BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
WARNING
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to
do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly
starting.
Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance
problems. Any service needed, other than those described in these
Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service
representative.
PROBLEM
Vacuum Cleaner
won't run.
Poor job of dirt
pick-up.
Light won't work.
Agitator does not turn.
Air flow restricted
with attachment use.
Sound changes.
Dirt Sensor
will not work.
Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Unplugged at wall outlet.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse
at household service panel.
3. Thermal protector tripped.
1. Full or clogged dust bin.
2. Worn agitator.
3. Clogged nozzle.
4. Clogged hose.
5. Hole in hose.
6. Hose not inserted fully
7. Motor protection system activated.
8. Dirty filters.
1. Burned out light bulb.
1. Carpet/Bare floor selector in Bare Floor
2. Broken belt.
1. Attachment use restricts air flow.
2. New carpet fuzz clogged air path.
1. Dirty optic cells.
1. Plug in firmly, turn on vacuum cleaner.
2. Reset circuit breaker or replace
3. Unplug vacuum cleaner, allow to cool
1. Empty dust bin.
2. Take to your nearest Panasonic
3. Check for clogs.
4. Check for clogs.
5. Take to your nearest Panasonic
6. Check hose connection
7. Check for clogs.
8. Change primary filter and
1. Change light bulb.
1. Move selector to the Carpet position.
2. Replace belt.
1. Check ATTACHMENTS.
2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean
1. Clean optic cells.
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POSSIBLE SOLUTION
fuse.
and thermal protector will reset itself.
Service Center.
Service Center.
exhaust filter.
hose.