Panasonic MC-V7375 User Manual [en, es]
Operating
Instructions
VACUUM CLEANER
MC-V7375
PanasoniCc
B«fore operating your vacuum cleaner, pleaae read theta Irtatructiont completety.
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 assembty 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 carpet or floor covering manufacturer's recommended cleaning 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 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 extenaon cord is not recommended.
01997 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
CAUTION
WARNING
to the 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............................................................ 7
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
Dirt Sensor...................................................................................................... 10
TO OPERATE CLEANER.................................................................................... 11
Power Cord ................................................................................................... 11
On/Off Switch................................................................................................. 11
Handle Adjustments
Dirt Sensor...................................................................................................... 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/tnstalling the Lower Plate.............................................................. 16
Replacing the Headlight Bulb ........................................................................ 16
Replacing the Belt........................................................................................... 17
Cleaning the Agitator
Replacing the Agitator.................................................................................. 18
Cleaning Dirt Sensor Optics
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments ............................................................... 19
Removing Clogs
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE.................................................................... 21
NOTES ................................................................................................................ 22
WARRANTY......................................................................................................... 23
WHATTODOWHEN 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
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
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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Onxm Switch
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Hose
Dirt Sensor
Dust Cover
(Dust Bag
Inside)
Filter (inside
Dust Compartment)
Furniture Guard
Exhaust
Fitter (Inside
Dust Cover)
Headlight
Quick Release
Cord Hook
Ousting
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
Handle
Release Pedal
Hose
Ring Mount
Rating
Plate
Short
Hose
FEATURE CHART
(PANASONIC UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER)
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Model
MOV7375
POWER DIRT
120V.AC(60Hz)
12.0 Amps
HEADUGHT CORO
SENSOR
Yes Yes
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LENGTH
30 FI
BARE
FLOOR
OPTION
Yes
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
Electricaf 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 insetting the
handle. Insert the handle as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure the ON/OFF
switch is fn the OFF
position before
instaiiing.
3. There are two (2) recessed areas
located on the handle, as shown in
the illustration, designed to secure
the power cord during vac
uuming. P—™
Always push the power
cord down into these recessed
areas to help keep the power
cord from hanging near the
nozzle and being damaged
by the agitator.
2. Insert the screw
that you have
removed. Be sure the
screw is tightened,
but not overtight
ened.
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)
USING THE CORD HOOK 1
1. The upper cord hook has a
quick-release action. To
release the power cord, rotate
the hook downward and the
complete power cord will
drop off the hook tor imme
diate use.
,Cord
^m^Hook
2. DO NOT unplug the ///^
power cord by pulling on the Ij //
cord. Grasp the plug
head and pull to unplug the
vacuum cleaner. J
Return the hook to the //1
upright position before. //
attempting to rewind the ! ! j ^ \
cord. II j
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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 revolves.
CAUTION
ATTACHMENTS
Dusting ^
Brush —
Crevice
Upholstery Tool
Raised
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The attachments should be conveniently positioned on the back and side
of the cleaner for easy access. Some of the attachments may
already be assembled. Assemble the hose and attachments
to the cleaner as follows: hose
Place the hose in back of the handle on the hose holder.
Attach the wand to the hose by aligning 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.
Place the wand in the rear slot of the tool holder, twisting and
pushing down over the short hose to assure a good connec
tion.
Store the dusting brush, and the upholstery toot in the rear of the
dust compartment in their proper locations. Place the crevice tool
into the front slot of the tool holder. Refer to the illustra
tion in the PARTS IDENTIFICATION section for correct
attachment storage.
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Tab Hose
Tool
Dusting
Brush
Upholstery
Tool
Nozzle
Holder-
Hose
Wand
Crevice
Tool
(Behind
Wend)
Short
Hose
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I— Agitator (Underneath)
SPECIAL FEATURES OF CLEANER
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 surteces.
Nozzie
Doep Pile Carpet
Shallow Pile Carpet
EDGE CLEANING FEATURE
The edge cleaning feature provides for 1
improved cleaning of carpets near walls J
and furniture.
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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 REMOVING CLOGS section.
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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Motor
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CABPETBAJRE FL£)ORSEyE<lli)BI
To use cleaner on bare floors, the
carpet/bare floor selector on top of the noz
zle 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 attachments
are used the agitator shouid not be turning.
To use cieaner 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 cieaned 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.
Ban Floor/
Carpet Selector
To clean bare floor
or use attachments
HOSE RING AND HOSE RING MOUNT
The hose ring is a feature designed to prevent tipping
while performing certain tasks that involve the use of
the attachments. To use this anti-tip
feature, place the hose ring in the hose
ring mount as shown in the illustra
tion. 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 recom
mendations on when to use the
hose ring and the exact location
of the hose ring mount see the
ATTACHMENTS section.
Hose
Ring Knob
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To clean carpet
of the vacuum
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The electronic sensor is a feature which will
detect particles as they pass through the
vacuum cleaner
A red light indicates dirt is being picked up
by the cieaner. A green light indicates
most of the dirt has been picked up by the
cleaner.
The dirt sensor indicators and sensor
sensitivity switch are located on the
front of the switch cover. See the
DIRT SENSOR section under TO
OPERATE CLEANER section for
operation.
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TO OPERATE CLEANER
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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.
CAUnON
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. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.
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ON/OFF SWITCH
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, push the
switch to the OFF position.
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The handle may be low
ered to any position
required. Just step on №e
handle release pedal
as indicated by the
illustration and
lower the handle
as desired.
1. Upright position The handle locks in this posi
tion for storage. The
handle should always
be in an upright posi
tion when the attach
ments are used.
2. Middle position
This position is for normal
cleaning.
3. Low position
This position
is used for
cleaning under
furniture.
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OPERATION - As you vacuum, the red indicS'
tor light will come on and stay on as long as the
sensor detects a high concentration of particles
passing through the cleaner.
The green light indicates that most of the
cieaning is complete.
The sensor switch aliows you to select the
sensitivity of the dirt sensor. The switch can
be set to HI or LO sensitivity.
Set the sensor sviritch to the HI position when:
• Cleaning bare floors.
• Cleaning carpet with low pile height.
Set the sensor switch to the LO position when:
• Cleaning heavily soiled areas.
• Cleaning carpet with deep pile.
• Cleaning new carpets.
Even with tine sensor switch in the LO position, the dirt sensor will detect carpet fuzz, especial
ly on new carpet, which may cause the red light to remain on longer than expected.
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DO NOT place hands or feet underneath the unit when using the attachment tools. The
agitator begins to revolve rapidly when using attachments.
WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard when Using Attachments.
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When using the attachments, the agitator begins rotating if the catpetAiare 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 uoriaht position. See the HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS section.
When using the attachments always place the carpet/bare floor selector in the
bare floor positon. To remove the wand from the short hose, grasp the top part
of the wand, see illustration, and twist as you pull up. Once the wand has
been removed it can be used as is, or the tools can be used. The tools can
be attached to the hose or the end of the wand. When connecting the attach
ments, always twist as you push down. If additional reach is required,
the dusting brush or upholstery tool can be attached to the end of hoso —
the crevice tool by simply sliding it over the narrow end of the
crevice tool. The attached hose end swivels at the back of the
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 Uie 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.
When attaching the wand to the hose and storing the attachments
follow the directions given in the ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY section.
CAUTION
Dusting
Brush
Uphotstery
To<d
Agitator (Underneath)
Wand
Crevice
Tooi
(Behind
Wand)
Hose
Bing
Mount
Carpet/Bare
Floor Selector
ATTACHMENT USE
CLEANING AREA
ATTACHMENT Furniture*
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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X X X X
X X X
Between
Cushions* Drapes*
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Stairs
X
Wails
X
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 prot^ems 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 persona/ injury from
cleaner suddenly starting. DO NOT operafe Me cleaner without the secondary filter. Be
sure the secondary filter Is properly Installed. Failure to do so could result In motor fail
ure.
A secondary foam filter protects the motor
from dirt. When installing a new dust bag,
check this filter. Accumulated dirt in the
dust compartment will 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 flat. It should be fully
inserted under the plastic rib projections
all the way to the rear.
WARNING
Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard.
The HERA 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 Retainer.
becomes dirty, remove the fitter 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 filter back
into the dust cover, making sure the white side
is facing up.
*This filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at (east once each year if the
cleaner is used at least one hour each week.
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Exhaust Filter
(МЕРА туре)
and Frame
Dust Cover
Retainer
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 №e 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.
2. To remove the dust
bag, grasp the cardboard
portion of the dust bag
and pull it out.
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4. Fold the new dust bag
to clear the slots as shown
in illustration. Failure to do
so wilt prevent the
dust cover from clos*
ing properly. Attach
the new dust bag
onto the bag holder
by holding the
cardboard 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 indi
cated by the
arrow in the illus
tration.
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