D) Dust Bin Filter Changing And Cleaning - Panasonic MC-E4061 Operating Instructions Manual

D) DUST BIN FILTER CHANGING AND CLEANING

Check primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. Remove the dust bin assembly as outlined in the DUST BIN CLEANING
section and empty contents of dust bin.
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Primary Filter
Lid Filter Screen
Simply tap the filter on the edge of cap for normal dry cleaning.
For more thorough cleaning, rinse outside of filter with water and allow to dry thoroughly before reuse in vacuum cleaner.
CAUTION: Rinse with water only, do not use detergent or soap. A A l l l l o o w w f f i i l l t t e e r r t t o o d d r r y y 2 2 4 4 h h o o u u r r s s b b e e f f o o r r e e p p u u t t t t i i n n g g i i t t
b b a a c c k k i i n n t t o o t t h h e e d d u u s s t t b b i i n n . . When the cleaning of the filter no longer restores vacuum cleaner suction to full power
you need to replace the filter.
Before replacing the primary filter it is a good idea to clean the inside of the dust bin and lid area.
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Alignment
Tabs
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Alignment Tabs
Alignment Tabs
CAUTION: Make sure dust bin is empty before
filter is removed.
Grasp filter screen, rotate counter-clockwise and lift out.
Grasp primary filter, rotate counter-clockwise and lift out.
Clean primary filter by gently tapping over a trash container.
CAUTION: When cleaning filter, do not use
brush or other similar tools that would damage
the filter itself.
Rotate filter clockwise until slots lock onto tabs in lid.
To re-install the filter screen, align tabs on filter screen with
tabs on lid.
Rotate filter screen clockwise to lock in place.
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E) CLEANING SECONDARY FILTER SCREEN
Secondary
Filter Screen
F) EXHAUST FILTER MAINTENANCE
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Electrostatic
Exhaust Filter
Exhaust
Tabs
Filter Cover
The secondary filter screen protects the motor.
Always check filter screen when cleaning dust bin.
If dirty or clogged, remove debris from filter screen.
The exhaust filter removes dirt from recirculated air.
Check filter after emptying dust bin.
To remove, pull out on both sides of the exhaust filter cover.
Grasp the exhaust filter and pull out to remove.
E E l l e e c c t t r r o o s s t t a a t t i i c c E E x x h h a a u u s s t t F F i i l l t t e e r r
When replacing or reinstalling the Electrostatic Filter, make
sure the gray side of the filter is facing the vacuum cleaner.
Reinstall exhaust filter cover by snapping into place.
IMPORTANT - Filter cannot be cleaned and should be
replaced at least once each year.
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