MC-UL427 Owner's Manual (Multi Language)
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... OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 20 Power Cord ...20 Cord Reel ...22 On/Off Switch ...22 Adjusting the Handle ...24 Using Tools ...26 Tools ...28 FEATURES ...28 Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ...28 Edge Cleaning...30 Automatic Adjusting Nozzle ...30 Thermal Protector...30 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 32 Emptying Dust Bin ...32, 34 Cleaning Pre-Filter ...36, 38 Cleaning Primary Filter ...40 Replacing HEPA Media Exhaust Filter 42 Replacing Belt ...44, 46 Cleaning Agitator ...48 Removing Clogs ...50, 52 Cleaning Exterior and Tools ...52 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 54 WARRANTY...
... OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 20 Power Cord ...20 Cord Reel ...22 On/Off Switch ...22 Adjusting the Handle ...24 Using Tools ...26 Tools ...28 FEATURES ...28 Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ...28 Edge Cleaning...30 Automatic Adjusting Nozzle ...30 Thermal Protector...30 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 32 Emptying Dust Bin ...32, 34 Cleaning Pre-Filter ...36, 38 Cleaning Primary Filter ...40 Replacing HEPA Media Exhaust Filter 42 Replacing Belt ...44, 46 Cleaning Agitator ...48 Removing Clogs ...50, 52 Cleaning Exterior and Tools ...52 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 54 WARRANTY...
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... of damage to the Panasonic family of human life, and/or damage to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. • Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in use and safety information. Your vacuum cleaner is required when vacuuming certain types of our many satisfied customers. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before servicing. Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately. TO OUR...
... of damage to the Panasonic family of human life, and/or damage to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. • Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in use and safety information. Your vacuum cleaner is required when vacuuming certain types of our many satisfied customers. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before servicing. Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately. TO OUR...
MC-UL427 Owner's Manual (Multi Language)
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.... Use only with wet hands. 10. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury: 1. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 9. Keep on cord. Use your vacuum cleaner only as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in this manual. Unplug from openings and moving parts. 13. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Turn off all parts of the vacuum cleaner...
.... Use only with wet hands. 10. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury: 1. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 9. Keep on cord. Use your vacuum cleaner only as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in this manual. Unplug from openings and moving parts. 13. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Turn off all parts of the vacuum cleaner...
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... position. Use caution when operating near the floor. Always unplug from cord to prevent personal injury. • DO NOT use outlets near children. Damage from electrical outlet before servicing. TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER CAUTION Moving parts! WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard • DO NOT place hands or feet under the vacuum cleaner at any abnormality/failure occurs, stop using the product immediately and disconnect the power plug. - 20...
... position. Use caution when operating near the floor. Always unplug from cord to prevent personal injury. • DO NOT use outlets near children. Damage from electrical outlet before servicing. TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER CAUTION Moving parts! WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard • DO NOT place hands or feet under the vacuum cleaner at any abnormality/failure occurs, stop using the product immediately and disconnect the power plug. - 20...
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... in the direction of the crevice tool. Incorrect setting my cause floor or carpet damage. - 26 - Dusting Brush Brosse à épousseter Cepillo para sacudir CAUTION Selector should be attached to the end of the arrow to disconnect. Hose Tuyau Manguera Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras Air Turbine Turbine à air Turbina de aire Wand Tube Tubo Using Tools NOTE: Hold the handle to support the vacuum cleaner when using tools. CAUTION •...
... in the direction of the crevice tool. Incorrect setting my cause floor or carpet damage. - 26 - Dusting Brush Brosse à épousseter Cepillo para sacudir CAUTION Selector should be attached to the end of the arrow to disconnect. Hose Tuyau Manguera Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras Air Turbine Turbine à air Turbina de aire Wand Tube Tubo Using Tools NOTE: Hold the handle to support the vacuum cleaner when using tools. CAUTION •...
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... agitator does not rotate in CARPET position when using . Note: Always clean tools before using vacuum cleaner on carpeted floors. - 28 - Tools ➢ The crevice tool may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Drapes • Stairs • Walls ➢ The dusting brush may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Stairs ➢ Operating instructions for the air turbine are included with the product...
... agitator does not rotate in CARPET position when using . Note: Always clean tools before using vacuum cleaner on carpeted floors. - 28 - Tools ➢ The crevice tool may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Drapes • Stairs • Walls ➢ The dusting brush may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Stairs ➢ Operating instructions for the air turbine are included with the product...
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... the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to see if the motor protector has reset. - 30 - Edge Cleaning This model is equipped with an edge cleaning feature for and remove clogs, if necessary (See REMOVING CLOGS p. 50, 52). TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power cord from overheating. ➢ If a clog prevents the normal flow of your Panasonic vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any clogged filters and empty dust bin...
... the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to see if the motor protector has reset. - 30 - Edge Cleaning This model is equipped with an edge cleaning feature for and remove clogs, if necessary (See REMOVING CLOGS p. 50, 52). TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power cord from overheating. ➢ If a clog prevents the normal flow of your Panasonic vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any clogged filters and empty dust bin...
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... to remove dust bin from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. "MAX" Line Ligne « MAX » Linea "MAX" ➢ Grasp the handle on performing some of these tasks to help solve various problems that may occur. Failure to come. Check the BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE section in this manual for years to do so could result in the following sections will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at...
... to remove dust bin from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. "MAX" Line Ligne « MAX » Linea "MAX" ➢ Grasp the handle on performing some of these tasks to help solve various problems that may occur. Failure to come. Check the BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE section in this manual for years to do so could result in the following sections will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at...
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...; Place dust bin back into vacuum cleaner by inserting the bottom first and tilting back. ➢ Push forward and lower dust bin handle to release any debris that the door is empty of debris, firmly close the door. ➢ Press dust bin lid release and the dust bin will open and the debris will fall out. ➢ Remove any clogs that might...
...; Place dust bin back into vacuum cleaner by inserting the bottom first and tilting back. ➢ Push forward and lower dust bin handle to release any debris that the door is empty of debris, firmly close the door. ➢ Press dust bin lid release and the dust bin will open and the debris will fall out. ➢ Remove any clogs that might...
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LOCKED (For Use) VERROUILLÉ (pour l'utilisation) CERRADO (Para Usar) LOCKED (For Use) VERROUILLÉ (pour l'utilisation) CERRADO (Para Usar) ➢ Reinstall dust bin lid and turn to lock in place. To Reinstall: ➢ Align the slot on the pre-filter with the alignment tab inside dust bin. ➢ Rotate pre-filter clockwise to locked position (as indicated on the lid). UNLOCKED (For Cleaning) DÉVERROUILLÉ (pour le nettoyage) ABIERTO (Para Vaciar) - 38 -
LOCKED (For Use) VERROUILLÉ (pour l'utilisation) CERRADO (Para Usar) LOCKED (For Use) VERROUILLÉ (pour l'utilisation) CERRADO (Para Usar) ➢ Reinstall dust bin lid and turn to lock in place. To Reinstall: ➢ Align the slot on the pre-filter with the alignment tab inside dust bin. ➢ Rotate pre-filter clockwise to locked position (as indicated on the lid). UNLOCKED (For Cleaning) DÉVERROUILLÉ (pour le nettoyage) ABIERTO (Para Vaciar) - 38 -
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... open the lid. ➢ Remove the primary filter. ➢ Wash with cold water at least every three (3) months. A noticeable "click" should be heard. ➢ Reinstall the dust bin into the dust bin lid. ➢ Close the dust bin lid. DO NOT wash in place. Check the primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Remove dust bin (See EMPTYING DUST...
... open the lid. ➢ Remove the primary filter. ➢ Wash with cold water at least every three (3) months. A noticeable "click" should be heard. ➢ Reinstall the dust bin into the dust bin lid. ➢ Close the dust bin lid. DO NOT wash in place. Check the primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Remove dust bin (See EMPTYING DUST...
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...; Reinstall the exhaust filter cover by inserting the tab into the vacuum cleaner with the foam seal down. ➢ Be sure air flow arrow on filter is pointing upward. Filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at least once each year. Replace when dirty. Air Flow - 42 - Press firmly to remove exhaust filter cover. Replacing HEPA Media Exhaust Filter The HEPA media exhaust filter removes dirt from exhaust...
...; Reinstall the exhaust filter cover by inserting the tab into the vacuum cleaner with the foam seal down. ➢ Be sure air flow arrow on filter is pointing upward. Filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at least once each year. Replace when dirty. Air Flow - 42 - Press firmly to remove exhaust filter cover. Replacing HEPA Media Exhaust Filter The HEPA media exhaust filter removes dirt from exhaust...
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...; Lay vacuum cleaner on the handle. This will minimize wheel interference when removing nozzle bottom plate. Remove nozzle bottom plate by rotating upward. Four Screws Quatre vis Cuatro Tornillos Replacing Belt ➢ Replace belt whenever a burning rubber smell caused by excessive slippage occurs. ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Lay vacuum cleaner on floor with nozzle flat. ➢ Remove agitator by carefully lifting out. ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. ➢ Clean agitator and the...
...; Lay vacuum cleaner on the handle. This will minimize wheel interference when removing nozzle bottom plate. Remove nozzle bottom plate by rotating upward. Four Screws Quatre vis Cuatro Tornillos Replacing Belt ➢ Replace belt whenever a burning rubber smell caused by excessive slippage occurs. ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Lay vacuum cleaner on floor with nozzle flat. ➢ Remove agitator by carefully lifting out. ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. ➢ Clean agitator and the...
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... vacuum cleaner on the floor with retaining bracket on the handle. This will minimize wheel interference when installing lower plate. ➢ Reinstall lower plate by placing end caps into an electrical outlet. - 46 - Belt Courroie Correa Motor Shaft Arbre du moteur Eje del motor Carpet/Bare Floor Selector Shaft Arbre d'entraînement du sélecteur tapis/plancher Selector alfombra-piso ➢ Loop new belt (part number MC-V390B, Type...
... vacuum cleaner on the floor with retaining bracket on the handle. This will minimize wheel interference when installing lower plate. ➢ Reinstall lower plate by placing end caps into an electrical outlet. - 46 - Belt Courroie Correa Motor Shaft Arbre du moteur Eje del motor Carpet/Bare Floor Selector Shaft Arbre d'entraînement du sélecteur tapis/plancher Selector alfombra-piso ➢ Loop new belt (part number MC-V390B, Type...
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Cleaning Agitator ➢ Clean agitator after every five uses and every time the belt is replaced. ➢ Remove lower plate. (See REPLACING BELT, p. 44) ➢ Cut off any hair, thread, string, carpet pile, and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors. ➢ Remove agitator. (See REPLACING BELT, p. 44) ➢ Remove any string or debris located on the end caps, washers or agitator shaft. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. (See REPLACING BELT, p. 46) - 48 -
Cleaning Agitator ➢ Clean agitator after every five uses and every time the belt is replaced. ➢ Remove lower plate. (See REPLACING BELT, p. 44) ➢ Cut off any hair, thread, string, carpet pile, and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors. ➢ Remove agitator. (See REPLACING BELT, p. 44) ➢ Remove any string or debris located on the end caps, washers or agitator shaft. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. (See REPLACING BELT, p. 46) - 48 -
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... out of retaining slot. ➢ Inspect inlet of nozzle hose and clear any obstructions. ➢ Replace nozzle hose by (1) pressing in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. - 52 - 3 2 1 ➢ Remove nozzle hose from body by sliding down on retaining bracket until you hear a click. ➢ Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging into an electrical outlet.
... out of retaining slot. ➢ Inspect inlet of nozzle hose and clear any obstructions. ➢ Replace nozzle hose by (1) pressing in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. - 52 - 3 2 1 ➢ Remove nozzle hose from body by sliding down on retaining bracket until you hear a click. ➢ Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging into an electrical outlet.
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.... Check REMOVING CLOGS. 4. Replace hose. 6. Unplugged at household service panel. 3. Agitator not turning 1. with attachment use restricts air flow. Check TOOLS. 2. Failure to on . PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vacuum Cleaner won't run. 1. Let cool 50 minutes. 4. Review this chart to on. 1. Motor protection system activated. 9. Belt installed incorrectly. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Plug in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative. Broken belt. 2. Check REPLACING BELT. 1. Poor job of dirt pick-up. 1. Air...
.... Check REMOVING CLOGS. 4. Replace hose. 6. Unplugged at household service panel. 3. Agitator not turning 1. with attachment use restricts air flow. Check TOOLS. 2. Failure to on . PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vacuum Cleaner won't run. 1. Let cool 50 minutes. 4. Review this chart to on. 1. Motor protection system activated. 9. Belt installed incorrectly. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Plug in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative. Broken belt. 2. Check REPLACING BELT. 1. Poor job of dirt pick-up. 1. Air...
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... damage that is attributable to defects in Service: To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). LIMITED WARRANTY (ONLY FOR U.S.A. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). This warranty is ". IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED...
... damage that is attributable to defects in Service: To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). LIMITED WARRANTY (ONLY FOR U.S.A. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). This warranty is ". IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED...
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... or service center. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing 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...
... or service center. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing 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...
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... used in Canada, which product was not sold "as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which are not covered by this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power...
... used in Canada, which product was not sold "as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which are not covered by this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power...
