Panasonic MCE3002 Operating Guide

CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ( UK and Republic of Ireland only )

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• Caution for AC Mains Lead

(UK and Republic of Ireland only) ...................................2

• Important Safety Instructions for the user ....................3
• Cautions .............................................................................3
• Identification of main parts ..............................................4
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR CLEANER

A) Handle assembly / Hose assembly / Mains lead

storage ...........................................................................4

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR CLEANER

B) Mains lead release .......................................................5
C) ON/OFF Switch..............................................................5
D) Handle lock / release by foot pedal ............................5

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E) Automatic height adjustment .....................................5
F) How to use the accessories.........................................6
G) Dust bag check indicator.............................................6

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

H) How to change the dust bag .......................................7

I) Filters care .....................................................................7

J) Blockages .....................................................................8
K) Maintenance for the beater bar ..................................8
L) Servicing and repairs ...................................................9
M) Trouble shooting guide .............................................10

• Specifications ...................................................................10
• Vacuum Cleaner Consumables / Accessories ..............11

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by

ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the 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 is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured

BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured

RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with the letter

E or the Earth Symbol

How to replace the Fuse:

• There are two types of the supplied AC Mains Lead : A and B as shown below.

1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2 Replace the fuse and fuse cover if detachable.

TYPE A

TYPE B