Panasonic Mc-ul671 Owner's Manual
Operating Instructions
Manuel d’utilisation
Instrucciones de operación
VACUUM CLEANER
Aspirateur
Aspiradora
MC-UL671
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.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 5 before
use. 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.
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities.Your vacuum
cleaner is intended only for household use.The vacuum cleaner should be stored in a dry,
indoor area. Read the Operating Instructions carefully for important use and safety
information.
Special care is required when vacuuming certain types of carpet or floor covering. Always
check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before
vacuuming.
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL
WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS.
WARNING statements are designed to alert you to the
possibility of personal injury, loss of human life, and/or
WARNING
damage to the vacuum cleaner and/or personal
property if the instructions given are not followed.
CAUTION statements are designed to alert you to the
possibility of damage to the vacuum cleaner and/or
CAUTION
personal property if the instructions given are not
followed.
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids.
DO NOT store vacuum cleaner outdoors.
Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
TO AVOID ACCIDENTS
Except for hand-held vacuum cleaners, keep vacuum cleaner on floor - not chairs, tables, steps, stairs, etc.
Store vacuum cleaner promptly after each use to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord or vacuum cleaner.
Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in a manner intended by the manufacturer.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
© 2007 Panasonic Home Appliances Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using your vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
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.
3. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
4. To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
6. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a
Panasonic Service Center.
7. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
8. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
9. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
10.Do not put any objects into openings.
11.Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
12.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
13.Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14.Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
15.Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes
from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion.
16.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
17.Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust bin and/or filters in place.
18.Unplug before connecting Air Turbine.
19.Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
20. Do not operate vacuum cleaner without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter cover in
place.
21.You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTE: Before you plug in your Panasonic vacuum cleaner, make sure that the voltage
indicated on the rating plate located at the back of the vacuum cleaner is the same as your
local electrical supply.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSUMER INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................... 5
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................... 10,11
FEATURE CHART ........................................................................................................... 11
ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................................... 12
Attaching Components ......................................................................................... 12
Using Cord Reel .................................................................................................... 12
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 14
Adjustable Handle ...................................................................................................... 14
Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle .............................................................................. 14
Edge Cleaning............................................................................................................. 14
Filter Cleaning System............................................................................................... 16
Cord Hook ................................................................................................................... 16
TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER................................................................................ 18
Power Cord.................................................................................................................. 18
ON / OFF Switch ........................................................................................................ 18
Using Adjustable Handle ........................................................................................... 18
Body Release .............................................................................................................. 20
Using Tools with Removable Hose ........................................................................... 22
Attachments ................................................................................................................ 24
Dust Bin Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 26
Filter Changing and Cleaning.................................................................................... 28
To Clean the Pre-filter ................................................................................................ 30
Motor Protector........................................................................................................... 32
ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER ..................................................................... 34
Cleaning Secondary Filter Screen ............................................................................ 34
Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter................................................................................. 36
Cleaning Agitator........................................................................................................ 38
Thermal Protector....................................................................................................... 38
Removing and Installing Lower Plate ....................................................................... 40
Replacing Belt ............................................................................................................. 42
Replacing Headlight Bulb........................................................................................... 44
Cleaning Exterior and Tools....................................................................................... 46
Removing Clogs.......................................................................................................... 48
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ................................................................................. 50
WARRANTY .............................................................................................................. 53,54
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED ............................................................. 60
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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Nomenclature
Identificación de piezas
Handle
Poignée
Mango
Dust Bin
Release Latch
Loquet de
dégagement
du bac à
poussière
Cerrojo del
cubo de
basura
Primary Filter
Filtre principal
Filtro primario
Door Latch
Loquet de la porte
Picaporte de la
puerta.
Pre-filter
Préfiltre
Pre-filtro
Exhaust Filter
MC-V199H (Inside)
Filtre d’échappement
(à l’intérieur)
Filtro de escape
(dentro)
Protector de meubles
Furniture Guard
Pare-chocs
Headlight
Dispositif
d’éclairage
Luz
Belt (inside)
MC-V270B
Courroie (interne)
Correa (interior)
Air Turbine
Turbine à air
Turbina de aire
On-Off Switch
Interrupteur
Interruptor de
encendido-apagado
Extension Hose
Tuyau d’extension
Manguera expansible
Power Cord
Cordon
d’alimentation
Cordón
electrico
Body Release
Pedal
Pédale de réglage
de l’inclinaison du
boîtier
Pedal de liberación
del cuerpo
Nozzle
Tête
d’aspiration
Boquilla
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FEATURE CHART
Power Headlight Cord Length Bare Floor
120V AC(60Hz) Yes 24 Ft No
Tableau des caractéristiques
Alimentation Dispositif Longueur du Position
d’éclairage cordon plancher
120 V c.a.(60 Hz) Oui 6 m (24 pi) Non
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120 V c.a.(60 Hz)
Si 6 m (24pi) No
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Extension Hose
Tuyau d’extension
Manguera expansible
Dusting Brush
Brosse àépousseter
Cepillo para sacudir
Air Turbine
Turbine à air
Turbina de aire
Adjustable Handle
Release Button
Bouton de dégagement
de la poignée ajustable
Botón de liberación del
mango ajustable.
Carrying Handle
Poignée de transport
Mango para transportar
Power Cord
Cordon d'alimentation
Cordón electrico
Body Release
Pedal
Pédale de réglage
de l’inclinaison du boîtier
Pedal de liberación
del mango
Crevice Tool
Suceur plat
Herramienta
para tapices
Wand
Tube
Tubo
Motor Protector
Protecteur du moteur
Protector de motor
Short Hose
Tuyau court
Manguera corta
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Tool caddy
Porte-accessoires
Porta herramienta
ASSEMBLY
Attaching Components
Handle
Poignée
Mango
CAUTION
DO NOT plug in until assembly is
complete.
➢➢
Slide the tool caddy into the handle
slots and push upward until a locking
click is produced.
Alignment button
Bouton d'alignement
Botón de alineación
Handle opening
Ouverture de la poignée
Apertura del mango
Hose connector
Connecteur de tuyau
Conector de
manguera
Connector Pipe
Tube connecteur
Tubo conector
5
➀➀
➢➢
Insert adjustable handle assembly as
illustrated.
1
➁➁
➢➢
Attach hose end to vacuum cleaner
as illustrated.
4
A
B
➂➂
➢➢
Insert hose onto connector pipe.
➃➃
➢➢
3
2
Place extension hose on hose
holder.
B
➄➄
A
Hose Coupling
Accouplement de tuyau
Acoplamiento de
manguera
➢➢
Insert air turbine into holder on
vacuum cleaner handle as indicated.
Using Cord Reel
➢➢
Pull cord out of cord reel until the
end is reached.
➢➢
Do not use vacuum cleaner without
cord pulled out all the way.
➢➢
To prevent injury or damage, hold
plug head while rewinding cord.
➢➢
Push cord retract pedal down to
rewind.
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FEATURES
Shallow
Pile Carpet
Moquette à
poils courts
Alfombra de
pelo corto
Deep Pile
Carpet
Alfombra de
pelo largo
Moquette à
poils longs
Nozzle
Boquilla
Tête d'aspiration
Pivot Point
Point
d’articulation
Botónde
liberación
Adjustable Handle
➢➢
Press Handle Adjust button and raise
handle to a comfortable operating
position.You should hear a click to
Handle adjust
button
Bouton de réglage
de la poignée
Mango, botón
de ajuste
Carrying handle
Poignéede
transport
Manija para
transportar
Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle
ensure handle is secure in position.
CAUTION
DO NOT carry the vacuum cleaner by
the adjustable handle or dust bin
handle. Use ONLY the carrying handle
located on the back of the vacuum
cleaner.
➢➢
The nozzle of your Panasonic
vacuum cleaner automatically
adjusts to any carpet pile height.
Edge Cleaning
➢➢
Feature allows nozzle to float evenly
over carpet pile surfaces.
➢➢
No manual adjustments required.
➢➢
Edge cleaning feature enables
improved cleaning of carpets near
walls and furniture.
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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
the end is reached
NOTE:
DO NOT use vacuum cleaner if
power cord is not pulled out to the
end.
Cord Hook
Crochet du cordon
d'alimentation
Hendidura de fijación
del cordóneléctrico
Power Cord
Cordon d'alimentation
Cordóneléctrico
Cord Hook
➢➢
Make sure the power cord is placed
into the cord hook as shown.
Note: This helps keep the power cord out
from under the vacuum cleaner agitator.
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