Operating Instructions Vacuum Cleaner (Domestic) Model No. Thank you for purchasing this vacuum cleaner. Please read these instructions carefully before using the vacuum cleaner and save these instruction for future reference. This product complies with the directive 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page • Caution for AC Mains Lead (UK and Ireland only) ................ 2 • Important Safety Instructions for the User ............................ 3 • Cautions................................................................................ 3 • Identification of main parts .................................................... 4 Page MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING A) Dust bag replacement ...................................................11 B) Secondary filter cleaning/replacement ..............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER Before using the vacuum cleaner, please read these basic precautions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury. • Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged into mains socket. Unplug from the socket when not in use and before cleaning the appliance or undertaking maintenance operations.
IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS Handle Hose Mains Lead Cover Release Crevice Tool Wand Dust Cover (Dust Bag inside) Hose Holder Locking Notch Quick Release Cord Hook Secondary Filter (inside) Belt (inside) Exhaust Filter (inside) Carrying Handle Suction Inlet Wand Holder Dusting Brush Furniture Guard Lower Cord Hook Beater Bar (underneath) Nozzle Nozzle Hose On/Off Switch -4-
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS A) HOW TO ATTACH THE HANDLE 2 1 1 Handle Screw Handle Handle Screw Remove the handle screw from the rear of the handle. Insert the handle in the handle opening as shown in the illustration. Using screwdriver, tighten handle screw. NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the handle slightly to align the screw hole. B) TOOL STORAGE 2 1 1 Wand Dusting Brush Crevice Tool Insert the wand and crevice tool into the storage locations as shown.
C) ATTACHING HOSE 1 2 1 Hose Holder Hose Wand Suction Inlet “J” Slot Tabs Wand Hose Handle Raised Tab Hose Attach the hose to the suction inlet on the back of the vacuum cleaner aligning the tabs as shown. Route the hose as shown. Insert the raised tab on the wand into the “J” slot on the hose handle. Twist the wand to lock in place. Push in and snap both tabs in place. A noticable click can be heard.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR VACUUM CLEANER CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the beater bar when vacuum cleaner is on. Contacting the beater bar while it is rotating can cut, bruise, or cause other injuries. Always unplug from electrical socket before servicing. Use caution when operating near children.
C) HANDLE RELEASE 1 CAUTION To prevent damaging carpeted floors, tiled floors, linoleum, etc. Do not leave the beater bar rotating in the same place for too long. NOTE: After use, unplug the mains lead from the socket and store the vacuum cleaner in the upright (vertical) position. Release the handle by placing foot on the nozzle and pulling back and down on the handle with your hand. 2 1 3 1 Move vacuum cleaner to upright position for storage and tool use.
2 1 3 1 4 1 Crevice Tool Hose Handle Dusting Brush Wand 5 1 Attach crevice tool or dusting brush as needed. Crevice tool and dusting brush can attach to either wand or hose handle. For additional reach, the dusting brush may be attached to the end of the crevice tool. The beater bar rotates when using tools, use care to insure that nothing comes into contact with beater bar. CAUTION CAUTION To avoid accidental injury, keep children away from the beater bar while in operation.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES A) EDGE CLEANING Edge cleaning feature enables improved cleaning of carpets near walls and furniture. 1 B) AUTOMATIC ADJUSTING NOZZLE The nozzle of your Panasonic vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any carpet pile height. 1 Nozzle Feature allows nozzle to float evenly over carpet pile surfaces. Deep Pile Carpet No manual adjustments required.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. WARNING Electrical Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect from 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. A) DUST BAG REPLACEMENT NOTE: Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic dust bags.
B) SECONDARY FILTER CLEANING / REPLACEMENT The secondary filter protects the motor. It is recommended to clean filter with cold water at least every three (3) months. Check the secondary filter frequently and clean when dirty. Check filter when installing a new dust bag. 1 2 1 3 1 Secondary Filter Filter Door Tab Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Wash with cold water only. DO NOT use detergent or soap. DO NOT wash in a dishwasher. Remove dust bag.
D) BELT REPLACEMENT Replace belt whenever beater bar stops turning or a burning rubber smell caused by excessive slippage occurs. Use part number AC28SDRZZØØØ. 1 Nozzle Hose 2 1 3 1 Four (4) Screws 3 2 Locking Tab 1 Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Remove the four screws from the lower plate. Lay unit on floor with nozzle flat as shown. Remove nozzle hose from body by (1) pressing in locking tab and (2) sliding up and (3) out of retaining slot.
E) CLOG REMOVAL If the vacuum cleaner does not seem to have adequate suction, first check if the dust bag is full or if a filter is clogged. Refer to DUST BAG REPLACEMENT (Page 11), SECONDARY FILTER CLEANING / REPLACEMENT (Page 12), and HEPA MEDIA EXHAUST FILTER REPLACEMENT (Page 12). 3 1 2 1 1 Hose Hose Handle “J” Slot Wand Hose Suction Inlet Raised Tab Tabs Hose Wand Hose If the dust bag and filter areas are free of clogs, check the extension hose. Plug in the vacuum cleaner and turn it on.
F) BEATER BAR CLEANING Clean beater bar after every five uses and every time the belt is replaced. Remove lower plate. Refer to BELT REPLACEMENT (page 13). 1 Cut off any hair, thread, string, carpet pile, and lint entangled around beater bar with a pair of scissors. Remove beater bar. Refer to BELT REPLACEMENT (page 13). Remove any string or debris located on the end caps. Reinstall beater bar and lower plate. Refer to BELT REPLACEMENT (page 13). G) CLEANING EXTERIOR Unplug mains lead from mains socket.
H) TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting your Panasonic service centre, check the following points: NOTE: Failure to correctly maintain your product may result in a charge if referred to a service agent for attention. WARNING Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. PROBLEM Vacuum cleaner won’t run. Poor job of dirt pick-up. Beater bar does not turn. Sound changes.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO. POWER SOURCE MAX. INPUT POWER MOTOR PROTECTION HOSE TOOL STORAGE DUSTING BRUSH CREVICE TOOL EXHAUST FILTER DIMENSIONS (W x L x H) NET WEIGHT MC-UG522 230-240V / 50Hz 1200w YES YES YES YES YES HEPA Media 311x422x930 mm 6.0 kg DISPOSAL INFORMATION Disposing the appliance Before disposing the appliance, remove the dust bag and all filters, and dispose them with normal household waste.
VACUUM CLEANER CONSUMABLES / ACCESSORIES For customers within the UK and the Republic of Ireland: DESCRIPTION MC-UG522 HEPA media exhaust filter Part number AC38KDDJZØØØ Secondary filter Part number AC37KDKTZØØØ Crevice tool Part number AC6ØRZFZVU7 Dusting brush Part number AC63RYUZVØ7 Wand Part number AC4ØPJPZVØ7 RE Belt Part number AC28SDRZZØØØ Beater Bar Part number AC84RDVMZØØØ Hose assembly Part number AC84PDTGZV07 HEPA Media Dust Bag Kit (Recommended - Best Filtration) Part number A
GUARANTEE · The guarantee conditions set by our representatives in the country of sale is applied. · Using dust bags which are not those of Panasonic will make the guarantee invalid. · Repairs should be done by Panasonic service persons or technicians. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalid. · For more information, refer to the warranty card which has been included with this product.
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