MC-UG502 Owner's Manual (English)
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... Self Adjusting Nozzle 16 Thermal Protector ...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 Agitator Assembly ...34 Cleaning Agitator...34 Replacing Agitator...34 Removing Clogs ...36 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 38 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 40 WARRANTY ...43, 44 WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED 48 © 2010 Panasonic Home Appliances...
... Self Adjusting Nozzle 16 Thermal Protector ...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 Agitator Assembly ...34 Cleaning Agitator...34 Replacing Agitator...34 Removing Clogs ...36 Cleaning Exterior and Tools 38 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 40 WARRANTY ...43, 44 WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED 48 © 2010 Panasonic Home Appliances...
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... in use . WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. CONSUMER INFORMATION Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on floor - Todos los derechos están reservados. - 4 - TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER We are your responsibilities. Thank you to the Panasonic family of your vacuum cleaner are very pleased to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. Replace...
... in use . WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. CONSUMER INFORMATION Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on floor - Todos los derechos están reservados. - 4 - TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER We are your responsibilities. Thank you to the Panasonic family of your vacuum cleaner are very pleased to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. Replace...
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... electrical shock - Turn off all instructions in place. 18. Do not use in your vacuum cleaner. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY NOTE: Before you plug in areas where they may reduce air flow. 12. Use only with wet hands. 10. Failure to be present. Unplug from openings and moving parts. 3. Close attention is not used by cord, use and before servicing or cleaning out the brush...
... electrical shock - Turn off all instructions in place. 18. Do not use in your vacuum cleaner. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY NOTE: Before you plug in areas where they may reduce air flow. 12. Use only with wet hands. 10. Failure to be present. Unplug from openings and moving parts. 3. Close attention is not used by cord, use and before servicing or cleaning out the brush...
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... del mango ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle ➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle with cord hooks to power cord. - 12 - Power Cord Cordon d'alimentation Cordón eléctrico Retainer (Plug Head) Agrafe de fixation de la fiche du cordon Clavija ➢ Push power cord into cord clip. ➢ Wrap power cord around cord hooks. ➢ Secure retainer (plug head) to the back of the vacuum cleaner. ➢...
... del mango ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle ➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ Insert handle with cord hooks to power cord. - 12 - Power Cord Cordon d'alimentation Cordón eléctrico Retainer (Plug Head) Agrafe de fixation de la fiche du cordon Clavija ➢ Push power cord into cord clip. ➢ Wrap power cord around cord hooks. ➢ Secure retainer (plug head) to the back of the vacuum cleaner. ➢...
MC-UG502 Owner's Manual (English)
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... already be stored 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 in center slot of tool holder. ➢ Refer to rewind the cord. FEATURE Using Cord Hook Cord Hook Crochet de rangement du cordon Sujetador del cordón ➢ Detach plug head from power cord. ➢ Rotate cord hook down over short...
... already be stored 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 in center slot of tool holder. ➢ Refer to rewind the cord. FEATURE Using Cord Hook Cord Hook Crochet de rangement du cordon Sujetador del cordón ➢ Detach plug head from power cord. ➢ Rotate cord hook down over short...
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... thermal protector to reset. ➢ Check for improved cleaning of carpets near walls and furniture. Also check and replace any carpet pile height. ➢ Feature allows nozzle to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off and unplug the power cord from overheating. ➢ If a clog prevents the normal flow of your Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any clogged filters and empty dust bin if necessary. ➢ Wait approximately fifty (50) minutes and plug...
... thermal protector to reset. ➢ Check for improved cleaning of carpets near walls and furniture. Also check and replace any carpet pile height. ➢ Feature allows nozzle to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off and unplug the power cord from overheating. ➢ If a clog prevents the normal flow of your Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any clogged filters and empty dust bin if necessary. ➢ Wait approximately fifty (50) minutes and plug...
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... electrical outlet before servicing. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY. CAUTION Moving parts! OFF ON ON-OFF Switch ➢ Ensure ON-OFF switch is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other . Use caution when operating near the floor. This plug will fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it is OFF. ➢ Plug the power cord into 120V outlet. ➢ ON position turns vacuum cleaner...
... electrical outlet before servicing. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY. CAUTION Moving parts! OFF ON ON-OFF Switch ➢ Ensure ON-OFF switch is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other . Use caution when operating near the floor. This plug will fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it is OFF. ➢ Plug the power cord into 120V outlet. ➢ ON position turns vacuum cleaner...
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Handle Adjustments ➢ Step on handle release pedal to change handle position. ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to upright position for storage and tool use. ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to middle position for normal use. ➢ Use low position for cleaning under furniture. - 20 -
Handle Adjustments ➢ Step on handle release pedal to change handle position. ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to upright position for storage and tool use. ➢ Move vacuum cleaner to middle position for normal use. ➢ Use low position for cleaning under furniture. - 20 -
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... tip vacuum cleaner. ➢ Remove wand from short hose by twisting and pulling up. ➢ The tools can be attached to hose, wand or crevice tool. ➢ Place all tools and hose back in the same manner as shown in TOOL STORAGE. ➢ The Crevice Tool may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Drapes • Stairs • Walls ➢ The Dusting Brush...
... tip vacuum cleaner. ➢ Remove wand from short hose by twisting and pulling up. ➢ The tools can be attached to hose, wand or crevice tool. ➢ Place all tools and hose back in the same manner as shown in TOOL STORAGE. ➢ The Crevice Tool may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Drapes • Stairs • Walls ➢ The Dusting Brush...
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... will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at least once each year. Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter Secondary HEPA Filter (White Side Up) Filtre secondaire de type HEPA (Côté blanc sur le dessus) Filtro de HEPA Secundario (Blanco hacia arriba) Rib Projections 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...
... will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at least once each year. Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter Secondary HEPA Filter (White Side Up) Filtre secondaire de type HEPA (Côté blanc sur le dessus) Filtro de HEPA Secundario (Blanco hacia arriba) Rib Projections 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...
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Changing Dust Bag ➢ Spread out new dust bag, taking care not to tear bag. Groove Ouverture Ranura ➢ Attach new dust bag onto bag holder by holding cardboard portion and pushing back. ➢ Reinsert tab on end of dust cover into groove on dust compartment. ➢ Press dust cover into place without pinching dust bag. - 26 -
Changing Dust Bag ➢ Spread out new dust bag, taking care not to tear bag. Groove Ouverture Ranura ➢ Attach new dust bag onto bag holder by holding cardboard portion and pushing back. ➢ Reinsert tab on end of dust cover into groove on dust compartment. ➢ Press dust cover into place without pinching dust bag. - 26 -
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... vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to expose lower plate. ➢ Release lower plate by removing three (3) screws. ➢ Remove lower plate and remove any parts, disconnect vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet. ➢ Place paper under nozzle anytime lower plate is removed to protect floor. ➢ Place handle in upright position and turn vacuum cleaner over to do so could result in belt...
... vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to expose lower plate. ➢ Release lower plate by removing three (3) screws. ➢ Remove lower plate and remove any parts, disconnect vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet. ➢ Place paper under nozzle anytime lower plate is removed to protect floor. ➢ Place handle in upright position and turn vacuum cleaner over to do so could result in belt...
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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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... + Motor Shaft Arbre d'entraînement du moteur Eje del motor Replacing Belt ➢ Remove lower plate. Install New Belt Poser la nouvelle courroie Instalaciòn de la correa ➢ Remove agitator by hand to make sure that belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts turn it by carefully lifting out. ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor shaft and belt...
... + Motor Shaft Arbre d'entraînement du moteur Eje del motor Replacing Belt ➢ Remove lower plate. Install New Belt Poser la nouvelle courroie Instalaciòn de la correa ➢ Remove agitator by hand to make sure that belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts turn it by carefully lifting out. ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor shaft and belt...
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..., washers or agitator shaft. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. Agitator Assembly End Cap Brush Unit Belt Pulley End Cap 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 agitator. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. - 34...
..., washers or agitator shaft. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. Agitator Assembly End Cap Brush Unit Belt Pulley End Cap 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 agitator. ➢ Reinstall agitator and lower plate. - 34...
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... dirt from nozzle by lifting straight up to the dust bag. If the hose should become clogged: ➢ Unplug vacuum cleaner. ➢ Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogging. ➢ Disconnect wand from short hose and check wand and hose. ➢ Plug in and out 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...
... dirt from nozzle by lifting straight up to the dust bag. If the hose should become clogged: ➢ Unplug vacuum cleaner. ➢ Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogging. ➢ Disconnect wand from short hose and check wand and hose. ➢ Plug in and out 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...
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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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... problems. Any service needed, other than those described in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Broken belt. 3. Clean hose or nozzle area. 4. Replace belt. 3. Properly install bag. 2. ON-OFF switch not turned on motor shaft. Hole in firmly. Properly install dust cover. 8. Belt not installed on motor shaft. 4. Unplugged at household service panel. 3. Replace agitator. 6. Burned out light bulb. 1. Failure to ON. 3. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Change dust bag. 2. Bag torn. 1. Worn agitator...
... problems. Any service needed, other than those described in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Broken belt. 3. Clean hose or nozzle area. 4. Replace belt. 3. Properly install bag. 2. ON-OFF switch not turned on motor shaft. Hole in firmly. Properly install dust cover. 8. Belt not installed on motor shaft. 4. Unplugged at household service panel. 3. Replace agitator. 6. Burned out light bulb. 1. Failure to ON. 3. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Change dust bag. 2. Bag torn. 1. Worn agitator...
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... our Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/help This warranty is not handled to your dealer or service center. A purchase receipt or other rights which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. THE WARRANTOR...
... our Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/help This warranty is not handled to your dealer or service center. A purchase receipt or other rights which require normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and Batteries (if supplied). ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. THE WARRANTOR...
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..., Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner - Parts such as stated below from the date of the product, or service by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such...
..., Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner - Parts such as stated below from the date of the product, or service by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such...