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HOW TO OPERATE THE CLEANER

B) MAINS LEAD RELEASE

E) HANDLE LOCK / RELEASE BY FOOT PEDAL

To unlock the handle of the cleaner, step on the pedal. To return into the upright position, simply put the handle back.

C) ON/OFF SWITCH

D) BEATER BAR SWITCH (except MC-E470)

On hard floors / Using the accessories

IMPORTANT: Ensure the cleaner is switched ON before moving the Beater bar switch.

To prevent scratches or other damage to
hard floors, Linoleum, etc., slide the Beater
bar switch to the

“STOP”

position.

On carpeted floors

DO NOT leave the beater bar rotating in the same place for too long.
ATTENTION: Refer to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations.
Some more delicate carpets and long pile carpets may require that they be
vacuumed with the Beater bar off, to prevent damage.

BEATER BAR

STOP

1

2

3

Step

one

time

Step a

second

time

Summary of Contents for MC-E470

Page 1: ...empting 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 directives 73 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC Shop Panasonic For Accessories and Consumables visit our web site at www panasonic co uk for customers in the UK only Panasonic ...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...bject into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may block or reduce air flow n Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts n Do not use without filters and or dust compartment in place n Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not pull on the mains lead when disconnecting the vacuum cleaner from...

Page 4: ...andle Pre filter wiper Pre filter Exhaust cover Clean air filter Cleaning head Furniture guard A 3 Cord clip A 4 Upper cord hook A 2 Hose clip A 4 Lower cord hook Carrying handle A 2 Hose F Dusting brush F Hose support A HANDLE ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT Do not overtighten the screw 1 2 3 4 Dust compartment lock F Crevice nozzle F Extension wand 2 1 E Foot pedal handle release 1 2 ...

Page 5: ...e cleaner is switched ON before moving the Beater bar switch To prevent scratches or other damage to hard floors Linoleum etc slide the Beater bar switch to the STOP position On carpeted floors DO NOT leave the beater bar rotating in the same place for too long ATTENTION Refer to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations Some more delicate carpets and long pile carpets may require that th...

Page 6: ...e hand to avoid pulling the cleaner over On model MC E470 to prevent damage to carpeted floors Linoleum etc tilt the cleaner back so that the cleaning head is raised off the floor To avoid accidental injury keep children away from the beater bar while in operation NOTE When the pre filter wiper stops rotating empty the dust compartment following the steps described in this Operating Instructions s...

Page 7: ...plastic and the rubber seals DO NOT attempt to clean the dust compartment in a dishwasher IMPORTANT Before re assembling the dust compartment ensure that it is completely dry and check that the rubber inner seals are in place NOTE If the pre filter wiper stops rotating empty the dust compartment and remove any obstruction that prevents the pre filter wiper from rotating freely 1 2 3 4 5 6 IMPORTAN...

Page 8: ...n warm water and dry it thoroughly before replacing 1 Central filter 2 Clean air filter HEPA Filter depending on model 1 1 2 HEPA Filter 2 3 NOTE Under normal use the Main filter will not require replacement The filter should be cleaned or replaced if the air flow through the dust compartment is insufficient Never attempt to wash the main filter 3 Main filter 1 2 3 4 Remove the filter and clean it...

Page 9: ...her IMPORTANT Before re assembling dust compartment check that the pre filter wiper rotates freely C BLOCKAGES If your cleaner stops picking up dust while the dust compartment is empty a blockage may have occurred in the hose or suction pipe inlet If necessary remove the obstruction in the hose or suction pipe inlet as indicated D MAINTENANCE FOR THE BEATER BAR 1 2 4 3 5 NOTE Take care not cut the...

Page 10: ... bar assembly to remove the belt To re assemble place the belt around the motor shaft and around the beater bar pulley Insert the beater bar mounts into their housings then turn the beater bar by hand to ensure that the belt has been seated correctly IMPORTANT On model MC E470 when installing the belt make sure it is placed between the screw and the inside cover rib as indicated Re fit the base pl...

Page 11: ...d to the suction pipe inlet n Check dust accumulated on main filter n Central filter n If there is a blockage remove it n If it shows full empty the dust compartment n If the pre filter is full of dust clean it or replace n Re insert the hose to suction pipe inlet correctly n Remove dust accumulated or replace the filter See FILTER CARE n If central filter is full of dust clean or replace it See F...

Page 12: ...Filter Type F 2H Product code Product code Product code AMC8F28T1000 AMC8F28T1000 AMC8S04W5000 or or AMC8S04W5000 AMC8S04W5000 Central filter Product code Product code Product code AMC8F03W5000 AMC8F03W5000 AMC8F03W5000 Pre filter Product code Product code Product code AMC8F40W5100 AMC8F40W5100 AMC8F40W5100 Dust compartment Product code Product code Product code AMC8T58R9001 AMC8T58R8001 AMC8T58P9...

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