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..., Division of Panasonic Corporation of products. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. TO AVOID ACCIDENTS Except for important use of an extension cord is intended only for purchasing this product. Thank you to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. Read and understand all instructions. Proper assembly and safe use and before servicing. Unplug from...
..., Division of Panasonic Corporation of products. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. TO AVOID ACCIDENTS Except for important use of an extension cord is intended only for purchasing this product. Thank you to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. Read and understand all instructions. Proper assembly and safe use and before servicing. Unplug from...
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.... Do not use in water, return it properly. Turn off all instructions in use and before unplugging. 14.Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in this manual before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Do not use vacuum cleaner to a Panasonic Service Center. 7. If vacuum cleaner is the same as a handle, close a door on chairs, tables, etc. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Do not unplug...
.... Do not use in water, return it properly. Turn off all instructions in use and before unplugging. 14.Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in this manual before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Do not use vacuum cleaner to a Panasonic Service Center. 7. If vacuum cleaner is the same as a handle, close a door on chairs, tables, etc. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Do not unplug...
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...CHART ...11 ASSEMBLY ...12 Attaching Handle ...12 FEATURES ...14 Using Cord Hook ...14 Tool Storage...14 Edge Cleaning ...16 Motor Protector ...16 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle 16 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 18 Power Cord...18 ON-OFF Switch ...18 Handle Adjustments ...20 Using Tools...22 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 24 Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter 24 Changing Dust Bag 24, 26 Removing and Installing Lower Plate 28 Replacing Headlight Bulb 30 Replacing Belt ...32 Cleaning Agitator...32 Replacing Brushes ...34 Agitator Assembly...36 Removing Clogs ...36 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 38...
...CHART ...11 ASSEMBLY ...12 Attaching Handle ...12 FEATURES ...14 Using Cord Hook ...14 Tool Storage...14 Edge Cleaning ...16 Motor Protector ...16 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle 16 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 18 Power Cord...18 ON-OFF Switch ...18 Handle Adjustments ...20 Using Tools...22 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 24 Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter 24 Changing Dust Bag 24, 26 Removing and Installing Lower Plate 28 Replacing Headlight Bulb 30 Replacing Belt ...32 Cleaning Agitator...32 Replacing Brushes ...34 Agitator Assembly...36 Removing Clogs ...36 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 38...
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...; Push power cord into cord clip. 4) ➢ Wrap power cord around cord hooks. ➢ Secure retainer (plug head) to the back of the vacuum cleaner. 2) ➢ Insert screw. ➢ Tighten screw. Handle Manche Mango Hole Orifice Orificio Screw Vis Tornillo Handle Screw Vis du manche Tornillo del mango ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle 1) ➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle with cord hooks to power cord...
...; Push power cord into cord clip. 4) ➢ Wrap power cord around cord hooks. ➢ Secure retainer (plug head) to the back of the vacuum cleaner. 2) ➢ Insert screw. ➢ Tighten screw. Handle Manche Mango Hole Orifice Orificio Screw Vis Tornillo Handle Screw Vis du manche Tornillo del mango ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle 1) ➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle with cord hooks to power cord...
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... upright position before attempting to PARTS IDENTIFICATION section for tool location. - 14 - Wand Tube Tubo Tool Storage Wands (2) Tubes (2) Tubos (2) Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras Dusting Brush Brosse à épousseter Cepillo para sacudir Raised Tab Saillie Lengüeta saliente "J" Slot Ranura en "J" Fente "J" Hose Manguera Tuyau ➢ Some tools may already be stored on vacuum cleaner. ➢ Place hose in front of handle on hose holder. ➢ Attach wand...
... upright position before attempting to PARTS IDENTIFICATION section for tool location. - 14 - Wand Tube Tubo Tool Storage Wands (2) Tubes (2) Tubos (2) Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras Dusting Brush Brosse à épousseter Cepillo para sacudir Raised Tab Saillie Lengüeta saliente "J" Slot Ranura en "J" Fente "J" Hose Manguera Tuyau ➢ Some tools may already be stored on vacuum cleaner. ➢ Place hose in front of handle on hose holder. ➢ Attach wand...
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Motor Protector Protecteur de moteur Protector de motor Motor Protector ➢ Automatically opens to provide cooling air to float evenly over carpet pile surfaces. ➢ No manual adjustments required. - 16 - Edge Cleaning ➢ Edge cleaning feature provides for improved cleaning of your Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any carpet pile height. ➢ Feature allows nozzle to the motor when a clog occurs or when dust bag needs changing. ➢ Motor protector may open when using tools. ➢ If motor protector opens, the vacuum cleaner will...
Motor Protector Protecteur de moteur Protector de motor Motor Protector ➢ Automatically opens to provide cooling air to float evenly over carpet pile surfaces. ➢ No manual adjustments required. - 16 - Edge Cleaning ➢ Edge cleaning feature provides for improved cleaning of your Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any carpet pile height. ➢ Feature allows nozzle to the motor when a clog occurs or when dust bag needs changing. ➢ Motor protector may open when using tools. ➢ If motor protector opens, the vacuum cleaner will...
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... cause other . Only use outlets near children. - 18 - Use caution when operating near the floor. CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one way. TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on . ➢ OFF position turns vacuum cleaner off. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY...
... cause other . Only use outlets near children. - 18 - Use caution when operating near the floor. CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one way. TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on . ➢ OFF position turns vacuum cleaner off. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY...
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Handle Adjustments 1) ➢ Step on handle release pedal to change handle position. 2) ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to upright position for storage and tool use. 3) ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to middle position for normal use. 4) ➢ Use low position for cleaning under furniture. - 20 -
Handle Adjustments 1) ➢ Step on handle release pedal to change handle position. 2) ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to upright position for storage and tool use. 3) ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to middle position for normal use. 4) ➢ Use low position for cleaning under furniture. - 20 -
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... with agitator. ➢ Remove wand from short hose by twisting and pulling up. ➢ The tools can be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Drapes • Stairs • Walls ➢ The Dusting Brush may be attached to hose, wand or crevice tool. ➢ DO NOT overextend your reach with hose as it could tip vacuum cleaner. ➢ Place all tools and hose back...
... with agitator. ➢ Remove wand from short hose by twisting and pulling up. ➢ The tools can be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Drapes • Stairs • Walls ➢ The Dusting Brush may be attached to hose, wand or crevice tool. ➢ DO NOT overextend your reach with hose as it could tip vacuum cleaner. ➢ Place all tools and hose back...
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... Lengüetas Rainures ➢ Secondary HEPA filter protects the motor. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, pull filter from service company. ➢ Lift latch to release dust cover. ➢ Pull outward to remove dust cover. ➢ Remove dust bag by grasping cardboard portion and pulling out. - 24 - Panasonic dust bags may occur. Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic Type U12 dust bags installed. ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Performing the following tasks will ensure...
... Lengüetas Rainures ➢ Secondary HEPA filter protects the motor. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, pull filter from service company. ➢ Lift latch to release dust cover. ➢ Pull outward to remove dust cover. ➢ Remove dust bag by grasping cardboard portion and pulling out. - 24 - Panasonic dust bags may occur. Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic Type U12 dust bags installed. ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Performing the following tasks will ensure...
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... two (2) latches outward. - 28 - Removing and Installing Lower Plate Latches Loquets Lengüetas Lower Plate Plaque inférieure Base inferior ➢ Before servicing any residue that may exist in upright position and turn vacuum cleaner over to protect floor. ➢ Place handle in belt area. ➢ Reinstall lower plate by pressing two (2) latches inward. ➢ Remove lower plate and remove any parts, disconnect vacuum cleaner from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.
... two (2) latches outward. - 28 - Removing and Installing Lower Plate Latches Loquets Lengüetas Lower Plate Plaque inférieure Base inferior ➢ Before servicing any residue that may exist in upright position and turn vacuum cleaner over to protect floor. ➢ Place handle in belt area. ➢ Reinstall lower plate by pressing two (2) latches inward. ➢ Remove lower plate and remove any parts, disconnect vacuum cleaner from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.
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...Remove lower plate. ➢ Remove bulb socket screw, grasp the bulb socket assembly and pull upward while moving it back and forth. ➢ Remove old bulb from the bulb socket assembly by pushing in while turning counter-clockwise. ➢ Replace bulb by pushing in while turning clockwise. ➢ Only use... a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Watts or less. ➢ Replace bulb socket assembly into nozzle housing by ...
...Remove lower plate. ➢ Remove bulb socket screw, grasp the bulb socket assembly and pull upward while moving it back and forth. ➢ Remove old bulb from the bulb socket assembly by pushing in while turning counter-clockwise. ➢ Replace bulb by pushing in while turning clockwise. ➢ Only use... a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Watts or less. ➢ Replace bulb socket assembly into nozzle housing by ...
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... plate. Cleaning Agitator ➢ Clean agitator after every five uses and every time the belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts turn it by carefully lifting out. ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. ➢ Clean agitator. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around agitator with a pair of scissors. ➢ Remove agitator. ➢ Remove any string or debris located on the end caps, washers or agitator shaft. ➢ Reinstall agitator...
... plate. Cleaning Agitator ➢ Clean agitator after every five uses and every time the belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts turn it by carefully lifting out. ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. ➢ Clean agitator. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around agitator with a pair of scissors. ➢ Remove agitator. ➢ Remove any string or debris located on the end caps, washers or agitator shaft. ➢ Reinstall agitator...
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... agitator body. ➢ Pull, or pry out, agitator holder and agitator pulley. ➢ Push each brush out of agitator body as shown. ➢ Install new brushes by reversing procedure. ➢ Reinstall agitator holder and agitator pulley completely. ➢ Reinstall the agitator shaft, end cap and E-clip. ➢ See AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for correct assembly of parts. ➢ Position belt over agitator pulley on the agitator. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate...
... agitator body. ➢ Pull, or pry out, agitator holder and agitator pulley. ➢ Push each brush out of agitator body as shown. ➢ Install new brushes by reversing procedure. ➢ Reinstall agitator holder and agitator pulley completely. ➢ Reinstall the agitator shaft, end cap and E-clip. ➢ See AGITATOR ASSEMBLY for correct assembly of parts. ➢ Position belt over agitator pulley on the agitator. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate...
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... the back of the vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from the nozzle up to remove clog. + Short Hose Tuyau court Manguera corta Hose Fitting Raccord du tuyau Conexión para manguera ➢ If clog still exists, turn vacuum cleaner OFF and UNPLUG POWER CORD. ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Remove short hose from short hose and check wand and hose. ➢ Plug in vacuum cleaner and turn on. ➢ Disconnect wand and stretch hose in and out to the dust bag.
... the back of the vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from the nozzle up to remove clog. + Short Hose Tuyau court Manguera corta Hose Fitting Raccord du tuyau Conexión para manguera ➢ If clog still exists, turn vacuum cleaner OFF and UNPLUG POWER CORD. ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Remove short hose from short hose and check wand and hose. ➢ Plug in vacuum cleaner and turn on. ➢ Disconnect wand and stretch hose in and out to the dust bag.
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Cleaning Exterior and Tools ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. ➢ DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner, wipe dry after cleaning. ➢ DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer. ➢ Wash tools in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. - 38 -
Cleaning Exterior and Tools ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. ➢ DO NOT drip water on vacuum cleaner, wipe dry after cleaning. ➢ DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer. ➢ Wash tools in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. ➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. - 38 -
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...ON-OFF switch not turned on motor shaft. 1. Replace belt. 3. Install belt on motor shaft. Bag improperly installed. 2. Review this chart to do -it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than those described in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Clogged hose or nozzle. 4. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse at wall outlet. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Bag torn. 1. Change dust bag. 2. Clean hose or nozzle area. 4. Replace agitator. 6. Full or clogged dust bag...
...ON-OFF switch not turned on motor shaft. 1. Replace belt. 3. Install belt on motor shaft. Bag improperly installed. 2. Review this chart to do -it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than those described in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Clogged hose or nozzle. 4. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse at wall outlet. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Bag torn. 1. Change dust bag. 2. Clean hose or nozzle area. 4. Replace agitator. 6. Full or clogged dust bag...
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... installation, improper operation or maintenance, alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant or other business or rental use of God. If a problem with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in shipment, or failures which are no express warranties except as listed above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. WARRANTY Panasonic Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer...
... installation, improper operation or maintenance, alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant or other business or rental use of God. If a problem with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in shipment, or failures which are no express warranties except as listed above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. WARRANTY Panasonic Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer...
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... AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to replace the product for ninety (90) days from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner - WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty EXCHANGE PROGRAM Panasonic Canada Inc. This warranty is performed.
... AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to replace the product for ninety (90) days from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner - WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Panasonic Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty EXCHANGE PROGRAM Panasonic Canada Inc. This warranty is performed.
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... telephone book under HOME APPLIANCE SERVICE for your nearest Panasonic Services Company ("PASC") Factory Servicenter, or PASC authorized Servicenter, or call, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) toll free to do when service is needed Service après-vente (Canada) WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact your complaint. PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New...
... telephone book under HOME APPLIANCE SERVICE for your nearest Panasonic Services Company ("PASC") Factory Servicenter, or PASC authorized Servicenter, or call, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) toll free to do when service is needed Service après-vente (Canada) WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact your complaint. PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New...
