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Operating Instructions

VACUUM CLEANER (DOMESTIC)

Model No. MC-UL424

MC-UL426

See page 26

Thank you for purchasing this vacuum cleaner.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the vacuum cleaner
and save these instruction for future reference.
This product complies with the directive 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.

Summary of Contents for MCU-L424

Page 1: ...L424 MC UL426 1 See page 26 Thank you for purchasing this vacuum cleaner Please read these instructions carefully before using the vacuum cleaner and save these instruction for future reference This product complies with the directive 2006 95 EC and 2004 108 EC ...

Page 2: ...Accessories 17 20 PERFORMANCE FEATURES A Edge Cleaning 21 B Automatic Adjusting Nozzle 21 C Overload Protection MC UL426 only 21 D Motor Protection System 22 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING A Emptying Dust Bin 23 24 B Pre Filter Cleaning 25 26 C Primary Filter Cleaning 26 27 D HEPA Media Exhaust Filter Replacement 28 E Belt Replacement MC UL424 29 31 F Belt Replacement MC UL426 31 32 G Clog Removal 33 3...

Page 3: ... INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termin...

Page 4: ... mains lead away from heated surfaces Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may block or reduce air flow Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts Do not use the vacuum cleaner without filters and or dust bin in place D...

Page 5: ...use damage to belt 4 To avoid damaging the vacuum cleaner never let the vacuum cleaner pick up wet matter mud burning ashes or large and sharp objects 5 Do not pull on the mains lead when disconnecting the appliance from the mains socket always pull on the plug body itself 6 To avoid injury keep your fingers and hands away from the beater bar and never put them between the body parts CAUTIONS 3 Ke...

Page 6: ...iture Guard Primary Filter inside Exhaust Filter inside Crevice Tool QuickDraw Wand Hose Nozzle Mains Lead Dusting Brush On Off Switch Carrying Handle Hose Holder Locking Notch Carpet Bare Floor Selector Air Turbine Mains Lead Quick Release Raised Tabs Beater Bar underneath ...

Page 7: ...Filter inside Crevice Tool Hose Nozzle Mains Lead Dusting Brush On Off Switch Carrying Handle Hose Holder Air Turbine Overload Protector Belt Reset Bonus Wand Floor Brush Bonus Hose Locking Notch Mains Lead Quick Release QuickDraw Wand Raised Tabs Beater Bar underneath Carpet Bare Floor Selector Handle Release Pedal ...

Page 8: ...opening as shown in the illustration Using screwdriver tighten handle screw NOTE It may be necessary to adjust the handle slightly to align the screw hole 1 3 1 2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Hose Nozzle Hose 1 1 Remove the hose from the nozzle hose and carrying handle Reinstall hose onto nozzle hose Route hose as shown Hose Nozzle Hose 1 4 ...

Page 9: ...acuum cleaner Insert the raised tab on the wand into the J slot on the hose Twist the wand to lock in place Place the wand into the wand holder and press firmly onto nozzle hose Route hose in the hose holders as shown Nozzle Hose Wand Holder Hose Holder Hose Holder 1 5 J Slot QuickDraw Wand Hose Handle Raised Tab ...

Page 10: ...ne Crevice Tool Insert crevice tool into the storage location as shown Place the air turbine into the clip located on the handle Insert the dusting brush into the back of the vacuum cleaner B TOOL STORAGE Dusting Brush 1 2 1 1 ...

Page 11: ... mains lead quick release is rotated in the upright position as shown Insert mains lead into the locking notch on rear of the handle Wrap mains lead loosely around mains lead quick release and mains lead lower hook Lock the plug onto the mains lead C MAINS LEAD STORAGE Cord Lock 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...urn the mains lead quick release to either side and down to release the mains lead Detach the plug from the mains lead and pull the mains lead off the mains lead quick release Plug Mains Lead 1 2 Mains Lead Locking Notch 1 3 Be sure the mains lead is locked under the locking notch on the rear of the handle Plug the mains lead into a 230 240 volt mains socket located near the floor Note To store ma...

Page 13: ...oors tiled floors linoleum etc Do not leave the beater bar rotating in the same place for too long NOTE After use unplug the mains lead from the socket and store the vacuum cleaner in the upright vertical position Move vacuum cleaner to upright position for storage and tool use UPRIGHT POSITION 1 1 MC UL424 Release the handle by placing foot on the nozzle and pulling back and down on the handle wi...

Page 14: ... on the body release pedal with your foot and pulling back and down on the handle with your hand 1 5 LOW POSITION UNDER FURNITURE USE 1 4 1 6 Beater Bar AUTO OFF Beater Bar AUTO ON MC UL426 ONLY This model is fitted with an auto beater bar stop While operating the vacuum cleaner in the CARPET position the beater bar will automatically stop rotating when vacuum cleaner is in the upright locked posi...

Page 15: ...tion when using vacuum cleaner on bare floors and when using tools The agitator does not rotate in the BARE FLOOR TOOLS position Selector should be placed in CARPET position when using vacuum cleaner on carpeted floors CAUTION Incorrect setting may cause floor or carpet damage 1 2 Use foot to move pedal to CARPET or BARE FLOOR TOOLS position MC UL424 MC UL426 ...

Page 16: ...E FLOOR position to clean on bare floors and when using attachments 1 4 1 4 MC UL426 For best performance it is recommended to use the bonus brush WHEN CLEANING BARE FLOORS Place vacuum cleaner in upright position Connect wand and bonus wand to hose See HANDLE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY page 8 9 Attach floor brush See HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES page 17 20 For additional reach the bonus hose may be added ...

Page 17: ...lling the wand in the direction of the arrow Fig B NOTE It may be necessary to slightly twist the hose or wand to loosen from the nozzle hose NOTE Hold the handle to support the vacuum cleaner when using tools and disconnecting or attaching the hose Place selector in BARE FLOOR TOOLS position See CARPET BARE FLOOR SELECTOR page 15 CAUTION To avoid accidental injury keep children away from the agit...

Page 18: ... Wand Bonus Wand MC UL426 Dusting Brush Air Turbine Crevice Tool Floor Brush MC UL426 1 3 1 4 1 5 For additional reach the dusting brush may be attached to the end of the crevice tool Crevice Tool Dusting Brush 1 6 1 7 CAUTION While using the accessories hold the handle with one hand to avoid pulling the vacuum cleaner over ...

Page 19: ...ains Stairs Walls 1 8 1 9 The air turbine may be used on the following items Furniture Stairs Operating instructions for the air turbine are included with the product 1 10 The floor brush may be used on the following items Bare Floors No Tabs The bonus wand no tabs may be used for Additional Reach 1 11 1 12 The bonus hose may be used for Additional Reach 1 13 MC UL426 ONLY MC UL426 ONLY MC UL426 O...

Page 20: ...the bonus hose or bonus wand Hose Bonus Hose Rasied Tab 1 15 MC UL426 ONLY It is recommended when vacuuming stairs to use the crevice tool dusting brush or air turbine To prevent tipping make sure vacuum is below you and resting against the bottom step or wall Attach bonus wand and bonus hose for additional reach if needed 1 16 Insert Air Turbine onto wand or hose end and press firmly to secure Ai...

Page 21: ...surfaces No manual adjustments required Shallow Pile Carpet Deep Pile Carpet Nozzle Pivot Point 1 1 C OVERLOAD PROTECTION MC UL426 ONLY The OVERLOAD PROTECTION RESET button stops the nozzle motor when the beater bar jams to prevent belt breakage NOTE The vacuum cleaner motor will continue to run TO CORRECT PROBLEM Unplug mains lead Check nozzle areas for excessive lint buildup or jamming Clean jam...

Page 22: ...MAL PROTECTOR This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from overheating If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the suction motor the thermal protector turns the suction motor off automatically This allows the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner TO CORRECT PROBLEM Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unp...

Page 23: ... could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting WARNING Be sure to hold the dust bin over a proper trash container prior to releasing the door of the dust bin Lift up and out to remove dust bin from vacuum cleaner Always empty the dust bin when dirt level reaches the MAX line Grasp the handle on the top of the dust bin Press the dust bin release button MA...

Page 24: ... See PRE FILTER CLEANING page 25 26 Door Latch 1 3 After the dust bin is empty of debris firmly close the door Make sure you hear a click sound to indicate that the door is fully latched Door Latch Door 1 4 Place dust bin back into vacuum cleaner by inserting the bottom first and tilting back Push forward until the dust bin locks in place 1 5 ...

Page 25: ...de Pre filter 1 2 Grasp pre filter and rotate counter clockwise to remove Clean pre filter by gently tapping over a trash container Rinse with water only as needed do not use any detergent or soap Allow pre filter to dry for 24 hours before placing back into vacuum cleaner To Reinstall Align the slot on the pre filter with the alignment tab inside dust bin Tabs Slots 1 3 Rotate pre filter clockwis...

Page 26: ...and clean when dirty Refer to VACUUM CLEANER CONSUMABLES ACCESSORIES page 40 for part number NOTE When the cleaning of the filter no longer restores vacuum cleaner suction to full power replace the filter C PRIMARY FILTER CLEANING Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner Remove dust bin See EMPTYING DUST BIN pages 23 24 Pull the dust bin lid latch and open the dust bin lid Dust Bin Lid Latch Dust Bi...

Page 27: ... vacuum cleaner DO NOT operate without primary filter installed DO NOT wash in the dishwasher DO NOT install damp TO REPLACE FILTER Place the primary filter into the dust bin lid Close the dust bin lid Be sure the dust bin lid latch snaps in place A noticeable click should be heard Reinstall the dust bin into the vacuum cleaner See EMPTYING DUST BIN pages 23 24 Primary Filter 1 4 1 3 ...

Page 28: ...t air Check the exhaust filter when emptying dust bin and replace when dirty The exhaust filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at least once each year Refer to VACUUM CLEANER CONSUMABLES ACCESSORIES page 40 for part number Tab Slot D HEPA MEDIA EXHAUST FILTER REPLACEMENT 1 1 A ir F lo w Exhaust Filter A i r F l o w 1 2 1 3 Grasp the exhaust filter and pull out to remove Place the new exh...

Page 29: ...zzle Hose Locking Tab E BELT REPLACEMENT MC UL424 1 1 Four 4 Screws 1 2 Always place paper under nozzle whenever lower plate is removed to protect floor Remove the four screws from the lower plate Place the vacuum cleaner in the upright position standing on the handle This will minimize wheel interference when removing lower plate Remove lower plate by rotating upward 1 3 Lay unit with nozzle flat...

Page 30: ...Loop new belt around Carpet Bare Floor selector shaft and belt groove on beater bar Make sure belt is routed in the belt guide as shown See illustration for correct belt routing Place the vacuum in the upright position standing on the handle Reinstall lower plate by 1 aligning the tabs on the lower plate with the slots in the nozzle and 2 rotating to installed position Ensure tabs are locked into ...

Page 31: ...aused by excessive slippage occurs Refer to VACUUM CLEANER CONSUMABLES ACCESSORIES page 40 for part number F BELT REPLACEMENT MC UL426 Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner Always place paper under nozzle whenever lower plate is removed to protect floor Place vacuum cleaner in upright position and turn vacuum cleaner over to expose lower plate 1 1 1 2 Release lower plate by rotating the lower pla...

Page 32: ... correct belt routing Reinstall beater bar back into nozzle housing grooves 1 4 End Cap Slot Nozzle Beater Bar Belt Groove Reinstall lower plate Ensure tabs are locked into slots Tabs 1 5 1 6 After reinstalling the beater bar turn by hand to make sure that belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts turn freely Press lower plate onto nozzle and secure by rotating the lower plate lat...

Page 33: ...ll or if a filter is clogged Refer to EMPTYING DUST BIN pages 23 24 PRE FILTER CLEANING pages 25 26 PRIMARY FILTER CLEANING pages 26 27 and HEPA MEDIA EXHAUST FILTER REPLACEMENT page 28 Hose Inlet Nozzle Hose Suction Inlet 1 1 Check the suction inlet area Remove any visible clog Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn on Stretch the hose to maximum length and then allow the hose to return to its stora...

Page 34: ...efore plugging into an electrical outlet 2 1 3 Nozzle Hose Locking Tab 1 3 Frequently check air path to make sure it is free of obstructions 1 4 Air Turbine Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner Remove lower plate See BELT REPLACEMENT pages 31 32 MC UL426 ONLY Inspect inlet of nozzle hose and clear any obstructions Reinstall lower plate See BELT REPLACEMENT pages 31 32 Return the vacuum cleaner t...

Page 35: ...ors Remove beater bar See BELT REPLACEMENT pages 29 31 31 32 Remove any string or debris located on the end caps Reinstall beater bar and lower plate See BELT REPLACEMENT pages 29 31 31 32 Clean beater bar after every five uses and every time the belt is replaced MC UL424 MC UL426 1 1 1 2 Cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around beater bar with a pair of scissors Air Turbine ...

Page 36: ...r on vacuum cleaner Wipe dry after cleaning To reduce static electricity and dust build up wipe outer surface of vacuum cleaner I CLEANING EXTERIOR WARNING Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect 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 ...

Page 37: ...st bin 1 Empty dust bin pages 23 24 pick up 2 Worn or broken belt 2 Replace belt pages 29 31 and pages 31 32 3 Worn beater bar 3 Replace beater bar see REPLACING BELT pages 29 31 and pages 31 32 4 Clog in the air path 4 Refer to BYPASS VALVE page 22 and CLOG REMOVAL page 33 34 5 Tripped overload protector in 5 Reset overload protector page 21 nozzle MC UL426 only 6 Motor protection system activate...

Page 38: ... 3 Check vacuum cleaner troubleshooting tips 4 Hole in vacuum hose 4 Replace hose a serviceable item at a Panasonic service center PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Air Turbine MODEL NO MC UL424 MC UL426 POWER SOURCE 230 240V 50Hz 230 240V 50Hz MAX INPUT POWER 1200w 1400W NOZZLE WIDTH 34 5 cm 36 5 cm OVERLOAD PROTECTOR NOZZLE NO YES MOTOR PROTECTION YES YES BARE FLOOR CLEANING YES YES TOOL ...

Page 39: ...aluable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Information on Disposal in other Cou...

Page 40: ...ting brush AC88RYUZVØ7 AC88RYUZVØ7 Wand AC4ØPJPZVØ7 AC4ØPJPZVØ7 Belt AC28SDRZZØØØ AC28SCXWZØØØ Beater Bar AC84RDVMZØØØ AC92SDJSZØØØ Air Turbine AC8ØSCSAZVØN AC8ØSCSAZVØN Bonus AC4ØPZGZVØ7 Wand Bonus Hose AC84PDVJZUØ3 Floor Brush AC96RDVJZVØ6 VACUUM CLEANER CONSUMABLES ACCESSORIES For customers within the UK and the Republic of Ireland Note Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 41: ... at www pas europe com Most major credit and debit cards accepted All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic U K It couldn t be simpler Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products Take a browse on our website for further details The guarantee conditions set by our representatives in the country of sale ...

Page 42: ...meplate located at the back of your vacuum cleaner You should note the model and serial number in the spaces provided and retain this book for future reference Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Telephone Number REMINDER FOR CUSTOMER ...

Page 43: ... 43 NOTES ...

Page 44: ...orporation of North America All Rights Reserved Pursuant to the directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg F R Germany CØ1ZDVJ1ØEØØ Issued in 02 2013 ACØ1ZDVJZØEØ Printed in Mexico ...

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