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Vacuum cleaner 1. Unplugged at mains socket. 1. Plug in firmly, press ON/OFF
won’t start. switch.
2. Tripped circuit breaker/blown 2. Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse at household panel. fuse.
Poor job of dirt 1. Full or clogged dust cup. 1. Empty and clean dust cup.
pick-up. 2. Clogged airflow passages. 2. Clear airflow passages.
3. Dirty filters. 3. Change filters.
4. Suction control is open. 4. Check both suction controls.
5. Hole in hose. 5. Replace hose.
6. Dust cup installed incorrectly. 6. See
DUST CUP
(page 11).
7. Dust cup lid and dust cup 7. See
PRE-FILTER
(page (12).
missembled.
8. Bypass valve is open. 8. See
MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
(page 9).
Vacuum cleaner starts 1. Tripped thermal protector in 1. Reset thermal protector.
but shuts off. canister.
Vacuum cleaner picks 1. Suction too strong. 1. Open suction control.
up moveable rugs
-or- floor brush
pushes too hard.
Mains lead won’t 1. Dirty mains lead. 1. Clean the mains lead.
rewind. 2. Mains lead jammed. 2. Pull out mains lead and rewind.
Sound changes; 1. Tool use restricts air flow. 1. Check tools for fuzz, lint, pet
Bypass valve open. hair or other debris.
2. Clogged air path. 2. See
MOTOR PROTECTION
SYSTEM
(page 9) and
REMOVING CLOGS
(page 10).
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
WARNING
Electric Shock or Personal Injury Hazard.
Disconnect the electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electric shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner
suddenly starting.
Before contacting your Panasonic service centre, check the following points:
NOTE
: Failure to correctly maintain your product may result in a charge if referred to a
service agent for attention.
