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... as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. Store vacuum cleaner promptly after each use . Special care is intended only for purchasing this product. DO NOT store vacuum cleaner outdoors. Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately. Read and understand all instructions. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. not chairs, tables, steps, stairs, etc. Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in a dry, indoor area.
... as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. Store vacuum cleaner promptly after each use . Special care is intended only for purchasing this product. DO NOT store vacuum cleaner outdoors. Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately. Read and understand all instructions. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. not chairs, tables, steps, stairs, etc. Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in a dry, indoor area.
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... opening blocked; Unplug from openings and moving parts. 12. DO NOT use when damaged, cut or worn. DO NOT pick up anything that is not working as described in this manual. The hose contains electrical wires. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. DO NOT allow vacuum cleaner to an Authorized Panasonic Servicenter. 6. DO NOT allow plug to pick up sharp objects. 19. DO NOT put on floor. 14. Keep...
... opening blocked; Unplug from openings and moving parts. 12. DO NOT use when damaged, cut or worn. DO NOT pick up anything that is not working as described in this manual. The hose contains electrical wires. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. DO NOT allow vacuum cleaner to an Authorized Panasonic Servicenter. 6. DO NOT allow plug to pick up sharp objects. 19. DO NOT put on floor. 14. Keep...
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... ASSEMBLY...14 Wands...14 Power Nozzle ...14 Canister ...16 Hood ...16 Hose...16 FEATURES ...18 Overload Protector...18 Suction Control ...18 Hose Swivel ...20 Edge Cleaner ...20 Thermal Protector ...20 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 22 Power Cord ...22 ON-OFF Switch...24 Handle Adjustments ...24 Suggested Pile Height Settings 24 Using Tools ...26, 28 Vacuuming Tips ...30 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 32 Changing Dust Bag...32 Motor Safety Filter Changing 34 Exhaust Filter Changing...36 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 38 POWER NOZZLE CARE ...38 Removing Belt ...40 Replacing Belt ...42 Brush...
... ASSEMBLY...14 Wands...14 Power Nozzle ...14 Canister ...16 Hood ...16 Hose...16 FEATURES ...18 Overload Protector...18 Suction Control ...18 Hose Swivel ...20 Edge Cleaner ...20 Thermal Protector ...20 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 22 Power Cord ...22 ON-OFF Switch...24 Handle Adjustments ...24 Suggested Pile Height Settings 24 Using Tools ...26, 28 Vacuuming Tips ...30 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 32 Changing Dust Bag...32 Motor Safety Filter Changing 34 Exhaust Filter Changing...36 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 38 POWER NOZZLE CARE ...38 Removing Belt ...40 Replacing Belt ...42 Brush...
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Button Bouton Botón Wand Swivel Pivot du tube Dispositivo giratorio del mango ASSEMBLY Wands ➢ Slide wands together until the wand button snaps into place. ➢ Turn wand button to slotted area of plug must face toward hand. ➢ If hard to install, turn the plug over and try again. Cord Holder Attache du cordon Sujetador del cordón Power Nozzle Raised Area Portion en relief Área elevada Up and...
Button Bouton Botón Wand Swivel Pivot du tube Dispositivo giratorio del mango ASSEMBLY Wands ➢ Slide wands together until the wand button snaps into place. ➢ Turn wand button to slotted area of plug must face toward hand. ➢ If hard to install, turn the plug over and try again. Cord Holder Attache du cordon Sujetador del cordón Power Nozzle Raised Area Portion en relief Área elevada Up and...
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... hinges, insert them, and close the hood to come off when it is opened further than needed. ➢ Line up the hose latch tab and notch in canister hood and insert hose into wand until it . Canister ➢ Open canister hood. ➢ Check dust bag (See CHANGING DUST BAG for instructions). ➢ Check filter (See MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CHANGING for the canister hood to replace it snaps in place. ➢ Be sure the...
... hinges, insert them, and close the hood to come off when it is opened further than needed. ➢ Line up the hose latch tab and notch in canister hood and insert hose into wand until it . Canister ➢ Open canister hood. ➢ Check dust bag (See CHANGING DUST BAG for instructions). ➢ Check filter (See MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CHANGING for the canister hood to replace it snaps in place. ➢ Be sure the...
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... you to run. TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Unplug electrical cord. ➢ Check brush and brush support areas for upholstery and carpets. - 18 - TO RESET: ➢ Press reset button on vacuum cleaner. Open Close - Suction Control Decrease Suction Diminution de l'aspiration Disminuir aspiración Suction Control - Plug in and turn on top of the POWER NOZZLE. FEATURES Overload Protector ➢ The overload protector stops the POWER NOZZLE motor when the brush jams and prevents belt breakage. NOTE: Canister motor will continue to change vacuum cleaner suction for...
... you to run. TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Unplug electrical cord. ➢ Check brush and brush support areas for upholstery and carpets. - 18 - TO RESET: ➢ Press reset button on vacuum cleaner. Open Close - Suction Control Decrease Suction Diminution de l'aspiration Disminuir aspiración Suction Control - Plug in and turn on top of the POWER NOZZLE. FEATURES Overload Protector ➢ The overload protector stops the POWER NOZZLE motor when the brush jams and prevents belt breakage. NOTE: Canister motor will continue to change vacuum cleaner suction for...
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... problem, turn off even if vacuum cleaner cools down. - 20 - Thermal protector will not reset if vacuum cleaner is helpful for cleaning in small areas. ➢ Check hose for twisting before pulling canister. Edge Cleaner ➢ Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the Power Nozzle. ➢ Guide either side of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in , turn without moving the canister. Thermal Protector ➢ If a clog...
... problem, turn off even if vacuum cleaner cools down. - 20 - Thermal protector will not reset if vacuum cleaner is helpful for cleaning in small areas. ➢ Check hose for twisting before pulling canister. Edge Cleaner ➢ Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the Power Nozzle. ➢ Guide either side of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in , turn without moving the canister. Thermal Protector ➢ If a clog...
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...;ctrico ➢ Pull cord out of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug - TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of canister to install the proper outlet. Only use outlets near the floor. TO REWIND: ➢ Unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent damage or injury from the moving cord. ➢ Push cord rewind bar. - 22 - This plug will not rewind until cord rewind bar is wider than...
...;ctrico ➢ Pull cord out of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug - TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of canister to install the proper outlet. Only use outlets near the floor. TO REWIND: ➢ Unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Hold the plug while rewinding to prevent damage or injury from the moving cord. ➢ Push cord rewind bar. - 22 - This plug will not rewind until cord rewind bar is wider than...
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turns on handle. ➢ OFF ➢ FLOOR - However, you may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, (such as throw rugs and some deep pile carpets) and to medium pile. low to prevent the vacuum cleaner from upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal. ➢ Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on both canister and POWER NOZZLE motors OFF...
turns on handle. ➢ OFF ➢ FLOOR - However, you may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier, (such as throw rugs and some deep pile carpets) and to medium pile. low to prevent the vacuum cleaner from upright position by pressing on the handle release pedal. ➢ Select a pile height setting by pressing the small pedal on both canister and POWER NOZZLE motors OFF...
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... Upper Wand Tube supérieur Tubo superior Using Tools Handle Poignée Mango CAUTION DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handle from wands. ➢ Press lock button, then pull to remove handle from POWER NOZZLE, lock wands in upright position. ➢ Press wand quick release pedal with foot and pull the wands straight up out of POWER NOZZLE. This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts. ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS...
... Upper Wand Tube supérieur Tubo superior Using Tools Handle Poignée Mango CAUTION DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while vacuum cleaner is attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handle from wands. ➢ Press lock button, then pull to remove handle from POWER NOZZLE, lock wands in upright position. ➢ Press wand quick release pedal with foot and pull the wands straight up out of POWER NOZZLE. This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts. ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS...
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... canister hood. ➢ Plug cord into wall outlet. CAUTION NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. - 32 - ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic micron dust bag type C-5 installed. This will flip forward after removing bag. Panasonic dust bags may not all go into the bag (some will miss the bag and end up in place and dirt may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company. ➢ Unplug cord...
... canister hood. ➢ Plug cord into wall outlet. CAUTION NEVER REUSE A DUST BAG. - 32 - ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic micron dust bag type C-5 installed. This will flip forward after removing bag. Panasonic dust bags may not all go into the bag (some will miss the bag and end up in place and dirt may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company. ➢ Unplug cord...
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...; Replace filter. ➢ White side is dry and properly installed to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock. ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet. ➢ Lift rubber retainer and pull out motor safety filter as shown. WARNING Rubber Retainer Retenue de caoutchouc Dispositivo de retención de goma Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without filter. Motor Safety Filter Changing ➢ Check motor safety filter occasionally and change...
...; Replace filter. ➢ White side is dry and properly installed to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock. ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet. ➢ Lift rubber retainer and pull out motor safety filter as shown. WARNING Rubber Retainer Retenue de caoutchouc Dispositivo de retención de goma Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without filter. Motor Safety Filter Changing ➢ Check motor safety filter occasionally and change...
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... Lengüetas Exhaust Filter Changing WARNING Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with the foam seal down. ➢ Replace the exhaust filter cover by engaging the two tabs on the exhaust filter cover to remove from the motor cover and lay aside. ➢ Slightly push the exhaust filter cartridge to remove. ➢ Replace the exhaust filter cartridge, carefully positioning...
... Lengüetas Exhaust Filter Changing WARNING Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with the foam seal down. ➢ Replace the exhaust filter cover by engaging the two tabs on the exhaust filter cover to remove from the motor cover and lay aside. ➢ Slightly push the exhaust filter cartridge to remove. ➢ Replace the exhaust filter cartridge, carefully positioning...
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... maintenance to the POWER NOZZLE. Failure to the vacuum cleaner. POWER NOZZLE CARE Always follow all safety precautions before performing maintenance to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from wall outlet. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. Wipe dry after cleaning. ➢ DO NOT clean tools...
... maintenance to the POWER NOZZLE. Failure to the vacuum cleaner. POWER NOZZLE CARE Always follow all safety precautions before performing maintenance to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from wall outlet. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. Wipe dry after cleaning. ➢ DO NOT clean tools...
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... release tabs. ➢ Turn POWER NOZZLE right side up. ➢ Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel. Removing Belt Tab Languette Pestaña SCRINESWEDRRTIVER TAOTSAERPRAORWATE ➢ Disconnect vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet. ➢ Frequently check and remove hair, string and lint buildup in the POWER NOZZLE brush and brush support areas. ➢ If buildup becomes excessive, disconnect POWER NOZZLE from base. ➢ Remove worn belt. ➢ See AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for picture of complete brush assembly...
... release tabs. ➢ Turn POWER NOZZLE right side up. ➢ Press handle release pedal and lower the swivel. Removing Belt Tab Languette Pestaña SCRINESWEDRRTIVER TAOTSAERPRAORWATE ➢ Disconnect vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet. ➢ Frequently check and remove hair, string and lint buildup in the POWER NOZZLE brush and brush support areas. ➢ If buildup becomes excessive, disconnect POWER NOZZLE from base. ➢ Remove worn belt. ➢ See AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for picture of complete brush assembly...
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... REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY ➢ Remove POWER NOZZLE cover, belt and agitator assembly. (See "REMOVING BELT"). ➢ Replace agitator assembly. ➢ Replace belt, POWER NOZZLE cover and screws. (See "REPLACING BELT"). Failure to the level of the base support bar, replace the brush dowel. Base Support Bars Barres de support de la base Barra de soporte de la base TO CHECK BRUSHES: ➢ When brushes are worn to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. End Cap AGITATOR ASSEMBLY Belt...
... REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY ➢ Remove POWER NOZZLE cover, belt and agitator assembly. (See "REMOVING BELT"). ➢ Replace agitator assembly. ➢ Replace belt, POWER NOZZLE cover and screws. (See "REPLACING BELT"). Failure to the level of the base support bar, replace the brush dowel. Base Support Bars Barres de support de la base Barra de soporte de la base TO CHECK BRUSHES: ➢ When brushes are worn to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. End Cap AGITATOR ASSEMBLY Belt...
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Motor Safety Filter DUST BAG Exhaust Filter Check the starred areas occasionally for clogs. Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to remove. ➢ Replace the bulb. ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Watts. ➢ Replace light cover. PASSAGE AIRFLOW - 46 - The dust bag lets the air pass through the air flow passage. Unplug vacuum cleaner before checking airflow. Removing Clogs The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage open. Push in...
Motor Safety Filter DUST BAG Exhaust Filter Check the starred areas occasionally for clogs. Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to remove. ➢ Replace the bulb. ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Watts. ➢ Replace light cover. PASSAGE AIRFLOW - 46 - The dust bag lets the air pass through the air flow passage. Unplug vacuum cleaner before checking airflow. Removing Clogs The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage open. Push in...
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... pattern. 1. Review this chart to the vacuum cleaner. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Hole in POWER NOZZLE.. 1. Check connections, reconnect hose ends. 2. Change dust bag, clear airflow blockage. Open suction control. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Worn or broken belt. 9. If vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitator and end caps, then reset. 1. Pull out cord and rewind. 1. Unplugged at household service panel. 3. Clear airflow passages. 3. Replace hose. 7. Tripped thermal protector in firmly. 2 & 3. Plug in canister. 1. Disconnect the electrical supply...
... pattern. 1. Review this chart to the vacuum cleaner. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Hole in POWER NOZZLE.. 1. Check connections, reconnect hose ends. 2. Change dust bag, clear airflow blockage. Open suction control. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Worn or broken belt. 9. If vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitator and end caps, then reset. 1. Pull out cord and rewind. 1. Unplugged at household service panel. 3. Clear airflow passages. 3. Replace hose. 7. Tripped thermal protector in firmly. 2 & 3. Plug in canister. 1. Disconnect the electrical supply...
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... attributable to acts of a defect in materials and workmanship which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). Or call, toll free, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) to the Consumer Affairs Department at the listed address on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above . or Puerto Rico for the following items which occur...
... attributable to acts of a defect in materials and workmanship which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). Or call, toll free, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) to the Consumer Affairs Department at the listed address on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above . or Puerto Rico for the following items which occur...
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... to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for the period as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are also excluded from the date of original purchase is required before warranty service is used commercially. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Vacuum Cleaner - WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE...
... to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for the period as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are also excluded from the date of original purchase is required before warranty service is used commercially. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Vacuum Cleaner - WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE...