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Operating Instructions Robotic Vacuum Cleaner (Domestic use) MC-RSC10 Model No. Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this operating instructions for future use. ■ P lease read the “Safety precautions”...
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Table of Contents STEP 1. Before cleaning... Preparation Page Safety Precautions Notes on Use Part Names • Check the included accessories EN10 Before use (Getting the room ready) EN12 Charging • Install the charging base EN12 • Place the main unit on the charging EN13 base...
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STEP 2. Use the robotic vacuum cleaner STEP 3. After cleaning... ● If problems occur during use... Cleaning Maintenance Troubleshooting EN14 EN18 EN24 Cleaning Empty the dust box (Maintenance) Error display • AUTO mode EN20 EN26 EN14 Maintenance Troubleshooting • LOW mode EN14 •...
Safety Precautions Please observe all instructions This section describes the safety precautions that must be observed in order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage. ■ The levels of danger and damage that may result when the device is used incorrectly are classified and indicated as shown below.
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WARNING This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with Do not mishandle reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience ● D o not wash with water (except for accessories and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction and parts washable with water) concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety ●...
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Safety Precautions Please observe all instructions (Continued) CAUTION WARNING ■ Main unit, charging base, and charging adapter ■ Main unit, charging base, and charging adapter Avoid dropping, impacting or wetting Do not allow near fire (Danger of overheating, ignition or electric shock) (The exhaust may make the flame bigger increasing the risk of fire) When an error occurs, stop using it immediately, turn off the main power...
Notes on Use This product should not be used for commercial/industrial purposes or for purposes other than vacuum cleaning. ■ D o not allow the unit to suck the following objects (This can cause malfunctions and odors) ■ Battery (Rechargeable lithium ion battery) •...
Part Names Check the included accessories Dust detector lamp (P.EN15) Sensors are included accessories. Parts enclosed in Fall prevention sensors Bumper Charging base (Home) Main unit Status display lamp (CONNECTED) (Red) Infrared transmitters (P.EN Drive sensor (built-in) Infrared receiver Receives the infrared signal ●...
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Control panel Maintenance brush (P.EN18) Dust box full lamp (Red) (P.EN Display panel Battery level lamp (Blue) (P.EN Timer lamp (Blue) (P.EN Start/Stop button (P.EN14) “HOME” button “TIMER” button (P.EN (P.EN Dust box “SELECT” button (P.EN To switch on the unit To switch off the unit Place the main unit on the charging base Remove the main unit from the charging base by...
Before use Getting the room ready Items that may accidentally be sucked Items that may damage the fl oor, etc. To ensure smooth operation • Burning items such as cigarettes, incense, and candles • Small items that can be sucked up easily If you have items listed on the right inside the room, •...
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Objects that are easily caught in the Places you don’t want the unit to go rotating brush, wheels or side brush • Easily damaged furniture or walls (sliding screens, folding • Carpets with threads longer than 2 cm screens and etc.) •...
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Charging Install the charging base The location should be Place it along the wall A room where the main unit ● ( This is to make sure the charging base doesn't Align the notch with is often used the lug and insert move by being pushed by the main unit) A place with an even surface ●...
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Place the main unit on the charging base The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase, so please be sure to charge it before use (Full charge takes about 3 hours) To help make the battery last longer If the unit is not used for one month or more, fully charge the battery and turn off the power switch for storage.
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Cleaning AUTO mode / LOW mode / SPOT mode If the main unit is in sleep mode, switch it to standby mode by pressing (P.EN9) Press to switch the display (Operation procedure →P.EN9) Clean the entire room automatically! AUTO mode Select The main unit identifi es the walls and center of the room and cleans the whole room by automatically changing its directions.
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Start When the cleaning is finished, the main unit will ● automatically return to the charging base. During cleaning, the dust detector lamp ( If it does not, return it to the charging base manually comes on and finds the dust that you can’t see. by hand or by pressing Press ( It can even detect microscopic house dust including pollen)
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Use the timer function Schedule a timer cleaning! (AUTO mode/LOW mode) You can set the timer to start cleaning in 1 to 9 hours from the current time. ● Set the timer Cancel the timer If the main unit is in sleep mode, switch it to standby mode by pressing (P.EN9) If the main unit is in sleep mode, switch it to standby mode by ●...
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Replace the battery (Battery disposal) The battery is a consumable! Switch off the power (P.EN9) and If the operating time reduces signifi cantly even remove the battery cover after proper recharging, it means the battery Loosen the screw and remove the battery cover ●...
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Empty the dust box (Maintenance) Empty the dust box The status display lamp tells you when the dust box is full! Remove the dust box Pull up the dust box vertically ● upward to prevent rubbish from falling out. If the dust box full lamp (Red) comes on...
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Maintenance Maintenance Carefully remove brush rubbish, dust etc. Remove dust by tapping it gently Request Do not press the maintenance brush fi rmly on the fi lter. (To avoid tearing) ● ■Dust box ■Net fi lter ■ Sponge fi lter ■Filter Hand-wash by pushing Wash...
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Maintenance When an error code is displayed / When rubbish is tangled / When deemed necessary (P.EN24) Switch off the main unit (P .EN9) and unplug the charging adapter before performing maintenance. Bottom side: Rotating brush and brush cover ■ If you wish to wash the rotating brush and brush ■...
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Charging terminal House dust sensor When the dust detector lamp does not work properly Remove rubbish from the area(s) indicated below When comes on even after emptying the dust box Wash in water Wash Wipe with a soft, dry cloth in water Sensors Charging...
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Maintenance (Continued) When an error code is displayed / When rubbish is tangled / When deemed necessary (P.EN24) Switch off the unit (P .EN9) and unplug the charging adapter before performing maintenance. Side brush Remove rubbish tangled in the area(s) indicated ■...
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Main unit/Charging base Sensors/Infrared transmitters and receivers Wipe with a soft damp cloth area is to be wiped with a soft damp cloth Wash Wring fi rmly Wring fi rmly Fall prevention sensors ● in water ● Wash in water Approx.
Error display Easy-to-understand error notifications! ■ If the lamp on the control panel flashes at high speed and the main unit does not work, check the error display (error code) and take appropriate measures Example) The numbers change in order following "U" or "H" to display an error code. (Approx. 5 min.) ●...
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Error code Check here Workaround Has the main unit stopped in the middle of operation or got stuck on a level difference? (P.EN10) Are the fall prevention sensors dirty? → Maintenance (P.EN23) Are the fall prevention sensors dirty? → Maintenance (P.EN23) Has the main unit stopped in the middle of operation or got stuck on a level difference? (P.EN10) Are you using the main unit for a prolonged period in a high-temperature environment, such as under direct sunlight?
Troubleshooting Please check the following items before contacting the retailer for repair. Operation Does not work The speed changes flashing? The main unit reduce its speed when the sensors detect obstacles or when the ● ● unit is changing direction. This is normal. →...
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Main unit/Charging base The main unit is bumping into obstacles The main unit does not return to the charging base (or more frequently) Is the charging adapter fully inserted in the wall socket? ● Is the charging adapter plug fully inserted in the connector of the charging base? (P.EN12) ●...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Please check the following items before contacting the retailer for repair. Charging Dust detector lamp Cannot charge (The status display lamp does not come on) The lamp (red) flashes/comes on even though no rubbish has been sucked Is the charging adapter fully inserted in the wall socket? ●...
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Timer cleaning Noise The main unit did not perform cleaning according to the set timer The operation noise gets higher The main unit may fail to perform timer cleaning in certain conditions. (P.EN16) Is the dust box full? (P.EN18) ● ●...
Specifications Specification (Main unit) W 249 mm x D 249 mm x H 92 mm Dimensions (W×D×H) (Charging base) W 134 mm x D 100 mm x H 99 mm 2.0 k g (Main unit only) Weight 0.6 k g (Charging base) Dust capacity 0.15 L Nominal voltage 14.4 V...