Panasonic MCCG885 MCCG885 User Guide - Page 20

D-12 D - MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Maintaining the Pre-motor filter Follow the procedure written below when the suction power is not restored after replacing the dust bag. D-12 Remove the pre-motor filter. D-13 D-14 D-15 D-13 Wash gently with water and then allow to dry in a shaded location. D-14 Return the pre-motor filter to its original position. 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. CAUTION • NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. Very fine materials, such as carpet freshener, face powder, fine dust, plaster, soot, new carpet lint, etc., can clog the bag and cause it to burst before it is full and may cause damage to vacuum cleaner motor. Change bag more often when vacuuming these materials. • 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. Vacuum cleaner body D-15 Wipe with a soft cloth soaked with water. 20