Panasonic Mc-ul675 Owner's Manual

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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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

Using Tools with Removable Hose ........................................................................... 20

Body Release .............................................................................................................. 22

Carpet-Bare Floor Selector .......................................................................................... 24

Attachments ................................................................................................................ 26

Dirt Sensor .................................................................................................................. 28

Performance Indicator ........................................................................................ 30

To Clean Dirt Sensor Optics ...................................................................................... 30

Dust Bin Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 32

Filter Changing and Cleaning.................................................................................... 34

To Clean the Pre-filter ................................................................................................ 36

Motor Protector........................................................................................................... 38

ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER ..................................................................... 40

Cleaning Secondary Filter Screen ............................................................................ 40

Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter................................................................................. 42

Cleaning Agitator........................................................................................................ 44

Thermal Protector....................................................................................................... 44

Removing and Installing Lower Plate ....................................................................... 46

Replacing Belt ............................................................................................................. 48

Replacing Headlight Bulb .............................................................................................. 50

Cleaning Exterior and Tools....................................................................................... 52

Removing Clogs.......................................................................................................... 54

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ................................................................................. 56

WARRANTY .............................................................................................................. 59,60

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED ............................................................. 64

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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Nomenclature

Identificación de piezas

Handle

Poignée Mango

Dust Bin Release Latch

Loquet de

la porte Picaporte de la puerta

Primary Filter

Filtre principal

Filtro primario

Door Latch

Loquet de 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 (dentro)

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 mango

Carpet-Bare Floor Selector

Sélecteur tapis/plancher

Selector carpet-bare floor

Nozzle

Tête d’aspiration

Boquilla

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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

➀➀

➢➢

Insert adjustable handle assembly as illustrated.

➁➁

➢➢

Attach hose end to vacuum cleaner as illustrated.

➂➂

➢➢

Insert hose onto connector pipe.

➃➃

➢➢

Place extension hose on hose holder.

➄➄

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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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. DO NO PLUG IN ANY WA

Y. Only use outlets near the floor.

ON / OFF Switch

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ON / OFF Switch

Interrupteur ON/OFF

Control ON/OFF

Adjustable Handle

Poignée

ajustable

Mango ajustable

➢➢

Ensure “I/O” switch is OFF

➢➢

Plug the power cord into 120V outlet

➢➢

“I” position turns vacuum cleaner

on.

➢➢

“O” position turns vacuum cleaner

off.

Using the Adjustable Handle

➢➢

Press the HANDLE ADJUST button located on the back of the vacuum

Adjust Button

Bouton de réglage Botón de ajuste

cleaner.

➢➢

Raise or lower the adjustable handle to the desired operating position.You should hear a click to ensure handle is secure in position.

“O”

CAUTION

DO NOT carry the vacuum cleaner by the adjustable handle. Use ONLY the carrying handle located on the back of the vacuum cleaner.

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Using Tools with Removable Hose

➢➢

To remove hose from connector pipe; grasp hose by the hose connector and slide off of connector pipe.

➢➢

With the hose free from the connector pipe, it now can be used to add attachments.

➢➢

Add attachments to suit your cleaning needs.

➢➢

The Crevice Tool the following items:

• Furniture

• Cushions

• Drapes

• Stairs

• Walls

Hose

Tuyau

Manguera

Hose connector

Connecteur de tuyau

Conector de manguera

Connector Pipe

Tube connecteur

Tubo conector

Wand

Tube

Tubo

➀➀

may be used on

➢➢

Air Turbine

Turbine à air

Turbina de aire

Dusting Brush

Brosse à épousseter

Cepillo para sacudir

Crevice Tool

Suceur plat

Herramienta para tapices

The Dusting Brush on the following items:

• Furniture

• Drapes

• Stairs

• Walls

➢➢

The Panasonic Air Turbine used on the following items:

• Furniture

• Stairs

• Floors

➢➢

To reinstall hose to connector pipe

➁➁

may be used

➂➂

may be

slide hose connector onto connector pipe and push down to a press fitting.

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