Panasonic MCV5268 - UPRIGHT VACUUM-PLATI, Operating Instructions Manual

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WARRANTY
Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner
Limited Warranty
(United States)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will repair
this product with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico for one (1)
year from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.
This Limited Warranty Excludes both Labor and Parts for the following items which require
normal replacement
: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and
Batteries (if supplied).
Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A. can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a
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.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of
original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during
normal use and does not cover damages which occur in shipment, or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse,
neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, improper operation or maintenance,
alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial
use such as hotel, office, restaurant or other business or rental use of the product, or service by
anyone other than a PASC Authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may
contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to
the Consumer Affairs Department at the listed address on the back cover.
CONSUMER INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................5
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
Thermal Protector ..............................................................................................................16
Vac Gauge ............................................................................................................................18
TO OPERATE CLEANER ........................................................................................................20
Power Cord ........................................................................................................................ 20
ON-OFF Switch .................................................................................................................. 20
Handle Adjustments ........................................................................................................ 20
Tool Usage ..........................................................................................................................22
ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER ............................................................................................22
Replacing Secondary HEPA Filter ....................................................................................22
Changing Dust Bag ............................................................................................................ 24
Removing and Installing Lower Plate ..............................................................................26
Replacing Headlight Bulb ..................................................................................................28
Replacing Belt ................................................................................................................28,30
Cleaning Agitator ................................................................................................................30
Replacing Brushes ..............................................................................................................32
Agitator Assembly ..............................................................................................................34
Cleaning Exterior and Tools ..............................................................................................34
Removing Clogs ................................................................................................................ 36
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE ..........................................................................................38
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................41
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED ........................................................................ 48