Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Mcul915 Operating Instructions

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➢Les éléments du détecteur de poussière
comportent deux cellules optiques
situées dans la bouche daspiration.  À
loccasion, il peut savérer nécessaire
de nettoyer ces deux cellules optiques
afin dassurer un rendement optimal du
détecteur.
➢ Nettoyer les cellules optiques:
•  Quand de la poussière ou de la saleté
adhère à leur surface.
•  Après avoir vidé le godet à poussière. 
➢ Pour nettoyer les cellules optiques
retirer le godet à poussière de
laspirateur.
➢ Essuyer les cellules optiques...

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Dust Bin Cleaning
To Disassemble Dust Bin:➢
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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.
➢ ➢
Press the lid release button
downward and twist lid to remove
from dust bin.
➢ ➢
Rotate fastener ring to unlock, and
lift off.
➢ ➢
Remove upper portion of dust bin
from air guide.
➢ ➢
Rinse with cold water only, DO NOT
use detergent or...

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Body Release
➢
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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.
➢ ➢ Move the vacuum cleaner to upright
position for storage and tool use.
CAUTION
DO NOT press the handle quick release
button when the vacuum cleaner is in
use.
Nettoyage du godet...

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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. 
➢ ➢ Place the dust bin lid on the upper
portion of the dust bin using
alignment slots, and rotate until the
lid locks in place.
➢ ➢ Reinstall pre-filter by using the
alignment ribs on the pre-filter to
align with the ribs...

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Adjustable Handle
Length
Adjust
ButtonBouton de
réglage de
la longueur
Botón de
ajuste
Adjustable
HandlePoignée
ajustable
Mango
ajustable
➢ ➢
Press the handle LENGTH ADJUST
button located on the back of the
vacuum cleaner.
➢ ➢ Raise or lower the adjustable handle
to the desired operating position.
CAUTION
DO NOT carry the vacuum cleaner by
the adjustable handle. Use ONLY the
carrying handle located on the front of
the vacuum cleaner.
ON / OFF Switch
ON/OFF SwitchInterrupteur
Interruptor de...

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Cleaning Pre-Filter
➢
➢
Empty dust bin. 
➢
➢ Rotate dust bin lid assembly counter-
clockwise (as indicated on the lid),
and lift off.
➢ ➢ Clean pre-filter by gently tapping
over a trash container.
➢ ➢ Rinse with water only as needed, do
not use any detergent or soap.
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp. ➢ ➢ Allow pre-filter to dry for 24 hours
before placing back into vacuum
cleaner.
To Reinstall: ➢ ➢ Replace the lower portion of the dust
bin by aligning marks as shown,...

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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.
Use caution when operating near
children.
Note: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polariz\
ed
plug, one blade is wider than the other. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only...

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Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter
➢
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The HEPA exhaust filter removes dirt
from exhaust air. 
➢
➢ Check filter after emptying dust bin.
Replace when dirty.*
➢ ➢ To remove, lift at tab.
➢
➢ Grasp the exhaust filter and pull out
to remove.
➢ ➢ Ensure foam edge of the filter is
facing towards the vacuum cleaner
when placing filter into filter
compartment.
➢ ➢ Reinstall exhaust filter cover by
placing the cover on the body and
snapping into place as shown.
* Filter cannot be cleaned and should be...

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➢
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 CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ ➢ Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the power cord from the outlet to \
allow
the vacuum cleaner to cool and the thermal protector to...

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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.
➢ ➢ Remove the cover by pressing the
latches located on each side.
➢ ➢ Lift cover off of vacuum cleaner.
➢
➢ Remove the primary filter from the
filter cover.
➢ ➢ Wash with cold water only, DO NOT
use detergent or soap.  
➢ ➢ Once the filter is washed clean,
squeeze by hand and allow to air dry.  
➢ ➢ Allow filter to dry 24 hours...