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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
WARNING
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.
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.
PROBLEM
Vacuum Cleaner
won't run.
Poor job of dirt
pick up
Light won't work.
Agitator does not turn. 1. Carpet/Bare floor selector in
Air flow restricted
with attachment use.
Sound changes.
Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel.
3. Thermal protector tripped.
4. Defective wall outlet.
1. Full or clogged dust bin.
2. Worn agitator.
3. Clogged nozzle.
4. Clogged hose.
5. Hole in hose.
6. Broken belt
7. Motor protection system activated. 7. Check for clogs.
8. Dirty filters.
9. Dust bin not assembled
correctly.
1. Burned out light bulb.
Bare Floor position
2. Broken belt.
1. Tool use restricts air flow.
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path.
1. Plug in firmly, turn on vacuum
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace
3. Allow to cool 30-50 minutes and
4. Check with a good appliance or
1. Empty dust bin.
2. Take to your nearest Panasonic
3. Check for clogs.
4. Check for clogs.
5. Take to your nearest Panasonic
6. Replace belt.
8. Clean or change primary filter
9. Remove dust bin and reinstall.
1. Change light bulb.
1. Select CARPET position.
2. Replace belt.
1. Check tools for fuzz, lint, pet
2. See CLOG REMOVAL section
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
cleaner.
fuse.
thermal protector will reset itself.
lamp. Have outlet properly
serviced.
Service Center.
Service Center.
and/or change exhaust filter.
hair or other debris.
and clean hose.
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