B) Mains Lead Release; C) On/Off Switch; D) Handle Lock / Release By Foot Pedal - Panasonic MC-E4061 Operating Instructions Manual

B) MAINS LEAD
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Wrap the mains lead around the upper
Turn the upper cord hook to release
and lower cord hooks and push the
the mains lead.
mains plug under the lead.

D) HANDLE LOCK / RELEASE BY FOOT PEDAL

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Release the handle by pressing down on the handle release pedal with your foot and
pulling back and down on the handle with your hand.

C) ON/OFF SWITCH

On-Off
Switch
Quick Release
Cord Hook
To start or stop the vacuum cleaner,
push the switch button to 'I' to turn ON
and to 'O' to turn OFF.
Step a second time
CAUTION: To prevent
damaging carpeted floors,
tiled floors, linoleum, etc.
Do not leave the beater bar
rotating in the same place
for too long.
NOTE: After use, unplug from the
socket and store the vacuum cleaner in
the upright position.
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I) TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Before contacting your Pansonic service centre, check the following points:
NOTE: Failure to correctly maintain your product, for example regular cleaning and unblocking, may result in a charge if referred
to a service agent for attention.
CAUTION:DISCONNECT from the mains socket before carrying out any kind of maintenance
operation.
TROUBLE CHECK POINT
Motor fails to rotate • Mains plug connection
(no noise is heard at all)
• Mains plug fuse. (UK, IRL only)
• Thermal cut-out device may have
operated.
Motor runs but there • Hose inlet is blocked.
is no suction.
• Check dust mark.
• Primary filter
• Check hose is properly inserted
to the suction pipe inlet.
• Check dust accumulated on primary
filter.
• Exhaust filter.
• Dust bin inlet is blocked.
Beater bar does not • Clogged by a large object in
rotate. the beater bar housing.
• Belts broken or loose.
THERMAL CUT-OUT
This vacuum cleaner is fitted with a thermal cut-out device which automatically turns off the vacuum cleaner to prevent
overheating of the motor. When this happens, disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the mains socket and check the dust bin and
filters as it may be full or clogged with fine dust. Check for any other obstructions.
After emptying the dust bin or removing the obstruction, leave the vacuum cleaner to cool down until the thermal cut-out resets
after approximately 40 minutes.
IMPORTANT: The thermal cut-out will not reset if the vacuum cleaner is not disconnected from the mains socket.
MAINS LEAD
IMPORTANT: If the mains lead becomes damaged, it must be repaired by Panasonic, authorised service centre or a
qualified person in order to avoid any hazard.
CAUSE / REMEDY
• Check that the mains plug is connected firmly and
mains socket is ON.
• Check fuse and replace if blown.
• (See Thermal cut-out protection feature below
described).
• If there is a blockage, remove it.
see (BLOCKAGES)
• If it shows full, empty the dust bin.
• If the primary filter is full of dust, clean it or
replace. (see FILTER CARE)
• Re-insert the hose to suction pipe inlet correctly.
• Remove dust accumulated or replace the filters.
(see FILTER CARE)
• If exhaust filter is full of dust, clean or replace it.
(see FILTER CARE)
• If there is a blockage, remove it.
(see BLOCKAGES)
• If there is any obstruction, remove it.
• If the belt is broken, replace it.
If loose re-install it.
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