Panasonic MC-E851 User manual

Operating Instructions
Vacuum Cleaner
MC-E851, MC-E852
Panasonic
Please carefully study the Operating Instructions before attempting to
operate the unit and note the listed precautions.

Dear Panasonic Customer
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
2. Electric shocks can occur if used outdoors or on wet surface.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near chil¬
dren.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attach¬
ments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked: keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas
where they may be present.
16. This appliance should be serviced by an authorized Panasonic Service Center, and only
genuine Panasonic spare parts should be used.

CAUTIONS
1) Never let the cleaner, pick up wet matter,
mud, burning ashes, etc.
3) Keep the cleaner away from heat sources
such as electric fire, etc.
2) Before using the cleaner, remove large or
sharp objects from the floor to avoid
damaging the dust bag.
4) Do not pull on the power cord when discon¬
necting it from the mains, always pull on the
plug body itself.
For domestic use only. (This cleaner is not designed for use in workshop or garage)
This cleaner includes an automatic thermal safety device which automatically turns off the power if
the suction inlet, hose or extension wand is clogged.
If this occurs, disconnect from the mains, remove the material responsible for the clogging and then
wait about ten minutes before operating your cleaner again.
This appliance is provided with a flexible cord and if this becomes damaged, the repair must be made
by an authorized Service Center, as a special tool is required.

3) Floor nozzle
Floor nozzle selector pedal

C) VARIABLE POWER CONTROL (MC-E852 only)
This vacuum cleaner has a variable power control to select the most
suitable power, according to your cleaning needs.
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Curtains
Upholstery
Quick cleaning for hard For more in-grained dirt
flooring on carpets

D) DUST BAG CHECK INDICATOR
You should change the paper bag when the
yellow mark appears in the window, in order to
maintain the best efficiency.
NOTE: If it shows full, while the dust bag is
still empty, check to see if the hose or
connection pipe is clogged.
Please use only genuine Panasonic bags
E) HOW TO REPLACE THE DUST BAG
1) Release the hook as is shown by arrow, lift
the dust cover up and take it off.
3) S li d e off the bar at the botton of the dust
bag and empty. Fold the open end up and
replace the bar.
The dust bag can be re-used once or twice.
Dust bags should be changed regularly for
max, efficiency of vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: Fold the dust bag 2 times to
avoid dust leakage. (Be careful not to throw
away the bar).
IMPORTANT: When the dust bag is not in position
will not close.
2) Grip the cardboard of the dust bag and pull
it out.
4) I n s tall the dust bag putting the cardboard on
the gardes of the bag support.
5) C l o s e the dust cover.
’ it has not been installed correctly, the dust cover

F) CARE OF FILTERS
The vacuum cleaner has two filters, one central filter
installed in the dust bag compartment that protects
the motor (Fig. 1). The other, clean air filter (electro¬
static), is installed in the exhaust cover situated in the
top rear side of your cleaner, and it retains any small
dust particles which may be present in the exhausted
air (Fig. 2).
It is advisable to change the clean air filter when it
becomes dirty. As a guide, once or twice a year is
usually sufficient.
When you change the clean air filter (non washable),
we advise that the central filter is washed. Simply
rinse it out in warm water and dry thoroughly before
replacing.
CENTRAL FILTER (Fig. 1) Part no. AMC8GF03D1000
To remove the central filter, hold at the top (as illus¬
trated) and pull it up.
Important: Ensure that the filter is dry before
re-installing it into the cleaner.
CLEAN AIR FILTER (Fig. 2, Fig. 3)
Part no. AMC8GF28D1000
To change the clean air filter, lift up the exhaust cover
and remove the filter support as shown in Fig. 2 and
Fig. 3.
IMPORTANT:
before use.
Do not forget re-install the filters
Panasonic Australia PTY Limited
1 Garigal Road
BELROSE NSW 2085
AUSTRALIA
Fisher & Paykel
Customer Services Division
PO Box 14-444
Panmure
AUCKLAND - NEW ZEALAND
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