Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Panasonic MC-CG524 Operating Instructions Manual

Replacing the dust bag
Replace the dust bag to the new one in the following cases:
– When the dust bag is full. For more details on the dust indicator, see identifi cation of main parts.
– When suction power has dropped.
1. Open the dust cover, and then pull out the dust bag.
2. Place a new dust bag, and then close the dust cover.
If the dust bag is not properly installed, the dust cover cannot be closed.
If suction power does not return, check for blockages in hose, telescopic wand, nozzles and pre-motor fi lter.
1.
WARNING
− Remove the plug from the socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the
appliance.
CAUTION
− Do not use detergent or any other cleaning liquids.
Cleaning the outside of the appliance
Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the fl oor nozzle
Use an old tooth brush or similar tool to clean any dirt or lint from the brush.
MC-CG524
CAUTION
Do not wash the fl oor nozzle with water.
Replacing the exhaust fi lter
Replace the exhaust fi lter once a year.
Detach two tabs of body cover from the rear side and replace the fi lter with a new one.
Put the body cover back to the main body.
Please check the following fi rst if you have any problems.
Problem
The appliance does not switch on.
The mains lead does not come out.
The mains lead does not fully rewind.
Suction power has decreased.
If the problem cannot be solved, please contact your local customer service centre. The contacts can be found in "GUARANTEE", the separate paper which has
been attached with the appliance.
MC-CG522
or
MC-CG524 MC-CG522

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solution
− Check if the plug is connected fi rmly and the socket outlet is working normally.
− If a thermal cut-out device has activated, wait approximately 60 minutes until it has reset.
− Rewind and pull out the mains lead repeatedly while pressing the cord rewind pedal without using
excessive power.
− Pull the mains lead out 2 m to 3 m and then press the cord rewind pedal to rewind the mains lead
while holding the plug.
− Check if the dust bag is full.
− Check for blockages in hose, telescopic wand, nozzles and pre-motor fi lter. Then clean those parts as
necessary.
2.

MAINTENANCE

Maintaining the pre-motor fi lter
1. Remove the dust bag. (see replacing the dust bag)
2. Remove pre-motor fi lter from its slot, wash gently with water and then allow
it to dry in shaded area.
3. Replace all parts to their original positions.
If the dust bag is not properly installed, the dust cover cannot be closed.
1.
CAUTION
Attach the pre-motor fi lter correctly to avoid damaging motor.
Flat surface
face down
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