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Operating Instructions

Manuel d'utilisation
Instrucciones de operación

VACUUM CLEANER

Aspirateur
Aspiradora
MC-UL675
Before operating your vacuum cleaner,
please read these instructions completely.
Avant d'utiliser l'appareil, il est recommandé
de lire attentivement ce manuel.
Antes de usar su aspiradora, lea
completamente estas instrucciones por favor.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation Instrucciones de operación VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur Aspiradora MC-UL675 Before operating your vacuum cleaner, please read these instructions completely. Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel. Antes de usar su aspiradora, lea completamente estas instrucciones por favor.
  • Page 2: Consumer Information

    Read and understand all instructions. TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER We are very pleased to welcome you to the Panasonic family of products. Thank you for purchasing this product. Our intent is that you become one of our many satisfied customers.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury: 1. Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Panasonic recommended attachments. 2. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Failure to do so could result in the brush unexpectedly starting, causing personal injury from moving parts.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION ..................IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................... PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................... 10,11 FEATURE CHART ......................11 ASSEMBLY ........................12 Attaching Components ..................Using Cord Reel ....................FEATURES ........................14 Adjustable Handle ...................... 14 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ................14 Edge Cleaning......................
  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Nomenclature Identificación de piezas Handle Poignée Mango Air Turbine Dust Bin Turbine à air Release Latch Turbina de aire Loquet de la porte Picaporte de la puerta On-Off Switch Interrupteur Interruptor de encendido-apagado Primary Filter Filtre principal Filtro primario Extension Hose Tuyau d’extension Manguera expansible...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Attaching Components Handle Poignée CAUTION Mango DO NOT plug in until assembly is complete. Tool caddy Porte-accessoires ➢ ➢ Slide the tool caddy into the handle Porta herramienta slots and push upward until a locking click is produced. ➀ ➀ ➢...
  • Page 7: Features

    Use ONLY the carrying handle transport located on the back of the vacuum Manija para transportar cleaner. Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ➢ ➢ The nozzle of your Panasonic Shallow Pile Carpet Nozzle vacuum cleaner automatically Moquette à Tête d'aspiration adjusts to any carpet pile height.
  • Page 8: Filter Cleaning System

    Filter Cleaning System Your Panasonic vacuum cleaner is equipped with the latest technology. ➢ ➢ Filter Cleaning System is activated by the cord reel. ➢ ➢ Each time the power cord is pulled out the filter is cleaned. ➢ ➢ Before use, pull power cord out until...
  • Page 9: To Operate Vacuum Cleaner

    TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord Note: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug, one blade is wider than the other. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
  • Page 10: Using Tools With Removable Hose

    • Drapes Turbina de aire Dusting Brush • Stairs Brosse à • Walls épousseter ➂ ➂ Cepillo para ➢ ➢ The Panasonic Air Turbine may be sacudir used on the following items: Crevice Tool • Furniture Suceur plat Herramienta • Stairs para tapices •...
  • Page 11: Body Release

    Body Release ➢ ➢ Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with three (3) position body release; • Upright position (locked) • Middle position (normal use) • Low position (getting under furniture) ➢ ➢ Release the body by pressing down on the body release pedal with your foot and pulling back and down on the handle with your hand.
  • Page 12: Carpet-Bare Floor Selector

    Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ➢ ➢ Selector should be placed in BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position when using vacuum cleaner on bare floors and when using tools. The agitator does Carpet/Bare Floor Selector Sélecteur not rotate in the BARE FLOOR tapis/placher (TOOLS) position. Control para alfombra/ sin alfombra...
  • Page 13: Attachments

    Attachments Identify each of the attachments shown. Air Turbine Turbine à air Turbina de aire Note: The motor protector may open when using attachments or when clean- ing new carpet, due to reduced airflow by the attachments themselves or by new carpet lint filling the dust bin quickly.
  • Page 14: Dirt Sensor

    Dirt Sensor ➢ ➢ The electronic dirt sensor is a feature which will detect particles as Dirt Sensor Détecteur de they pass through the vacuum poussière cleaner. Indicador de polvo ➢ ➢ The dirt sensor indicator is located on the front of the vacuum cleaner as illustrated.
  • Page 15: Performance Indicator

    Performance Indicator ➢ ➢ When the vacuum cleaner is running Performance indicator with normal air flow, the light on the Indicateur de performance performance indicator is off. The Indicador de funcionamiento light comes on whenever the airflow becomes blocked. If that occurs, check the dust bin clean/replace clogged filters, and check other possible clog locations shown in...
  • Page 16: Dust Bin Cleaning

    Dust Bin Cleaning ➢ ➢ Always empty the dust bin when dirt Dust Bin level reaches the “MAX” line. Latch Loquet du bac à ➢ ➢ Grasp the handle on the top of the poussière Cerrojo del dust bin. Push the dust bin latch cubo de basura down.
  • Page 17: Filter Changing And Cleaning

    Filter Changing and Cleaning ➢ ➢ Check primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. Upper dust bin ➢ ➢ To remove primary filter, open upper Bac à poussière dust bin lid assembly. Turn the upper upérieure Cubo de basura dust bin to the unlock position as superior shown.
  • Page 18: To Clean The Pre-Filter

    To Clean the Pre-filter ➢ ➢ Turn clockwise and pull the pre-filter. Clean by gently tapping over a trash container. ➢ ➢ Return the pre-filter to the dust bin, aligning the pre-filter tabs to the lower dust bin slots, then turn counter-clockwise to the lock position.
  • Page 19: Motor Protector

    Motor Protector ➢ ➢ Automatically opens to provide cooling air to the motor when a clog occurs or when dust bin needs emptying. ➢ ➢ Motor protector may open when using tools. ➢ ➢ Check operation by placing hand over end of hose. Motor Protector ➢...
  • Page 20: Routine Care Of Vacuum Cleaner

    ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Performing the following tasks will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at peak performance levels and will ensure these high levels for years to come. Check the BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE section in this manual for recommendations on performing some of these tasks to help solve various problems that may occur.
  • Page 21: Replacing Hepa Exhaust Filter

    Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter ➢ ➢ The HEPA exhaust filter removes dirt Press Release Tab Appuyer sur la languette from exhaust air. de dégagement Presione lengüetas ➢ ➢ Check filter after emptying dust bin. de liberación Replace when dirty. ➢ ➢ To remove exhaust filter cover, press on release tab and rotate off.
  • Page 22: Cleaning Agitator

    Cleaning Agitator ➢ ➢ Clean agitator after every five uses. ➢ ➢ Turn vacuum cleaner over, exposing the agitator. ➢ ➢ Cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors. Thermal Protector ➢ ➢ If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 23: Removing And Installing Lower Plate

    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. Removing and Installing Lower Plate ➢...
  • Page 24: Replacing Belt

    Replacing Belt ➢ ➢ Replace belt whenever a burning Motor Shaft Belt rubber smell caused by excessive Arbre du moteur Courroie Eje del motor Correa slippage occurs. Agitator Agitateur Agitador ➢ ➢ Place carpet-bare floor selector in CARPET position. ➢ ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢...
  • Page 25: Replacing Headlight Bulb

    Replacing Headlight Bulb ➢ ➢ Disconnect power cord from Screwdriver electrical outlet. Lower body to lay Tournevis Dedesarmador the vacuum cleaner flat. ➢ ➢ Pry out light lens at slots by inserting screwdriver into slot, pushing down Slots on the lens and rotating the Headlight Lens Fentes Ranuras...
  • Page 26: Cleaning Exterior And Tools

    Cleaning Exterior and Tools ➢ ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet. ➢ ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. ➢ ➢ DO NOT drip water on the vacuum cleaner and wipe dry after cleaning. ➢...
  • Page 27: Removing Clogs

    Removing Clogs 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. ➢ ➢ Check the hose area. ➢ ➢ Remove extension hose by grasping the hose collar, twisting, and pulling straight off.
  • Page 28: Before Requesting Service

    1. Full or clogged dust bin. 1. Empty dust bin. Poor job of dirt 2. Worn agitator. 2. Take to your nearest Panasonic pick-up. Service Center. 3. Clogged nozzle. 3. Check for clogs. 4. Clogged hose.
  • Page 29: Warranty

    Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call, toll free, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) to locate a PASC Authorized Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the local Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.
  • Page 30 Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 31: What To Do When Service Is Needed

    WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED If your Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner needs service, look in the yellow pages of the telephone book under HOME APPLIANCE SERVICE for your nearest Panasonic Services Company (“PASC”) Factory Servicenter, or PASC authorized Servicenter, or call, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) toll free to find a convenient servicenter. DO NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices.

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