Panasonic MC-UL429 - Manual (Page 42)

Vacuum Cleaner 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 1. Plug in firmly, push on/off switch
won’t run. to on. (pages 16 & 17)
2. ON/OFF switch not turned ON. 2. Push ON/OFF switch to ON. (page
17)
3. Tripped circuit breaker/blown 3. Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse. fuse at household service panel.
4. Tripped thermal protector. 4. Reset thermal protector. (page 25)
Poor job of dirt 1. Full or clogged dust bin. 1. Empty dust bin. (page 27)
pick-up. 2. Dirty filters. 2. Change/clean filters. (pages 29-33)
3. Hose not inserted fully. 3. Insert hose fully. (page 12)
4. Clogged nozzle or dust bin. 4. Clean nozzle or dust bin. (page 39)
5. Clogged hose. 5. Clean hose. (page 39)
6. Carpet/Bare floor selector in 6. Select CARPET position. (page 24)
BARE FLOOR position.
7. Worn agitator. 7. Replace agitator. (page 34)
8. Hole in hose. 8. Replace hose.
9. Broken/misplaced belt. 9. Replace/fix belt. (page 34)
10. Belt not installed on motor 10. Install belt on motor shaft. (page 34)
shaft.
Agitator not turning 1. Carpet/Bare floor selector in 1. Select CARPET position. (page 24)
BARE FLOOR position.
2. Belt installed incorrectly. 2. Check REPLACING BELT. (page
34)
3. Broken belt. 3. Replace belt. (page 34)
Air flow restricted 1. Tool use restricts air flow. 1. Check tools.
with attachment use, 2. New carpet fuzz clogged 2. Check REMOVING CLOGS
or sound changes. air path. clean hose. (page 39)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE 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 Instructions, should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
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.
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