Panasonic MCCL485K Operating Guide

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The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. 
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To avoid injury, keep your fingers and hands away from the beater bar. 
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DO NOT use hot air or hot surface to dry filter. Keep at room temperature for approximately 24 hours. 
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IMPORTANT : Before re-installing the washable filter, make sure they are completely dry to avoid damaging the cleaner.
D - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
How to empty the dust compartment
IMPORTANT:
Empty the dust compartment when it is full or the suction power seems 
to be bad.
NOTE: 
When vacuuming fine dust, such as powder or similar, there may be a 
loss of suction power. If this happens, empty the dust compartment and 
check for possible dust trapped on the filters.
D - 1  Push the dust compartment buckle and pull up the dust  
 
 
compartment from the main body.
D - 2  Rotate the slider for 5 times.
D - 3  Pull out the filter assembly from the dust compartment.
D - 4  Empty the dust compartment.
D - 5  Place back the filter assembly into the dust compartment.
 
 
NOTE:
 
 
Be sure to use the cleaner with the filter assembly at the dust  
  compartment.
D - 6  Set the dust compartment into the main body. Return dust  
 
 
compartment buckle to an original position. (Press until it "clicks")
Maintaining the filter assembly
D - 7  Unlock the Pre-filter and pull it up as illustrated.
D - 8  Remove the dust accumulated in the filter unit by tapping it  
 
 
against a hard surface lightly.
 
 
NOTE:
 
 
Don't clean the filter unit by brush or clean it with water.
D - 9  Reinstall the filter unit as per reverse procedure.
Floor nozzle
D - 10  Inspect once a month.
 
 
Using an old toothbrush or similar tool, clean any dirt or lint from  
  the 
brush.
Turbine nozzle
D - 11  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. (Reinstall as per  
  reverse 
procedure)
 
 
NOTE:
 
 
Take care not to cut the brush.
 
 
Do not wash with water.
Vacuum cleaner body
D - 12  Wipe with the soft cloth soaked with water.
Maintaining the Pre-motor filter
D - 13  Push the dust compartment buckle and pull up the dust  
 
 
compartment from the main body.
D - 14  Remove the filter.
D - 15  Wash gently with water and then allow to dry in a shaded location.
D - 16  Replace to its original location.
 
 
NOTE:
 
 
Make sure you remember to replace the filter. If the filter is not  
 
 
install, 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.
What to do if your cleaner does not work
Check that the appliance is correctly plugged in and that the socket 
outlet is working. In case that the thermal cut-off 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 
Authorized Service Centre to be repaired.
What to do it the suction performance reduces
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Stop the cleaner and unplug from the socket outlet.
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Check whether the wands, hose and accessories are blocked or  
 
not. If they are blocked, remove the obstruction.
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Check that the dust compartment is full. If it is full, empty it.
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Check that filter is blocked with dust. If it is blocked with dust, clean  
 it 
first.
REMINDER FOR CUSTOMER
The model and serial number of this product may be found on the name 
plate located at the underside of your cleaner. You should note that 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. 
______________________________________
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CAUTION
SPECIFICATIONS
Power source
Max. input
Nominal input
Dimensions
(W x L x H)
Net weight
Extension wands
Floor nozzle
Crevice nozzle
Dusting brush
MC-CL481K
1600 W 
1250 - 1350 W
5 k
g
Metal x 2
2-Step
MC-CL485K
Telescopic
Turbine
MC-CL483K
230-240V ~ 50Hz
290mm x 425mm x 317mm
Telescopic
2-Step
1800 W
1350 - 1500 W
5.1 k
g