Panasonic MC-UL742 User manual

Vacuum Cleaner

(Domestic use)

Thank you for purchasing the vacuum cleaner.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the

appliance and save these instructions for future reference.

Model No. MC-UL742

MC-UL740

Operating Instructions

Contents

Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD

(UK and Republic of Ireland only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Vacuum Cleaner Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to use the Vacuum Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Product Fiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Vacuum Cleaner Consumables / Accessories

(For UK and Republic of Ireland customers only) . . . . 17

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Reminder for Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Disposal

Disposing the appliance

Before disposing the appliance, remove the

dust bag and all the filters, and then dispose

them with normal household waste.

Information on Disposal for Users of

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(private households)

This symbol on the appliances and/or

accompanying documents means that

used electrical and electronic appliances

should not be mixed with general household

waste. For proper treatment, recovery and

recycling, please take these appliances

to designated collection points, where

they will be accepted on a free of charge

basis. Alternatively, in some countries you

may be able to return the appliances to

your local retailer upon the purchase of an

equivalent new appliance. Disposing of this

appliance correctly will help to save valuable

resources and prevent any potential

negative effects on human health and the

environment which could otherwise arise

from inappropriate waste handling. Please

contact your local authority for further details

of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect

disposal of this waste, in accordance with

national legislation.

Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European

Union.

If you wish to discard this appliance, please

contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

Disposing packaging

Make sure that any package, for example,

plastic bags, are kept out of the reach of

children to avoid risk of suffocation.

The packaging used to protect the appliance

from damage during transportation is all

recyclable. For information on recycling,

contact your local authority.

Disposing dust bags and filters

Dust bags and filters can be disposed of

with the normal household waste.

Correct usage

- This appliance is for indoor use with domestic purpose only

and is not specifically designed for allergy sufferers. Use

the appliance only in accordance with the instructions in this

manual. Any other usage or modification is dangerous. The

manufacturer is not liable for damage due to improper use of

the appliance.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

- Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and

user maintenance shall not be made by children without

supervision.

- Do not use the appliance if the mains lead or plug is damaged

or faulty.

- If the mains lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in

order to avoid a hazard.

- The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before

cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

- Turn off the appliance before removing the plug. Do not pull on

the mains lead, always pull on the plug body itself.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the vacuum cleaner, please observe these

basic safety instructions.

- Hold the plug, when rewinding the mains lead.

- Do not handle plug or the appliance with wet hands.

- Do not use the appliance on people or animals.

- Do not use wet filters after washing, make sure they are

completely dry to avoid damaging the appliance.

- Do not vacuum the followings

- Hot ash or embers

- Large and sharp objects

- Water or other liquids

- Explosive materials or gases

- Flammable or combustible materials or gases

- Toner dust, for example, those from printers and

photocopiers

- Conductive dusts from power tool

- Keep the appliance away from heat sources, for example,

radiators, fires, direct sunlight, etc.

- Do not use the appliance in areas where flammable or

combustible materials or gas may be present.

- This appliance is fitted with a thermal cut-out device which

automatically turns off the appliance to prevent overheating

of the motor. When this happens, disconnect the appliance

from the socket outlet and check the dust bin and filters as

they may be full or clogged with fine dust. Check for any

other obstructions in the hose or tube. After removing the

obstruction, leave the appliance to cool down until the thermal

cut-out resets after approximately 60 minutes.

- Do not use or store the appliance or the parts at head level to

avoid the risk of injury.

- Do not sit on the appliance.

- Be careful when using the appliance on staircases as the

appliance may fall.

- Use the appliance where the lighting is sufficient to avoid the

risk of tripping.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded

three pin plug for your safety and

convenience.

A 13-amp fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please

ensure that the replacement fuse has a

rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by

ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI

mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover,

you must ensure that it is refitted when the

fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must

not be used until a replacement cover is

obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased

from your local Panasonic Dealer.

WARNING

-IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS

UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET

OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE

FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND

THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED

OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE

ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT

OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY

13-AMP SOCKET OUTLET.

Replacing the fuse

The location of the fuse differs according to

the type of plug of the supplied mains lead

as follows.

1 Open the fuse cover with a

screwdriver.

2 Replace the fuse and close or attach

the fuse cover.

CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD

(UK and Republic of Ireland only)

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

Type A Type B

Vacuum Cleaner Parts

Alternative nozzles

Dusting brush

(Blinds brush)

For blinds,

cushions, etc.

Upholstery nozzle

For cushions,

covers, etc.

(MC-UL742 only)

Mattress nozzle

For bed sheet,

cushions, etc.

(MC-UL742 only)

Model: MC-UL742

Tool bag kit

For accessories, etc.

(MC-UL742 only)

The overload protection inside the

nozzle stops the nozzle motor when

the beater bar jams to prevent belt

breakage.

Floor nozzle

Plug

Mains lead

Hose

Mains lead hook

Filter cover

Exhaust filter(inside)

(HEPA filter) Foot pedal

(Handle release)

Dust bin

Dust bin handle

Latch

Dust bin

plate

Carrying handle

Beater bar switch

ON/OFF switch

Handle release

button

Upper cord

storage hook

Lower cord

storage hook

Connection pipe

Suction inlet

Overload protection

reset button

Overload protection

Overload

Protection

Reset ▼

Cord clip

Handle

(Quick draw handle)

Cleaning

brush

Operating the appliance

1 Insert the connection pipe to suction

inlet. Ensure that the 2 hooks of the

connection pipe are completely fitted

into the suction inlet.

2 Insert the parts into each location as

shown.

3 Fix the mains lead into the cord clip to

secure stability during use.

4 Insert the plug into the socket outlet.

5 Press the ON/OFF switch to turn

on the appliance. Main motor is

operating.

6 Press the beater bar switch to turn it

ON or OFF to suit the flooring being

cleaned.

When the appliance is in the upright

position the beater bar will automatically

stop rotating.

Set the beater bar when using on the

hard floors.

This appliance can not be used Fully Flat.

Please ensure the lower cord storage

hook hood does not to hit the floor.

7 To unlock the handle of the appliance,

step on the foot pedal and the handle

angle can be changed freely. To return

into the upright position, simply put

the handle back until it clicks.

Upright position

The handle has to be in the upright

position whilst in storage or during

cleaning of parts.

Cord clip

ON/OFF switch

Beater bar switch

Connection pipe

Suction inlet

Hook

Foot pedal

NOTE:

When operating the unit in

upright position,

whooshing sound is made,

but it is not malfunction.

How to use the Vacuum Cleaner

How to use the alternative

nozzles

When using the handle(quick draw handle),

please place the nozzle as shown.

1) Before pressing the handle release

button, please remove the mains lead

from the cord clip.

2) Attach the alternative nozzles to the

crevice part in accordance with your

needs.

・The crevice nozzle part is already

attached to the wand:

Pull the crevice nozzle part until it clicks

when using it in extended condition.

Shorten it to the original position while

pushing the button.

・Dusting brush

・Upholstery nozzle(MC-UL742only)

・Mattress nozzle(MC-UL742only)

・Crevice nozzle part: This nozzle is

already attached with the wand.

Storing

Perform the following before storing.

1 Turn off the appliance, and then

remove the plug from the socket

outlet.

2 Turn the upper cord storage hook

in the upright position and wind the

mains lead around the upper and

lower cord storage hooks.

For the proper arrangement of

the mains lead while storing the

appliance, it is advisable to use the

mains lead hook as shown.

Mattress nozzle

Upholstery nozzle

Dusting brush

Crevice nozzle

part

Plug

Mains lead

Mains lead hook

Upper cord

storage hook

Lower cord

storage hook

Button

Pull

Handle

(Quick draw handle)

Handle release

button

How to empty the dust bin

Empty the dust bin in the following cases:

- When dust level reached the “MAX”

line.

- When suction power has dropped.

1 Grasp the dust bin handle on the

top of the dust bin. Lift up and out to

remove dust bin from the appliance.

2 Press the latch to open the dust bin

plate and the dust will fall out.

3 Remove rubbish and dust with the

cleaning brush.

4 Close the dust bin plate until it clicks.

5 Put the dust bin back into the

appliance with the dust bin handle in

the upright position.

6 Press down the dust bin handle until it

click into place.

Latch

Cleaning brush

Pre-motor filter

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