Panasonic MC-CG463 User Manual

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Turn the power control to the highest setting and lift the nozzle 

off the floor. If the dust indicator turns red, the dust bag is full 

and requires replace the dust bag.

NOTE:   If the dust bag is not properly installed, the cover will 

not close. Be sure to check that the bag is properly 

installed before operating, otherwise dust will leak out. 

The dust bag can easily lay on the dust cover packing or 

clip between bag collar and body, so be sure to properly 

extend it into the vacuum cleaner body.

D-3   Set the dust bag.

 Slide the bag clip to open the dust bag, pour out the dirt, 

then slide the bag clip back to its original position.

 

 (Please don’t throw away the bag clip.)

 

 Next slide the cardboard back inside the bag frame slot, 

and cover with the dust cover.

D-6   Inspect once a month. 

 

 Using an old toothbrush or similar tool, clean any dirt or 

lint from the brush.

(1)  Insert key or other object into the screw slot and turn 

it to the left to move “    ” to the ▲ position and roll 

down the brush cover ring.

 

(2) Take out the return brush.

 

(3) Remove the dirt attached to the return brush.

 

(4)  Assemble  the  return  brush  according  to  the 

original.

 

(5)  Move  the  top  of  the  brush  cover  from  “      ”  to  ▲ 

position. Then insert a key or other object into the 

screw slot and turn to the right to move “    ” to the 

▲ position.

D-8   After removing the brush cover with a coin, remove the 

beater bar from the belt.

 

 Then cut across threads, strings, hairs, etc. from the 

beater  bar  with  a  pair  of  scissors.  (Removal  as  per 

reverse procedure)

 

NOTE: Take care not to cut the brush.

 

Do not wash in water.

D-9  Wipe with a soft cloth soaked with water.

Perform the procedure given below when the suction power is 

not restored after maintaining the filter.

NOTE:  Make sure you remember to replace the filter. If the filter 

is not installed, it will cause motor failure.

•  Do not wash the filter in a washing machine or dry it with a 

dryer or other source of hot air.

D-14   Exhaust filter

 Exhaust filter, is installed in the rear side of the vacuum 

cleaner. This filter retains any small dust particles which 

may be present in the expelled air.

 lt is advisable to change the clean air filter once or twice 

a year, depending on use. To change the filter, hold the 

exhaust cover (as illustrated). After changed the filter, 

set the exhaust cover to its position (as illustrated).

IMPORTANT:  Never use the cleaner without the correct filters 

properly installed. Failure to do so may result in 

damage to the motor.

Check that the appliance is correctly plugged in and that the 

electrical socket is working. In case that the thermal cut-out 

device has operated, wait until it resets after approximately 

60 minutes. If after having checked the mentioned points, the 

cleaner does not work, take it to an Authorised Service Centre to 

be repaired.

• Stop the cleaner and unplug from the socket.

•  Check whether the wands, hose and accessories are blocked or 

not. If they are blocked, remove the obstruction.

• Check that the dust compartment is full. If it is full, empty it.

•  Check that Pre-motor Filter or Exhaust Filter is blocked with 

dust. If they are blocked, clean them out or replace.

Max. Input

1800 W

1500 W

Nominal input

1500 W

1300 W

Dimensions
(W x L x H)

280 mm x 425 mm x 260 mm

Net weight

4.5 kg

Extension wands

Telescopic

Metal x2/ 

Telescopic

Crevice nozzle

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Dusting brush

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Floor nozzle

Turbine nozzle Ionizer nozzle

Floor nozzle

REMINDER FOR CUSTOMER
The model and serial number of this product may be found on the 

nameplate located at the underside 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.

Model Number.  .............................................................................

Serial No.  ......................................................................................

Date Purchased.  ...........................................................................

Where Purchased.  ........................................................................