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VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur A A s s p p i i r r a a d d o o r r a a MC-CG973 Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation I I n n s s t t r r u u c c c c i i o o n n e e s s d d e e o o p p e e r r a a c c i i ó ó n n...
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................. 5 PARTS IDENTIFICATION....................10-12 FEATURE CHART ........................13 ASSEMBLY..........................14 Wands..........................14 Power Nozzle ........................14 Canister ..........................16 Hood ............................ 16 Hose............................. 16 FEATURES ..........................18 Overload Protector......................18 Suction Control ........................
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Nomenclature I I d d e e n n t t i i f f i i c c a a c c i i ó ó n n d d e e p p i i e e z z a a s s Plug Holder Attache du cordon de la fiche...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Nomenclature I I d d e e n n t t i i f f i i c c a a c c i i ó ó n n d d e e p p i i e e z z a a s s Canister Chariot Recepticulo...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Nomenclature I I d d e e n n t t i i f f i i c c a a c c i i ó ó n n d d e e p p i i e e z z a a s s Hose Tuyau Manguera...
FEATURE CHART Overload Tools- POWER Protector Headlight On-Board Cord Length 24 Ft. (7.3 m) 120V. AC (60Hz) 12.0 A Tableau des caractéristiques Protecteur Dispositif Longueur Alimentation de surcharge du cordon d’éclairage Accessoires 7,3 m (24 pi) 120 V c.a. (60 Hz) 12,0 A D D i i a a g g r r a a m m a a d d e e c c a a r r a a c c t t e e r r í...
ASSEMBLY Wands ➢ ➢ Slide wands together until wand button snaps into place. Button ➢ ➢ Turn wand button to slotted area of Bouton wand swivel. Botón Cord Holder Wand Swivel Attache du cordon Pivot du tube Sujetador del cordón Dispositivo giratorio del mango Power Nozzle...
Canister ➢ ➢ Open canister hood. ➢ ➢ Check dust bag (See CHANGING DUST BAG for instructions). ➢ ➢ Check filter (See MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CHANGING for instructions). Hood ➢ ➢ It is normal for the canister hood to come off when it is opened further than needed. ➢...
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. TO CORRECT PROBLEM: ➢ ➢ Unplug electrical cord. ➢ ➢ Check brush and brush support areas for excessive lint buildup or jamming.
Hose Swivel ➢ ➢ The hose swivel allows the hose to turn without moving the canister. This is helpful for cleaning in small areas. ➢ ➢ Check hose for twisting before pulling canister. Edge Cleaner ➢ ➢ Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the Power Nozzle.
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.
On-Off Switch ➢ ➢ Select a switch position on handle. ➢ ➢ OFF ➢ ➢ FLOOR - turns on canister motor only ➢ ➢ CARPET - turns on both canister and POWER NOZZLE motors FLOOR CARPET FLOOR CARPET Handle Adjustments ➢...
Using Tools CAUTION Handle DO NOT attach or remove handle or Poignée wands while vacuum cleaner is ON. This Lock Button Mango could cause sparking and damage the Bouton de blocage electrical contacts. Botón del mango ATTACHMENTS ON HANDLE ➢ ➢ If the POWER NOZZLE is attached, Upper Wand turn vacuum cleaner off before Tube supérieur...
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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 •...
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.
ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner 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.
Motor Safety Filter Changing ➢ ➢ Check motor safety filter occasionally and change when dirty. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Rubber Retainer Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the Retenue de caoutchouc motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is dry and Dispositivo de properly installed to prevent motor failure retención de goma...
Exhaust Filter Changing WARNING Exhaust Filter Cover Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Couvercle du filtre Do not operate with a clogged exhaust d’échappement filter or without the exhaust filter or Cubierta del filtro de escape exhaust filter cover installed. EXHAUST FILTER HEPA ➢...
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 vacuum cleaner. Wipe dry after cleaning. ➢...
Removing Belt ➢ ➢ Disconnect vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet. ➢ ➢ Frequently check and remove hair, string and lint buildup in the POWER NOZZLE brush and brush support areas. ➢ ➢ If buildup becomes excessive, disconnect POWER NOZZLE from wand and follow the steps below.
Replacing Belt ➢ ➢ Install new belt in belt groove on Motor Shaft Arbre du moteur the agitator assembly, then over the Eje del transmissión motor shaft. del motor Agitator Assembly Assemblage de l’agitateur ➢ ➢ Place agitator assembly back into Agitator Support Montaje del agitador Support...
Brush Servicing WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before per- forming maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. TO CHECK BRUSHES: ➢...
Replacing Headlight Bulb ➢ ➢ Remove light cover. ➢ ➢ Push in and turn bulb counter- clockwise to remove. ➢ ➢ Replace the bulb. ➢ ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Push in and turn Watts. Enfoncer et tourner Empuje hacia adentro y gire ➢...
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. Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than those described in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative.
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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Panasonic 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 the period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Vacuum Cleaner - One (1) year, parts and labour...
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.