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VACUUM CLEANER (HOUSEHOLD) Aspirateur (Domestique) Aspiradora (Domestico) MC-UL910 Model No. 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...
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.
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.
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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.
QUICKDRAW ON/OFF Switch RELEASE button Interrupteur Bouton de Interruptor de dégagement rapide encendido-apagado QUICKDRAW RELEASE botón de liberación Air Turbine Turbine à air Carrying Handle Turbina de aire Poignée de transport Mango para transportar Dust Bin Exhaust Filter Godet à poussière MC-V194H (inside) Contenedor de Filtre d’évacuation...
ASSEMBLY CAUTION Hose Clip Loquet de tuyau Cerrojos de la DO NOT plug in until assembly is manguera complete. Wand Air Turbine Tube Tubo ➢ ➢ Insert wand into vacuum cleaner Turbine à air Turbina de aire until it locks in place. Crevice Tool Suceur plat ➢...
FEATURES Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ➢ ➢ The nozzle of your Panasonic Shallow Nozzle vacuum cleaner automatically Pile Carpet Tête adjusts to any carpet pile height. Moquette à d'aspiration poils courts Boquilla Alfombra de Deep Pile pelo corto Carpet Pivot Point Moquette à...
Adjustable Handle Release ➢ ➢ Remove the handle by pushing the QUICKDRAW RELEASE button. ➢ ➢ Lift adjustable handle assembly out of the vacuum cleaner. QUICKDRAW ➢ ➢ With the handle free from the RELEASE button Bouton de vacuum cleaner it now can be used dégagement rapide as an extension wand.
Thermal Protector ➢ ➢ This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum cleaner from overheating. ➢ ➢ If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically. This allows the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.
TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER CAUTION Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the agitator when vacuum cleaner is on. Contacting the agitator while it is rotating can cut, bruise or cause other injuries. Always unplug from electrical outlet before servicing.
Adjustable Handle ➢ ➢ Press the handle LENGTH ADJUST Adjustable button located on the back of the Handle vacuum cleaner. Poignée ajustable Mango ➢ ➢ Raise or lower the adjustable handle ajustable to the desired operating position. CAUTION Length Adjust Button DO NOT carry the vacuum cleaner by Bouton de...
Body Release ➢ ➢ Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with three (3) position body release; • Upright position (locked) • Middle position (normal use) • Low position (under furniture) ➢ ➢ Release the body by pressing down on the body release pedal with your foot and pulling back and down on the handle with your hand.
Using Tools ➢ ➢ Press the handle quick release button on the wand to remove the handle to use tools on the handle. Handle Quick Release Bouton de dégagement rapide de la poign e é Botón de liberación rápida del mango ➢...
Tools ➢ ➢ The Crevice Tool may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Drapes • Stairs • Walls ➢ ➢ The Combination Brush may be used on the following items: Fabric Brush Dusting • Furniture Brosse à...
ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Performing the following tasks will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at peak performance levels and will ensure these high levels for years to come. Check the BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE section in this manual for recommendations on performing some of these tasks to help solve various problems that may occur.
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TO REPLACE DUST BIN ➢ ➢ After the dust bin is empty of debris, firmly close the door. Make sure you hear a “click” sound to indicate that Door Latch Loquet du couvercle the door is fully latched. Seguro de la puerta Door Couvercle Puerta...
Dust Bin Cleaning To Disassemble Dust Bin: ➢ ➢ Remove dust bin from vacuum cleaner (See EMPTYING DUST BIN) and empty contents. ➢ ➢ Remove pre-filter by pulling downward as shown. See PRE- FILTER CLEANING ➢ ➢ Rotate upper dust bin to unlock, then lift off.
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To assemble dust bin: ➢ ➢ Reinstall upper portion of dust bin onto air guide so that the locking screws pass through the holes in the upper portion. ➢ ➢ Using alignment marks on the fastener ring and dust bin, place fastener ring onto dust bin and rotate to lock in place.
Primary Filter Cleaning It is recommended to clean filter with cold water at least every three (3) months. Check the primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. Latches Loquets Lengüetas ➢ ➢ Remove the cover by pressing the latches located on each side. ➢...
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. Removing and Installing Lower Plate ➢...
Courroie Correa ➢ ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. Motor Shaft Arbre du moteur Eje del motor ➢ ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor shaft and brush Carpet/Bare Floor Selector pulley; see illustration for correct Shaft belt routing.
Replacing Headlight Bulb ➢ ➢ Disconnect power cord from Flat Screwdriver electrical outlet. Lower body to lay Tournevis à lame plate Desarmador plano the vacuum cleaner flat. Headlight Lens Lentille de la lampe ➢ ➢ Gently pry out light lens at slots by Lente de la luz inserting screwdriver into slot, pushing down on the lens and...
Cleaning Exterior and Tools ➢ ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet. ➢ ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. ➢ ➢ DO NOT drip water on the vacuum cleaner and wipe dry after cleaning. ➢...
Removing Clogs If the vacuum cleaner does not seem to have adequate suction, first check if the dust bin is full or if a filter is clogged. ➢ ➢ Check the handle and extension wand area. ➢ ➢ Remove handle by pressing handle quick release button.
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TO REMOVE CLOGS FROM DUST BIN Dust Bin Lid Couvercle du ➢ Press the release button on the side godet à poussière Cubierta de contenador of the dust bin. de polvo Release Button ➢ While pressing the release button Bouton de dégagement rotate the top of the dust bin Botón de liberador...
Poor job of dirt 1. Full or clogged dust bin. 1. Empty dust bin. pick up 2. Worn agitator. 2. Take to your nearest Panasonic Service Center. 3. Clogged nozzle. 3. Check for clogs. 4. Clogged hose. 4. Check for clogs.
Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as "the warrantor") will repair this product, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship, with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, for One (1) year from the date of original purchase.
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Vacuum Cleaner - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold "as is", and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED If your Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner needs service, look in the yellow pages of the telephone book under HOME APPLIANCE SERVICE for your nearest Panasonic Services Company (“PASC”) Factory Servicenter, or PASC authorized Servicenter, or call, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) toll free to find a convenient servicenter. DO NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices.