Operating Instructions Vacuum Cleaner MC-E470E, MC-E472E Panasonic We would recommend 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 directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Caution for AC Mains Lead (UK, IRL only) .............................2 Important Safety Instructions .............................................................3 Identification of main parts...................................................................4 HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CLEANER A) Handle assembly..........................................................................................4 HOW TO OPERATE THE CLEANER B) Mains lead release .............................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using the vacuum cleaner, please read these basic precautions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged in to mains socket. Unplug from the socket when not in use and before cleaning the appliance or undertaking maintenance operations.
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS A-1) Handle Main-filter B Main-filter A Pre-filter A-4) Upper cord hook B) Mains lead Dust compartment lock A-3) Cord clip A-2) Hose clip C) ON/OFF Switch A-4) Lower cord hook / Carrying handle G)Maximum dust level mark Exhaust cover / Clean air filter F) Crevice nozzle D) Beater bar switch (except MC-E470E) F) Hose support Cleaning head F) Dusting brush F) Extension wand Furniture guard A-2) Hose E) Foot pedal (handle release) HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CLEANER A) HANDL
HOW TO OPERATE THE CLEANER B) MAINS LEAD RELEASE C) ON/OFF SWITCH D) BEATER BAR SWITCH (except MC-E470E) IMPORTANT: Ensure the cleaner is switched ON before moving the Beater bar switch. On hard floors / Using the accessories On carpeted floors STOP BEATER BAR To prevent scratches or other damage to hard floors, Linoleum, etc., slide the Beater bar switch to the “STOP” position. DO NOT leave the beater bar rotating in the same place for too long.
F) HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT: When using the accessories, keep the vacuum cleaner in the upright position and ensure that the cleaner is switched ON before moving the Beater bar switch to the STOP position. 1 2 3 STOP 1 2 Note: Excluding MC-E470E. 4 CAUTION: While using the accessories, hold the handle with one hand to avoid pulling the cleaner over. On model MC-E470E to prevent damage to carpeted floors, Linoleum, etc.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING IMPORTANT NOTE: Before servicing any part, always DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY. A) HOW TO EMPTY THE DUST COMPARTMENT IMPORTANT: Empty the dust compartment before the dust reaches the ( 1 ) mark. 2 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 B A Tab Clean the pre-filter by brushing the dust off with a soft brush. 8 Tab Click Click Tab Tab Remove dust accumulated in the filter A and B by tipping them against a hard surface.
B) FILTER CARE 1) Pre-filter / Main filter A/ Main-filter B Cleaning or Replacing the filters NOTE: For ease of access to the filter maintenance, remove the dust compartment (see page 7). 1 2 4 B A Tab Tab Remove the dust compartment cover by pushing the tabs in and lifting off. Remove main filter B and A. Remove dust accumulated in the filter A and B by tipping them against a hard surface.
C) BLOCKAGES If your cleaner stops picking up dust while the dust compartment is not yet full, 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. 2 3 4 5 2 2 1 1 Suction pipe inlet D) MAINTENANCE FOR THE BEATER BAR CAUTION: Ensure the cleaner is DISCONNECTED from the mains supply before any beater bar maintenance. 1 NOTE: Take care not to cut the brush.
E) SERVICING AND REPAIRS CAUTION: Before replacing any part DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY. We always recommend the use of genuine Panasonic replacement parts. To replace any of the following parts, place the cleaner in the horizontal position by using the pedal and turn it over exposing the underside. How to replace - Drive belt (Type UB-1L) / Beater bar assembly 1 2 3 Screw Remove the 4 screws from the base plate and lift it off.
F) TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Before returning the vacuum cleaner to a Panasonic Service Centre, check the following points. CAUTION: DISCONNECT from the mains socket before carrying out any kind of maintenance operation. TROUBLE CHECK POINT CAUSE / REMEDY Motor fails to rotate (no noise is heard at all). Mains plug connection. Check that the mains plug is connected firmly and mains socket is ON.
VACUUM CLEANER CONSUMABLES / ACCESSORIES (For UK and Republic of Ireland customers only) MC-E470E MC-E472E Product code AMC8H99G1077 Red AMC8H99G1020 White Product code AMC8H99G1061 Handle screw Product code AMC8H10B1000 Product code AMC8H10B1000 Dust compartment filters (Main filter A and B) Product code AMC8S86BA000 Product code AMC8S86BA000 Clean air filter or Product code AMC8F28T1000 or AMC8S04W5000 Product code AMC8S04W5000 Central filter Product code AMC8F03W5000 Product code AMC8F03W
