User manual PANASONIC MC-UL594

[. . . ] Vacuum Cleaner (domestic) Model No. Operating Instructions MC-UL592 MC-UL594 We would recommend that you carefully study these Operating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the Important Safety Instructions. Please keep this Operating Instructions in a safe place with your Authorised Dealer Service booklet. This product complies with the European directives 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD (UK and Republic of Ireland only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Fix the mains lead into the cord clip to help secure it during use and turn back the upper cord hook in the upright position. B) ON / OFF SWITCH • Plug the mains lead into the wall socket. Switch Knob • Slide the switch knob to the right to the selected position to turn the vacuum cleaner on. • When finished vacuuming, slide the switch knob to the left until the “OFF” position. OFF FLOOR CARPET • Unplug the mains lead from the outlet when not in use. C) CARPET / FLOOR SELECTOR • Switch Knob should be placed in “FLOOR” position when using vacuum cleaner on bare floors and when using tools. The beater bar does not rotate in the “FLOOR” position but rotate only in the “CARPET” position. • Switch Knob should be placed in “CARPET” position when using vacuum cleaner on carpeted floors. OFF FLOOR CARPET D) HANDLE LOCK / RELEASE BY FOOT PEDAL To unlock the handle of the vacuum cleaner, step on the foot pedal. To return into the upright position, simply put the handle back. Foot Pedal Foot Pedal 1. Middle position The handle should be in an upright For normal cleaning, step the foot position for storage and when cleaning pedal and pull back the handle to a tools are used. comfortable angle and release the foot pedal. 3. Low position For cleaning under furniture, step the foot pedal again and the handle may now be lowered almost to the floor as shown. 8 CAUTION To prevent damaging carpeted floors, tiled floors, Linoleum, etc. , do not leave the beater bar rotating in the same place for too long. E) FILTER CLEANING SYSTEM • Rotate the filter refresher 2 full turns before and after cleaning. • This will remove fine dust from the filter for improved and long lasting suction power. Filter Refresher F) USING TOOLS WITH REMOVABLE HOSE Hose Curved Wand • To remove hose from curved wand holder, grasp the curved wand, twisting and pulling straight out. • With the hose free from the curved wand holder, it now can be used to attach tools. Curved Wand Holder • Attach tools to suit your cleaning needs. Hose • The Crevice 1 can be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Curtains • Stairs • Walls • The Dusting Brush 2 can be used on following items: • Furniture • Curtains • Stairs • Walls ・ Shelves • The Mini Turbine Nozzle 3 can be used on the following items: • Cushions • Stairs • Bed Sheet Extension Wand 1 2 3 Extension Wand • The Floor Nozzle 4 can be used on following items: • Stairs • Floors • To reinstall hose to the curved wand holder, insert the curved wand to the curved wand holder and push down to a press fitting. Dusting Brush Crevice Mini Turbine Nozzle 4 2 Dusting Brush Floor Nozzle (An additional extension wand and floor nozzle only for MC-UL594) 9 CAUTION While using the tools, hold the handle with one hand to avoid pulling the vacuum cleaner over. While using the tools, always grasp the curved wand and not the tools or the hose. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING DUST BIN CLEANING WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard 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. • Always empty the dust bin when dust level reached the “MAX” line. • Grasp the handle on the top of the dust bin. Lift up and out to remove dust bin from vacuum cleaner. Dust Bin Handle Upper Filter Dust Intake Connection ・ Remove any clogs that might be located at the dust intake connection. • Remove any clogs that might be located at the upper filter. CAUTION Rubbish Container Be sure to hold the dust bin over a rubbish container prior to releasing the dust bin plate. • Press latch and the dust bin plate will open and the dust will fall out. • After the dust bin is empty of dust, firmly close the dust bin plate. Make sure you hear a “click” sound to indicate that the dust bin plate is fully latched. 10 • Clean up outer dust bin with clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in water and wrung dry. • Place dust bin back into vacuum cleaner by inserting the bottom first and tilting back. • Push forward and lower dust bin handle to lock dust bin in place. NOTE: • A lid holding bracket is located on the hinge area of the dust bin. • This bracket may release in order to prevent damage to the dust bin or the dust bin plate due to the dust bin was dropped or the dust bin plate getting any impact. Lid Holding Bracket Hinge • To reassemble, put the hinge of the dust bin plate to its original location as shown. • Slide the lid holding bracket to its original location as shown and push until you hear a “click” sound. NOTE: • Push the lid holding bracket using both palm if the lid holding bracket is difficult to push in. 11 MAINTAINING THE HEPA FILTER UNIT Lid Pull to release Pull to release • Check HEPA filter unit frequently and clean when dirty. [. . . ] Take to your nearest Panasonic Service Center. Take to your nearest Panasonic Service Center. Clean or change the Dust Compartment Filter Kit (page 18). Move switch knob to the “CARPET” position. [. . . ]