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... machine outdoors. Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately. Your vacuum cleaner is not recommended. ©2003 Matsushita Home Appliance Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of our many satisfied customers. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before servicing. Unplug from outlet when not in use . All rights reserved. - 2 - Our intent is required when vacuuming certain types of damage to...
... machine outdoors. Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately. Your vacuum cleaner is not recommended. ©2003 Matsushita Home Appliance Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of our many satisfied customers. Always check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before servicing. Unplug from outlet when not in use . All rights reserved. - 2 - Our intent is required when vacuuming certain types of damage to...
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... when not in this manual. Turn off all parts of fire, electrical shock, injury: 1. Close attention is not working as a toy. Keep cord away from openings and moving parts. 11. Use only as gasoline or use cleaner to an authorized Panasonic Servicenter. 6. DO NOT pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as described in use without belt cover properly installed. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD...
... when not in this manual. Turn off all parts of fire, electrical shock, injury: 1. Close attention is not working as a toy. Keep cord away from openings and moving parts. 11. Use only as gasoline or use cleaner to an authorized Panasonic Servicenter. 6. DO NOT pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as described in use without belt cover properly installed. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD...
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... Adjusting Nozzle 16 Edge Cleaning 16 Motor Protector 16 Carpet-Bare Floor Selector 18 Hose Ring and Hose Ring Mount 20 TO OPERATE CLEANER 22 Power Cord 22 ON-OFF Switch 22 Handle Adjustments 22 Using Tools 24 ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER 26 Cleaning Secondary Foam Filter 26 Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter 26 Changing Dust Bag 28 Removing and Installing Lower Plate 30 Replacing Headlight Bulb 32 Replacing Belt 34 Cleaning Agitator 36 Replacing Agitator 36 Agitator Assembly 36 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 38 Removing Clogs 40 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 42 WARRANTY 45...
... Adjusting Nozzle 16 Edge Cleaning 16 Motor Protector 16 Carpet-Bare Floor Selector 18 Hose Ring and Hose Ring Mount 20 TO OPERATE CLEANER 22 Power Cord 22 ON-OFF Switch 22 Handle Adjustments 22 Using Tools 24 ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER 26 Cleaning Secondary Foam Filter 26 Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter 26 Changing Dust Bag 28 Removing and Installing Lower Plate 30 Replacing Headlight Bulb 32 Replacing Belt 34 Cleaning Agitator 36 Replacing Agitator 36 Agitator Assembly 36 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 38 Removing Clogs 40 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 42 WARRANTY 45...
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..., hold plug head while rewinding cord. ➢ Push cord retract pedal down to rewind. - 12 - ASSEMBLY Handle Manche Mango Attaching Handle 1) ➢ DO NOT plug in until the end is reached. ➢ Do not use vacuum without cord pulled out all the way. ➢ Push power cord into two (2) cord clips in back of cord reel until assembly is complete. ➢ Turn ON-OFF switch OFF. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle. 2) Handle Screw...
..., hold plug head while rewinding cord. ➢ Push cord retract pedal down to rewind. - 12 - ASSEMBLY Handle Manche Mango Attaching Handle 1) ➢ DO NOT plug in until the end is reached. ➢ Do not use vacuum without cord pulled out all the way. ➢ Push power cord into two (2) cord clips in back of cord reel until assembly is complete. ➢ Turn ON-OFF switch OFF. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle. 2) Handle Screw...
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...; Place hose in back of handle on hose holder. ➢ Attach wand to hose by aligning the two (2) raised tabs on wand with "J" slots in hose, guide tabs along grooves, twist to lock in place. ➢ Place wand in rear slot of tool holder, twisting and pushing down over short hose to assure a good connection. ➢ Store other wand, with dusting brush on vacuum cleaner. Hose Holder Porte...
...; Place hose in back of handle on hose holder. ➢ Attach wand to hose by aligning the two (2) raised tabs on wand with "J" slots in hose, guide tabs along grooves, twist to lock in place. ➢ Place wand in rear slot of tool holder, twisting and pushing down over short hose to assure a good connection. ➢ Store other wand, with dusting brush on vacuum cleaner. Hose Holder Porte...
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... Deep Pile Carpet Moquette à poils longs Alfombra de pelo largo Pivot Point Point d'articulation Botón de liberación ➢ The nozzle 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. ➢ Check operation by placing hand over carpet pile surfaces. ➢ No manual adjustments...
... Deep Pile Carpet Moquette à poils longs Alfombra de pelo largo Pivot Point Point d'articulation Botón de liberación ➢ The nozzle 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. ➢ Check operation by placing hand over carpet pile surfaces. ➢ No manual adjustments...
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... agitator does not rotate in the BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position. ➢ Selector should be placed in BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position when using cleaner on bare floors and when using cleaner on carpeted floors. ➢ For longer belt life, turn vacuum off before moving selector. Carpet-Bare Floor Selector CARPET B(TAOROELFSL) OOR ➢ Selector should be placed in CARPET position when using tools. To Clean Carpet Position tapis Para aspirar sobre una alfombra - 18 - To Clean Bare Floor...
... agitator does not rotate in the BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position. ➢ Selector should be placed in BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position when using cleaner on bare floors and when using cleaner on carpeted floors. ➢ For longer belt life, turn vacuum off before moving selector. Carpet-Bare Floor Selector CARPET B(TAOROELFSL) OOR ➢ Selector should be placed in CARPET position when using tools. To Clean Carpet Position tapis Para aspirar sobre una alfombra - 18 - To Clean Bare Floor...
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... vacuum to upright position for cleaning under furniture. - 22 - If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to middle position for normal use. ➢ Use low position for storage and tool use outlets near the floor. ON-OFF Switch ➢ Ensure ON-OFF switch is wider than the other. Handle Adjustments ➢ Step on . ➢ OFF position turns vacuum off. Only use . TO OPERATE CLEANER Power Cord Note...
... vacuum to upright position for cleaning under furniture. - 22 - If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to middle position for normal use. ➢ Use low position for storage and tool use outlets near the floor. ON-OFF Switch ➢ Ensure ON-OFF switch is wider than the other. Handle Adjustments ➢ Step on . ➢ OFF position turns vacuum off. Only use . TO OPERATE CLEANER Power Cord Note...
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Using Tools ➢ ALWAYS place Carpet-Bare Floor selector in Bare Floor (tools) position when using . - 24 - Hose Tuyau Manguera Hose Ring Anneau du OFF ON tuyau Anillo para manguera Dusting Brush Brosse à épousseter Cepillo para sacudir Wands Tubes Tubos Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras Short Hose Tuyau court Manguera corta Hose Ring Mount Support de l'anneau du tuyau Soporte del anillo para manguera ➢ Remove wand from short hose by...
Using Tools ➢ ALWAYS place Carpet-Bare Floor selector in Bare Floor (tools) position when using . - 24 - Hose Tuyau Manguera Hose Ring Anneau du OFF ON tuyau Anillo para manguera Dusting Brush Brosse à épousseter Cepillo para sacudir Wands Tubes Tubos Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras Short Hose Tuyau court Manguera corta Hose Ring Mount Support de l'anneau du tuyau Soporte del anillo para manguera ➢ Remove wand from short hose by...
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.... - 26 - CARPET (BTAOROELFS)LOOR CARPET BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter HEPA Exhaust Filter and Frame Filtre d'évacuation (HEPA) et cadre Filtro de escape HEPA y el marco Retainers Taquets Lengüetas Dust Cover Couvercle du sac à poussière Cubierta de polvo ➢ The HEPA exhaust filter removes dirt from recirculated air. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, remove filter from bottom of dust compartment and clean by...
.... - 26 - CARPET (BTAOROELFS)LOOR CARPET BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter HEPA Exhaust Filter and Frame Filtre d'évacuation (HEPA) et cadre Filtro de escape HEPA y el marco Retainers Taquets Lengüetas Dust Cover Couvercle du sac à poussière Cubierta de polvo ➢ The HEPA exhaust filter removes dirt from recirculated air. ➢ Check filter when installing a new dust bag. ➢ If dirty, remove filter from bottom of dust compartment and clean by...
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... pinching dust bag. - 28 - Panasonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company. 1) ➢ Pull outward on dust cover grip to remove the dust cover. 2) ➢ Remove dust bag by holding cardboard portion and pushing back. 5) ➢ Reinsert tabs on end of dust cover into grooves on dust compartment to allow cover to tear bag. Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum with genuine Panasonic Type U3...
... pinching dust bag. - 28 - Panasonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company. 1) ➢ Pull outward on dust cover grip to remove the dust cover. 2) ➢ Remove dust bag by holding cardboard portion and pushing back. 5) ➢ Reinsert tabs on end of dust cover into grooves on dust compartment to allow cover to tear bag. Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum with genuine Panasonic Type U3...
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...;rieure Base inferior ➢ Before servicing any parts, disconnect vacuum from electrical outlet. ➢ Always place paper under nozzle whenever lower plate is removed to protect floor. ➢ Place handle in upright position and turn vacuum over to do so could result in belt area. ➢ Reinstall lower plate by hooking front end of lower plate into slots on front of nozzle housing. ➢ Make sure...
...;rieure Base inferior ➢ Before servicing any parts, disconnect vacuum from electrical outlet. ➢ Always place paper under nozzle whenever lower plate is removed to protect floor. ➢ Place handle in upright position and turn vacuum over to do so could result in belt area. ➢ Reinstall lower plate by hooking front end of lower plate into slots on front of nozzle housing. ➢ Make sure...
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Replacing Headlight Bulb Bulb Socket Assembly Assemblage de la lampe Casquillo portalámparas ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Grasp the bulb socket and pull upward while moving it back and forth. ➢ Remove old bulb from the socket by pushing in while turning counterclockwise. ➢ Replace bulb by pushing in while turning clockwise. ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 Volts AC-15 Watts or less. ➢ Reinstall bulb socket into nozzle housing by pushing it back down into slot. ➢ Reinstall lower plate. - 32-
Replacing Headlight Bulb Bulb Socket Assembly Assemblage de la lampe Casquillo portalámparas ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ Grasp the bulb socket and pull upward while moving it back and forth. ➢ Remove old bulb from the socket by pushing in while turning counterclockwise. ➢ Replace bulb by pushing in while turning clockwise. ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 Volts AC-15 Watts or less. ➢ Reinstall bulb socket into nozzle housing by pushing it back down into slot. ➢ Reinstall lower plate. - 32-
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...; Remove worn or broken belt. End Cap Bouchon Tapa del extremo - 34 - see illustration for correct belt routing. ➢ Reinstall agitator back into nozzle housing grooves. ➢ After reinstalling the agitator, turn freely. ➢ Reinstall lower plate. Carpet-Bare Floor Selector Shaft Arbre du sélecteur tapis/plancher Eje del selector carpet-bare floor ➢ Clean agitator and reinstall the two (2) end caps. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type...
...; Remove worn or broken belt. End Cap Bouchon Tapa del extremo - 34 - see illustration for correct belt routing. ➢ Reinstall agitator back into nozzle housing grooves. ➢ After reinstalling the agitator, turn freely. ➢ Reinstall lower plate. Carpet-Bare Floor Selector Shaft Arbre du sélecteur tapis/plancher Eje del selector carpet-bare floor ➢ Clean agitator and reinstall the two (2) end caps. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type...
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Agitator Assembly Washer Brush Unit Washer End Cap End Cap Belt Pulley - 36 - Cleaning Agitator ➢ Clean agitator after every five uses and every time the 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 new brush unit. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. Card Carte Tarjeta Replacing Agitator ➢ When...
Agitator Assembly Washer Brush Unit Washer End Cap End Cap Belt Pulley - 36 - Cleaning Agitator ➢ Clean agitator after every five uses and every time the 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 new brush unit. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. Card Carte Tarjeta Replacing Agitator ➢ When...
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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 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. - 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 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. - 38 -
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... the dust bag. Suction Inlet Cover Couvercle de l'entrée d'aspiration Cubierta de aspiración ➢ Disconnect wand from the nozzle up to remove clog. If the hose should become clogged: ➢ Unplug vacuum. ➢ Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogs. - 40 - Hose Tuyau Manguera OFF ON Removing Clogs The hose located on . ➢ Disconnect wand and stretch hose in vacuum cleaner and turn vacuum cleaner OFF and UNPLUG POWER CORD. ➢ Turn vacuum over and inspect agitator...
... the dust bag. Suction Inlet Cover Couvercle de l'entrée d'aspiration Cubierta de aspiración ➢ Disconnect wand from the nozzle up to remove clog. If the hose should become clogged: ➢ Unplug vacuum. ➢ Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogs. - 40 - Hose Tuyau Manguera OFF ON Removing Clogs The hose located on . ➢ Disconnect wand and stretch hose in vacuum cleaner and turn vacuum cleaner OFF and UNPLUG POWER CORD. ➢ Turn vacuum over and inspect agitator...
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...-OFF switch not turned on. 3. Push ON-OFF switch to find do so could result in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Broken belt. 3. Worn agitator. 6. Dust cover improperly installed. 1. Clean hose or nozzle area. 4. Replace hose. 7. Review this chart to On. 2. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Replace belt. 3. Replace bag. - 42 - Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Properly install dust cover. Poor job of dirt...
...-OFF switch not turned on. 3. Push ON-OFF switch to find do so could result in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Broken belt. 3. Worn agitator. 6. Dust cover improperly installed. 1. Clean hose or nozzle area. 4. Replace hose. 7. Review this chart to On. 2. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Replace belt. 3. Replace bag. - 42 - Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Properly install dust cover. Poor job of dirt...
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... number listed in the Servicenter Directory. If a problem with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the U.S.A. WARRANTY Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will be obtained during the warranty period by anyone other business or rental use of the product, or service by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is not handled...
... number listed in the Servicenter Directory. If a problem with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the U.S.A. WARRANTY Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will be obtained during the warranty period by anyone other business or rental use of the product, or service by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. This warranty is not handled...
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... this product to remedy any product which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any such defect for a 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 performed. Vacuum Cleaner - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada...
... this product to remedy any product which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any such defect for a 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 performed. Vacuum Cleaner - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada...