Panasonic MC-V6970 User Manual

Operating

Instructions

VACUUM CLEANER

MC-V6970

Panasonic.

Before operating your vacuum cieanar, please read these Instructiorts completely.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 4 before use. Read and understand all instructions.

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER

We are very pleased to welcome you to the Panasonic tamily of products. Thank you for
purchasing this product. Our intent is that you become one of our many satisfied customers. •

Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
cleaner is intended only for household use. The cleaner should be stored in a dry indoor
area. Read the Operating Instructions carefully for important use and safety information.

PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE

WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS THAT

ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL.

WARNING statements are designed to alert you
to the possibility of personal injury, loss of human

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WARNING

life, and/or damage to the vacuum cleaner and/or
personal property if the instructions given are
not followed.

CAUTION statements are designed to alert you

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TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids.
Do not store machine outdoors.
Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately.

TO AVOID ACCIDENTS

Except for hand-held cleaners, keep machine on floor - not chairs, tables, steps, stairs, etc.

Store machine promptly after each use to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord or machine.

Use machine and accessories only in a manner intended by the manufacturer.

The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

01996 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

CAUTION

WARNING

to the possibility of damage to the vacuum cleaner
and/or personal property if the instructions given
are not followed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSUMER INFORMATION.................................................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS IDENTIFICATION......................................................................................5

Feature Chart.................................................................................................. 5

TO ASSEMBLE CLEANER....................................................................................6

Attaching Handle to Vacuum Cleaner

Using the Cord Hook...................................................................................... 6

Attachment (Tools-on-Board) Assembly

SPECIAL FEATURES OF CLEANER....................................................................8

Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle...................................................................8

Edge Cleaning Feature...................................................................................8

Dirt Sensor...................................................................................................... 8

Hose Ring and Hose Ring Mount..................................................................9

TO OPERATE CLEANER.......................................................................................9

Power Cord..................................................................................................... 9

On/Off Switch................................................................................................. 9

Dirt Sensor.................................................................................................... 10

Handle Adjustments.....................................................................................10

Use of Attachments.....................................................................................11

ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER

Cleaning Secondary Foam Filter.................................................................12

Replacing Electrostatic Exhaust Filter.......................................................12

Changing the Dust Bag

Removing/lnstalling the Lower Plate..........................................................14

Replacing the Headlight Bulb

Replacing the Drive Belt.............................................................................. 15

Cleaning the Agitator Assembly

Replacing the Agitator Assembly

Cleaning Dirt Sensor Optics........................................................................17

Cleaning Exterior and Attachments............................................................17

Removing Clogs...........................................................................................18

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

NOTES ............................................................................................................20-22

WARRANTY ........................................................................................................ 23

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED

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Back Cover

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always

be followed, including the following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury:

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when

1.

not in use and before servicing.

2.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when

3.
used by or near children.

4.

Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working

5.
as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to an Authorized Panasonic Service Center.

6.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or
pul! cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

8. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

9. Do not put any objects Into openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from

openings and moving parts.

11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as

cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

15. Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as

gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Notice: 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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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Dust Cover ­(Dust Bag
Inside)

Secondary
Filter (Inside
Dust
Compartment)

On/Dff

Switch

Exhaust
Filter (Inside
Dust Cover)

Nozzle

Quick
Release
Cord Hook

Power
Cord

Teleacr^lng
Wand

Handle

Hose

Foot Rest For

Furniture Guard

Handle Release

FEATURE CHART

(PANASONIC UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER)

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Model
MC-V6970

POWER DIRT

120 V. AC(60Hz)

12.0 Amps

SENSOR

Yes Yes 30

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HEADLIGHT CORD

LENGTH

(feet)

TO ASSEMBLE CLEANER

A WARNING

Do not plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete. Failure to do so could
result in electrical shock or Injury.

ATimCHING HANDLE 10 VACUDM GLEANER

Electiical Shock Hazard.

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The vacuum cleaner main body and handle are packed separately.

1. The handle

screw has been
installed for
shipping
purposes.
Please
remove the
screw before
inserting
handle. Insert
the handle as
shown in the
illustration. Make sure the On/Off switch
is in the Off position before installing.

3. There is a recessed area between

the upper cord storage hook base
and the handie that is designed to
secure the cord during vacuuming.

Always push the power cord down
into this recessed area to help keep
the cord from hanging near the
nozzle and being damaged.

2.

Insert the screw
that you removed.
Be sure the screw
is tightened, but
not overtightened.

4. Loosely wrap the cord around
both cord hooks. Secure the
plug head to the cord by
pushing the cord into the
retainers on the plug head.

Ratainer
(Plug Haad)

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1. The upper cord hook has a 1J *
quick-release action. To
release the cord, rotate the
hook downward and the
complete power cord will /|l K
drop off the hook for M H |||
immediate use. ^

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2. Do not unplug the power cord by

pulling on the cord. Grasp the

plug head and pull to unplug ij

the vacuum cleaner. V

Return the hook to the upright

position before attempting to

rewind the cord. U

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/^CHMENT (Tpls-oniliSard)fifl^SEMBi^

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Do not get the power cord caught under the nozzle when using the vacuum or
attachments as It can be damaged by the agitator as It levolves.

CAUTION

ATTACHMENTS

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Dusting
Brush

The attachments should be conveniently positioned
in the back of the cleaner for easy access. Assemble
the hose and attachments to the cleaner as follows:

Insert the crevice tool, cleaning end down, into the
end of the telescoping wand nearest the locking ring.
A slight twist of the crevice tool will lock it into place.

Place the telescoping wand on the back of the cleaner
with the locking ring and crevice tool up, and the bottom

resting on the ledge near the wheel.

— Tetescoping

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' Wand

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Tool

The hose ring should be inserted into the slot to hold in

place only when vacuuming areas below the upper

cord hook.

Talescoping
Wand -

Upholstery
Tool

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' Hose

SPECIAL FEATURES OF CLEANER

AVJTOMAfiC SELrADJUSTING NdZZLE

Your Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner is

designed with an automatic seif adjusting

nozzle. No manual adjustments are

required. The height of the nozzle is

instantly and automatically adjusted to any

carpet pile height. This self adjusting

feature allows the nozzle to float evenly

over ail carpet pile surfaces.

Nozzle

Deep Pile Cerpet

Shallow Pile Carpet

EDGE CLEANING FEATURE

The edge cleaning feature provides for
improved cleaning of carpets near waits and
furniture.

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The electronic sensor is a feature which will
detect particles as they pass through the
vacuum cleaner.

Red light indicates dirt is being picked up by
the cieaner. Green iight indicates most of the
dirt has been picked up by the cleaner.

The dirt sensor indicators and sensor
sensitivity switch are located on the
topt of the switch cover. See the
Dirt Sensor section under To Operate
Cleaner section for operation.

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