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VACUUM CLEANER

Aspirateur
Aspiradora
MC-V5241

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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  • Page 1: Vacuum Cleaner

    VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur Aspiradora MC-V5241 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.
  • Page 2: Consumer Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury: 1. Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. 2. Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Panasonic recommended attachments.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................5 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ......................10 ASSEMBLY..........................12 Attaching Handle........................ 12 FEATURES ..........................14 Using Cord Hook ........................ 14 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ..................14 Edge Cleaning ........................14 Vac Gauge ..........................16 Thermal Protector........................16 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER..................18 Power Cord ........................
  • Page 5: Feature Chart

    FEATURE CHART Power Thermal Protector Cord Length Tools 9.1 m (30 Ft.) Optional 120V AC (60Hz) Tableau des caractéristiques Protecteur thermique Longueur du cordon Alimentation Accessoires 9,1 m (30 pi) Optionnels 120 V c.a. (60Hz) Diagrama de características Protector termal Extensión de cordón Voltaje Herramientas...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle Handle Hole Manche DO NOT plug in until assembly is Orifice Mango Orificio complete. Remove handle screw. Screw Tornillo Insert handle with cord hooks to the back of the vacuum cleaner. Handle Insert screw. Screw Vis du manche Tighten screw.
  • Page 7: Features

    Return the cord hook to the upright position before attempting to rewind the cord. Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle The nozzle of your Panasonic upright Shallow vacuum cleaner automatically Pile Carpet Nozzle adjusts to any carpet pile height.
  • Page 8: Vac Gauge

    Vac Gauge The vac gauge detects when dust bag needs changing or the vacuum cleaner is clogged. Check dust bag when vac gauge indicates FULL. If dust bag is full, change bag according to CHANGING DUST BAG section. If dust bag is not full, check for clogs according to REMOVING CLOGS section.
  • Page 9: To Operate Vacuum Cleaner

    TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord 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.
  • Page 10: Routine Care Of Vacuum Cleaner

    ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM 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.
  • Page 11 Changing Dust Bag Spread out new dust bag, taking care not to tear bag. Attach new dust bag onto bag holder by holding cardboard portion and pushing back. Reinsert tab on end of dust cover into groove on dust compartment to allow cover to rotate closed.
  • Page 12: Removing And Installing Lower Plate

    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. Removing and Installing Lower Plate Before servicing any parts, disconnect Latches vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet.
  • Page 13: Replacing Headlight Bulb

    Empaquetadura de fieltro Remove agitator by carefully lifting out. Remove worn or broken belt. Clean agitator. Motor Shaft Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 Install Arbre d’entraînement New Belt only) around motor shaft and du moteur Poser la agitator pulley; see illustration for...
  • Page 14: Replacing Belt

    Replacing Belt Reinstall agitator back into nozzle housing grooves. Close rear belt cover and reinstall felt packing. After reinstalling the agitator, turn it by hand to make sure that belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts turn freely. End Cap Groove Bouchon...
  • Page 15: Replacing Brushes

    Replacing Brushes When the bristles on the agitator are worn so that they do not touch a card Card held across the lower plate, the Carte brushes should be replaced. Tarjeta Remove lower plate and agitator. Remove the E-clip from agitator shaft E-Clip Bride en E and end cap.
  • Page 16: Agitator Assembly

    Agitator Assembly Brush Spacers (3) Brushes Agitator Holder Filter Filter End Cap E-Clip End Cap Agitator Holder Shaft 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.
  • Page 17: Removing Clogs

    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 cleaner. Pull open suction inlet cover and check for clogging. Cover Remove lower plate.
  • Page 18: Before Requesting Service

    BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 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. Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    Vacuum Cleaner - Two (2) year, parts and labour In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.

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