Panasonic MC-CL676-ZC79 User manual

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Order No.VCB0707022CE
Vacuum Cleaner
Model No. MC-CL676-ZC79
Product Coior :Sherbet Blue
Destination :Europe
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE PAGE
1 Specifications ----------------------------------------------------- 2
2 Location of Controls and Components ------------------- 3
3 Troubleshooting Guide ----------------------------------------- 5
4 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions ---------------- 6
4.1. Separate the upper and lower bodies. --------------- 6
4.2. P.C.B. assy removal -------------------------------------- 7
4.3. Motor removal ---------------------------------------------- 9
4.4. Cord reel unit replacement-----------------------------10
4.5. Spring-loaded cord reel pre-winding-----------------10
4.6. Installation of some Pakkin----------------------------- 11
4.7. How to disassemble the turbine nozzle-------------11
5 Wiring Connection Diagram ---------------------------------13
6 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List -----------14
6.1. EXPLODED VIEW (ATTACHMENTS) --------------14
6.2. PARTS LIST (ATTACHMENTS) ----------------------15
6.3. EXPLODED VIEW (BODY UNIT) --------------------16
6.4. PARTS LIST (BODY UNIT) ----------------------------17
6.5. PACKING INSTRUCTIONS----------------------------18
6.6. PACKING LIST ------------------------------------------- 19

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1 Specifications
Model No. MC-CL676-ZC79
Power source 230V~50Hz
Input power (MAX) 2300W
Input power (Nominal) 2000W
Power control O
Extension wand Telescopic
Floor nozzle -
Turbin nozzle O
Dimensions (WxLxH)mm 290x470x280
Net weight 6.4kg
Cleaning tools Crevice nozzle / Upholstery nozzle

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2 Location of Controls and Components

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3 Troubleshooting Guide
CONDITION CHECKPOINT METHOD OF INSPECTION CAUSE / REMEDY
Motor fails to rotate Power supply cord Check power supply cord continu-
ity.
If there is no continuity, replace the
cord reel patition unit.
Fuse of P.C.B. Ass’y
(250V, 13A)
Check fuse continuity. If there is no continuity, replace
P.C.B. Ass’y.
Motor continuity Check the conduction between the
terminals of the motor.
If there is no continuity, replace the
motor.
ON/OFF Switch Check continuity across switch
connections
If there is no continuity, replace
P.C.B. Ass’y.
Triac (Inside of P.C.B.) Check if there is any problem in the
triac.
(Please refer to how to check the
triac.)
If it has any problem, replace the
P.C.B. Ass’y.
P.C.B. Ass’y Check the internal parts for any-
thing unusual. (burn-out, melt-
down, etc.)
If anything unusual is found,
replace the P.C.B. Ass’y with new
one.
Motor runs but there is no suction Hose or Suction inlet Check if there is any blockage in
the hose or suction inlet.
If there is any blockage, remove it.
Dust box unit
Upper filter Unit
Secondary filter
Check whether or not the dust box
unit is full of dust or dust is clogged
in the upper filter unit or secondary
filter.
If the dust box unit is full of dust,
then throw away the dust.
If dust is clogged in the upper filter
unit or secondary filter, then throw
away the dust and clean or replace
the upper filter unit or secondary fil-
ter.
Noise or vibration Motor fan Check dust accumulated in motor
fan (it could happen if the vacuum
cleaner has been used without cen-
tral filter).
If there is accumulated dust in the
motor fan, replace the motor and
check filter condition. (never try to
dismantle the motor fan)
Motor does not change power
(runs always at full speed)
P.C.B. Ass’y Examine the triac in the P.C.B.
Ass'y and check whether or not T1
and T2 are short-circuited.
If they are short-circuited, then
replace the P.C.B. Ass'y.
Motor runs irregularly P.C.B. Ass’y Check possible bad contact of
P.C.B. Ass’y.
Replace P.C.B. Ass’y.

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4 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions
Important notice: Before replacing any components, make sure to turn OFF the vacuum cleaner.
Remove the power plug from the outlet.
4.1. Separate the upper and lower
bodies.
1. Remove the dust box assy from the main body.
2. Remove the filter cover from the upper body and remove
the filter unit.
3. Remove the three screws fixing the upper and lower bod-
ies.
4. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the gap between the
upper body and the ornamental plate unit. Move the
screwdriver in the direction of the arrow to remove the
ornamental plate unit from the three hooks on the upper
body. Remove the ornamental plate unit.
* Unhook the three tabs.

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5. Remove the ornamental plate unit from the lower body.
6. Remove the screw fixing the caster unit (on the right in
the figure below) from the bottom of the lower body to
remove the lower caster support plate, caster unit.
7. From the bottom of the lower body, remove the four
screws fixing the upper and lower bodies.
8. Lift the upper body to separate it from the lower body.
4.2. P.C.B. assy removal
1. Remove the control shaft and switch cover unit with
spring A fitted.

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2. Wiring treatment
3. Remove the right body packing from the lower body.
4. Remove the P.C.B. assy from the P.C.B. holder.
* When removing the P.C.B. assy, unhook it from the
tab on the P.C.B. holder by spreading the holder
frame.
Note: When removing the P.C.B. assy, do not bend it
to prevent damage and the wires from breaking.
5. Disconnect the fast-on terminal of the lead wire connect-
ing the fan motor unit to the P.C.B. assy.
* When connecting or disconnecting the fast-on ter-
minal, hold the P.C.B. assy and connecting terminals.

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6. Disconnect the fast-on terminal of the lead wire connect-
ing the P.C.B. assy to the body partition assy.
4.3. Motor removal
1. Remove the P.C.B. holder from the lower body.
2. Remove the motor set from the lower body.
3. Remove all components fitted to the fan motor unit.
a. Remove the motor support rubber (rear).
b. Remove the motor support.
c. Remove the noise absorber.
d. Remove the motor support rubber (front).

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4.4. Cord reel unit replacement
1. Lift the body partition assy (fitted with the cord reel unit)
while removing the cord reel shaft from the side of the
lower body.
2. Remove the screw fixing the body partition assy and the
cord reel unit.
3. Remove the cord reel unit from the body partition assy.
4.5. Spring-loaded cord reel pre-
winding
1. The body partition assy has a spring that pre-winds the
cord reel.
If the cord is not wound, then press the brake lever unit,
and the cord pre-winding will be loosened.
Pre-wind the cord as indicated by the arrow mark.
Number of pre-windings: Four turns
* If you wish to release the pre-winding, then make
sure to hold the cord plug.