Hose

Hose support

C) ON/OFF Switch

E-2) Crevice nozzle

E-2) Pipe

F) Maximum dust
level mark

Dust compartment handle / Carrying handle

Furniture guard

A-4) Upper cord hook

E-2) Dusting brush

E-1) Hose grip

Suction pipe inlet

D) Foot pedal
(handle release)

G-2) Exhaust filter
cover

1 2

3

4

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten
the screw.

Push

F) Dust compartment cover

F) Main filter B

F) Main filter A
(additional)

F) Pre-filter