Panasonic MC-E455 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Vacuum Cleaner

MC-E455, MC-E456, MC-E457

Panasonic

We would particularly advise that you carefully study this Operating instructions before
attempting to operate the unit and that you note the Important Safety Instructions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• Important Safety Instructions for the user

• Cautions

• Identification of main parts

• A) Handle assembly

• B) Power cord release / storage

• C) ON/OFF Switch 5

• D) Variable power control

• E) Handle adjustment by foot pedal 6

• F) Beater bar switch

REMINDER FOR CUSTOMER

The mode! and serial number of this product may
be found on the name plate located at the back of

your cleaner. You should note the model and
serial number in the spaces provided and retain

this book as a permanent record of your

purchase.

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• G) How to use the accessories

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• H) Dust bag check indicator

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• 1) How to change the dust bag
* J) Filter care

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5 • Trouble shooting guide

* Blockages

• Maintenance for the rotary brush

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• Servicing and repairs

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Model Number:....

Serial Number:
Date Purchased:..
Where Purchased:

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

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

• Do not leave vacuum cleaner when it is plugged in to mains outlet. Unplug from the outlet when not
in use, before cleaning the appliance or undertaken maintenance operations.

• Electric shocks can occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• 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 apliance.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. 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 pul! or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep cord 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 broker dust bag.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline 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.

• Keep feet, fingers and hands away from the rotary brush, (it may cause injury).

A CAUTIONS

1. To avoid any possible damage

to the mains cable, never run
over the cord or allow it to

become caught in the rotary
brush when using the vacuum

cleaner.

4. Before using the vacuum

cleaner, remove large or sharp
objects from the carpet to avoid
damaging the machine or the
dust bag.

2. Never let the vacuum cleaner
pick up wet matter, mud or
burning ashes, etc.

5. Do not pull on the cord
strongly when disconnecting the
appliance from the mains.

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

6. Keep fingers and hands away

from the rotary brush to avoid

injury.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE / OPERATE YOUR CLEANER

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A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Hose clip

Upper cord hook

Lower
cord hook/
Carrying
handle

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.

2) Set the hose around the hose
clip.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten

the screw.

B) POWER CORD RELEASE / STORAGE

3) Turn the upper cord hook in
the upright position and wind the
power cord around the upper
and lower cord hooks.

2) Fix the power cord by
the cord clip to help
secure the cord during

use.

NOTE: To avoid any possible damage to the power cord,

never run over the cord or allow it to become caught in
the rotary brush.

D) VARIABLE POWER CONTROL (MC-E456, MC-E457 Only)

These vacuum cleaners incorporate a variable po\A/er control to select the most suitable po\A/er required for

your cleaning needs.

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MIN: To clean curtains and soft furnishing’s

etc., with tool attached.

MAX: To clean with high suction

continuously on carpets.

E) HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BY FOOT PEDAL

To lower the body of the cleaner, step on the pedal at the left rear corner of the vacuum cleaner.

1. Upright position

The handle should be in an

upright position when cleaning

tools are used.

2. Middle position
For normal cleaning,
depress the foot pedal and
pull back the handle to a
comfortable angle and release
the pedal to lower the cleaning
head.

3. Low position
For cleaning under furniture,
depress the pedal a second

time. The handle may now be

lowered almost to the floor as

shown.

F) BEATER BAR SWITGH

For cleaning carpeted floor, slide the switch to the
“ BEATER BAR " position. For using the accessories,
slide the switch to the " STOP " position to stop the
rotary brush from rotating.

NOTE: Always keep the vacuum cleaner operating in

order to change rotary brush position.

G) HOW TO USE THEAGOESSORJES

1) To use the accessories keep the vacuum cleaner
in upright position and slide the beater bar switch
to " STOP ” position to stop the rotary brush
rotating.

2) Pull out the hose from the rear side of the vacuum
cleaner and remove the hose from the hose clip
and support. Then connect any accessory as
illustrated .

SWITCH BEATER BAR ON OR OFF

NOTE: After having finished using the accessories,

re-insert the hose to the suction inlet and re-install
the hose into the hose clip and support.

H) DUST BAG CHECK INDICATOR

The dust bag check indicator {yellow mark)
will appear in the window, when airflow
through the bag is insufficient.
When this happens, check the paper bag,

it may be full or biocked with fine dust and
needs to be emptied or replaced.

Ye!lo_w

mark

NOTE: If after having repiaced or emptied

the bag, the yellow mark continues
appearing in the window, check to see if
the hose or suction inlet is clogged, (see

BLOCKAGES). Also the yellow mark can
appears when using the crevice nozzle.

CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE MAINS OUTLET BEFORE THE OPERATIONS BELOW

I) HOW TO CHANGE THE DUST BAG

1) Remove dust cover
simply pulling it
forwards.

2) Grip the cardboard of
the dust bag and pull
out.

3) Install the dust bag
pressing the cardboard
as shown and replace
the dust cover.

NOTE: Make sure

that the dust
bag is correctly
fitted to avoid
dust leakage.

We recommend the use of genuine Panasonic bags Type U-2E only.

J) FILTER CARE

Central Filter (Fig. 1)

Part no. AMC8F0391100

The central filter (foam filter) is installed in the dust

bag compartnnent to protect the motor from dirt.
When it becomes dirty, simply rinse it out in warm
water and dry it thoroughly before replacing.
To remove the central filter, hold the filter at the top
(as illustrated) and pull it out.

Important: Ensure that the filter is completely dry
before re-installing It into the cleaner.

Clean Air Filter (Fig. 2)

Part no. AMC8F28G1000
The clean air filter (electrostatic), is installed in the
dust cover. This filter retains any small dust particles
which may be present in the expelled air.
It is advisable to change the clean air filter when it
becomes dirty. As a guide, once or twice a year is
usually sufficient.
To change the clean air filter, first remove the dust
cover and then slide out the filter support and simply

unhook the filter from the retaining ribs.

NOTE: Never use the cleaner without the correct filters properly installed. Failure to do so may

result in motor damaged.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Before returning the vacuum cleaner to a Panasonic Service Centre, check the

following points:

Trouble

Check Point Cause / Remedy

Motor fails to rotate (no
noise is heard at all).

Motor runs but no suction.

Rotary brush does not
rotate.

• Mains plug connection.

• Hose inlet clogged.

• Check dust indicator.

• Paper bag broken.

• Central filter.

• Clogged by a large object in the i • If there is any obstruction, remove it.
rotary brush housing.

• Belt broken / loose. • if the belt is broken , replace it. if

• Mains plug connected firmly.

• If there is a blockage, remove it.

• If shows full, replace the paper
bag.

• If paper bag is broken replace it.

• if the central filter is full of dust,
clean or replace it.

loose re-install it again.

This vacuum cleaner is attached with a thermal-fuse device, that will operate when over heating
occurs. If your cleaner does not work, it is possible that the over heating device has operated. If this
occurs, take the vacuum cleaner to an official Panasonic Service Centre to be repaired.

IMPORTANT NOTE: BefotB servicing any part always,
DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

BLOCKAGES

If your cleaner stops to pick up dust, or the dust bag check indicator shows "Full" while the dust
bag is still empty, a blockage may have occurred.

Remove the hose from the suction inlet, push the smalls clips inwards, turn the hose right and pull it
upwards (Fig. 1). Clean any obstruction from the hose and/or suction inlet using a blunt implement, taking
care not to damage the hose.
If the obstruction occurs in the suction pipe inlet, it can be removed with care as shown in Fig. 2.

Suction pipe inlet

Fig. 1

MAINTENANGE FOR THE ROTARY BRUSH

DO NOT USE YOUR FINGERS OR HANDS TO
REMOVE OR CLEAN THE ROTARY BRUSH.

Fig. 2

When it Is necessary remove threads, strings, hairs,
etc., which have wound around the rotary brush,
cut across them with a pair of scissors making sure
not to cut the brush.

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SERVICING AND REPAIRS

Before replacing any part DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY.

We always recommend you use genuine Panasonic replacement parts only.

If you have any query, contact your local Panasonic dealer/ service agent.

To replace any of the following parts, place the vacuum cleaner in the horizontal position by using the pedal. Then turn it over exposing the underside.

HOW TO REPLACE - DRIVE BELT TYPE UB-1U
ROTARY BRUSH ASSEMBLY
(Part No. AMC8R98G1061)

1. Remove the 4 screws from the base plate and
lift it off. {Fig. 1)

2. Release the belt from the motor shaft and lift the
rotary brush assembly to remove the
belt. (Fig. 2)

3. To reassemble the rotary brush assembly,
simply return the belt to the motor shaft and
rotary brush pulley.
Re-insert the rotary brush mounts to their
holding points, and turn the rotary brush to
ensure that the belt has been seated
correct!y.(Fig. 3)

4. Replace the base plate and re-fasten the screws
securely.

Fig. 1

Fig.3

HOW TO REPLACE - ROTARY BRUSH / SIDE
BRUSHES / BEARING SUPPORT A-B

1. First remove the base plate, drive belt and lift out
the rotary brush assembly (as illustrated above).

2. Remove the 2 screws at both ends of the rotary
brush assembly and separate the different parts
as shown in the exploded view.

3. Replace any damaged part and reassemble in
reverse order.

HOW TO REPLACE HEAD-LIGHT BULB
(MC-E457 only)
(Part No. AMC8D25B6100)

1. Remove the base plate, release the head-light
assembly and lift it up. (Fig.1)

2. Remove the old bulb simply pulling forward, and
replace with a new one. (Consult your local
dealer/ Service agent for a suitable
replacement bulb).

3. Re-insert the head-light assembly back into
place, replace the base plate and
re-fasten the screws securely.

G). Rotary Brush

(Part No AMC8R88G1061)

(2). Side brush

(Part No. AMC8R91G1034}

(D- Bering support A

(Part NO.AMC8R12G1061)

®. Bearing support B

(Part No. AMC8R13G1061)

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