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J) SERVICING AND REPAIRS

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

We recommend the use of genuine Panasonic replacement parts.

To replace any of the following parts, place the cleaner in the horizontal position and turn it over exposing the underside.

HOW TO REPLACE:

Beater bar assembly / Motor shaft belt / Beater bar belt

Remove 4 screws from the base plate and lift it off.

To replace the beater bar assembly lift it up and release the
belt from the beater bar pulley.
Replace the beater bar assembly with a new one and
reassemble in the reverse order.

To replace the motor shaft belt,
remove the belt from the outer motor
pulley and motor shaft.
Replace the motor shaft belt with a
new one and reassemble in the
reverse order.

To replace the beater bar belt release
the motor belt and lift the beater bar
assembly to remove the belt.
Replace the beater bar belt with a new
one and reassemble in the reverse
order.

Turn the beater bar by hand 
to ensure the belts have been seated
correctly. 
Replace the base plate and re-fasten
the screws securely.

Beater bar belt

Motor
shaft belt 

1

2

5

3

4

Summary of Contents for MC-E4013

Page 1: ... 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 ...

Page 2: ... 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 fit...

Page 3: ...tment 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 st...

Page 4: ...handle release the screw and push the clip and pull up NOTE Before assembling the handle remove the pipe and crevice nozzle Clicks 4 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 ...

Page 5: ...e upright position simply put the handle back E HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT When using the accessories keep the vacuum cleaner in the upright position Lift up the hose grip to remove the hose Connect any of the accessories as indicated To prevent damage to carpeted floors with long pile tilt the cleaner back so that the cleaning head is raised off the floor OFF ON While using the accessor...

Page 6: ...E MAINS SUPPLY IMPORTANT Depending on the type of dust one of the two compartments may get full before the other If either becomes full reaching the dust maximum mark please empty both IMPORTANT If after having emptied the dust compartment the airflow is not enough check for any possible blockage Clean up filters if very dirty see FILTER CARE NOTE When vacuuming fine dust such as powder or similar...

Page 7: ...Remove main filter A and B Reassemble the filters in the reverse order and replace the cover Put the cover back onto dust compartment and replace into the main body see page 6 Separate the pre filter by pulling it away from the cover NOTE Clean the cover by brushing the dust off Do not wash Remove dust accumulated in the filters by tapping them against a hard surface NOTE If after having removed t...

Page 8: ...lexible stick to clear the obstruction Remove the hose from its support Pass the hose through the hole Remove the hose grip from the suction pipe inlet and take it out Remove the obstruction and re install in the reverse order Remove the hose from the suction pipe inlet Place the cleaner in the horizontal position turn it over and pass through the suction pipe inlet a blunt flexible stick to clear...

Page 9: ... release the belt from the beater bar pulley Replace the beater bar assembly with a new one and reassemble in the reverse order To replace the motor shaft belt remove the belt from the outer motor pulley and motor shaft Replace the motor shaft belt with a new one and reassemble in the reverse order To replace the beater bar belt release the motor belt and lift the beater bar assembly to remove the...

Page 10: ...lace the filters see FILTER CARE If central filter is full of dust clean or replace it see FILTER CARE If there is a blockage remove it see BLOCKAGES If there is any obstruction remove it If any of the two belts is broken replace it If loose re install it Thermal Cut out This vacuum cleaner is fitted with a thermal cut out device which automatically turns off the cleaner to prevent overheating of ...

Page 11: ...8S03AA000 AMC8S03AA000 Beater bar ass y Product code Product code AMC8R98AA064 AMC8R98AA064 Hose Product code Product code AMC8AZ0AB034 AMC8AZ0AB034 Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre For UK customers 0870 900 9043 For Republic of Ireland customers 01 289 8333 Visit our website for product information E mail customer care pan...

Page 12: ...Z07AC090 12 Matsushita Electric España S A VACUUM CLEANER DIVISION Zona Industrial del Polígono de CELRÀ 17460 CELRÀ Girona SPAIN 100 recycled paper Printed in Spain ...

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