Panasonic MC-UL915, Operating Instructions Manual

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19. Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshner powders, and
fine dust. The products clog the filters, reduce airflow and can cause damage to the
vacuum cleaner. Failure to clean the dust bin could cause permanent damage to the
vacuum cleaner.
20. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum cleaner or dust bin.
21. Unplug before connecting Air Turbine.
22. You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTE: Before you plug in your Panasonic vacuum cleaner, make sure that the voltage
indicated on the rating plate located at the back of the vacuum cleaner is the same as
your local electrical supply.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems.
Any service needed, other than those described in these Operating Instructions,
should be performed by an authorized service representative.
WARNING
Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum
cleaner suddenly starting.
Vacuum Cleaner 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 1. Plug in firmly, turn on vacuum
won’t run. cleaner.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse 2. Reset circuit breaker or replace
at household service panel. fuse.
3. Thermal protector tripped. 3. Allow to cool 30-50 minutes and
thermal protector will reset itself.
4. Defective wall outlet. 4. Check with a good appliance or
lamp. Have outlet properly
serviced.
Poor job of dirt 1. Full or clogged dust bin. 1. Empty dust bin.
pick up 2. Worn agitator. 2. Take to your nearest Panasonic
Service Center.
3. Clogged nozzle. 3. Check for clogs.
4. Clogged hose. 4. Check for clogs.
5. Hole in hose. 5. Take to your nearest Panasonic
Service Center.
6. Broken belt 6. Replace belt.
7. Motor protection system activated. 7. Check for clogs.
8. Dirty filters. 8. Clean or change primary filter
and/or change exhaust filter.
9. Dust bin not assembled 9. Remove dust bin and reinstall.
correctly.
Light won’t work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Change light bulb.
Agitator does not turn. 1. Carpet/Bare floor selector in 1. Select CARPET position.
Bare Floor position
2. Broken belt. 2. Replace belt.
3. Tripped overload protector in 3. Remove any items that may be
nozzle. caught or jammed, then reset. If
vacuum cleaner starts and stops
again, clean agitator and end caps,
then reset.
4. Handle in full upright position. 4. Move handle from upright position.
Air flow restricted 1. Tool use restricts air flow. 1. Check tools for fuzz, lint, pet
with attachment use. hair or other debris.
Sound changes. 2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path. 2. See CLOG REMOVAL section
and clean hose.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION