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VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur Aspiradora MC-V9626 Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation Instrucciones de operación Before operating your vacuum cleaner, please read these instructions completely. Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel. Antes de usar su aspiradora, lea completamente estas instrucciones por favor.
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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.
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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 supply.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................5 PARTS IDENTIFICATION....................10-12 ASSEMBLY..........................14 Wands..........................14 Power Nozzle ........................14 Canister ..........................16 Hood ............................ 16 Hose............................. 16 FEATURES ..........................18 Overload Protector......................18 Suction Control........................18 Hose Swivel ........................18 TO OPERATE CLEANER......................20 Power Cord ........................
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Identificación de piezas Nomenclature Canister Chariot Recepticulo Cord Rewind Button On-Off Switch Pédale de rappel du cordon Interrupteur Almacenamiento del cordón eléctrico Interruptor de endendido-apagado Attachment Storage Logement des accessoires Almacenamiento para accesorios Power Cord (Not Shown) Canister Hood Cordon d’alimentation Couvercle du chariot (Non illustré)
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Identificación de piezas Nomenclature Hose Tuyau Manguera Handle Poignée Mango Suction Control Réglage de la puissance de l’aspiration Control de aspiratión Hose Latch Tab Languette de blocage du tuyau Hose latch tab Tools Accessoires Herramientas Crevice Tool Suceur plat Herramienta para hendiduras Dusting Brush Brosse à...
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FEATURE CHART Overload Tools- POWER Protector Headlight On-Board Cord Length Cord Reel 20 Ft. (6.1 m) 120V. AC (60Hz) 12.0 A Tableau des caractéristiques Protecteur Dispositif Longueur Rappel Alimentation de surcharge du cordon du cordon d’éclairage Accessoires 6,1 m (20 pi) 120 V c.a.
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ASSEMBLY Wands ➢ ➢ Slide wands together until wand button snaps into place Power Nozzle ➢ ➢ Insert wands into POWER NOZZLE until the wand button snaps into the grooved slot. Raised Area ➢ ➢ Connect POWER NOZZLE plug and Portion en relief cord as shown.
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Canister ➢ ➢ Open canister hood. ➢ ➢ Check dust bag (See CHANGING DUST BAG for instructions). ➢ ➢ Check filter (See MOTOR SAFETY FILTER Motor Safety CLEANING for instructions). Filter Filtre de sécurité du moteur Filtro Hood ➢ ➢ It is normal for the canister hood to come off when it is opened further than needed.
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FEATURES Overload Protector ➢ ➢ The overload protector stops the POWER NOZZLE motor when the brush jams and prevents belt breakage. NOTE: Canister motor will continue to run. Overload Protector TO CORRECT PROBLEM: Protecteur de surcharge ➢ ➢ Unplug electrical cord. Protector contra sobrecargas ➢...
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TO OPERATE CLEANER Power Cord NOTE: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum 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.
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Handle Adjustments ➢ ➢ Lower wand from upright position by Pile Height Indicator Indicateur de la hauteur pressing on the handle release pedal. des brosses Indicator de nivel de ➢ ➢ Select a pile height setting by pressing pelo de la alfombra the small pedal on the rear.
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Using Tools CAUTION DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while cleaner is ON. This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts. ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE ➢ ➢ If the POWER NOZZLE is attached, turn cleaner off before removing handle from wands.
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Using Tools ➢ ➢ The Dusting Brush may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Drapes • Stairs • Walls ➢ ➢ The Crevice Tool may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Drapes •...
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Vacuuming Tips Suggested sweeping pattern For best cleaning action, the POWER NOZZLE should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back. At the end of each pull stroke, the direction of the POWER NOZZLE should be changed to point into the next section to be cleaned.
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ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum with genuine Panasonic micron dust bag type C-5 installed. Panasonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company. ➢ ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet.
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Motor Safety Filter Cleaning ➢ ➢ Check motor safety filter occasionally and clean when dirty. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate the cleaner without the motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is dry and properly installed to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock.
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POWER NOZZLE CARE Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the POWER NOZZLE. WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard. Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.
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Removing Belt ➢ ➢ Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. ➢ ➢ Check and remove hair, string and lint build-up frequently in the POWER NOZZLE brush and brush support areas. ➢ ➢ If build-up becomes excessive, disconnect POWER NOZZLE from wand and follow the steps below.
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Replacing Belt ➢ ➢ Slide washers and agitator supports onto brush agitator unit. ➢ ➢ Install new belt in belt groove on the agitator assembly, then over the motor shaft. Motor Shaft Arbre du moteur ➢ ➢ Be sure belt is under belt guard. Eje del transmissión del motor Agitator Assembly...
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Brush Servicing WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. TO CHECK BRUSHES: ➢ ➢ When brushes are worn to the level of the base support bar, replace the agitator.
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Agitator Assembly Agitator Agitator Brush Washer Brush Sprocket Flange Sprocket End Brush Agitator Brush Support Screw Agitator Brush Support Brushes Agitator Brush Dowel Screw Washer Removing Clogs The vacuum cleaner creates suction that picks up dirt. Rapidly moving air carries the dirt to the dust bag through the air flow passage.
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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Cleaner won’t start.
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Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call, toll free, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) to locate a PASC Authorized Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the local Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.
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5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
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WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED (U.S.) If your Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner needs service, look in the yellow pages of the telephone book under HOME APPLIANCE SERVICE for your nearest Panasonic Services Company (“PASC”) Factory Servicenter, or PASC authorized Servicenter, or call, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) toll free to find a convenient servicenter. DO NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices.