Panasonic Mc-ul915 Owner's Manual
VACUUM CLEANER (HOUSEHOLD)
Aspirateur (Domestique)
Aspiradora (Domestico)
Model No. MC-UL915
Operating Instructions
Manuel d’utilisation
Instrucciones de operación
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
PARTS IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
FEATURE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Overload Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Dirt Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Edge Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adjustable Handle Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Motor Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Thermal Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Cord Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Adjustable Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Locking Notch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
ON/OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Body Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Emptying Dust Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Cleaning Dirt Sensor Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Dust Bin Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Cleaning Pre-Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Replacing HEPAExhaust Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Primary Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing and Installing Lower Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Replacing Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Replacing Headlight Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Cleaning Exterior and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Cleaning Agitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing Clogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 68
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
© 2010 Panasonic Home Appliances Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 8-9
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
TO A VOID 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 A VOID ACCIDENTS
Except for hand-held 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.
WARNING
WARNING statements are designed to alert you to the
possibility of personal injury, loss of human life, and/or
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
personal property if the instructions given are not
followed.
CAUTION
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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.
15. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
16. 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.
17. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
18. Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust bin and/or filters in place.
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19. Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshner powders, and
fine dust. The products clog the filters, reduce airflow and can cause damage to the
vacuum cleaner. Failure to clean the dust bin could cause permanent damage to the
vacuum cleaner.
20. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum cleaner or dust bin.
21. Unplug before connecting Air Turbine.
22. 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.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Extension Hose
Tuyau d’extension
Manguera expansible
Nomenclature
Identificación de piezas
Adjustable Handle
Poignée
ajustable
Mango a
justable
Handle Length
Adjustment
Ajustement de la
longueur de la poignée
Ajuste del mango
Combination Brush
Brosse combinée
Cepillo de combinación
Lower Cord Hook
Crochet de cordon
inférieur
Compartimiento
inferior para el cordon
Primary Filter (inside)
Filtre primaire
(à l’intérieur)
Filtro primario (dentro)
Short Hose
Tuyau court
Manguera corta
Crevice Tool
Suceur plat
Herramienta
para hendiduras
Quick Release
Upper Cord Hook
Crochet supérieur
de rangement du cordon
à dégagement rapide
Sujetador de liberación
Furniture Guard
Pare-chocs
Protector de muebles
Nozzle
Tête d’aspiration
Boquilla
Belt MC-V360B
Courroie
Correa
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ON/OFF Switch
FEATURE CHART
Power Dirt Sensor Headlight Cord Length Bare Floor
120V AC (60Hz) Yes Yes 35 Ft Yes
Tableau des caractéristiques
Alimentation Détecteur de Dispositif Longueur du Position
poussière d’éclairage cordon plancher
120 V c.a. (60 Hz) Oui Oui 10,7m (35 pi) Oui
Diagrama de características
Voltaje Sensor de Luz Extensión Uso sin
basura de cordón alfombra
120 V c.a. (60 Hz)
Si Si 10.7m (35 pi) Si
Interrupteur
Interruptor de
encendido-apagado
Dirt Sensor
Détecteur de
poussière
Indicador de polvo
Carrying Handle
Poignée de transport
Mango para transportar
QUICKDRAW
RELEASE button
Bouton de
dégagement rapide
QUICKDRAW RELEASE
botón de liberación
Air Turbine
Turbine à air
Turbina de aire
Exhaust Filter
MC-V194H (inside)
Filtre d’évacuation
(à l’intérieur)
Filtro de escape (dentro)
Dust Bin
Godet à poussière
Contenedor de
la basura
Carpet/Bare Floor
Headlight
Dispositif
d’éclairage
Luz
Overload Protector
(Reset Button)
Protecteur de surcharge
(Bouton de remise en circuit)
Protector contra sobrecargas
(Botón de restauración)
Selector
Sélecteur tapis/plancher
Control para alfombra/
sin alfombra
Body Release
Pedal
Pédale de réglage
de l’inclinaison du
boîtier
Pedal de liberación
del mango
ASSEMBLY
Hose Clip
Loquet de tuyau
Cerrojos de la
manguera
Air Turbine
Turbine à air
Turbina de aire
Hose Clip
Loquet de tuyau
Cerrojos de la
manguera
Combination
Brush
Brosse
combinée
Cepillo de
combinatión
Handle
Wand
Tube
Tubo
Wand
Tube
Tubo
Poignée
Mango
Crevice Tool
Suceur plat
Herramienta
para tapices
CAUTION
DO NOT plug in until assembly is
complete.
➢➢
Insert wand into vacuum cleaner
until it locks in place.
➢➢
Insert crevice tool, dusting brush,
and Air Turbine into storage
locations on the vacuum cleaner.
➢➢
Insert handle into wand.
➢➢
Insert hose into clips on the wand
and the back of the vacuum cleaner.
Cord Hooks
Crochets de
rangement du
cordon
Sujetador de
liberación
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➢➢
Wrap power cord clockwise around
upper and lower cord hooks as
shown.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
Shallow
Pile Carpet
Moquette à
poils courts
Alfombra de
pelo corto
Deep Pile
Carpet
Moquette à
poils longs
Alfombra de
pelo largo
Nozzle
Tête
d'aspiration
Boquilla
Pivot Point
Point
d’articulation
Botón de
liberación
RESET button
Bouton de remise en circuit
de la protection de surcharge
Protector contra sobrecargas
(Botón de restauración)
FEATURES
Overload Protection
➢➢
The OVERLOAD PROTECTION
RESET button stops the nozzle
motor when the brush jams to
prevent belt breakage.
NOTE: The vacuum cleaner motor will
continue to run.
TO CORRECT PROBLEM:
➢➢
Unplug electrical cord.
➢➢
Check nozzle areas for excessive
lint buildup or jamming.
➢➢
Clean jammed area.
TO RESET:
➢➢
Press reset button on top of the
nozzle. Plug in and turn on vacuum
cleaner.
Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle
➢➢
The nozzle of your Panasonic
vacuum cleaner automatically
adjusts to any carpet pile height.
➢➢
Feature allows nozzle to float evenly
over carpet pile surfaces.
➢➢
No manual adjustments required.
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Dirt Sensor
Détecteur de
poussière
Indicador de
polvo
Dirt Sensor
➢➢
The electronic dirt sensor is a
feature which will detect particles as
they pass through the vacuum
cleaner.
➢➢
The dirt sensor indicator is located
on the front of the vacuum cleaner
as illustrated.
➢➢
When there is little or no dirt present
the dirt sensor is green.
➢➢
With normal or heavy dirt
concentration the dirt sensor is red.
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector
➢➢
Selector should be placed in BARE
FLOOR (TOOLS) position when
using vacuum cleaner on bare floors
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
Sélecteur
tapis/plancher
Control para
alfombra/
sin alfombra
and when using tools. The agitator
does not rotate in the BARE FLOOR
(TOOLS) position.
➢➢
Selector should be placed in
CARPET position when using
vacuum cleaner on carpeted floors.
Edge Cleaning
➢➢
Edge cleaning feature enables
improved cleaning of carpets near
walls and furniture.
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Tab
Languette
Langüeta
Adjustable Handle Release
➢➢
Remove the handle by pushing the
QUICKDRAW RELEASE button.
➢➢
Lift adjustable handle assembly out
of the vacuum cleaner.
QUICKDRAW
RELEASE button
Bouton de
dégagement rapide
QUICKDRAW RELEASE
botón de liberación
Slot
Fente
Ranura
➢➢
With the handle free from the
vacuum cleaner it now can be used
as an extension wand. Length can be
changed when being used as a wand.
➢➢
Add attachments to suit your
cleaning needs.
➢➢
Place adjustable handle securely
back into the vacuum cleaner by
aligning slots on handle assembly
with tabs on body as shown.
Motor Protector
Protecteur de moteur
Protector de motor
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.
➢➢
If motor protector opens, the vacuum
cleaner will make a slightly different
sound.
Note: Do not block motor protector.
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