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... hand-held cleaners, keep vacuum cleaner on page 5 before vacuuming. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. TO AVOID ACCIDENTS Except for purchasing this product. not chairs, tables, steps, stairs, etc. All rights reserved. - 2 - CONSUMER INFORMATION Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on floor - Read the Operating Instructions carefully for important use of products. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before use...
... hand-held cleaners, keep vacuum cleaner on page 5 before vacuuming. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. TO AVOID ACCIDENTS Except for purchasing this product. not chairs, tables, steps, stairs, etc. All rights reserved. - 2 - CONSUMER INFORMATION Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on floor - Read the Operating Instructions carefully for important use of products. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before use...
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.... The hose contains electrical wires. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all controls before servicing. 2. DO NOT use with punctured hose. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your vacuum cleaner. DO NOT pick up sharp objects. 18. Always turn off all parts of fire, electrical shock, injury: 1. DO NOT allow plug to an Authorized Panasonic Service Center. 6. DO NOT leave vacuum cleaner plugged in when not in use without dust bag and/or filters in this manual.
.... The hose contains electrical wires. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all controls before servicing. 2. DO NOT use with punctured hose. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your vacuum cleaner. DO NOT pick up sharp objects. 18. Always turn off all parts of fire, electrical shock, injury: 1. DO NOT allow plug to an Authorized Panasonic Service Center. 6. DO NOT leave vacuum cleaner plugged in when not in use without dust bag and/or filters in this manual.
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... Power Cord...20 Electronic Touch Control ...22 Telescopic Wand Adjustments 24 Handle Adjustments ...24 Suggested Pile Height Settings 24 Using Tools...26-28 Vacuuming Tips ...30 FEATURES ...32 Overload Protector ...32 Electronic Hose/Bag Check Indicator 32 Suction Control ...32 Hose Swivel ...34 Edge Cleaner ...34 Thermal Protector ...34 Dirt Sensor...36 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 38 Changing Dust Bag...38 Motor Safety Filter Changing...40 Exhaust Filter Changing...42 Cleaning Exterior and Tools ...44 POWER NOZZLE CARE ...44 Dirt Sensor...46 Removing Belt...
... Power Cord...20 Electronic Touch Control ...22 Telescopic Wand Adjustments 24 Handle Adjustments ...24 Suggested Pile Height Settings 24 Using Tools...26-28 Vacuuming Tips ...30 FEATURES ...32 Overload Protector ...32 Electronic Hose/Bag Check Indicator 32 Suction Control ...32 Hose Swivel ...34 Edge Cleaner ...34 Thermal Protector ...34 Dirt Sensor...36 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 38 Changing Dust Bag...38 Motor Safety Filter Changing...40 Exhaust Filter Changing...42 Cleaning Exterior and Tools ...44 POWER NOZZLE CARE ...44 Dirt Sensor...46 Removing Belt...
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Wand Swivel Pivot du tube Dispositivo giratorio del mango ASSEMBLY Power Nozzle ➢ Insert wand into POWER NOZZLE until the wand button snaps into place. TO REMOVE: ➢ Press wand quick release pedal. ➢ Pull wand out of POWER NOZZLE. Hood ➢ It is normal for instructions). 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 come off when it is opened further than needed. ➢ Line up...
Wand Swivel Pivot du tube Dispositivo giratorio del mango ASSEMBLY Power Nozzle ➢ Insert wand into POWER NOZZLE until the wand button snaps into place. TO REMOVE: ➢ Press wand quick release pedal. ➢ Pull wand out of POWER NOZZLE. Hood ➢ It is normal for instructions). 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 come off when it is opened further than needed. ➢ Line up...
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... risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug - Contacting the agitator while it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to prevent damage or injury from electrical outlet before servicing. This plug will not rewind until cord rewind button is pushed. ➢ Plug cord into 120-volt outlet located near the floor. Only use outlets near children. - 20 - Use caution when operating near the floor. If the plug does...
... risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug - Contacting the agitator while it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to prevent damage or injury from electrical outlet before servicing. This plug will not rewind until cord rewind button is pushed. ➢ Plug cord into 120-volt outlet located near the floor. Only use outlets near children. - 20 - Use caution when operating near the floor. If the plug does...
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... FLOOR button is pressed, the headlight, wand light and dirt sensor DO NOT function since no electricity flows to get MEDIUM or LOW power level for carpet cleaning, you will be doing: ➢ CARPET HIGH - turns on the canister motor only for HIGH power and cleaning of most carpets. Electronic Touch Control ➢ Select an Electronic Touch Control position on the handle depending on both the canister and the POWER NOZZLE motors...
... FLOOR button is pressed, the headlight, wand light and dirt sensor DO NOT function since no electricity flows to get MEDIUM or LOW power level for carpet cleaning, you will be doing: ➢ CARPET HIGH - turns on the canister motor only for HIGH power and cleaning of most carpets. Electronic Touch Control ➢ Select an Electronic Touch Control position on the handle depending on both the canister and the POWER NOZZLE motors...
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... 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 the wand adjust button and slide the upper wand to the desired height. ➢ When adjusting the wand length you may have to hold the POWER NOZZLE with your hand or foot. scatter rugs. - 24 - most carpets and bare floors.
... 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 the wand adjust button and slide the upper wand to the desired height. ➢ When adjusting the wand length you may have to hold the POWER NOZZLE with your hand or foot. scatter rugs. - 24 - most carpets and bare floors.
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...ón del bloqueo Upper Wand Tube supérieur Tubo superior Using Tools Handle Poignée Mango Handle Quick Release Bouton de dégagement rapide de la poignée Soltar Rápida 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...
...ón del bloqueo Upper Wand Tube supérieur Tubo superior Using Tools Handle Poignée Mango Handle Quick Release Bouton de dégagement rapide de la poignée Soltar Rápida 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...
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... or jamming. ➢ Clean jammed area. TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Unplug electrical cord. ➢ Check brush and brush support areas for upholstery and carpets. - 32 - TO RESET: ➢ Press reset button on vacuum cleaner. Plug in and turn on top of the POWER NOZZLE. Suction Control Decrease Suction Diminution de l'aspiration Disminuir aspiración Suction Control - NOTE: Canister motor will continue to reduced airflow through attachment. ➢ See REMOVING CLOGS. Electronic Hose/Bag Check Indicator Electronic Bag/Hose Check Indicator Indicateur é...
... or jamming. ➢ Clean jammed area. TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ Unplug electrical cord. ➢ Check brush and brush support areas for upholstery and carpets. - 32 - TO RESET: ➢ Press reset button on vacuum cleaner. Plug in and turn on top of the POWER NOZZLE. Suction Control Decrease Suction Diminution de l'aspiration Disminuir aspiración Suction Control - NOTE: Canister motor will continue to reduced airflow through attachment. ➢ See REMOVING CLOGS. Electronic Hose/Bag Check Indicator Electronic Bag/Hose Check Indicator Indicateur é...
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... vacuum cleaner. ➢ During this time the headlight remains on to turn off even if vacuum cleaner cools down. - 34 - This is not turned off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove clogs, and/or clean/replace filters. ➢ Replace full bag if necessary. ➢ Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes, plug vacuum cleaner in small areas. ➢ Check hose for cleaning in , turn on . ➢ To correct problem, turn without moving the canister. Thermal protector will not reset if vacuum cleaner is helpful...
... vacuum cleaner. ➢ During this time the headlight remains on to turn off even if vacuum cleaner cools down. - 34 - This is not turned off and unplug vacuum cleaner, remove clogs, and/or clean/replace filters. ➢ Replace full bag if necessary. ➢ Wait approximately thirty (30) minutes, plug vacuum cleaner in small areas. ➢ Check hose for cleaning in , turn on . ➢ To correct problem, turn without moving the canister. Thermal protector will not reset if vacuum cleaner is helpful...
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... reds are on the POWER NOZZLE near the reset button. IN OPERATION ➢ When the POWER NOZZLE is being moved back and forth on the floor, the lights will change from one configuration to indicate that area. NOTE: Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in use. One green is on and will be picked up by the vacuum and one green light. Dirt Sensor ➢ The dirt sensor light system...
... reds are on the POWER NOZZLE near the reset button. IN OPERATION ➢ When the POWER NOZZLE is being moved back and forth on the floor, the lights will change from one configuration to indicate that area. NOTE: Dirt sensor lights DO NOT function in use. One green is on and will be picked up by the vacuum and one green light. Dirt Sensor ➢ The dirt sensor light system...
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... not operate the vacuum cleaner without filter. - 40 - Motor Safety Filter Changing ➢ Check motor safety filter occasionally and change when dirty. Be sure the filter 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. ➢ Replace filter. ➢ White side is mounted facing the dust bag. ➢ Filter cannot be cleaned and...
... not operate the vacuum cleaner without filter. - 40 - Motor Safety Filter Changing ➢ Check motor safety filter occasionally and change when dirty. Be sure the filter 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. ➢ Replace filter. ➢ White side is mounted facing the dust bag. ➢ Filter cannot be cleaned and...
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... direction indicated on the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Close the exhaust filter cover until it snaps into place. - 42 - Exhaust Filter Cover Couvercle du filtre d'échappement Cubierta del filtro de escape Exhaust Filter Filtre d'échappement Filtro de escape Exhaust Filter Filtre d'échappement Filtro de escape Exhaust Filter Changing WARNING Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with a clogged...
... direction indicated on the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Close the exhaust filter cover until it snaps into place. - 42 - Exhaust Filter Cover Couvercle du filtre d'échappement Cubierta del filtro de escape Exhaust Filter Filtre d'échappement Filtro de escape Exhaust Filter Filtre d'échappement Filtro de escape Exhaust Filter Changing WARNING Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with a clogged...
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... liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. ➢ DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner. POWER NOZZLE CARE Always follow all safety precautions before performing maintenance to do so could result in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. Failure to the vacuum cleaner. WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard. Cleaning Exterior and Tools ➢ Unplug cord from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. - 44...
... liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. ➢ DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner. POWER NOZZLE CARE Always follow all safety precautions before performing maintenance to do so could result in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. Failure to the vacuum cleaner. WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard. Cleaning Exterior and Tools ➢ Unplug cord from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. - 44...
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... element should be cleaned. The residue of the water or cleaners will see a ring. NOTE: Looking down , (note the arrows). TO CLEAN THE LENSES ➢ Remove the wand by pressing the quick release pedal and lifting up on - Brush each sensor element several times to red. To reach the sensor elements, use water or any cleaning solution when cleaning the lenses. Wand Quick Release Pedal Pédale...
... element should be cleaned. The residue of the water or cleaners will see a ring. NOTE: Looking down , (note the arrows). TO CLEAN THE LENSES ➢ Remove the wand by pressing the quick release pedal and lifting up on - Brush each sensor element several times to red. To reach the sensor elements, use water or any cleaning solution when cleaning the lenses. Wand Quick Release Pedal Pédale...
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... vacuum cleaner. Brush Servicing Base Support Bars Barres de support de la base Barra de soporte de la base WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the level of the base support bar, replace the brush dowel. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. TO REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY ➢ Remove POWER NOZZLE cover, agitator cover, belt and agitator assembly. (See "REMOVING BELT"). ➢ Replace agitator assembly...
... vacuum cleaner. Brush Servicing Base Support Bars Barres de support de la base Barra de soporte de la base WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the level of the base support bar, replace the brush dowel. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. TO REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY ➢ Remove POWER NOZZLE cover, agitator cover, belt and agitator assembly. (See "REMOVING BELT"). ➢ Replace agitator assembly...
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... the air pass through the air flow passage. For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage open. Unplug vacuum cleaner before checking airflow. PASSAGE AIRFLOW Motor Safety Filter Exhaust Filter DUST BAG - 54 - Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to remove. ➢ Replace the bulb. ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Watts. ➢ Replace POWER NOZZLE cover. Removing Clogs The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Check the starred areas occasionally for clogs. Replacing Headlight Bulb ➢ Remove POWER NOZZLE...
... the air pass through the air flow passage. For best cleaning results, keep the airflow passage open. Unplug vacuum cleaner before checking airflow. PASSAGE AIRFLOW Motor Safety Filter Exhaust Filter DUST BAG - 54 - Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to remove. ➢ Replace the bulb. ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Watts. ➢ Replace POWER NOZZLE cover. Removing Clogs The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Check the starred areas occasionally for clogs. Replacing Headlight Bulb ➢ Remove POWER NOZZLE...
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...air passages. 2. Dirt passage is normal. No power to CARPET position. 2. Dirty filter. 3. Replace filter. 4. Remove any items that may be caught or jammed, then reset. If vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitator and end caps, then reset. 1. Check for motor to ON. 2. Adjust setting. 2. Power Nozzle pushes too hard. Canister hood open. 1. Tripped thermal protector in hose. 7. Worn or broken belt. 3. Lenses are dirty. 1. Clogged airflow passage. 4. Cord jammed. 1. Pull out cord and rewind. 1. Vacuum cleaner starts but cuts off when tool is red...
...air passages. 2. Dirt passage is normal. No power to CARPET position. 2. Dirty filter. 3. Replace filter. 4. Remove any items that may be caught or jammed, then reset. If vacuum cleaner starts and stops again, clean agitator and end caps, then reset. 1. Check for motor to ON. 2. Adjust setting. 2. Power Nozzle pushes too hard. Canister hood open. 1. Tripped thermal protector in hose. 7. Worn or broken belt. 3. Lenses are dirty. 1. Clogged airflow passage. 4. Cord jammed. 1. Pull out cord and rewind. 1. Vacuum cleaner starts but cuts off when tool is red...
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... which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). This warranty is not handled to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover damages which occur in shipment, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, improper operation or maintenance, alteration, modification, power line surge...
... which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). This warranty is not handled to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover damages which occur in shipment, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, improper operation or maintenance, alteration, modification, power line surge...
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... defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. Rechargeable batteries are warranted for a period as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are not covered by this product to the original end user purchaser only. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. A purchase...
... defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. Rechargeable batteries are warranted for a period as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are not covered by this product to the original end user purchaser only. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. A purchase...