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VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur Aspiradora MC-V5706 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................IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............PARTS IDENTIFICATION..................10 FEATURE CHART....................11 ASSEMBLY......................12 Attaching Handle ....................12 Using Cord Hook ..................14 Tool Storage......................14 FEATURES ......................16 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ..............16 Edge Cleaning..................... 16 Motor Protector....................
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Identificación de piezas Nomenclature Do Not Carry Unit By the Dust Cover (See Illustration) Ne pas porter l'aspirateur par le couvercle du sac à poussière (voir l'illustration) No lleve la aspiradora por la cubierta de la bolsa de polvo (Consulte la illustración) Hose Tuyau...
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FEATURE CHART Power Tools on Board Cord Hook Cord Length Motor Protector 20 Ft. (6,1 m) 120V AC(60Hz) Tableau des caractéristiques Alimentation Accessoires Crochet de Cordon Protecteur rangement d’alimentation du moteur du cordon 6,1 m (20 pi) 120 V AC(60 Hz) Diagrama de características Voltaje Herramientas...
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ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle Handle ➢ ➢ DO NOT plug in until assembly is Manche Mango complete. ➢ ➢ Remove handle screw. ➢ ➢ Insert handle. ➢ ➢ Insert screw. Handle Screw ➢ ➢ Tighten screw. Vis du manche Tornillo del mango Power Cord Cordon...
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Using Cord Hook ➢ ➢ Detach plug head from power cord. Cord Hook Crochet de ➢ ➢ Rotate cord hook down to release rangement du cordon cord. Sujetador del cordón ➢ ➢ Return the cord hook to the upright position before attempting to rewind the cord.
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FEATURES Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ➢ ➢ The nozzle of your Panasonic upright Shallow Pile Carpet Nozzle vacuum cleaner automatically Alfombra de Boquilla adjusts to any carpet pile height. pelo corto Tête d'aspiration Moquette à ➢ ➢ Feature allows nozzle to float evenly...
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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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• Walls 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.
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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 ➢ ➢ Fold new dust bag to clear slots as shown. Slots Fentes ➢ ➢ Attach new dust bag onto bag holder Ranuras by holding cardboard portion and pushing back. Fold Plier Pliegue ➢ ➢ Reinsert tabs on end of dust cover into grooves on dust compartment to allow cover to rotate closed.
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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 Three Screws...
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➢ ➢ If end caps fall off, do not lose the Unidad del agitador two (2) washers. ➢ ➢ Clean agitator and replace the two (2) washers and end caps. ➢ ➢ Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor shaft and brush Install Motor Shaft New Belt pulley;...
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Replacing Belt ➢ ➢ Reinstall agitator back into nozzle housing grooves. ➢ ➢ 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 Ouverture...
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Replacing Agitator ➢ ➢ When the bristles on the agitator are worn so that they do not touch a card held across the lower plate, the agitator should be replaced. Card Carte Tarjeta ➢ ➢ Remove lower plate and agitator. ➢...
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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. Hose Tuyau Manguera ➢ ➢ Press two tabs and pull open suction Tabs inlet and check for clogging.
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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.
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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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PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada) 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 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.