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Removing blockages

If the appliance stops picking up dust, 

a blockage may have occurred.

<Suction inlet / hose>

1  

Remove the hose from the suction 

inlet, turn the hose right and pull it 

upwards. 

2  

Clear any obstruction from the hose 

and/or suction inlet using a blunt 

implement. 

Take care not to damage the hose.

<Suction pipe inlet>

1  

Remove the hose from the rear side of 

the appliance.

2  

Clear any obstruction with care as 

shown.

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Содержание MC-UG342

Страница 1: ... UG344 MC UG342 Operating Instructions Contents Disposal 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD UK and Republic of Ireland only 5 Vacuum Cleaner Parts 6 How to use the Vacuum Cleaner 7 Maintenance 12 Trouble Shooting 16 Specifications 17 Product Fiche 17 Vacuum Cleaner Consumables Accessories For UK and Republic of Ireland customers only 18 Guarantee 19 Reminder for Customer 1...

Страница 2: ...nd 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 Countries outside the ...

Страница 3: ...al sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Do not use the appliance if the mains lead or plug is damaged or faulty If...

Страница 4: ...able or combustible materials or gas may be present This appliance is fitted with a thermal cut out device which automatically turns off the appliance to prevent overheating of the motor When this happens disconnect the appliance from the socket outlet and check the dust compartment and filters as they may be full or clogged with fine dust Check for any other obstructions in the hose or tube After...

Страница 5: ...cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer WARNING IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET OUTLET Replacing the fuse The location of the f...

Страница 6: ...ose clip Dust bag cover ON OFF switch Extension wand Exhaust filter Clean air filter Floor nozzle Foot pedal Handle release Crevice nozzle Bypass valve Cord clip Bypass valve This vacuum cleaner has a motor protector bypass valve which prevents motor overheating and damage The valve opens to provide cooling air when a clog or full bag prevents normal air flow to the vacuum cleaner suction motor Yo...

Страница 7: ...ndle screw 2 Insert the hose to suction inlet Ensure that the 2 hooks of the hose are completely fitted into the 2 holes of the suction inlet Clicks Hook both side Hole 3 Set the hose around the hose clip Always place the hose in the clockwise direction 4 If the mains lead is at the storage state turn the upper cord hook to release the mains lead 5 Fix the mains lead into the cord clip to help sec...

Страница 8: ...ht position when cleaning tools are used Middle position For normal cleaning step the foot pedal and pull back the handle to a comfortable angle and release the pedal to lower the floor nozzle Low position For cleaning under furniture step the pedal twice slowly The handle may now be lowered almost to the floor as shown CAUTION To prevent damaging carpeted floors tiled floors Linoleum etc do not l...

Страница 9: ... the floor nozzle while in operation 1 To use the accessories keep the appliance in the upright position 2 Pull out the hose from the rear side of the appliance and remove the hose from the hose clip and support Hose support Hose clip 3 Connect any accessory as illustrated 4 When finish using the accessories re insert the hose to the suction inlet and re install the hose into the hose clip and sup...

Страница 10: ...the appliance without the paper dust bag Paper dust bag should be replaced regularly for the maximum efficiency of the filters and prolonged motor efficiency Replace the paper dust bag with the new one in the following cases When the paper dust bag is full When operating the unit whooshing sound is made see page 6 When suction power has dropped We recommend the use of Panasonic original dust bag T...

Страница 11: ...g and set it completely inside the dust compartment Make sure all edges of the paper dust bag are completely inside the dust compartment If suction power does not return check to see if the hose or suction inlet is clogged see page 15 11 ...

Страница 12: ...ors Remove the base plate see page 14 Take care not to cut the brush CAUTION Do not wash the floor nozzle with water Cleaning filters CAUTION Never use the appliance without the filters properly installed Failure to do so may result in motor damage Central filter The central filter foam filter is installed in the dust compartment to protect the motor from dirt Clean it when it becomes dirty 1 Hold...

Страница 13: ... Exhaust filter Replace the exhaust filter Clean air filter once or twice a year 1 Remove the dust cover 2 Slide out the filter support replace the exhaust filter and re install 13 ...

Страница 14: ...place the beater bar assembly beater bar belt To replace the beater bar assembly lift it up and release the beater bar belt from the beater bar pulley Replace the beater bar assembly with a new one and reassemble in the reverse order Beater bar belt Beater bar assembly To replace the beater bar belt lift the beater bar assembly to remove the beater bar belt Replace the beater bar belt with a new o...

Страница 15: ...move the hose from the suction inlet turn the hose right and pull it upwards 2 Clear any obstruction from the hose and or suction inlet using a blunt implement Take care not to damage the hose Suction pipe inlet 1 Remove the hose from the rear side of the appliance 2 Clear any obstruction with care as shown 15 ...

Страница 16: ... thermal cut out device will reset itself see page 4 The motor runs but lost suction Clogged hose or inlet Full or broken paper dust bag Dirty central filter Hose not inserted correctly If there is a blockage remove it see page 15 If the paper dust bag is full or broken replace it see page 10 11 If the central filter is full of dust clean or replace see page 12 Check hose connection Beater bar ass...

Страница 17: ...ier s name Panasonic Supplier s model identifier MC UG344 MC UG342 Energy efficiency class C C Annual energy consumption kWh year 37 5 37 5 Indicative annual energy consumption kWh per year based on 50 cleaning tasks Actual annual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used Carpet cleaning performance class D D Hard floor cleaning performance class C C Dust re emission class D D So...

Страница 18: ... screw AMC73B XD00E Exhaust filter Clean air filter electrostatic AMC38K XA00E Central filter AMC64H XB00E Extension wand AMC40P XB04E Crevice nozzle AMC61R XB04E Dusting brush AMC88R XD04E Paper dust bag pack of 5 bags Type U 20E AMC B1EP Beater bar belt AMC28S XD00E Beater bar assembly AMV92RH80K0E Specifications are subject to change without notice 18 ...

Страница 19: ...nic 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 Guarantee The guarantee conditions set out by our representatives in the country of sale is applied Using dust bags which are not those of Panasonic will make the guarantee invalid Repairs should only be done by Panasonic servi...

Страница 20: ...1006 Oaza Kadoma Kadoma shi Osaka 571 8501 Japan http www panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2014 V01ZH8008 S0314 0 Issued in 03 2014 Printed in China ...

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