MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before vacuuming. DO NOT store vacuum cleaner outdoors. Unplug from outlet when not in a dry, indoor area. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS. Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately. TO AVOID ACCIDENTS • Except for purchasing this product...
... check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before vacuuming. DO NOT store vacuum cleaner outdoors. Unplug from outlet when not in a dry, indoor area. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS. Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately. TO AVOID ACCIDENTS • Except for purchasing this product...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... electrical supply. -7- Disconnect electrical supply before connecting air turbine (if applicable). 19. Do not use with Panasonic recommended attachments. 2. Do not unplug by or near children. 6. Keep on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Unplug before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. 3. DO NOT use in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner is not used by cord, use with wet hands. 10. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. keep free of dust...
... electrical supply. -7- Disconnect electrical supply before connecting air turbine (if applicable). 19. Do not use with Panasonic recommended attachments. 2. Do not unplug by or near children. 6. Keep on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Unplug before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. 3. DO NOT use in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner is not used by cord, use with wet hands. 10. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. keep free of dust...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... vacuum cleaner will not start unless hose is fully inserted and snapped in place. To remove: ➢ Press hose latch tab inward and pull out on the wand with the slot in the caddy. ➢ Press the caddy onto the wand and snap the caddy into place ➢ Install the crevice tool and dusting brush into canister until it snaps in place. Hose Hose Latch...
... vacuum cleaner will not start unless hose is fully inserted and snapped in place. To remove: ➢ Press hose latch tab inward and pull out on the wand with the slot in the caddy. ➢ Press the caddy onto the wand and snap the caddy into place ➢ Install the crevice tool and dusting brush into canister until it snaps in place. Hose Hose Latch...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... vacuum cleaner at any abnormality/failure occurs, stop using the product immediately and disconnect the power plug. - 16 - Contacting the brush while it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to prevent personal injury. • DO NOT use outlets near children. Use caution when operating near the floor. Keep children away and provide a clear path when rewinding the cord to install the proper outlet. DO NOT CHANGE...
... vacuum cleaner at any abnormality/failure occurs, stop using the product immediately and disconnect the power plug. - 16 - Contacting the brush while it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to prevent personal injury. • DO NOT use outlets near children. Use caution when operating near the floor. Keep children away and provide a clear path when rewinding the cord to install the proper outlet. DO NOT CHANGE...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Hold the plug while rewinding to desired length. Telescopic Wand Adjustments ➢ The wand length is off. ➢ CARPET - OFF OFF FLOOR CARPET OFF ➢ OFF ➢ FLOOR - turns on both canister and Power Nozzle motors. Cord Rewind Button Bouton de rappel du cordon Botón de retracción ➢ Pull cord out of canister to prevent damage or injury from the moving cord. ➢ Push cord rewind button. Headlight...
... the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Hold the plug while rewinding to desired length. Telescopic Wand Adjustments ➢ The wand length is off. ➢ CARPET - OFF OFF FLOOR CARPET OFF ➢ OFF ➢ FLOOR - turns on both canister and Power Nozzle motors. Cord Rewind Button Bouton de rappel du cordon Botón de retracción ➢ Pull cord out of canister to prevent damage or injury from the moving cord. ➢ Push cord rewind button. Headlight...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... cleaning, use the XLO setting. Shag, deep pile, super-soft, or ultraplush carpets, and scatter rugs. Low to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations. Most carpets and bare floors. Attention: Refer to medium pile. Suction Control Decrease Suction Diminution de l'aspiration Disminuir aspiración Increase Suction Augmentation de l'aspiration Aumentar aspiración ➢ Suction control allows you may require that they be vacuumed with the Power Nozzle agitator turned...
... cleaning, use the XLO setting. Shag, deep pile, super-soft, or ultraplush carpets, and scatter rugs. Low to your carpet manufacturers cleaning recommendations. Most carpets and bare floors. Attention: Refer to medium pile. Suction Control Decrease Suction Diminution de l'aspiration Disminuir aspiración Increase Suction Augmentation de l'aspiration Aumentar aspiración ➢ Suction control allows you may require that they be vacuumed with the Power Nozzle agitator turned...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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Telescopic Wand Tube télescopique Tubo telescópico Power Nozzle Tête motorisée Power Nozzle ➢ Slide attachments firmly on wand as needed . - 22 - ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE ➢ If the Power Nozzle is attached, turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before removing wand from Power Nozzle. ➢ To remove wands from wand. ➢ Press handle quick release button and pull up and out of Power Nozzle. ➢ Put attachments on handle as needed . This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts. Wand Quick Release Pedal...
Telescopic Wand Tube télescopique Tubo telescópico Power Nozzle Tête motorisée Power Nozzle ➢ Slide attachments firmly on wand as needed . - 22 - ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE ➢ If the Power Nozzle is attached, turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner before removing wand from Power Nozzle. ➢ To remove wands from wand. ➢ Press handle quick release button and pull up and out of Power Nozzle. ➢ Put attachments on handle as needed . This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts. Wand Quick Release Pedal...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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Check for and remove clogs, if necessary (See REMOVING CLOGS p. 28). The valve opens to provide cooling air when a clog prevents normal air flow to the vacuum cleaner. See REMOVING CLOGS (page 28). NOTE: Do not block motor protector. To correct problem: Empty the dust cup and clean the primary filter and pre-filter. TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Turn the vacuum cleaner off automatically. NOTE: The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet due to reduced airflow caused by...
Check for and remove clogs, if necessary (See REMOVING CLOGS p. 28). The valve opens to provide cooling air when a clog prevents normal air flow to the vacuum cleaner. See REMOVING CLOGS (page 28). NOTE: Do not block motor protector. To correct problem: Empty the dust cup and clean the primary filter and pre-filter. TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Turn the vacuum cleaner off automatically. NOTE: The motor protector may open when using attachments or when cleaning new carpet due to reduced airflow caused by...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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TO RESET: ➢ Press the belt reset button on vacuum cleaner. - 26 - Plug in and turn on top of the Power Nozzle. Overload Protector Belt Reset Button Bouton de remise en circuit Botón de restauración ➢ The overload protector stops the Power Nozzle motor when the brush jams and prevents belt breakage. NOTE: Canister motor will continue to run. TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Unplug electrical cord. ➢ Check brush and brush support areas for excessive lint build-up or jamming. ➢ Clean jammed area.
TO RESET: ➢ Press the belt reset button on vacuum cleaner. - 26 - Plug in and turn on top of the Power Nozzle. Overload Protector Belt Reset Button Bouton de remise en circuit Botón de restauración ➢ The overload protector stops the Power Nozzle motor when the brush jams and prevents belt breakage. NOTE: Canister motor will continue to run. TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Unplug electrical cord. ➢ Check brush and brush support areas for excessive lint build-up or jamming. ➢ Clean jammed area.
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... dry. ➢ DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner. Check the starred areas occasionally for clogs. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from wall outlet. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that picks up dirt. The dust cup lets the air pass through the airflow passages. ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Removing Clogs The vacuum cleaner creates suction that has been dipped in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet...
... dry. ➢ DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner. Check the starred areas occasionally for clogs. Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner from wall outlet. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that picks up dirt. The dust cup lets the air pass through the airflow passages. ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Removing Clogs The vacuum cleaner creates suction that has been dipped in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... the dust cup handle raised. ➢ Lower the dust cup handle to remove. ➢ Clean pre-filter by ➀ inserting the bottom first and ➁ tilting back with cold water only, DO NOT use detergent or soap. Allow parts to ensure best cleaning. Check the pre-filter frequently and clean when dirty. ➢ Remove the dust cup. (see DUST CUP, p. 30). ➢ Make sure the dust cup is located inside the dust cup. Pre-Filter Dust Cup Lid Assembly Bloc...
... the dust cup handle raised. ➢ Lower the dust cup handle to remove. ➢ Clean pre-filter by ➀ inserting the bottom first and ➁ tilting back with cold water only, DO NOT use detergent or soap. Allow parts to ensure best cleaning. Check the pre-filter frequently and clean when dirty. ➢ Remove the dust cup. (see DUST CUP, p. 30). ➢ Make sure the dust cup is located inside the dust cup. Pre-Filter Dust Cup Lid Assembly Bloc...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... DUST CUP, p. 30). ➢ Pull the dust cup lid latch and open the lid. ➢ Remove the primary filter. Check the primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. Washable Primary Filter Filtre primaire lavable Filtro primario lavable To Reinstall: ➢ Place the primary filter into vacuum cleaner. ➢ DO NOT operate without primary filter installed. Allow parts to full power, replace the filter. NOTE: When the cleaning of the filter no longer restores vacuum cleaner suction...
... DUST CUP, p. 30). ➢ Pull the dust cup lid latch and open the lid. ➢ Remove the primary filter. Check the primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. Washable Primary Filter Filtre primaire lavable Filtro primario lavable To Reinstall: ➢ Place the primary filter into vacuum cleaner. ➢ DO NOT operate without primary filter installed. Allow parts to full power, replace the filter. NOTE: When the cleaning of the filter no longer restores vacuum cleaner suction...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter tray installed. The filter CANNOT be replaced when dirty. NOTE: See CONSUMABLE PARTS (page 11) for Exhaust Filter number. ➢ Pull out and up on the exhaust filter tray to remove from the canister. ➢ Remove exhaust filter from filter tray and dispose. ➢ Replace exhaust filter cartridge. Replace the filter when...
... and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter tray installed. The filter CANNOT be replaced when dirty. NOTE: See CONSUMABLE PARTS (page 11) for Exhaust Filter number. ➢ Pull out and up on the exhaust filter tray to remove from the canister. ➢ Remove exhaust filter from filter tray and dispose. ➢ Replace exhaust filter cartridge. Replace the filter when...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... and remove worn belt. ➢ Clean agitator and the end caps (see AGITATOR CLEANING, p. 44). Agitator Agitateur Agitador Agitator Agitateur Agitador Motor Shaft Arbre du moteur Impulsor del motor End Cap Bouchon Belt Path Tapa del extremo Chemin de courroie Ruta de la correa TO REPLACE BELT ➢ Install new belt in belt path on the agitator assembly, then over the motor shaft. (See CONSUMABLE PARTS for belt number, p. 11) ➢ Place agitator assembly into Power Nozzle...
... and remove worn belt. ➢ Clean agitator and the end caps (see AGITATOR CLEANING, p. 44). Agitator Agitateur Agitador Agitator Agitateur Agitador Motor Shaft Arbre du moteur Impulsor del motor End Cap Bouchon Belt Path Tapa del extremo Chemin de courroie Ruta de la correa TO REPLACE BELT ➢ Install new belt in belt path on the agitator assembly, then over the motor shaft. (See CONSUMABLE PARTS for belt number, p. 11) ➢ Place agitator assembly into Power Nozzle...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacuum cleaner, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is no gap between the agitator cover and base. Brush Unit Agitateur Unidad del cepillo End Cap Bouchon Tapa del extremo ➢ Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path area or in the Power Nozzle agitator and end cap areas. Agitator Cover...
... to keep cleaning efficiency high and to prevent damage to your vacuum cleaner, the agitator must be cleaned every time the belt is no gap between the agitator cover and base. Brush Unit Agitateur Unidad del cepillo End Cap Bouchon Tapa del extremo ➢ Remove any dirt or debris in the belt path area or in the Power Nozzle agitator and end cap areas. Agitator Cover...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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...- 9 Watts. ➢ Replace POWER NOZZLE cover. Brush Servicing New Brushes Nouvelles brosses Cepillos Nuevos Worn Brushes Brosses usées Cepillos desgastado Base Support Bars Barres de support de la base Barra de soporte de la base TO CHECK BRUSHES: ➢ When brushes are worn to the level of the base support bar, replace the agitator. (see WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED, p. 60) ➢ To replace agitator assembly see BELT CHANGING, p. 40. - 46...
...- 9 Watts. ➢ Replace POWER NOZZLE cover. Brush Servicing New Brushes Nouvelles brosses Cepillos Nuevos Worn Brushes Brosses usées Cepillos desgastado Base Support Bars Barres de support de la base Barra de soporte de la base TO CHECK BRUSHES: ➢ When brushes are worn to the level of the base support bar, replace the agitator. (see WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED, p. 60) ➢ To replace agitator assembly see BELT CHANGING, p. 40. - 46...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vacuum cleaner won 't work. 1. Suction control is open. 6. Worn or broken belt. 9. Power Nozzle will not run when attached. 1. Switch not in firmly, move switch to find do so could result in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative. Burned out light bulb. 2. Plug in CARPET position. Replace hose. 7. See BELT CHANGING. 9. See PRE-FILTER 1. Check connections, reconnect hose. 2. See AGITATOR CLEANING. 4. Move switch to the vacuum cleaner. Reset...
... from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vacuum cleaner won 't work. 1. Suction control is open. 6. Worn or broken belt. 9. Power Nozzle will not run when attached. 1. Switch not in firmly, move switch to find do so could result in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative. Burned out light bulb. 2. Plug in CARPET position. Replace hose. 7. See BELT CHANGING. 9. See PRE-FILTER 1. Check connections, reconnect hose. 2. See AGITATOR CLEANING. 4. Move switch to the vacuum cleaner. Reset...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... or cosmetic damage. Product or Part Name Labor Parts Motor Vacuum Cleaner 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. Carry-In or Mail in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of a defect in Service: To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). THE...
... or cosmetic damage. Product or Part Name Labor Parts Motor Vacuum Cleaner 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. Carry-In or Mail in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of a defect in Service: To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). THE...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us .panasonic.com You may not apply to state. If the problem is not handled to your dealer or service center. or make...
... or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us .panasonic.com You may not apply to state. If the problem is not handled to your dealer or service center. or make...
MC-CL945 Owner s Manual
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... Care Centre. - 54 - Vacuum Cleaner One (1) year This warranty is attributable to media or images, data or other business or rental use such as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which product was not sold by Panasonic Canada Inc. IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT...
... Care Centre. - 54 - Vacuum Cleaner One (1) year This warranty is attributable to media or images, data or other business or rental use such as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which product was not sold by Panasonic Canada Inc. IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT...