User manual PANASONIC MC-CG300

[. . . ] Danger Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up flammable substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold. Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. Do not use the appliance if the mains cord, the plug or the appliance itself is damaged. [. . . ] With the other hand, hold the telescopic tube and press the tube release button (1) and pull the tube off the handgrip (2) (Fig. These holes may prevent objects from getting stuck or damaged when you use your vacuum cleaner without the tube or accessories supplied. 2 To disconnect the hose, press the release button (1) and pull the hose out of the appliance (2) (Fig. Telescopic tube 1 Adjust the length of the tube in such a way that the hand holding the standard handgrip is at hip level (Fig. 8) 3 To connect the tube to a nozzle, press the spring-loaded lock button on the tube and insert the tube into the nozzle. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the nozzle (`click') (Fig. 16) 3 To detach the accessory holder, squeeze the release levers together (1) and slide the accessory holder off the handgrip (2) (Fig. Crevice tool, small nozzle and brush attachment 1 Connect the crevice tool (1) or small nozzle (2) with or without brush attachment directly to the standard handgrip or to the tube (Fig. Brush attachment 1 To assemble the brush attachment, slide it onto the bottom of the small nozzle (`click') (Fig. 2 To disassemble the brush attachment, slide it off the bottom of the small nozzle (Fig. - The side brushes catch more dust and dirt at the sides of the nozzle and allow you to clean better along furniture and other obstacles (Fig. If you still do not use the AutoClean button, this happens again the next time you switch on the appliance. When the light in the AutoClean button (for types without display) or the AutoClean symbol on the display (for types with display) flashes, you need to press the AutoClean button to prevent the filter from becoming clogged. cleaning and maintenance UsetheAutoCleanbuttontocleanthefiltercylinderaftereveryvacuumingsession. Cleaning the dust bucket and filter cylinder unit Always unplug the appliance before you empty the dust bucket. the dust bucket is not dishwasher-proof. Empty the dust bucket as soon as the dust level has reached the round disc of the filter cylinder case. 1 Switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 2 To disconnect the hose, press the release button (1) and pull the hose out of the appliance (2) (Fig. 3 To unlock the cover, press the cover release button (1). 7 Clean the dust bucket with cold tap water and some washing-up liquid. 40) - If you persistently fail to press the AutoClean button when the light in the AutoClean button (for types without display) or the AutoClean symbol (for appliance with display) flashes, the filter cylinder clogs up with dirt and the suction power decreases over time (Fig. [. . . ] Hold the filter at an angle so that the water washes away the dirt inside the pleats. Turn the filter 180° and let the water flow along the pleats in the opposite direction (Fig. Continue this process until the filter is clean. Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power. [. . . ]