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

Page

• 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.

3

• G) How to use the accessories

3

• H) Dust bag check indicator

4

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

5
5 • Trouble shooting guide

* Blockages

• Maintenance for the rotary brush

6

• Servicing and repairs

7

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.