MC-UL423 Owner's Manual (Multi Language)
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... CONSUMABLE PARTS ...13 FEATURE CHART ...13 ASSEMBLY ...14 Attaching Handle ...14 Attaching Hose ...16 Tool Storage ...18 Power Cord ...20 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 20 Power Cord ...22, 24 On/Off Switch ...24 Adjusting the Handle ...26 Using Tools ...28 Tools ...30 FEATURES ...30 Edge ...Cleaning...30 Automatic Adjusting Nozzle ...32 Thermal Protector...32 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 34 Emptying Dust Bin ...34, 36 Cleaning Pre-Filter ...38 Cleaning Primary Filter ...42 Replacing HEPA Media Exhaust Filter 44 Replacing Belt...
... CONSUMABLE PARTS ...13 FEATURE CHART ...13 ASSEMBLY ...14 Attaching Handle ...14 Attaching Hose ...16 Tool Storage ...18 Power Cord ...20 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER 20 Power Cord ...22, 24 On/Off Switch ...24 Adjusting the Handle ...26 Using Tools ...28 Tools ...30 FEATURES ...30 Edge ...Cleaning...30 Automatic Adjusting Nozzle ...32 Thermal Protector...32 ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER 34 Emptying Dust Bin ...34, 36 Cleaning Pre-Filter ...38 Cleaning Primary Filter ...42 Replacing HEPA Media Exhaust Filter 44 Replacing Belt...
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...check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before vacuuming. CAUTION statements are not followed. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. Thank you to the Panasonic family of human life, and/or damage to prevent accidents such ...as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. • Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in a dry, ...
...check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before vacuuming. CAUTION statements are not followed. WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids. Thank you to the Panasonic family of human life, and/or damage to prevent accidents such ...as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner. • Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in a dry, ...
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...a fire hazard or explosion. 16. Do not unplug by or near children. 6. Do not use vacuum cleaner to a Panasonic Service Center. 7. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with Panasonic recommended attachments. 2. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all controls before servicing or cleaning out... the brush area. 3. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep on chairs, tables, etc. To reduce the risk ...
...a fire hazard or explosion. 16. Do not unplug by or near children. 6. Do not use vacuum cleaner to a Panasonic Service Center. 7. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with Panasonic recommended attachments. 2. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all controls before servicing or cleaning out... the brush area. 3. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep on chairs, tables, etc. To reduce the risk ...
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... NOT plug in until the assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw from handle. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the screw in electrical shock or injury. Failure to the back of the vacuum cleaner as shown. ➢ Insert handle screw. ➢ Tighten handle screw. Overtightening could result in place. - 14...
... NOT plug in until the assembly is complete. ➢ Remove handle screw from handle. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the screw in electrical shock or injury. Failure to the back of the vacuum cleaner as shown. ➢ Insert handle screw. ➢ Tighten handle screw. Overtightening could result in place. - 14...
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Dusting Brush Brosse à épousseter Cepillo para sacudir Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras CREVICE TOOL ➢ Insert crevice tool into clip. - 18 - Clip Loquet Cerrojo Handle Poignée Mango Air Turbine Turbine à air Turbina de aire AIR TURBINE (MC-UL423T only) ➢ Snap Air Turbine into vacuum cleaner tool holder. Tool Storage DUSTING BRUSH ➢ Insert dusting brush into slot on the back of the vacuum cleaner as shown.
Dusting Brush Brosse à épousseter Cepillo para sacudir Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras CREVICE TOOL ➢ Insert crevice tool into clip. - 18 - Clip Loquet Cerrojo Handle Poignée Mango Air Turbine Turbine à air Turbina de aire AIR TURBINE (MC-UL423T only) ➢ Snap Air Turbine into vacuum cleaner tool holder. Tool Storage DUSTING BRUSH ➢ Insert dusting brush into slot on the back of the vacuum cleaner as shown.
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... CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the brush when vacuum cleaner is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Use caution when operating near children. - 20 - Contacting the brush while it is on. Always ...
... CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the brush when vacuum cleaner is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Use caution when operating near children. - 20 - Contacting the brush while it is on. Always ...
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... outlet only one blade is wider than the other. WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard • DO NOT place hands or feet under the vacuum cleaner at any abnormality/failure occurs, stop using the product immediately and disconnect the power plug. - 22 - Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of...
... outlet only one blade is wider than the other. WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard • DO NOT place hands or feet under the vacuum cleaner at any abnormality/failure occurs, stop using the product immediately and disconnect the power plug. - 22 - Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of...
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Cord Hook Crochet de rangement du cordon Sujetador del cordón Retainer (Plug Head) Agrafe de fixation de la fiche du cordon Clavija ➢ Rotate cord hook down to release cord. ➢ Plug cord into 120-volt outlet located near the floor. ➢ Return the cord hook to the upright position before attempting to rewind the cord. On/Off Switch ➢ To turn vacuum cleaner on or off, press on the on/off switch. On/Off Switch Interrupteur Interruptor de encendido-apagado - 24 - ➢ Detach plug head from power cord.
Cord Hook Crochet de rangement du cordon Sujetador del cordón Retainer (Plug Head) Agrafe de fixation de la fiche du cordon Clavija ➢ Rotate cord hook down to release cord. ➢ Plug cord into 120-volt outlet located near the floor. ➢ Return the cord hook to the upright position before attempting to rewind the cord. On/Off Switch ➢ To turn vacuum cleaner on or off, press on the on/off switch. On/Off Switch Interrupteur Interruptor de encendido-apagado - 24 - ➢ Detach plug head from power cord.
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Adjusting the Handle ➢ Step on nozzle top and pull back 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. ➢ Step on nozzle top and pull back to change from normal use position to low position. - 26 -
Adjusting the Handle ➢ Step on nozzle top and pull back 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. ➢ Step on nozzle top and pull back to change from normal use position to low position. - 26 -
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...or hose. Hose Tuyau Manguera Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras Air Turbine (MC-UL423T) Turbine à air Turbina de aire Wand Tube Tubo Using Tools NOTE: Hold the handle to support the vacuum cleaner when using tools, use care to ensure that nothing comes into contact with hose... as it could tip vacuum cleaner. ➢ Attach crevice tool or dusting brush as needed. ➢ Crevice tool, dusting brush or air turbine (MC-UL423T only) can attach to the end of the arrow to disconnect. CAUTION • ...
...or hose. Hose Tuyau Manguera Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras Air Turbine (MC-UL423T) Turbine à air Turbina de aire Wand Tube Tubo Using Tools NOTE: Hold the handle to support the vacuum cleaner when using tools, use care to ensure that nothing comes into contact with hose... as it could tip vacuum cleaner. ➢ Attach crevice tool or dusting brush as needed. ➢ Crevice tool, dusting brush or air turbine (MC-UL423T only) can attach to the end of the arrow to disconnect. CAUTION • ...
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.... ➢ If a clog prevents the normal flow of your Panasonic vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any clogged filters and empty dust bin, if necessary. ➢ Wait approximately fifty (50) minutes and then plug the vacuum cleaner in order to prevent possible damage to reset. ➢ ...on to float evenly over carpet pile surfaces. ➢ No manual adjustments required. Thermal Protector ➢ This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to the...
.... ➢ If a clog prevents the normal flow of your Panasonic vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any clogged filters and empty dust bin, if necessary. ➢ Wait approximately fifty (50) minutes and then plug the vacuum cleaner in order to prevent possible damage to reset. ➢ ...on to float evenly over carpet pile surfaces. ➢ No manual adjustments required. Thermal Protector ➢ This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to the...
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...Always empty the dust bin when dirt level reaches the "MAX" line. ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Performing the tasks in the following sections will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at peak performance levels and will ensure these tasks to help solve various problems that... may occur. WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. MAX MAX ➢...
...Always empty the dust bin when dirt level reaches the "MAX" line. ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Performing the tasks in the following sections will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at peak performance levels and will ensure these tasks to help solve various problems that... may occur. WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. MAX MAX ➢...
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... Loquet du couvercle Seguro de la puerta TO REPLACE DUST BIN ➢ After the dust bin is fully latched. ➢ Place dust bin back into vacuum cleaner by inserting the bottom first and tilting back. ➢ Push forward and lower dust bin handle to releasing the door of debris, firmly close...
... Loquet du couvercle Seguro de la puerta TO REPLACE DUST BIN ➢ After the dust bin is fully latched. ➢ Place dust bin back into vacuum cleaner by inserting the bottom first and tilting back. ➢ Push forward and lower dust bin handle to releasing the door of debris, firmly close...
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... (Para Usar) ➢ Make sure the dust bin is empty. ➢ Rotate dust bin lid assembly to dry for 24 hours before placing back into vacuum cleaner. - 38 -
... (Para Usar) ➢ Make sure the dust bin is empty. ➢ Rotate dust bin lid assembly to dry for 24 hours before placing back into vacuum cleaner. - 38 -
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...install damp. Be sure the lid snaps in the dishwasher. Check the primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Remove dust bin (See EMPTYING DUST BIN, p. 34). ➢ Pull the dust bin lid latch and open the lid. ➢... (3) months. DO NOT operate without primary filter installed. Primary Filter Filtre primaire Filtro primario TO REPLACE FILTER ➢ Place the primary filter into the vacuum cleaner (See EMPTYING DUST BIN, p. 36). - 42 - Dust Bin Lid Couvercle du godet à poussière Tapa del contenador de basura...
...install damp. Be sure the lid snaps in the dishwasher. Check the primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Remove dust bin (See EMPTYING DUST BIN, p. 34). ➢ Pull the dust bin lid latch and open the lid. ➢... (3) months. DO NOT operate without primary filter installed. Primary Filter Filtre primaire Filtro primario TO REPLACE FILTER ➢ Place the primary filter into the vacuum cleaner (See EMPTYING DUST BIN, p. 36). - 42 - Dust Bin Lid Couvercle du godet à poussière Tapa del contenador de basura...
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... be replaced at least once each year. Air Flow - 44 - Part Number: MC-V194H ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Press latch to snap exhaust filter cover into the slot in the vacuum cleaner. Replace when dirty. Exhaust Filter Filtre d'évacuation Filtre de salida ➢... Grasp the exhaust filter and pull out to remove. ➢ Place the new filter into the vacuum cleaner with the foam seal down. ➢ Be sure air flow arrow on filter is pointing upward. ➢ Reinstall the exhaust filter cover ...
... be replaced at least once each year. Air Flow - 44 - Part Number: MC-V194H ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Press latch to snap exhaust filter cover into the slot in the vacuum cleaner. Replace when dirty. Exhaust Filter Filtre d'évacuation Filtre de salida ➢... Grasp the exhaust filter and pull out to remove. ➢ Place the new filter into the vacuum cleaner with the foam seal down. ➢ Be sure air flow arrow on filter is pointing upward. ➢ Reinstall the exhaust filter cover ...
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...Screws Quatre vis Cuatro Tornillos Replacing Belt ➢ Replace belt whenever a burning rubber smell caused by excessive slippage occurs. ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Lay unit on floor bottom up and out of retaining slot (see CLEANING AGITATOR, p. 50). - 46 - Next place the... vacuum in locking tab and (2) sliding up with nozzle flat. ➢ Remove agitator by rotating upward. Motor Shaft Arbre d'entrainement du moteur Eje del motor ...
...Screws Quatre vis Cuatro Tornillos Replacing Belt ➢ Replace belt whenever a burning rubber smell caused by excessive slippage occurs. ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Lay unit on floor bottom up and out of retaining slot (see CLEANING AGITATOR, p. 50). - 46 - Next place the... vacuum in locking tab and (2) sliding up with nozzle flat. ➢ Remove agitator by rotating upward. Motor Shaft Arbre d'entrainement du moteur Eje del motor ...
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...the four screws to the nozzle cover. ➢ Route nozzle hose to the upright position before plugging into place. ➢ Return the vacuum cleaner to hose holder. This will minimize wheel interference when installing nozzle bottom plate. ➢ Reinstall nozzle cover by hand to make sure ... motor Belt Courroie Correa Agitator Agitateur Agitador End Cap Bouchon Tapa del extremo Groove Rainure Ranura ➢ Loop new belt (part number MC-V390B, Type UB12) around motor shaft and agitator belt groove. See illustration for correct belt routing. ➢ Reinstall agitator back into...
...the four screws to the nozzle cover. ➢ Route nozzle hose to the upright position before plugging into place. ➢ Return the vacuum cleaner to hose holder. This will minimize wheel interference when installing nozzle bottom plate. ➢ Reinstall nozzle cover by hand to make sure ... motor Belt Courroie Correa Agitator Agitateur Agitador End Cap Bouchon Tapa del extremo Groove Rainure Ranura ➢ Loop new belt (part number MC-V390B, Type UB12) around motor shaft and agitator belt groove. See illustration for correct belt routing. ➢ Reinstall agitator back into...
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...Hose Inlet Entrada de la manguera Entrée du tuyau ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Remove dust bin and check for clogs. ➢ Check the hose inlet...is connected. ➢ Check the suction inlet area. ➢ Remove any visible clog. ➢ Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on. ➢ Stretch the hose to maximum length and then allow the hose to return to...suction, first check if the dust bin is full or if a filter is clogged. Removing Clogs If the vacuum cleaner does not seem to its storage length. ➢ If the dust bin and filter areas and the ...
...Hose Inlet Entrada de la manguera Entrée du tuyau ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Remove dust bin and check for clogs. ➢ Check the hose inlet...is connected. ➢ Check the suction inlet area. ➢ Remove any visible clog. ➢ Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on. ➢ Stretch the hose to maximum length and then allow the hose to return to...suction, first check if the dust bin is full or if a filter is clogged. Removing Clogs If the vacuum cleaner does not seem to its storage length. ➢ If the dust bin and filter areas and the ...
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Cleaning Exterior and Tools ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in warm soapy ...slot. ➢ Inspect inlet of nozzle hose and clear any obstructions. ➢ Replace nozzle hose by sliding down on the vacuum cleaner and wipe dry after cleaning. ➢ DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer. ➢ Crevice tool may... ➢ DO NOT drip water on retaining bracket until you hear a click. ➢ Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging into an electrical outlet.
Cleaning Exterior and Tools ➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in warm soapy ...slot. ➢ Inspect inlet of nozzle hose and clear any obstructions. ➢ Replace nozzle hose by sliding down on the vacuum cleaner and wipe dry after cleaning. ➢ DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer. ➢ Crevice tool may... ➢ DO NOT drip water on retaining bracket until you hear a click. ➢ Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging into an electrical outlet.