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© 2012 Panasonic Appliances Company of America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
All rights reserved / Tous droits réservés / Todos los derechos están reservados
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CONSUMER INFORMATION.............................................................................................................. 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................ 9
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................ 12
CONSUMABLE PARTS.................................................................................................................... 13
FEATURE CHART ............................................................................................................................ 13
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Attaching Handle ........................................................................................................................ 14
Attaching Hose ............................................................................................................................ 16
Tool Storage ................................................................................................................................ 18
Power Cord ................................................................................................................................ 20
TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER ................................................................................................ 20
Power Cord .......................................................................................................................... 22, 24
On/Off Switch .............................................................................................................................. 24
Adjusting the Handle .................................................................................................................. 26
Using Tools ................................................................................................................................ 28
Tools ............................................................................................................................................ 30
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Edge Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 30
Automatic Adjusting Nozzle ........................................................................................................32
Thermal Protector........................................................................................................................ 32
ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER .................................................................................... 34
Emptying Dust Bin ................................................................................................................ 34, 36
Cleaning Pre-Filter ...................................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning Primary Filter .............................................................................................................. 42
Replacing HEPA Media Exhaust Filter ...................................................................................... 44
Replacing Belt ...................................................................................................................... 46, 48
Cleaning Agitator ........................................................................................................................ 50
Removing Clogs .................................................................................................................... 52, 54
Cleaning Exterior and Tools ...................................................................................................... 54
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE.................................................................................................. 56
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 60-62
NOTES ........................................................................................................................................ 66-67
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED .................................................................................. 68
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 9 before
use. 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.
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuum
cleaner is intended only for household use. The vacuum cleaner should be stored in a dry,
indoor area. Read the Operating Instructions carefully for important use and safety
information.
Special care is required when vacuuming certain types of carpet or floor covering. Always
check the carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning instructions before
vacuuming.
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL
WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS.
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids.
DO NOT store vacuum cleaner outdoors.
Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
TO AVOID ACCIDENTS
• Except for hand-held vacuum cleaners, keep vacuum cleaner on floor - not chairs, tables, steps,
stairs, etc.
• Store vacuum cleaner promptly after each use to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord
or vacuum cleaner.
• Use vacuum cleaner and accessories only in a manner intended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not pull the vacuum cleaner beyond its power cord length. The plug might be damaged which can
cause electrical sparking and fire.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
WARNING
WARNING statements are designed to alert you to
the possibility of personal injury, loss of human
life, and/or damage to the vacuum cleaner and/or
personal property if the instructions given are not
followed.
CAUTION statements are designed to alert you to
the possibility of damage to the vacuum cleaner
and/or personal property if the instructions given
are not followed.
CAUTION
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When using your vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum
cleaner.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and 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.
3. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
4. To reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
6. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a
Panasonic Service Center.
7. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
8. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
9. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
10.Do not put any objects into openings.
11. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
12.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
13.Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14.Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.
15.Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline,
cleaning fluid, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes
from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion.
16.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
17.Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust bin and/or filters in place.
18.You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
who is unable to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURE CHART
Tableau des caractéristiques / Diagrama de características
CONSUMABLE PARTS
Pièces remplaçables / Partes consumibles
Type UB12
MC-V390B
Belt
Courroie
Correa
MC-V194H
HEPA Media Exhaust Filter
Filtre d’évacuation
Filtro de escape
MC-UL423 MC-UL423T
Power
Alimentation 120V AC (60 Hz) 120V AC (60 Hz)
Voltaje
Amps
Ampère 12.0 12.0
Amperios
Thermal Protector
Protecteur thermique Yes / Oui / Sí Yes / Oui / Sí
Protector termal
Cord Length
Longueur du cordon 7.6 m (25 ft.) 7.6 m (25 ft.)
Extensión de cordón
Tools on Board
Accessoires intégrés Yes / Oui / Sí Yes / Oui / Sí
Herramientas a bordo
Air Turbine
Turbine à air No / Non / No Yes / Oui / Sí
Turbina de aire
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not plug into the electrical supply until the assembly is complete. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or injury.
➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is
complete.
➢ Remove handle screw from handle.
➢ Insert handle with locking notch to
the back of the vacuum cleaner as
shown.
➢ Insert handle screw.
➢ Tighten handle screw.
Attaching Handle
Handle
Manche
Mango
Handle Screw
Vis du manche
Tornillo del mango
Locking Notch
Encoche de
verrou
Hendidura
de fijación
CAUTION
Do not overtighten.
Overtightening could strip the screw
holes.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
without the screw in place.
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Attaching Hose
➢ Insert the tab on the wand into the
“J” slot on the hose. Twist the wand
to lock in place.
➢ Place the wand into the wand
holder and press firmly onto nozzle
hose.
➢ Route hose in the hose holders as
shown.
➢ Remove the hose from the nozzle
hose.
Nozzle Hose
Tuyau de tête
d’aspiration
Manguera de
la boquilla
Wand Holder
Porte-tube
Soporte
del tubo
Hose Holder
Porte-tuyau
Soporte
de la manguera
Hose Holder
Porte-tuyau
Soporte
de la manguera
Hose
Tuyau
Manguera
Nozzle Hose
Tuyau de tête
d’aspiration
Manguera de
la boquilla
“J” Slot
Fente en “J”
Ranura en "J”
Raised Tab
Saillie
Lengüeta levantada
Wand
Tube
Tubo
Hose
Tuyau
Manguera
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Tool Storage
Dusting Brush
Cepillo para
sacudir
Brosse à
épousseter
DUSTING BRUSH
➢ Insert dusting brush into slot on the
back of the vacuum cleaner as shown.
CREVICE TOOL
➢ Insert
crevice tool into vacuum
cleaner tool holder.
Crevice Tool
Suceur plat
Herramienta
para hendiduras
Clip
Loquet
Cerrojo
Handle
Poignée
Mango
Air Turbine
Turbine à air
Turbina de aire
AIR TURBINE
(MC-UL423T only)
➢ Snap Air Turbine into clip.
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TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER
CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of
personal injury, DO NOT touch the
brush when vacuum cleaner is on.
Contacting the brush while it is
rotating can cut, bruise or cause
other injuries. Always unplug from
electrical outlet before servicing.
Use caution when operating near
children.
Cord Hook
Crochet de
rangement
du cordon
Sujetador
del cordón
Cord Hook
Crochet de
rangement
du cordon
Sujetador
del cordón
Retainer
(Plug Head)
Agrafe de
fixation
de la fiche du
cordon
Clavija
Locking Notch
Encoche de
verrou
Hendidura
de fijación
Power Cord
➢ Remove twist tie.
➢ Push power cord into locking notch.
➢ Wrap power cord around cord
hooks.
➢ Secure retainer (plug head) to power
cord.
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NOTE: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this vacuum cleaner has a
polarized plug, one blade is wider than
the other. This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. DO NOT CHANGE
THE PLUG IN ANY WAY. Only use
outlets near the floor.
Power Cord
WARNING
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
• DO NOT place hands or feet under
the vacuum cleaner at any time.
• DO NOT plug in if switch is in ON
position. Personal injury or property
damage could result.
• DO NOT use outlets above coun-
ters. Damage from cord to items in
surrounding area could occur.
• When any abnormality/failure
occurs, stop using the product
immediately and disconnect the
power plug.
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Cord Hook
Crochet de
rangement
du cordon
Sujetador
del cordón
Retainer
(Plug Head)
Agrafe de
fixation
de la fiche du
cordon
Clavija
➢ Detach plug head from power cord.
➢ Rotate cord hook down to release
cord.
➢ Plug cord into 120-volt outlet
located near the floor.
➢ Return the cord hook to the upright
position before attempting to rewind
the cord.
➢ To turn vacuum cleaner on or off,
press on the on/off switch.
On/Off Switch
On/Off Switch
Interrupteur
Interruptor de
encendido-apagado
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Adjusting the Handle
➢ Step on nozzle top and pull back to
change handle position.
➢ Use low position for cleaning under
furniture.
➢ Step on nozzle top and pull back to
change from normal use position to
low position.
➢ Move vacuum cleaner to middle
position for normal use.
➢ Move vacuum cleaner to upright
position for storage and tool use.
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NOTE: Hold the handle to support the
vacuum cleaner when using tools and
disconnecting or attaching the hose.
➢ Disconnect the hose & wand from
the vacuum cleaner.
➢ Pull the wand gently in the direction
of the arrow to disconnect.
➢ It may be necessary to slightly twist
the hose handle to loosen from the
nozzle hose.
➢ Attach crevice tool or dusting brush
as needed.
➢ Crevice tool, dusting brush or air
turbine (MC-UL423T only) can attach
to either wand or hose.
➢ For additional reach, the dusting
brush may be attached to the end of
the crevice tool.
Wand
Tube
Tubo
Hose
Tuyau
Manguera
Nozzle Hose
Tuyau de tête
d’aspiration
Manguera de
la boquilla
CAUTION
• DO NOT overextend your reach with
hose as it could tip vacuum cleaner.
Wand
Tube
Tubo
Dusting Brush
Brosse à épousseter
Cepillo para sacudir
Air Turbine
(MC-UL423T)
Turbine à air
Turbina de aire
Crevice Tool
Suceur plat
Herramienta para
hendiduras
Using Tools
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CAUTION
• Agitator rotates when using tools,
use care to ensure that nothing
comes into contact with agitator.
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Tools
➢ The crevice tool may be used on the
following items:
• Furniture
• Cushions
• Drapes
• Stairs
• Walls
➢ The dusting brush may be used on
the following items:
• Furniture
• Drapes
• Stairs
• Walls
FEATURES
Edge Cleaning
This model is equipped with an edge
cleaning feature for cleaning carpet
edges near baseboards and stationary
furniture.
Note: Always clean tools before using.
➢ The air turbine may be used on the
following items:
• Furniture
• Stairs
➢ Operating instructions for the air
turbine are included with the
product.
(MC-UL423T only)
(MC-UL423T seulement)
(MC-UL423T solamente)
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Automatic Adjusting Nozzle
➢ The nozzle of your Panasonic
vacuum cleaner automatically
adjusts to any carpet pile height.
➢ Feature allows nozzle to float evenly
over carpet pile surfaces.
➢ No manual adjustments required.
Shallow Pile Carpet
Moquette à poils courts
Alfombra de pelo corto
Deep Pile Carpet
Moquette à
poils longs
Alfombra de
pelo largo
Nozzle
Tête
d'aspiration
Boquilla
Pivot Point
Point d’articulation
Botón de liberación
➢ 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 reset.
➢ Check for and remove clogs, if necessary (See REMOVING CLOGS p. 52, 54).
Also check and replace any clogged filters and empty dust bin, if necessary.
➢ Wait approximately fifty (50) minutes and then plug the vacuum cleaner in and
turn back on to see if the motor protector has reset.
Thermal Protector
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ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER
Performing the tasks in the following sections 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.
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.
Emptying Dust Bin
➢ Always empty the dust bin when
dirt level reaches the “MAX” line.
➢ Grasp the handle on the top of the
dust bin.
➢
Press the dust bin release button
➢ Lift up and out to remove dust bin
from vacuum cleaner.
Dust Bin
Release Button
Bouton de
dégagement
du godet à
poussière
Botón de
liberación
del contenedor
de basura
MAX
M
AX
“MAX” Line
Ligne « MAX »
Linea “MAX”
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➢ While holding the dust bin over a
trash container, press dust bin door
latch and the debris will fall out.
➢ Remove any clogs that might be
located in the pre-filter. (See
CLEANING PRE-FILTER, p. 38, 40)
➢ Shake the dust bin to release any
debris that might hang in the pre-
filter
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 the door is fully
latched.
Door Latch
Loquet du couvercle
Seguro de la puerta
Door
Couvercle
Puerta
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CAUTION
Be sure to hold the dust bin over a
proper trash container prior to
releasing the door of the dust bin.
➢ Place dust bin back into vacuum
cleaner by inserting the bottom first
and tilting back.
➢ Push forward and lower dust bin
handle to lock dust bin in place.
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Cleaning Pre-Filter
➢ Make sure the dust bin is empty.
➢ Rotate dust bin lid assembly to
unlock (as indicated on the lid), and
lift off.
LOCKED (For Use)
VERROUILLÉ (pour l'utilisation)
CERRADO (Para Usar)
UNLOCKED (For Cleaning)
DÉVERROUILLÉ (pour le nettoyage)
ABIERTO (Para Vaciar)
➢ Grasp pre-filter and rotate counter-
clockwise to remove.
➢ Clean pre-filter by gently tapping
over a trash container.
➢ Rinse with water only as needed, do
not use any detergent or soap.
➢ Allow pre-filter to dry for 24 hours
before placing back into vacuum
cleaner.
UNLOCKED (For cleaning)
DÉVERROUILLÉ
(pour le nettoyage)
ABIERTO (Para vaciar)
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To Reinstall:
➢ Align the slot on the pre-filter with
the alignment tab inside dust bin.
➢ Rotate pre-filter clockwise to lock in
place.
➢ Reinstall dust bin lid and turn to
locked position (as indicated on the
lid).
LOCKED (For Use)
VERROUILLÉ (pour l'utilisation)
CERRADO (Para Usar)
LOCKED (For Use)
VERROUILLÉ (pour l'utilisation)
CERRADO (Para Usar)
UNLOCKED (For Cleaning)
DÉVERROUILLÉ (pour le nettoyage)
ABIERTO (Para Vaciar)
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Cleaning Primary Filter
Dust Bin Lid Latch
Loquet du couvercle
du godet à poussière
Cierre de tapa del
contenador de
basura
Dust Bin Lid
Couvercle du
godet à poussière
Tapa del
contenador de
basura
Primary Filter
Filtre primaire
Filtro primario
It is recommended to clean the filter
with cold water at least every three (3)
months. Check the primary filter
frequently and clean when dirty.
➢ Turn off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner.
➢ Remove dust bin (See EMPTYING
DUST BIN, p. 34).
➢ Pull the dust bin lid latch and open
the lid.
➢ Remove the primary filter.
➢ 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 for 24 hours
before placing back into vacuum
cleaner.
NOTE: When the cleaning of the filter
no longer restores vacuum cleaner
suction to full power, replace the filter.
DO NOT operate without primary filter
installed.
DO NOT wash in the dishwasher.
DO NOT install damp.
Primary Filter
Filtre primaire
Filtro primario
TO REPLACE FILTER
➢ Place the primary filter into the dust
bin lid.
➢ Close the dust bin lid. Be sure the
lid snaps in place. A noticeable
“click” should be heard.
➢ Reinstall the dust bin into the
vacuum cleaner (See EMPTYING
DUST BIN, p. 36).
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