Maintenance and Servicing, Exhaust ﬁlter

D - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

CAUTIONS

•The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

•To avoid injury, keep your ﬁngers and hands away from the beater bar.

•DO NOT use hot air or hot surface to dry ﬁlters. Keep at room temperature for approximately 24 hours.

•IMPORTANT: Before re-installing the washable ﬁlters, make sure they are completely dry to avoid damaging the cleaner.

Indicator for replacing the dust bag

Turn the power control to the highest setting and lift the nozzle off the ﬂoor. If the dust indicator turns red, the dust bag is full and requires replace the dust bag.

NOTE: If the dust bag is not properly installed, the cover will not close. Be sure to check that the bag is properly installed before operating, otherwise dust will leak out. The dust bag can easily lay on the dust cover packing or clip between bag collar and body, so be sure to properly extend it into the vacuum cleaner body.

Replacing the dust bag

D-1 Lift dust cover catch and raise dust cover until it clicks properly.

D-2 Remove bag collar from bag holder and pull out dust bag.

D-3 Set the dust bag. D-4 Close dust cover.

D-5 When using a cloth bag

Slide the bag clip to open the dust bag, pour out the dirt, then slide the bag clip back to its original position. (Please don’t throw away the bag clip.)

Next slide the cardboard back inside the bag frame slot, and cover with the dust cover.

Floor nozzle

D-6Inspect once a month.

Using an old toothbrush or similar tool, clean any dirt or lint from the brush.

Ionizer nozzle

D-7(1) Insert key or other object into the screw slot and turn it to the left to move “” to the ▲ position and roll down the brush cover ring.

(2)Take out the return brush.

(3)Remove the dirt attached to the return brush.

(4)Assemble the return brush according to the original.

(5)Move the top of the brush cover from “” to ▲ position. Then insert a key or other object into the screw slot and turn to the right to move “” to the ▲ position.

Turbine nozzle

D-8After removing the brush cover with a coin, remove the beater bar from the belt.

Then cut across threads, strings, hairs, etc. from the beater bar with a pair of scissors. (Removal as per reverse procedure)

NOTE: Take care not to cut the brush. Do not wash in water.

Vacuum cleaner body

D-9Wipe with a soft cloth soaked with water.

Maintaining the Pre-motor Filter

Perform the procedure given below when the suction power is not restored after maintaining the ﬁlter.

D-10 Open the dust cover.

D-11 Remove the pre-motor ﬁlter.

D-12 Wash gently with water and then allow to dry in a shaded location.

D-13 Replace to its original location.

NOTE: Make sure you remember to replace the ﬁlter. If the ﬁlter is not installed, it will cause motor failure.

•Do not wash the ﬁlter in a washing machine or dry it with a dryer or other source of hot air.

Filter care

D-14 Exhaust ﬁlter

Exhaust ﬁlter, is installed in the rear side of the vacuum cleaner. This ﬁlter retains any small dust particles which may be present in the expelled air.

lt is advisable to change the clean air ﬁlter once or twice a year, depending on use. To change the ﬁlter, hold the exhaust cover (as illustrated). After changed the ﬁlter, set the exhaust cover to its position (as illustrated).

NOTE:

IMPORTANT: Never use the cleaner without the correct ﬁlters properly installed. Failure to do so may result in damage to the motor.

What to do if your cleaner does not work

Check that the appliance is correctly plugged in and that the electrical socket is working. In case that the thermal cut-out device has operated, wait until it resets after approximately

60 minutes. If after having checked the mentioned points, the cleaner does not work, take it to an Authorised Service Centre to be repaired.

What to do when the suction performance reduces

•Stop the cleaner and unplug from the socket.

•Check whether the wands, hose and accessories are blocked or not. If they are blocked, remove the obstruction.

•Check that the dust compartment is full. If it is full, empty it.

•Check that Pre-motor Filter or Exhaust Filter is blocked with dust. If they are blocked, clean them out or replace.

SPECIFICATIONS	MC-CG467	MC-CG465	MC-CG463		MC-CG461
Max. Input		1800 W			1500 W

Nominal input		1500 W			1300 W

Dimensions		280 mm x 425 mm x 260 mm
(W x L x H)		280 mm x 425 mm x 260 mm
(W x L x H)

Net weight		4.5 kg

Extension wands		Telescopic			Metal x2/
Extension wands		Telescopic			Telescopic
					Telescopic
Crevice nozzle	√	√	√		√
Dusting brush	√	√	√		√
Floor nozzle	Turbine nozzle	Ionizer nozzle		Floor nozzle

REMINDER FOR CUSTOMER

The model and serial number of this product may be found on the nameplate located at the underside of your cleaner. You should note the model and serial number in the spaces provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model Number. .............................................................................

Serial No. ......................................................................................

Date Purchased. ...........................................................................

Where Purchased. ........................................................................

MC-CG463, MC-CG465, MC-CG461 specifications

The Panasonic MC-CG461, MC-CG465, and MC-CG463 are part of an impressive line of canister vacuum cleaners designed for efficient cleaning while ensuring user convenience. Each model boasts features tailored to meet various cleaning needs and preferences.

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