Panasonic MC-CG383-RC79 User manual

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Order No.VCB0803005CE
Vacuum Cleaner
Model No. MC-CG383-RC79
MC-CG383-RW79
MC-CG383K-RP47
Product Color :Sporty red
Destination :Europe
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 Specifications ----------------------------------------------------- 2
2 Location of Controls and Components ------------------- 3
3 Troubleshooting Guide ----------------------------------------- 5
4 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions ---------------- 6
4.1. Dust box cover assembly removal -------------------- 6
4.2. Separate the upper and lower body units ----------- 6
4.3. Removal of the cord reel U------------------------------ 7
4.4. Removal of the P.C.B. ass’y and motor -------------- 8
5 Wiring Connection Diagram ---------------------------------10
6 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List -----------11
6.1. EXPLODED VIEW (ATTACHMENTS) -------------- 11
6.2. PARTS LIST (ATTACHMENTS) ----------------------12
6.3. EXPLODED VIEW (BODY UNIT) --------------------13
6.4. PARTS LIST (BODY UNIT) ----------------------------14
6.5. PACKING INSTRUCTIONS----------------------------15
6.6. PACKING LIST--------------------------------------------16

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1 Specifications
Model No. MC-CG383 MC-CG383K
Power source 230 V~50 Hz 230-240 V~50 Hz
Input power (MAX) 1800 W
Input power (Nominal) 1500 W 1400-1500 W
Power control O
Extension wand Metal x 2 Telescopic
Dimensions (WxLxH)mm 240x350x250
Net weight 3.8kg
Multipurpose accessory O

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2 Location of Controls and Components

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3 Troubleshooting Guide
CONDITION CHECK POINT METHOD OF INSPECTION TRANSACTION
Motor fails to rotate
(no noise is heard at all)
Power supply cord Check power supply cord continu-
ity.
If there is no continuity, replace the
cord reel patition unit.
Fuse of P.C.B. Ass’y
(250V, 10A)
Check fuse continuity. If there is no continuity, replace
P.C.B. Ass’y.
Motor continuity Check the conduction between the
terminals of the motor.
If there is no continuity, replace the
or motor.
ON/OFF Switch Check continuity across switch
connections
If there is no continuity, replace
P.C.B. Ass’y.
P.C.B. Ass’y Check the internal parts for any-
thing unusual. (burn-out, melt-
down, etc.)
If anything is found unusual,
replace the P.C.B. assembly with
new one.
Motor runs but there is no suction Hose or Suction inlet, Extension
wand and nozzle
Check whether or not the specified
components are clogged with for-
eign substances.
If there is any blockage, remove it.
Dust bog / Secondary filter Check if dust bag is full or Second-
ary filter is choked up.
If dust bag is foll, replace with a
new one. If Secondary filter is
choked up, remove and clean it out
or replace.
Noise or vibration Motor fan Check dust accumulated in motor
fan (it could happen if the vacuum
cleaner has been used without cen-
tral filter).
If there is dust accumulated in the
motor fan, replace the motor and
check filter condition. (never try to
dismantle the motor fan)
The motor output cannot be
changed.
(The motor rotation does not
change.)
(The motor always rotates at full
speed.)
Output controller Adjust the output controller and
check whether or not the resistance
varies.
If the resistance value does not
change, then replace the P.C.B.
ass'y.
P.C.B. ass’y Check whether or not T1 and T2 of
the Triac on the P.C.B. ass'y are
short-circuited.
If they are short-circuited, then
replace the P.C.B. ass'y.