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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
WARNING
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to
do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from 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
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
won't run.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
3. On/Off switch not set to On position
4. Thermal protector tripped.
Poor job of dirt
1. Full or clogged dust bin.
pick-up.
2. Wrong pile height setting.
3. Worn agitator.
4. Clogged nozzle.
5. Clogged hose.
6. Hole in hose.
7. Hose not inserted fully
8. Motor protection system activated.
9. Dirty filters.
Light won't work.
1. Burned out light bulb.
Agitator does not turn.
1. Carpet/Bare floor selector in Bare Floor
2. Broken belt.
Air flow restricted
1. Attachment use restricts air flow.
with attachment use.
Sound changes.
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path.
Dirt Sensor
1. Dirty optic cells.
will not work.
Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard
POSSIBLE CAUSE
at household service panel.
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Plug in firmly, push On/Off switch to On.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
3. Push On/Off switch to On position.
4. Unplug vacuum cleaner, allow to cool
and thermal protector will reset itself.
1. Empty dust bin.
2. Adjust setting.
3. Take to your nearest Panasonic
Service Center.
4. Check CLOG REMOVAL.
5. Check for clogs.
6. Take to your nearest Panasonic
Service Center.
7. Check hose connection
8. Check for clogs.
9. Change primary filter and
exhaust filter.
1. Change light bulb.
1. Move selector to the Carpet position.
2. Replace belt.
1. Check ATTACHMENTS.
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
hose.
1. Clean optic cells.
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