Panasonic MCV5744 MCV5744 User Guide - Page 24

ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER Performing the following tasks will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at peak performance levels and will ensure these high levels for years to come. Check the BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE section in this manual for recommendations on performing some of these tasks to help solve various problems that may occur. Cleaning Secondary Foam Filter Secondary Foam Filter Filtre secondaire en mousse Filtro secundario espuma y caucho Rib Projections Rainures Lengüetas ➢ Secondary foam filter protects the motor. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, pull filter from bottom of dust compartment and clean by rinsing in water. ➢ When dry, slide filter back into place. ➢ Ensure filter is fully inserted under plastic rib projections. Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter HEPA Exhaust Filter and Frame Filtre d'évacuation (HEPA) et cadre Filtro de escape HEPA y el marco CARPET (BTAOROELFS)LOOR Dust Cover Couvercle du sac à poussière Cubierta de polvo Retainers Taquets Lengüetas ➢ The HEPA exhaust filter removes dirt from recirculated air. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, remove filter from bottom of the dust cover by pulling straight up on filter. ➢ Place new filter (Panasonic MCV193H only) in dust cover DO NOT CLEAN WITH WATER*. ➢ Align six (6) filter slots with six (6) dust cover tabs, press in place, make sure white side is facing the dust cover grill. * Filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at least once each year. - 24 -