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Panasonic MC-UL426 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

VACUUM CLEANER (DOMESTIC)
Model No. MC-UL424
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.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How To Use The Accessories ................17-20 PERFORMANCE FEATURES Edge Cleaning ..................... 21 Automatic Adjusting Nozzle ................. 21 Overload Protection (MC-UL426 only) ............... 21 Motor Protection System ..................22 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Emptying Dust Bin..................23-24 Pre-Filter Cleaning ..................25-26 Primary Filter Cleaning ..................

  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead (Uk And Ireland Only)

    If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. 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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions For The User

    • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials, or others that may become so or use in areas where they may be present. • This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Panasonic Service Centre, and only genuine Panasonic spare parts should be used.

  • Page 5: Cautions

    CAUTIONS 1. To avoid any possible damage to the 2. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over mains lead, never run over the mains tassels or fringes of rugs or mats as they lead or allow it to become caught in the could get caught up in the beater bar beater bar when using the vacuum and may cause damage to belt.

  • Page 6: Identification Of Main Parts

    IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS (MC-UL424) Handle Hose Air Turbine Crevice Tool Primary Filter Hose (inside) Raised Holder Tabs Locking Mains Lead Notch Dust Bin Quick QuickDraw Release Wand Carrying Handle Nozzle Mains Lead Exhaust Filter Dusting (inside) Brush Beater Bar Furniture (underneath) Guard...

  • Page 7: Identification Of Main Parts

    IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS (MC-UL426) Handle Hose Air Turbine Crevice Tool Primary Filter (inside) Raised Tabs Hose Dust Bin Holder QuickDraw Wand Locking Mains Lead Notch Quick Exhaust Release Filter (inside) Nozzle Carrying Handle Overload Mains Protector/ Lead Belt Reset...

  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS A) HANDLE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY Hose Handle Nozzle Hose Handle Screw Remove the hose from the nozzle hose and Remove the handle screw from the rear carrying handle. of the handle. Hose Nozzle Hose Reinstall hose onto nozzle hose. Route Insert the handle in the handle opening as hose as shown.
  • Page 9 Alternate assembly: Hose Handle “J” Slot Raised QuickDraw Wand To use the QuickDraw feature, the QuickDraw wand can be installed and stored on-board the vacuum cleaner. Insert the raised tab on the wand into the “J” slot on the hose. Twist the wand to lock in place.

  • Page 10: B) Tool Storage

    B) TOOL STORAGE Handle Dusting Clip Crevice Brush Tool Air Turbine Insert crevice tool into the storage location Insert the dusting brush into the back of as shown. the vacuum cleaner. Place the air turbine into the clip located on the handle. - 10 -...

  • Page 11: C) Mains Lead Storage

    C) MAINS LEAD STORAGE Locking Notch Cord Lock Mains Lead Quick Release Lower Cord Hook Make sure that the mains lead quick Lock the plug onto the mains lead. release is rotated in the upright position as shown. Insert mains lead into the locking notch on rear of the handle.

  • Page 12: How To Operate Your Vacuum Cleaner

    HOW TO OPERATE YOUR VACUUM CLEANER CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the beater bar when vacuum cleaner is on. Contacting the beater bar while it is rotating can cut, bruise, or cause other injuries.

  • Page 13: B) On/Off Switch

    Do not leave the beater bar rotating in the same place for too long. MIDDLE POSITION (NORMAL USE) MC-UL424: MC-UL426: Move vacuum cleaner to Release the handle by Release the handle by middle position for normal use.
  • Page 14 MC-UL426 ONLY: Beater Bar: AUTO OFF Beater Bar: AUTO ON Move vacuum cleaner to low This model is fitted with an auto beater bar stop.

  • Page 15: D) Carpet/Bare Floor Selector

    Floor Selector Selector MC-UL424 MC-UL426 Selector should be placed in BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position 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.
  • Page 16 MC-UL424: MC-UL426: Use the vacuum with selector in CARPET Use the vacuum with selector in CARPET position when cleaning carpets. position when cleaning carpets. Use the vacuum with selector in BARE For best performance it is recommended FLOOR position to clean on bare floors to use the bonus brush WHEN and when using attachments.

  • Page 17: E) How To Use The Accessories

    E) HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES 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 ). Hose Wand Fig. A Fig.
  • Page 18 Hose / Bonus Hose (MC-UL426) Turbine Wand / Bonus Wand (MC-UL426) Attach crevice tool, floor brush (MC-UL426 only), dusting brush, or Air Turbine to the hose or wand. Dusting Brush Crevice Tool For additional reach, the dusting brush CAUTION may be attached to the end of the crevice tool.
  • Page 19 • Curtains • Stairs • Stairs • Walls • Walls 1 10 1 11 MC-UL426 ONLY The air turbine may be used on the The floor brush may be used on the following items: following items: • Furniture • Bare Floors •...
  • Page 20 1 14 1 15 MC-UL426 ONLY: Bonus Hose Hose Rasied Tab MC-UL426 ONLY: Bonus hose may be added to the hose for additional reach. Insert the two tabs on the end of the bonus hose into the two “J” shaped slots on the unit hose and twist to connect.

  • Page 21: Performance Features A) Edge Cleaning

    A) EDGE CLEANING MC-UL424 MC-UL426 Edge cleaning feature enables improved cleaning of carpets near walls and furniture. B) AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING NOZZLE The nozzle of your Panasonic vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any Nozzle carpet pile height. Deep Pile Feature allows nozzle to float evenly over Carpet carpet pile surfaces.

  • Page 22: D) Motor Protection System

    D) MOTOR PROTECTION SYSTEM BYPASS VALVE THERMAL 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 Bypass Value the suction motor, the thermal protector turns the suction motor off automatically.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Servicing

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. WARNING Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect from 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 24 Door Door Latch Latch Door Press dust bin door latch and the dust bin After the dust bin is empty of debris, firmly door will open. The debris will fall out. close the door. Make sure you hear a “click” sound to indicate that the door is Remove any clogs that might be fully latched.

  • Page 25: B) Pre-Filter Cleaning

    B) PRE-FILTER CLEANING UNLOCKED (For cleaning) LOCKED (For Use) Inside Pre-filter UNLOCKED (For Cleaning) Make sure the dust bin is empty. Grasp pre-filter and rotate counter- clockwise to remove. Grasp the dust bin handle and rotate upper portion of dust bin to unlock (as Clean pre-filter by gently tapping over a indicated on the lid), and lift off.

  • Page 26: C) Primary Filter Cleaning

    LOCKED (For Use) UNLOCKED (For Cleaning) Reinstall upper portion of dust bin and turn to locked position (as indicated on the lid). C) PRIMARY FILTER CLEANING  It is recommended to clean the primary filter with cold water at least every month. Check the primary filter frequently and clean when dirty.
  • Page 27 Primary Filter Wash with cold water only, DO NOT use TO REPLACE FILTER: detergent or soap. Place the primary filter into the dust Once the filter is washed clean, squeeze bin lid. by hand and allow to air dry. Close the dust bin lid. Be sure the Allow filter to dry for 24 hours before dust bin lid latch snaps in place.

  • Page 28: D) Hepa Media Exhaust Filter Replacement

    D) HEPA MEDIA EXHAUST FILTER REPLACEMENT The exhaust filter removes dirt from exhaust 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.

  • Page 29: E) Belt Replacement (Mc-Ul424)

    E) BELT REPLACEMENT (MC-UL424) Replace belt whenever beater bar stops turning or a burning rubber smell caused by excessive slippage occurs. Refer to VACUUM CLEANER CONSUMABLES/ ACCESSORIES (page 40) for part number. Four (4) Nozzle Hose Screws Locking Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Always place paper under nozzle Lay unit on floor with nozzle flat as whenever lower plate is removed to...
  • Page 30 Beater End Cap Motor Shaft Belt Groove Four Screws Tabs Slots Place the vacuum in the upright position Lay unit on floor bottom up with nozzle standing on the handle. flat. Reinstall lower plate by (1) aligning the Install the four screws to the lower plate. tabs on the lower plate with the slots in the nozzle and (2) rotating to installed position.

  • Page 31: F) Belt Replacement (Mc-Ul426)

    Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging into a mains socket. F) BELT REPLACEMENT (MC-UL426) Replace belt whenever beater bar stops turning or a burning rubber smell caused by excessive slippage occurs. Refer to VACUUM CLEANER CONSUMABLES/ACCESSORIES (page 40) for part number.
  • Page 32 Motor Shaft Slot Beater Belt Nozzle Belt Groove Groove Remove beater bar by carefully lifting out. Loop new belt around motor shaft and Remove worn or broken belt. beater bar belt groove; see illustration for correct belt routing. Clean beater bar and the end caps (See BEATER BAR CLEANING, page 35).

  • Page 33: G) Clog Removal

    G) CLOG REMOVAL If the vacuum cleaner does not seem to have adequate suction, first check if the dust bin is full 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).
  • Page 34 Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging into an electrical outlet. MC-UL426 ONLY: Hose Inlet Inspect inlet of nozzle hose and clear any Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 35: H) Beater Bar Cleaning

    H) BEATER BAR CLEANING Clean beater bar after every five uses and every time the belt is replaced. MC-UL424 MC-UL426 Remove lower plate (See BELT REPLACEMENT, pages 29-31 & 31-32). Cut off any hair, thread, string, carpet pile, and lint entangled around beater bar with a pair of scissors.

  • Page 36: I) Cleaning Exterior

    I) CLEANING EXTERIOR Unplug mains lead from mains socket. WARNING Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth Electrical Shock And Personal Injury that has been dipped in a solution of mild Hazard liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. DO NOT drip water on vacuum Disconnect electrical supply before cleaner.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting your Panasonic service centre, check the following points: NOTE: Failure to correctly maintain your product may result in a charge if referred to a service agent for attention. WARNING Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    3. Problem with vacuum cleaner. 3. Check vacuum cleaner troubleshooting tips. 4. Hole in vacuum hose. 4. Replace hose - a serviceable item at a Panasonic service center. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO. MC-UL424 MC-UL426 POWER SOURCE 230-240V / 50Hz 230-240V / 50Hz MAX.

  • Page 39: Disposal Information

    DISPOSAL INFORMATION Disposing the appliance Before disposing the appliance, remove the dust bag and all filters, and dispose them with normal household waste. Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

  • Page 40: Vacuum Cleaner Consumables / Accessories

    VACUUM CLEANER CONSUMABLES / ACCESSORIES For customers within the UK and the Republic of Ireland: MC-UL424 MC-UL426 DESCRIPTION Part Number Part Number HEPA media exhaust filter AC38KDDJZØØØ AC38KDDJZØØØ Primary filter AC44KDSCZØØØ AC44KDSCZØØØ Crevice tool AC6ØRZFZVØ7 AC6ØRZFZVU7 Dusting brush AC88RYUZVØ7 AC88RYUZVØ7 Wand AC4ØPJPZVØ7 AC4ØPJPZVØ7...

  • Page 41: Guarantee

    GUARANTEE • The guarantee conditions set by our representatives in the country of sale is applied. • Using consumable parts which are not those of Panasonic will make the guarantee invalid. • Repairs should be done by Panasonic service persons or technicians. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalid.

  • Page 42: Reminder For Customer

    REMINDER FOR CUSTOMER The model and serial number of the product may be found on the nameplate 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: ............

  • Page 43: Notes

    NOTES - 43 -...
  • Page 44 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 http://www.panasonic.net/ © 2013 Panasonic Appliances Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved.

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