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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To avoid injury keep your fingers and hand away from the beater bar and never put them at the exhaust area. 4 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Dust Bin Handle Filter Refresher Lid Buckle HEPA Filter Unit Mini Turbine Nozzle Handle Upper Cord Storage Hook Hose Dust Bin Dust Bin Plate Latch Mains Lead Hook Mains Lead Filter Cover Overload Protection Reset Button Furniture Guard Nozzle Beater Bar (inside) Belt (inside) Foot Pedal (Handle release) Pre-Filter Cord Clip Crevice Hose Hose Hook ON/OFF Switch Floor/Carpet Selector Lower Cord Storage Hook (Carrying Handle) Crevice Extension Wand Dusting Brush Extension Wand (Additional 1 pc only for MC-UL594) Connection Pipe Suction Inlet Air Protector Floor Nozzle (Only for MC-UL594) Foot Pedal (Handle release) Extension Wand Holder Curved Wand Curved Wand Holder Nozzle Hose 5 HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR VACUUM CLEANER A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY / HOSE ASSEMBLY / MAINS LEAD STORAGE Tape Connection Pipe Hook OF F FLO OR CA RP ET Crevice Suction Inlet Mini Turbine Nozzle 1. • In order to have a proper arrangement of mains lead while storage the vacuum cleaner, it is advisable to use the mains lead hook as shown in the diagram. Mains Lead Lower Cord Storage Hook (Carrying Handle) Auto Beater Bar Stop • This model is fitted with an auto beater bar stop. • While operating the vacuum cleaner at the “CARPET” position, the beater bar will automatically stop rotating when the body of the vacuum cleaner was put at the upright position as shown. Beater Bar : On Beater Bar : Off 7 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR VACUUM CLEANER A) MAINS LEAD RELEASE 1. Turn the upper cord storage hook to release the mains lead. IMPORTANT: To avoid any possible damage to the mains lead, never run over the mains lead or allow it to become caught in the beater bar. 2. 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] Keep Nozzle Hose straight and check inside of Nozzle Hose for clogs as shown. ・ After cheking the Nozzle Hose, reconnect the top of the Nozzle Hose to Curved Wand Holder by gently pressing the top of the Nozzle Hose. Dust intake connection • Return the vacuum cleaner to the upright position before plugging into an electrical outlet. 16 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 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. Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. [. . . ]