Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Mcul425 Operating Instructions

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Quitando los residuos de basura enlos conductosDégagement des obstructions
Si l'aspirateur semble ne pas avoir assez
de puissance d'aspiration, voir d'abord si
le godet à poussière est plein ou si le filtre
est obstrué. 
➢Mettre l’aspirateur hors marche et le
débrancher.
➢ Retirer le godet à poussière et vérifier
l'orifice d'entrée du godet à poussière
pour toute obstruction.
➢ Vérifier le entrée du tuyau.
➢ Inspecter visuellement les accessoires,
le tuyau ainsi que les alentours de la
base dans laquelle le tuyau est
connecté.
➢ Vérifier le entrée d’aspiration.
➢ Dégager les obstructions.
➢ Brancher l'aspirateur et le mettre en
marche.
➢ Étirer le tuyau à sa longueur maximale,
puis le laisser reprendre sa forme de
rangement.
➢ Si le godet, le filtre et le tuyau sont
libres d'obstructions, vérifier la tête
d'aspiration. Si con si dera que la aspi ra dora no aspira
bien asegúrese primero de que el
contenedor de polvo no esté lleno y que el
filtro no esté atascado.
➢Apague y desconecté la aspiradora. 
➢Remueva el contenedor de polvo y
revise por obstáculos.
➢Examine la zona de la man guera.
➢Exa mine visualmente las herramientas,la manguera, y la zona del soporte de
la manguera donde se inserta la
manguera.
➢Revisar la área de entrada de succión.
➢Retire cual quier mate rial bloqueante.
➢Conecte y prenda la aspiradora.
➢Estire la manguera a  la longitudmáxima y permita que regrese a la
longitud normal.
➢Si el  contenedor de polvo, áreas defiltrado y áreas de la  manguera están
libres de obstáculos, revise el  área de
la boquilla. 
						

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➢Remove nozzle hose from body by
(1) pressing in locking tab and (2)
sliding up and out of retaining slot.
➢ Inspect inlet of nozzle hose and
clear any obstructions.
➢ Replace nozzle hose by sliding
down on retaining bracket until you
hear a click.
➢ Return the vacuum cleaner to the
upright position before plugging
into an electrical outlet.
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3
Cleaning Exterior and Tools
➢Turn off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
➢ 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.
➢ DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer.
➢ Crevice tool may be washed in warm soapy water, rinse and air dry.
➢ DO NOT use tools if they are wet. 
						

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➢Remueva la manguera de la  boquilla
(1) presionando en la pestaña de
bloqueo y (2) deslizando hacia arriba y
fuera de la ranura de retención.
➢Inspeccionar la manguera que este
libre de obstrucciones.
➢Remueva la manguera de la boquilla
deslizando hacia abajo  de el soporte
hasta oir un click.
➢Regresar la aspiradora a la posición
vertical antes de conectarla al enchufe.
➢
Détacher le tuyau court du boîtier (1)
en appuyant sur les languettes de
verrouillage et (2) enle faisant glisser
vers le haut pour le dégager.
➢ Vérifier l'entrée du tuyau court et
éliminer toute obstruction.
➢ Replacer le tuyau court en le faisant
glisser vers le bas sur le porte-tuyau
jusqu’à ce qu’un déclic se fasse
entendre.
➢ Retourner l'aspirateur à sa position
verticale avant de le brancher à une
prise d'alimentation.
Limpieza del exterior y de las 
herramientasNettoyage du boîtier et desaccessoires
➢Mettre l’aspirateur hors marche et le
débrancher.
➢ Nettoyer l’extérieur à l’aide d’un chiffon
propre et doux qui a été trempé dans
une solution de détergent doux et
d’eau puis essoré.
➢ Ne pas laisser couler d’eau sur
l’aspirateur. Bien essuyer après le
nettoyage.
➢ Ne pas mettre les accessoires au lave-
vaisselle ou dans une lessiveuse.
➢ Laver les accessoires à l’eau tiède
savonneuse puis rincer et sécher à
l’air.
➢ Ne pas utiliser les accessoires s’ils
sont mouillés.➢Apague y descortece la aspiradora.
➢ Limpie la parte exterior con un trapo
suave y limpio que se ha metido en
una solución de detergente líquido y
agua y se ha escurrido hasta que esté
medio humedo.
➢ No deje caer el agua en la aspiradora,
seque con un trapo después de
limpiarla.
➢ No limpie las herramientas en el
lavaplatos ni en la lavadora de ropa.
➢ La herramienta para hendiduras puede
ser lavada en el agua jabonosa tibia,
enjuague y secar al aire. 
➢ No use las herramientas si están
mojadas. 
						

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Vacuum Cleaner  1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 1. Plug in firmly, push on/off 
won’t run. switch to on.2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown  2. Reset circuit breaker or fuse. replace fuse at household 
service panel.
3. Tripped thermal protector. 3. Let cool 50 minutes.
4. ON/OFF not turned on. 4. Push ON/OFF switch to on.
Poor job of dirt 1. Full or clogged dust bin. 1. Empty dust bin.
pick-up. 2. Worn agitator. 2. Replace agitator.
3. Clogged nozzle or dust bin. 3. Check REMOVING CLOGS.
4. Clogged hose. 4. Check for clogs.
5. Hole in hose. 5. Replace hose.
6. Broken/misplaced belt. 6. Replace/fix belt.
7. Hose not inserted fully. 7. Insert hose fully.
8. Motor protection system  8. Check for clogs. activated.
9. Dirty filters. 9. Change/clean filters.
Agitator not turning  1. Broken belt. 1. Replace belt.
2. Belt installed incorrectly. 2. Check REPLACING BELT.
Air flow restricted 1. Tool use restricts air flow. 1. Check TOOLS. with attachment use. 2. New carpet fuzz clogged  2. Check REMOVING CLOGS
Sound changes. air path. and clean hose.
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEPOSSIBLE SOLUTION
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance\
 problems.
Any service needed, other than those described in these Operating Instru\
ctions,
should be performed by an authorized service representative.
WARNINGElectrical 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 fro\
m vacuum
cleaner suddenly starting. 
						

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L’aspirateur ne1. Il est débranché de la prise de  1. Brancher fermement; mettre
fonctionne pas. courant. l’interrupteur à la position de 
marche (ON).
2. Disjoncteur déclenché/fusible 2. Réarmer le disjoncteur ou  sauté. remplacer le fusible sur le 
3. Protecteur thermique sauté. panneau de branchement de la 
maison.
4. Interrupteur de marche sur arrêt. 3. Laisser refroidir pendant 50  minutes.
4. Mettre l’interrupteur sur marche.
L'aspirateur ramasse 1. Godet à poussière rempli ou 1. Vider le godet à poussière.
mal la saleté. obstrué.
2. Agitateur usé. 2. Remplacer l’agitateur.
3. Obstruction de la base ou du  3. Consulter DÉGAGEMENT DES  godet à poussière. OBSTRUCTIONS.
4. Tuyau bouché. 4. Vérifier qu’il n’y a pas 
d'obstruction.
5. Trou dans le tuyau. 5. Remplacer le tuyau.
6. Courroie cassée/hors de position. 6. Remplacer/réparer la courroie.
7. Tuyau pas enfoncé correctement. 7. Enfoncer le tuyau.
8. Système de protection du moteur 8. Vérifier qu’il n’y a pas  déclenché. d'obstruction.
9. Filtres encrassés. 9. Remplacer/nettoyer les filtres.
L’agitateur ne tourne  1. Courroie cassée. 1. Remplacer la courroie.
pas. 2. Courroie mal installée. 2. Consulter REMPLACEMENT DE 
LA COURROIE. 
L’utilisation  1. L’utilisation d’accessoires restreint   1. Consulter UTILISATION DES 
d’accessoires restreint  le passage de l’air. ACCESSOIRES.
le passage de l’air.  2. La peluche de nouveau tapis   2. Consulter DÉGAGEMENT DES 
Changement du son  bloque le passage de l’air. OBSTRUCTIONS et nettoyer
le tuyau.
PROBLÈMECAUSE POSSIBLESOLUTION POSSIBLE
Guide de dépannage
Se reporter au tableau ci-dessous pour résoudre tout problème mineur éventuel. \
Confier
toute réparation autre que celles décrites dans les instructions du présent\
 manuel à un
technicien qualifié.
AVERTISSEMENT
Risque de chocs électriques ou lésions corporelles.
Débrancher avant d’entretenir ou de nettoyer l’aspirateur. L’omission de débrancher pourrait
provoquer des chocs électriques ou des lésions corporelles du fait\
 que l’aspirateur se mettrait
soudainement en marche. 
						

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La aspiradora no 1. Está desconectada.1. Conecte bien, oprima selector de
funciona. encendido/apagado a la posición
ON.
2. Cortacircuitos botado o fusible 2. Restablezca el cortacircuitos o quemado en el tablero de  cambie el fusible.
servicio de la residencia.
3. Interruptor de encendido/ 3. Coloque el interruptor de encen apagado no está en la posición  dido/apagado en la posición ON.
ON.
No aspira 1. Contenedor de polvo llena o  1. Vacie el contenedor de polvo.
satisfactoriamente. atascada. 2. Agitador desgastado. 2. Cambie el agitador.
3. Boquilla, o contenendor de    3. Revise COMÓ ELIMINAR LOS  polvo, atascada. RESIDUOSDE BASURA 
EN LOS CONDUCTOS, 
4. Manguera atascado. 4. Limpiar manguera.
5. Manguera rota. 5. Cambie la manguera.
6. Correa rota. 6. Cambie la correa.
7. La manguera no está bien  7. Inserte bien la manguera. insertada.
8. Activación del sistema de  8. Determine si existen bloqueos. protectión del motor.
9. Filtros de seguridad. 9. Cambie/limpie los filtros.
El ensamble del  1. Correa rota. 1. Cambie la correa.
agitador no gira. 2. Correa instalada  2. Revise CAMBIO DE LA 
incorrectamente. CORREA.
Restricción del flujo  1. El uso de los accesorios limita  1. Revise USO DE LOS 
de el uso de  el flujo de aire. ACCESORIOS.
los accesorios. 2. La pelusa de una alfombra  2. Revise CÓMO ELIMINAR LOS 
Cambio de sonido. nueva obstruye el paso de aire. RESIDUOS DE BASURA EN  LOS CON-DUCTOS y limpie la 
manguera.
PROBLEMACAUSA POSIBLESOLUCIÓN POSIBLE
Antes de pedir servicio
Consulte este cuadro para encontrar soluciones que usted mismo puede realizar cuando
tenga problemas menores de rendimiento. Cualquier servicio que necesita aparte de
otros descritos en este manual tiene que ser hecho por un representante de servicio
autorizado.
ADVERTENCIAPeligro de choque eléctrico y lesión personal.
Desconecte la aspiradora antes de darle servicio o limpiarla.  De lo con\
trario podría producirse
un choque eléctrico o causar lesión personal si la aspiradora arra\
nca de repente. 
						

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LIMITED WARRANTY (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Vacuum CleanerLimited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) 
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials \
or workmanship, Panasonic
Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length
of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty
period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a
new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purc\
hase price. The decision to
repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor. 
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for lab\
or. During the “Parts” warranty
period, there will be no charge for parts. 
This Limited Warranty Excludes both Labor and Parts for the following items which require
normal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and
Batteries (if supplied).
This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new produc\
t which was not sold “as is”. 
Carry-In or Mail in Service:To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OFPURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGEDFOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER
damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by prod\
ucts not supplied by the
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modi\
fication, introduction of
sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or
rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service\
 Center or other
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY
COVERAGE”.
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
Vacuum Cleaner 1 yr. 1 yr. 
						

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THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from t\
he servicer,
loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed
are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may
contact your dealer or service center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs  Department
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company
661 Independence Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer
or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service
and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by
visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
Or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Avenue South, 
Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277 
						

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WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770, Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with
new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product\
, or (c) refund your purchase
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc. 
Vacuum Cleaner          One (1) year
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 delivere\
d to you in new condition in the original packaging.  
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR
OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE
IS
REQUIRED 
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal
wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from a\
ccidents,
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty \
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of
consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning dam\
age, modification, introduction of sand,
humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or
service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 
Parts such as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are not covered by this warranty. 
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to\
 and from
the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of
items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory. 
CONTACT INFORMATION
For product information and operation assistance, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Email link: “Support  ➞contact us ➞ email” on www.panasonic.ca
For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original dealer or our Customer Care
Centre.