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VACUUM CLEANER Aspiradora Aspirateur MC-V7388 Operating Instructions Instrucciones de operación Manuel d’utilisation F U L L V A C G A U G E Before operating your vacuum cleaner, please read these instructions completely. 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.
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.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Identificación de piezas Nomenclature On-Off Switch Interruptor de encindido-apagado Interrupteur Hose Manguera Hose Holder Tuyau Soporte para Wand la manguera Porte-tuyau Tubo Tube Variable Power Crevice Tool Control Herramienta Botòn de Poder para hendiduras Variable Suceur plat Commande de puissance à...
FEATURE CHART Power Vac Gauge Headlight Cord Length Bare Floor 35 Ft 120V AC(60Hz) Diagrama de características Voltaje Indicador de Extensión Uso sin aspiración de cordón alfombra 10,6 m (35pi) 12.0 A/12,0 A Tableau des caractéristiques Dispositif Longueur du Position Alimentation Indicateur de d’éclairage...
FEATURES Using Cord Hook ➢ ➢ Detach plug head from power cord. Cord Hook Sujetador ➢ ➢ Rotate cord hook down to release del cordón Crochet de cord. rangement du cordon ➢ ➢ Return the cord hook to the upright position before attempting to rewind the cord.
Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ➢ ➢ The nozzle of your Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner automatically adjusts to any carpet pile height. Shallow Pile Carpet Nozzle ➢ ➢ Feature allows nozzle to float evenly Alfombra de Boquilla pelo corto Tête d'aspiration over carpet pile surfaces.
Carpet-Bare Floor Selector ➢ ➢ Selector should be placed in BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position when using cleaner on bare floors and when using tools. ➢ ➢ The agitator does not rotate in the BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position. Carpet-Bare ➢ ➢ Selector should be placed in Floor Selector CARPET position when using cleaner Selector carpet-...
Variable Power Control ➢ ➢ This Vacuum cleaner is equipped High with a variable power control which Alto will allow you to select any cleaning Haut power from low to high. Corto F U L L ➢ ➢ Set to LOW power for delicate fabrics V A C such as draperies.
Hose Ring and Hose Ring Mount ➢ ➢ Hose ring and hose ring mount are designed to prevent tipping of Hose Ring Hose Ring Mount Knob vacuum while using tools. Soporte para anillo Botón del para manguera anillo para Support de l’anneau manguera Crochet de du tuyau...
Handle Adjustments ➢ ➢ Step on handle release pedal to change handle position. ➢ ➢ Move vacuum to upright position for storage and tool use. ➢ ➢ Move vacuum to middle position for normal use. Handle Release Pedal ➢ ➢ Use low position for cleaning under Pedal de liberación del mango furniture.
Note: Always clean tools before using. ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER Performing the following tasks 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.
Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum with genuine Panasonic Type U3 Standard or U6 Electrostatic dust bags installed. Panasonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company.
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Changing Dust Bag ➢ ➢ Spread out new dust bag, taking care not to tear bag. ➢ ➢ Fold new dust bag to clear slots as Slots shown. Ranuras Fentes ➢ ➢ Attach new dust bag onto bag holder Fold by holding cardboard portion and Doble pushing back.
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. Removing and Installing Lower Plate ➢ ➢ Before servicing any parts, disconnect vacuum from electrical Two Locking Tabs outlet.
Unidad del agitador ➢ ➢ Remove agitator by carefully lifting out. Soulever l'agitateur ➢ ➢ Remove worn or broken belt. ➢ ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor shaft and brush pulley; see illustration for correct belt routing.
Replacing Brushes ➢ ➢ When the bristles on the agitator are so worn that they do not touch a card held across the lower plate, the Card Tarjeta brushes should be replaced. Carte ➢ ➢ Remove lower plate and agitator. ➢...
Agitator Assembly Brush Spacers (3) Brushes Agitator Filter Holder Filter End Cap End Cap Spacer Agitator Pulley Shaft E-Clip Replacing Headlight Bulb ➢ ➢ Remove lower plate. ➢ ➢ Grasp the bulb socket and pull upward while moving it back and forth. ➢...
Cleaning Exterior and Tools ➢ ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet. ➢ ➢ Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. ➢ ➢ DO NOT drip water on cleaner and wipe dry after cleaning. ➢...
Removing Clogs The hose located on the back of the vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from the nozzle up to the dust bag. If the hose should become clogged: ➢ ➢ Unplug vacuum. ➢ ➢ Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogging.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE WARNING Electric Shock or Personal Injury Hazard. Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems.
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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Panasonic Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner 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.
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED 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.