Panasonic MC-V7347 User Manual [en, es]
Operating
Instructions
VACUUM CLEANER
MC-V7347
Panasonic
Before operaling your vacuum cleaner, pleaee read these Instructions 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 family 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 infor
mation.
Special care Is required when vacuuming certain types of carpet or floor covering. Always
check the caroet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended deanlng Instructions
before vacuuming.
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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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 tor 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 manuf^urer.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
91997 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
CAUTION
WARNING
to thé possibility of damage to the vacuum clean
er and/or personal property if the instructions
given are not followed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................ 4
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................... 5
Feature Chart ............................................................................................................... 5
TO ASSEMBLE CLEANER ............................................................................................... 6
Attaching Handle to Vacuum Cleaner............................................................................ 6
Using the Cord Hook..................................................................................................... 6
Attachment Assembly, Tools-on-Board
SPECIAL FEATURES OF CLEANER.................................................................................. 8
Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle.................................................................................... 8
Edge Cleaning Feature.................................................................................................. 8
Motor Protector.............................................................................................................. 8
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector ........................................................................................... 9
Hose Ring and Hose Ring Mount.................................................................................. 9
Vac Gauge .................................................................................................................. 10
TO OPERATE CLEANER................................................................................................. 11
Power Cord ............................................................................................................... 11
On/Off Switch.............................................................................................................. 11
Handle Adjustments..................................................................................................... 12
Attachments ................................................................................................................ 13
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ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER ....................................................................................... 14
Cleaning Secondary Foam Filter ................................................................................ 14
Replacing HEPAType Exhaust Filter........................................................................... 14
Changing the Dust Bag................................................................................................ 15
Removing/lnstalling the Lower Plate
Replacing the Headlight Bulb ...................................................................................... 16
Replacing the Belt........................................................................................................ 17
Cleaning the Agitator ................................................................................................... 17
Replacing the Brushes ........................................................................................... 18-19
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments
Removing Clogs.......................................................................................................... 21
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE .................................................................................. 22
WARRANTY....................................................................................................................... 23
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED .................................................................. 24
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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:
1. DO NOT leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
2. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock • DO NOT use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
3. DO NOT allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recom
mended attachments.
5. DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working
as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
6. DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or
pull 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
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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On/Off Switch
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Quick
Release
Cord Hook
Power
Cord
Crevice
Tool
Secondary Filter¡
(Inside Dust
Compartment)
Hose
Nozzle
Vac
Gauge
Dust Cover
(Dust Bag
Inside)
Exhaust
Filter (Inside
Dust Cover)
Headlight
Furniture Guard
Telesct^ing
Wand
Dusting
Brush
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
FEATURE CHART
(PANASONIC UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER)
\,™rURES
Model
MC-V7347
POWER
120V.AC(60Hz)
12.0 Amps
DIRT
SENSOR
No
HEAOUGHT
Yes
Carry
Handle
Handle Release Pedal
CORD
LENGTH
35 Ft.
Handle
Screw
Rating
Plate
BARE
FLOOR
OPTION
Yes
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TO ASSEMBLE CLEANER
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DO NOT plug Into electrical supply until assembly Is complete. Failure to do so
could result In electrical shock or injury.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
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 the
handle. Insert the handle
as shown in the illustra
tion. Make sure the
ON/OFF switch is In
the OFF position
before Installing.
3. There are two (2) recessed areas J
located on the back of the vacuum, as
shown in the illustration,
designed to secure the power power
cord during vacuuming. Cord
Always push the power cord down
into these recessed areas to help
keep the power cord from hanging
near the nozzle and being dam- ^
aged by the agitator. ^
Handle
2. Insert the screw
that you have
removed. Be sure
the screw is tight
ened, but not
overtightened.
4. Loosely wrap the power cord
around the quick release cord
hook and the lower cord retain
er. Secure the plug head to
the cord by pushing the power
cord into the retainer on the
plug head.
Retainer
(Plug
Head)—►
Do Not Remove
This Screw
Handle
Screw
1. The upper cord hook has a ,
quick-release action. To /
release the power cord, rotate jL
the hook downward and the /
complete power cord will drop IJ
off the hook for Immediate yM
use.
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2* DO NOT unplug the power Ky
cord by pulling on the cord. S 1
Grasp the plug head and pull to ftj
. Cord
Hoofr
unplug the vacuum cleaner. ^1
Return the hook to the upright
position before attempting to
rewind the cord.
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DO NOT get the power cord caught under the noizle when using the vacuum or
attachments as it can be damaged by the agitator as it revolves,
CAUTION
ATTACHMEHTTS
Suction Control Slide ~
Crevice
Tool
Crevice
Telescoping
Wand
'Zi
a
Dusting
Brush —
UfOiolatery Tool
Q Ra/S0d
Wand
The attachments should be conveniently positioned on the back and side
of the cleaner for easy access. Some of the attachments may already be
assemt^ed. Assemble the hose and attachments to the cleaner as fol
lows:
Insert the crevice tool, cleaning end down, into the end of the telescop
ing wand nearest the locking ring. A slight twist of the crevice tool wilt
lock it into place.
Place the telescoping wand on the back of the cleaner
with the locking ring and the crevice tool up, and
the bottom resting on the ledge near the wheel.
The hose ring should be inserted into the slot to hold
in place only when vacuuming areas below the upper
cord hook.
To attach the wand to the hose for use, align the two
(2) raised tabs on the wand with the “J" slots In the
hose. After guiding the tabs along the grooves,
twist to lock in place.
V
Tab Hose
Nozzle
Telescoping h
Wand
Upholstery
Tool
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— Agitator (Underneath)
SPECIAL FEATURES OF CLEANER
S5íÉ :
Your Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner is
designed with an automatic self 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 all carpet pile surfeces.
Nozzle
Deep Pile Carpet
Sfta//ow Pile Carpet
The edge cleaning feature provides for
improved cleaning of carpets near walls
and furniture.
MOTOR PROTECTOR
This vacuum has a motor protector by-pass valve which
automatically opens to provide cooling air to the motor
when a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor.
The by-pass valve opens to prevent the motor from
overheating and possibly causing damage to the
vacuum. When open, a change of sound will be noticed
as air rushes through the valve opening. If this occurs,
turn the vacuum off and unplug the power cord from
the outlet. Check for clogs as described in the Motor
REMOVING CLOGS section. Protector
The motor protector by-pass valve may open when
using attachments or when cleaning new carpet, due to
reduced air flow by the attachments themselves or by
new carpet fuzz filling the bag quickly.
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CARPETBARE l^tOOR SELECTOR
To use cleaner on bare floors, the carpet/bare
floor selector on top of the nozzle should
be positioned all the way back and down
toward the bottom of the nozzle until it
locks into place. When the selector is in this
position the agitator does not turn. This is
also the correct position to place the selector in
to use the attachments. Any time the attach
ments are used the agitator should not be turning.
To use cleaner on carpeted areas, the carpet/bare floor
selector should be all the wav forward and up to the carpet
position. This will allow the agitator to turn. When carpets are
being cleaned the selector should remain in this position.
Take care when selecting either position to make sure the selector is pushed fully and quickly
as possible to the desired position. Failure to do so can cause the belt to rub on the selector
shaft and may result In the belt becoming hot and creating a burning rubber smell.
To prevent injury when returning the selector to the carpet position, use caution as the selector
can move quickly upward due to tension caused by the belt.
Bara Floor/
Carpet Selector
To clean bare floor
or use ettachmenta
HOSE RING AND HOSE RING MOUNT
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The hose ring is a feature designed to prevent tipping of the vacuum
while performing certain tasks that involve the use of the
attachments. To use this anti
tip feature, place the hose Hose Hose
ring in the hose ring mount as Bing Mount Ring Knob
shown in the illustration.
Rotate this ring on the hose so that
the hose ring knob will align with
the slot in the hose ring mount
and slide the ring down firmly
until it stops. For recommenda
tions on when to use the hose
ring and the exact location of the
hose ring mount see the ATTACH
MENTS section.
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To clean carpet
VAC GAUGE
The vac gauge located on the front of your vacuum
cleaner dust cover, indicates when the dust bag
should be changed. Change the dust bag when
FULL is indicated in order to maintain the best
cleaning efficiency.
NOTE: If the vac gauge indicates FULL while the
dust bag Is still empty, check to see if there are
any clogs as eicplained in the
section. The vac gauge indicator may not move as
expected when loose, fluffy dust is vacuumed.
REMOVING CLOGS
Panasonic
FULL
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TO OPERATE CLEANER
CAUTION
DO NOT use outlets above counters. Damage to Items In the surrounding areas could
occur. Be sure the switch Is In the off position while plugging the cord in.
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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. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANYWAY.
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1. Plug the power cord into a 120V outlet.
2. To start the vacuum cleaner, push the switch to
the ON position.
3. To stop the vacuum cleaner, pull the switch to
the OFF position.
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The handle may be lowered
to any pKisition required.
Step on the handle release
pedal as indicated by
the iilustration and
lower the handle
as desired.
2. Middle position
This position is for normai
cleaning.
1. Upright position
The handle locks in this posl
tion for storage. The
handle should always
be in an upright posi
tion when the attach
ments are used.
3. Low position
This position
is used for
cleaning under
furniture.
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WARNING
DO NOT place hands or feet underneath the unit when using the attachment tools. The
agitator begins to revolve rapidly when using attachments.
Personal Injury Hazard when Using Attachments,
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When using the attachments, the agitator begins rotating If the carpet/bare floor selec
tor Is not In the bare floor position. Always use the bare floor position when using
attachments. DO NOT allow the cleaner to remain In Just one place for a period of
time, as the agitator may damage the floor surface. Avoid placing the cleaner on furni
ture, the fringed area of rugs, deep pile carpeting, or carpeted stairs. The Ideal posi
tion for the cleaner when using attachments Is for the unit to be on a level area with
the handle in the full upright position. See the HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS section.
To remove the hose from the rvozzle, grasp the lower end of the hose at the nozzle
and twist as you pull out. Once the hose has been removed it can be used as is, or
the telescoping wand can be used for further reach. Remove the telescoping wand
from the storage position on the vacuum cleaner. Remove the crevice tool from tfie
telescoping wand by pulling out while twisting slightly. To extend the wand, turn the
locking ring to the UNLOCK position, as indicated on the locking ring and pull it out
to full length. Lock the locking ring by turning it to the LOCK position. The tools
can be attached to the hose or the end of the wand. When connecting the
attachments to the hose or wand, always twist as you push down. If
additional reach is required, the dusting brush or upholstery tool
can be attached to the crevice tool by simply sliding them over the
narrow end. The attached hose end swivels at the back of the vac
uum cleaner to make cleaning easier in all directions.
When using the attachments, DO NOT overextend your reach with
the hose as it could tip the cleaner over. To help prevent tipping of
the vacuum when using the attachments to clean areas below the upper
cord hook, the hose ring should be placed in the hose ring mount. Above
this level, unhook the hose ring from the hose ring mount.
Store attachments in their proper positions as shown in the illustration and
place the hose back into the nozzle.
CAUTION
Telescoping
Wand
Dusting
Brush
Upholstery
Tool
Agitator (Underneath)
ATTACHMENT USE
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT
Furniture*
Between
Cushions*
□rapes*
Stairs
Carpet/Bara
Floor Selector
Wails
CREVICE TOOL
DUSTING BRUSH &
UPHOLSTERY
TOOL
'Always clean attachments before using on fabrics. Attachments used in dirty areas, such as
under a refrigerator, should not be used on other surfaces until they are washed. They could leave
marks. See the CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS section.
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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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Always disconnect electrical supply before performing any service and/or cleaning of the
vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result In electrical shock or personal Injury from
cleaner suddenly starting. DO NOT operate the cleaner without the secondary filter. Be
sure the secondary filter is properly Installed. Failure to do so could result In motor fall’
ure.
WARNING
Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard.
CLEANING SECONDARY FOAM RLTER
A secondary foam filter protects the motor
from dirt. When installing a new dust bag.
check this fitter. Accumulated dirt in the
dust compartment wilt collect on this filter
and may restrict motor performance.
When this filter becomes dirty, pull it
from the bottom of the dust compart
ment and clean by rinsing it in water.
When dry, slide this filter back into place.
Insert the secondary foam filter with a
ruler or something fiat. It should be fully
inserted under the plastic rib projecfons
all the way to the rear.
The HEPA type exhaust filter is located inside the dust
cover. The purpose of this filter is to remove dust
and dirt from the recirculated air. When installing
a new dust bag, check this filter. When the filter
becomes dirty, remove the filter and the frame
from the bottom of the dust cover by pulling straight up
on the two retainers on the frame. Do one side at a
time. Replace the filter. DO NOT CLEAN WITH
WATER*. Place the new filter in the frame with
the four slots in the filter aligned with the four
tabs on the frame. Place the frame and the fil
ter back into the dust cover, making sure the
white side is facing up.
*This filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at least once each year If the
cleaner Is used at least one hour each week.
Retainer
Ejdiauat Filter
(HEPA туре)
and Frame
Retainer
Duet Cover
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CHANGINGTHE DUST
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Always operate the vacuum with a genuine Panasonic Type U3 Standard, or U6
Electrostatic dust bag installed. Panasonic dust bags may be ordered through any
authorized Panasonic dealer.
1. Pull outward on
the dust cover grip,
located on the top of
the dust cover and
remove the cover.
3. Spread out the end
of the new dust bag.
NOTE: Pull carefully so
as not to tear the bag at
the folds.
5. Reinsert the tab pro
vided on the end of the
dust cover into the
grooves on the dust com
partment to allow the
cover to rotate closed.
NOTE: The dust
cover must be com
pletely and cor
rectly installed for
proper opera
tion.
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2. To remove the dust
bag, grasp the cardboard
portion of the dust bag
and pull it out.
4. Fold the new dust bag to
clear the slots as shown in
illustration. Failure to do
so will prevent the dust
cover from closing
properly. Attach the
new dust bag onto
the bag holder by
holding the card
board portion and
pushing back as
illustrated.
6. Rotate the dust cover up
into the closed position and
press into place.
NOTE: The dust bag
should not be
caught
between
the lower edge
of the dust
cover and the
gasket as indicated
by the arrow in the
illustration.
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