Trouble Shooting Guide - Panasonic MC-E593 Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

CAUTION: Disconnect from the mains socket before carrying out any kind of maintenance operation.
Before returing the vacuum cleaner to a Panasonic Service Centre, check the following points:
TROUBLE
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 • Hose inlet is blocked.
there is no suction. • Check dust mark.
• Pre-filter
• Central filter.
• Check hose is properly inserted
to the suction pipe inlet.
• Check dust accumulated on
main filter.
Beater bar does not • Clogged by a large object in the
rotate. beater bar housing.
• Over current cut-out may have
operated.
• Check beater bar pedal is in
"OFF" position.
• Thermal cut out device may
have operated.
Cord reel does not • Cord may be twisted.
rewind properly.
(except MC-E590) • Cord may be dirty.
• Hose inlet is clogged.
Dust sensor
(MC-E593 only)
(RED light does not
light even if the
carpet is dirty).
Pre-filter wiper • Check for any possible blockage.
does not turn. • Check the pre-filter wiper is not
trapped underneath itself.
• Check dust accumulated on
main filter.
NOTE: If the flexible power supply cord becomes damaged, it must be repaired by Panasonic, or
an Authorised Service Centre or a qualified person in order to avoid any hazard.
CHECK POINT
Pre-filter
wiper
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
• Check that the mains plug is connected firmly
and mains socket is ON.
• Check fuse and replace if blown.
• (See protection features).
• If there is a blockage, remove it.
• If it shows full, empty the dust compartment.
• If the pre-filter is full of dust, clean it.
• If the central filter is full of dust, clean or
replace it.
• Re-insert the hose to suction pipe inlet
correctly.
• Remove dust accumulated or replace the
filter. (see page 10 FILTER CARE)
• If there is any obstruction, remove it and
press the reset button to reactivate the beater
bar motor.
• (See protection features)
• Press the pedal to the "ON" position.
• (See protection features)
• Pull out the power supply cord fully and
rewind it again.
• Wipe the cord clean with duster.
• Find the blockage and remove it.
• Remove the obstruction.
• Rotate the pre-filter wiper in an anti-clockwise
direction until it untangles.
• Remove dust accumulated or replace it.
(see page 10 FILTER CARE)
Pre-filter wiper