Panasonic MC-E4051 User Manual

VACUUM CLEANER

MODEL NO.

MC-E4051/E4053

Operating Instructions

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 directive 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.

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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 OPERATE YOUR VACUUM CLEANER

A) How to use your folding handle...................................................... 4

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

F) Motor protector ................................................................................6

G) Thermal cut-out ..............................................................................6

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

A) Cleaner storage....................................................7

B) Cleaning exterior and attachments ......................7

C) Dust bin cleaning and removal ............................8

D) Dust bin filter changing and cleaning........................9

E) Cleaning secondary filter ..................................10

F) Exhaust filter cleaning ........................................10

G) Belt changing cleaning........................................11

H) Blockages............................................................13

I) Troubleshooting guide ..........................................14

• Specifications ........................................................15

• Consumables / accessories ..................................16

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.

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

ASA

TYPE A TYPE B

• 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 block ed;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)

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.

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.

CAUTION

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.

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IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS

Handle

Cleaning head

On/Off switch

Hose

Crevice nozzle

Dust compartment release handle

Dust compartment cover

Main filter

Main filter screen

Dust compartment

Exhaust filter (inside)

Furniture guard

Upper cord hook

Mains lead

Dusting brush

Handle release button

Carrying handle

Suction inlet

Wands

Motor protector

Foot pedal (handle release)

Nozzle hose

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLEANER

A) HOW TO USE YOUR FOLDING HANDLE

To rotate the handle to the storage position when the cleaner is not in use, press handle release button and rotate handle counter-clockwise for easy storage.

NOTE: You should hear a noticeable “click” sound when handle reaches the storage position.

Never pull the cleaner with the handle in the storage position. The handle will drag on the floor.

Always lift the cleaner by the carrying handle when transporting to storage.

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To release the handle; press the handle release button as shown. With the release button depressed rotate the handle clockwise to the operating position. Once the handle reaches the operating position (up) it will automatically lock into place.

NOTE: You should hear a noticeable “click” sound when handle reaches the operating position.

NOTE: Make sure the handle is locked in the operating position before using the cleaner. DO NOT operate the cleaner unless handle is locked.

Carrying Handle

STORING HANDLE

Operating Position

Handle Release Button

Storage Position

B) MAINS LEAD C) ON/OFF SWITCH

D) HANDLE LOCK / RELEASE BY FOOT PEDAL

Release the handle by pressing down on the handle release pedal with your foot and pulling back and down on the handle with your hand.

CAUTION:To prevent damaging carpeted floors, tiled floors, linoleum, etc. Do not leave the beater bar rotating in the same place for too long.

Wrap the mains lead around the upper and lower cord hooks and push the mains plug under the lead.

Turn the upper cord hook to release the mains lead.

To start or stop the cleaner, push the switch button to ‘I’ to tur n ON and to

‘O’to turn OFF.

NOTE: After use, unplug from the

socket and store the cleaner in the upright position.

E) HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

While using the accessories, hold the handle with one hand to avoid pulling the cleaner over.

Lift out accessories needed.

To prevent damage to carpeted floors with long pile, tilt the cleaner back so that the cleaning head is raised off the floor.

NOTE: After having finished using the accessories, re-insert the hose to the suction pipe inlet.

To avoid accidental injury, keep children away from the beater bar while in operation.

Connect any of the accessories, as indicated.

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Step a second time

Quick Release Cord Hook

On-Off Switch

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This cleaner has a thermal cut-out which automatically trips to protect the cleaner from overheating. If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal cut-out turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the cleaner. During this time the headlight remains on.

To correct problem: If this occurs, turn the cleaner off and unplug the cleaner from the mains outlet to allow the cleaner to cool and the thermal cut-out to reset. Check for and

remove clogs, if necessary. Also check and clean/replace any clogged filters. Wait approximately forty (40) minutes before switching on the cleaner. The motor protector will not reset if the cleaner is not turned off even if the cleaner has cooled down.

F) MOTOR PROTECTOR

This cleaner has a motor protector by-pass valve which automatically opens to provide cooling air to the motor when a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor. If the by-pass valve opens to prevent motor overheating and possible damage to the vacuum, you will notice a change of sound as air rushes through the valve opening.

To correct problem: See the TROUBLE-SHOOTING guide (page 14).

NOTE: The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments themselves or by new carpet fluff filling the dust bin quickly. See the TROUBLE-SHOOTING guide (page 14).

G) THERMAL CUT -OUT

CAUTION:

Do not block motor protector.

Motor Protector

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