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... this product. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before servicing. Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in a dry, indoor area. Your vacuum cleaner is required when vacuuming certain types of North America. The vacuum cleaner should be stored in a manner intended by the manufacturer. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces...
... this product. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before servicing. Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in a dry, indoor area. Your vacuum cleaner is required when vacuuming certain types of North America. The vacuum cleaner should be stored in a manner intended by the manufacturer. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces...
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... cord or plug. Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use vacuum cleaner without dust bag and/or filters in place. 19. Failure to a Panasonic Service Center. 8. If vacuum cleaner is burning or smoking, such as a toy. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may be present. Turn off all instructions in this manual...
... cord or plug. Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use vacuum cleaner without dust bag and/or filters in place. 19. Failure to a Panasonic Service Center. 8. If vacuum cleaner is burning or smoking, such as a toy. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 10. keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may be present. Turn off all instructions in this manual...
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... Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle 16 Carpet-Bare Floor Selector 16 Thermal Protector ...18 Edge Cleaning ...18 Vac Gauge ...18 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 20 Power Cord ...20 ON-OFF Switch ...20 Handle Adjustments...20 Tool Usage ...22 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 22 Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter 22 Changing Dust Bag ...24 Removing and Installing Lower Plate 26 Replacing Headlight Bulb 28 Replacing Belt ...28,30 Cleaning Agitator ...30 Replacing Brushes...32 Agitator Assembly ...34 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 34 Removing Clogs ...36 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 38 WARRANTY ...41,42 WHAT...
... Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle 16 Carpet-Bare Floor Selector 16 Thermal Protector ...18 Edge Cleaning ...18 Vac Gauge ...18 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 20 Power Cord ...20 ON-OFF Switch ...20 Handle Adjustments...20 Tool Usage ...22 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 22 Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter 22 Changing Dust Bag ...24 Removing and Installing Lower Plate 26 Replacing Headlight Bulb 28 Replacing Belt ...28,30 Cleaning Agitator ...30 Replacing Brushes...32 Agitator Assembly ...34 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 34 Removing Clogs ...36 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 38 WARRANTY ...41,42 WHAT...
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Hole Orifice Orificio Screw Vis Tornillo ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle Handle Manche Mango 1) ➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle. Power Cord Cordon d'alimentation Cordón eléctrico Plug Head Agrafe de fixation de la fiche du cordon Enchufe 3) ➢ Push power cord into cord clip. 4) ➢ Wrap power cord around cord hooks. ➢ Secure retainer (plug head) to power cord. - 12 - Handle Screw Vis du manche Tornillo del mango 2) ➢ Insert screw. ➢ Tighten screw.
Hole Orifice Orificio Screw Vis Tornillo ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle Handle Manche Mango 1) ➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle. Power Cord Cordon d'alimentation Cordón eléctrico Plug Head Agrafe de fixation de la fiche du cordon Enchufe 3) ➢ Push power cord into cord clip. 4) ➢ Wrap power cord around cord hooks. ➢ Secure retainer (plug head) to power cord. - 12 - Handle Screw Vis du manche Tornillo del mango 2) ➢ Insert screw. ➢ Tighten screw.
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... on vacuum cleaner. ➢ Place hose in front of handle on hose holder. ➢ Attach wand to hose by aligning the two (2) raised tabs on wand with dusting brush on top, in place. Wand Tube Tubo "J" Slot Fente en "J" Ranura en "J" Raised Tab Saillie Lengüeta levantada Hose Tuyau Manguera ➢ Place wand in center slot of tool holder, twisting and pushing down to release cord. 2) ➢...
... on vacuum cleaner. ➢ Place hose in front of handle on hose holder. ➢ Attach wand to hose by aligning the two (2) raised tabs on wand with dusting brush on top, in place. Wand Tube Tubo "J" Slot Fente en "J" Ranura en "J" Raised Tab Saillie Lengüeta levantada Hose Tuyau Manguera ➢ Place wand in center slot of tool holder, twisting and pushing down to release cord. 2) ➢...
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.... - 16 - To Clean Bare Floor Or Use Tools Position plancher ou avec accessoires Para aspirar sobre un suelo sin alfombra o usar los accesorios To Clean Carpet Position tapis Para aspirar sobre una alfombra ➢ For longer belt life, turn vacuum cleaner off before moving selector. ➢ Otherwise, take care when selecting either position to ensure selector is pushed as fully and quickly as possible...
.... - 16 - To Clean Bare Floor Or Use Tools Position plancher ou avec accessoires Para aspirar sobre un suelo sin alfombra o usar los accesorios To Clean Carpet Position tapis Para aspirar sobre una alfombra ➢ For longer belt life, turn vacuum cleaner off before moving selector. ➢ Otherwise, take care when selecting either position to ensure selector is pushed as fully and quickly as possible...
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Vac Gauge ➢ The vac gauge detects when dust bag needs changing or the vacuum cleaner is clogged. ➢ Check dust bag when vac gauge indicates FULL. ➢ If dust bag is full, change bag according to CHANGING DUST BAG section. ➢ If dust bag 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 order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner. ➢ During this...
Vac Gauge ➢ The vac gauge detects when dust bag needs changing or the vacuum cleaner is clogged. ➢ Check dust bag when vac gauge indicates FULL. ➢ If dust bag is full, change bag according to CHANGING DUST BAG section. ➢ If dust bag 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 order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner. ➢ During this...
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... power cord into 120V outlet. ➢ ON position turns vacuum cleaner 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 install the proper outlet. TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to middle position for cleaning under...
... power cord into 120V outlet. ➢ ON position turns vacuum cleaner 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 install the proper outlet. TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to middle position for cleaning under...
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... de type HEPA (Côté blanc sur le dessus) Filtro de HEPA secundario (Blanca hacia arriba) Rib Projections Rainures Lengüetas ➢ Secondary HEPA filter protects the motor. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, pull filter from bottom of dust compartment and replace. ➢ Place new filter, white side up, in this manual for years to help solve various problems that may be used on...
... de type HEPA (Côté blanc sur le dessus) Filtro de HEPA secundario (Blanca hacia arriba) Rib Projections Rainures Lengüetas ➢ Secondary HEPA filter protects the motor. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, pull filter from bottom of dust compartment and replace. ➢ Place new filter, white side up, in this manual for years to help solve various problems that may be used on...
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...; Remove dust bag by grasping cardboard portion and pulling out. 3) ➢ Spread out new dust bag, taking care not to rotate closed. 6) ➢ Rotate dust cover up into closed position and press into place without pinching dust bag. - 24 - Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic Type U3 Standard, U6 Electrostatic or U10 HEPA dust bags installed. Panasonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company...
...; Remove dust bag by grasping cardboard portion and pulling out. 3) ➢ Spread out new dust bag, taking care not to rotate closed. 6) ➢ Rotate dust cover up into closed position and press into place without pinching dust bag. - 24 - Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic Type U3 Standard, U6 Electrostatic or U10 HEPA dust bags installed. Panasonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company...
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... ➢ Place handle in upright position and turn vacuum cleaner over to do so could result in belt area. ➢ Close the rear belt cover and reinstall lower plate by pressing two (2) latches inward. ➢ Remove lower plate and remove any parts, disconnect vacuum cleaner from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Removing and Installing Lower Plate Latches Loquets Lengüetas ➢ Before servicing any residue that may exist in electrical shock or...
... ➢ Place handle in upright position and turn vacuum cleaner over to do so could result in belt area. ➢ Close the rear belt cover and reinstall lower plate by pressing two (2) latches inward. ➢ Remove lower plate and remove any parts, disconnect vacuum cleaner from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Removing and Installing Lower Plate Latches Loquets Lengüetas ➢ Before servicing any residue that may exist in electrical shock or...
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... Remove Pour enlever Para quitar Replacing Headlight Bulb Slots Fentes Ranuras ➢ Pry up light lens at slots. ➢ Remove old bulb from the socket by pushing in while turning clockwise. ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Watts or less. ➢ Replace light lens by carefully lifting out. ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. ➢ Clean agitator. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor...
... Remove Pour enlever Para quitar Replacing Headlight Bulb Slots Fentes Ranuras ➢ Pry up light lens at slots. ➢ Remove old bulb from the socket by pushing in while turning clockwise. ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Watts or less. ➢ Replace light lens by carefully lifting out. ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. ➢ Clean agitator. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor...
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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 hand to make sure that belt is replaced. ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors. ➢ Remove agitator. ➢ Remove any string or debris located on the end caps, washers or...
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 hand to make sure that belt is replaced. ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors. ➢ Remove agitator. ➢ Remove any string or debris located on the end caps, washers or...
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... agitator shaft out of parts. ➢ Position belt over agitator pulley on the agitator are worn so that they do not touch a card held across the lower plate, the brushes should be replaced. ➢ Remove lower plate and agitator. Replacing Brushes Card Carte Tarjeta ➢ When the bristles on the agitator. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. - 32 - Agitator Pulley Poulie de la courroie Polea para correa Agitator Holder Support...
... agitator shaft out of parts. ➢ Position belt over agitator pulley on the agitator are worn so that they do not touch a card held across the lower plate, the brushes should be replaced. ➢ Remove lower plate and agitator. Replacing Brushes Card Carte Tarjeta ➢ When the bristles on the agitator. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. - 32 - Agitator Pulley Poulie de la courroie Polea para correa Agitator Holder Support...
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Agitator Assembly Brushes Agitator Holder Brush Spacers (3) Filter End Cap E-Clip Shaft Filter Agitator Holder Pin End Cap 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 and 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. - 34 -
Agitator Assembly Brushes Agitator Holder Brush Spacers (3) Filter End Cap E-Clip Shaft Filter Agitator Holder Pin End Cap 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 and 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. - 34 -
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... vacuum cleaner and turn vacuum cleaner OFF and UNPLUG POWER CORD. ➢ Remove lower plate. Hose Inlet Entrée du tuyau Conección de manguera ➢ Inspect inlet of the vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from short hose and check wand and hose. Removing Clogs Hose Tuyau Manguera Cover (Suction Inlet) Couvercle (entrée d'aspiration) Cubierta (Abertura de aspiración) The hose located on . ➢ Disconnect wand and stretch hose in and out to the dust bag...
... vacuum cleaner and turn vacuum cleaner OFF and UNPLUG POWER CORD. ➢ Remove lower plate. Hose Inlet Entrée du tuyau Conección de manguera ➢ Inspect inlet of the vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from short hose and check wand and hose. Removing Clogs Hose Tuyau Manguera Cover (Suction Inlet) Couvercle (entrée d'aspiration) Cubierta (Abertura de aspiración) The hose located on . ➢ Disconnect wand and stretch hose in and out to the dust bag...
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... nozzle. 4. Replace belt. 3. Light will not run. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse at wall outlet. 2. Belt not installed on motor shaft. Push ON-OFF switch 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. Hole in firmly. Properly install bag. 2. PROBLEM Vacuum cleaner will not work. 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Hose not inserted fully. 5. Replace hose. 7. Worn agitator. 6. ON-OFF switch not turned...
... nozzle. 4. Replace belt. 3. Light will not run. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse at wall outlet. 2. Belt not installed on motor shaft. Push ON-OFF switch 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. Hole in firmly. Properly install bag. 2. PROBLEM Vacuum cleaner will not work. 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Hose not inserted fully. 5. Replace hose. 7. Worn agitator. 6. ON-OFF switch not turned...
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... original purchase will repair this product with this product develops during the warranty period by calling the local Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the U.S.A. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the U.S.A. If a problem with new or refurbished parts free of God. A purchase...
... original purchase will repair this product with this product develops during the warranty period by calling the local Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the U.S.A. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the U.S.A. If a problem with new or refurbished parts free of God. A purchase...
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... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Vacuum Cleaner - This warranty is performed. WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: "Contact Us" on www.panasonic.ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca : Link : "ServicentresTM locator" under this product to be applicable. Include...
... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Vacuum Cleaner - This warranty is performed. WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: "Contact Us" on www.panasonic.ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca : Link : "ServicentresTM locator" under this product to be applicable. Include...