Panasonic MCV7312 MCV7312 User Guide - Page 26

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 Segundo filtro de goma espuma Rib Projections Rainures Lengüetas ➢ The 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. CARPET (BTAOROELFS)LOOR CARPET BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter HEPA Exhaust Filter and Frame Filtre d'évacuation (HEPA) et cadre Filtro de escape HEPA y el marco Retainers Taquets Lengüetas Dust Cover Couvercle du sac à poussière Cubierta de polvo ➢ 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 retainers on frame. Lift one side at a time. ➢ Place new filter in dust cover DO NOT CLEAN WITH WATER*. ➢ Place filter in frame and install in dust cover. For proper operation the white side must face dust cover grill. *Filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at least once each year. - 26 -