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Operating Instructions

Manuel d'utilisation
Instrucciones de operación

VACUUM CLEANER

Aspirateur
Aspiradora
MC-V7721
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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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation Instrucciones de operación VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur Aspiradora MC-V7721 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.
  • Page 2: Consumer Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury: 1. Use your vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with Panasonic recommended attachments. 2. Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning out the brush area. Failure to do so could result in the brush unexpectedly starting, causing personal injury from moving parts.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION ..................IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................... PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................... 10,11 FEATURE CHART ......................11 ASSEMBLY ........................12 Attaching Components ..................FEATURES ........................14 Adjustable Length Handle ..................14 Cord Hook ........................14 Locking Notch ......................14 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ................16 Edge Cleaning......................
  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Nomenclature Identificación de piezas Extension Hose Tuyau d’extension Air Turbine Manguera expansible Turbine à air Turbina de aire Hose Ring Support de l’anneau du tuyau Support para anillo Quick Release para manguera Upper Cord Hook Crochet supérieur de rangement du cordon à...
  • Page 6: Feature Chart

    Adjustable Handle Manche ajustable Mango a justable Touch Control Commandes Pulsador de control Dirt Sensor Crevice Tool Détecteur de poussière Suceur plat Dust Bin Indicador de polvo Herramienta Lid Release para tapices Bac à poussière Cubo de basura, liberación Dusting Brush Brosse à...
  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Attaching Components CAUTION Adjustable DO NOT plug in until Handle Manche assembly is complete. ajustable Mango ajustable Insert adjustable handle Air Turbine assembly as illustrated. Turbine à air Turbina de aire Extension Hose Attach hose end to Tuyau vacuum cleaner as d’extension Manguera illustrated.
  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES Adjustable Length Handle Press Handle Length Adjust button Adjustable and raise handle to a comfortable Handle Manche operating position. ajustable Mango ajustable CAUTION DO NOT carry the vacuum cleaner by the adjustable handle. Use ONLY the Length Adjust carrying handle located on the back of Button the vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 9: Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle

    Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle The nozzle of your Panasonic Shallow Pile Carpet Nozzle vacuum cleaner automatically Moquette à Tête d'aspiration adjusts to any carpet pile height. poils courts Boquilla Alfombra de pelo corto Feature allows nozzle to float evenly Deep Pile over carpet pile surfaces.
  • Page 10: Power Cord

    TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER Power Cord Note: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner 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.
  • Page 11: Adjustable Handle

    • Drapes • Stairs • Walls The Floor Brush may be used on the following items: • Stairs • Floors The Panasonic Air Turbine may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Stairs • Floors Tabs Languette Place adjustable handle securely Lengüetas...
  • Page 12: Hose Removal From Handle

    Hose Removal from Handle To remove hose from adjustable Adjustable Handle Manche ajustable handle; grasp hose by the hose cuff Mango ajustable and rotate counter-clockwise, and slide off of handle. Hose Cuff Collet du tuyau Support para anillo para manguera To reinstall hose to adjustable handle Tabs Slot...
  • Page 13: Body Release

    Body Release Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with three (3) position body release; • Upright position (locked) • Middle position (normal use) • Low position (getting under furniture) Release the body by pressing down on the body release pedal with your foot and pulling back and down on the handle with your hand.
  • Page 14: Carpet-Bare Floor Selector

    Carpet/Bare Floor Selector Selector should be placed in BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position when using Carpet/Bare Floor Selector vacuum cleaner on bare floors and Sélecteur tapis/placher when using tools. The agitator does Control para not rotate in the BARE FLOOR alfombra/ (TOOLS) position.
  • Page 15: Attachments

    Remove floor brush from the side of the vacuum cleaner. Place back in its appropriate storage location. Reattach the extension hose to the the adjustable handle. Reinsert Panasonic Air Turbine into the vacuum cleaner as shown. - 28 -...
  • Page 16: Hose Ring And Hose Ring Mount

    Hose Ring and Hose Ring Mount Place hose ring in hose ring mount Hose Ring as shown in illustration. Knob Crochet de l’anneau Botón del anillo para manguera Hose Ring Anneau du tuyau Anillo para manguera Hose Ring Mount Support de l’anneau du tuyau Support para anillo para manguera...
  • Page 17: Dirt Sensor

    Dirt Sensor The electronic dirt sensor is a Dirt Sensor feature which will detect particles as Détecteur de poussière they pass through the vacuum Indicador de cleaner. polvo The dirt sensor indicator is located on the front of the vacuum cleaner as illustrated.
  • Page 18: To Clean Dirt Sensor Optics

    To Clean Dirt Sensor Optics The dirt sensor optics consist of two optic cells located inside the suction inlet. Occasionally, it may become Optic Cells necessary to clean the two optic cells (Inside) to assure maximum performance. Cellues photo-optiques (à l’interieur) Célula óptica (en dentro) Clean optic cells:...
  • Page 19: Dust Bin Cleaning

    Dust Bin Cleaning Always empty the dust bin when dirt Dust Bin level reaches the “MAX” line. Latch Loquet du bac à poussière Grasp the handle on the top of the Cerrojo de dust bin. Slide the dust bin latch cubo de basura down.
  • Page 20: Filter Changing And Cleaning

    Filter Changing and Cleaning Check primary filter frequently and clean when dirty. To remove primary filter, open dust Dust Bin bin lid assembly as outlined in the Lid Release DUST BIN CLEANING section. Levier de dégagement du bac à poussière While holding primary filter over a Liberación de la tapa del cubo de basura...
  • Page 21: Motor Protector

    Do not block motor protector. 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.
  • Page 22: Replacing Hepa Exhaust Filter

    Replacing HEPA Exhaust Filter The HEPA exhaust filter removes dirt from exhaust air. Check filter after emptying dust bin. Replace when dirty. Press Release Tab Appuyer sur la languette de dégagement To remove, press on release tab and Presione lengüetas rotate off.
  • Page 23: Cleaning Agitator

    Cleaning Agitator Clean agitator after every five uses. Turn vacuum cleaner over, exposing the agitator. Cut off any carpet pile and lint entangled around agitator with a pair of scissors. Thermal Protector If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the motor off automatically to allow the motor to cool in order to prevent possible damage to the vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 24: Removing And Installing Lower Plate

    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 vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Removing and Installing Lower Plate Before servicing any parts, Locking disconnect vacuum cleaner from Latch...
  • Page 25: Replacing Belt

    Courroie Correa Motor Shaft Remove worn or broken belt. Arbre du moteur Eje del motor Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 Carpet/Bare only) around motor shaft and brush Floor Selector pulley; see illustration for correct Shaft Arbre d'entraînement belt routing.
  • Page 26: Replacing Headlight Bulb

    Replacing Headlight Bulb Disconnect power cord from Flat Screwdriver electrical outlet. Lower body to lay Tournevis à lame plate Desarmador plano the vacuum cleaner flat. Headlight Lens Lentille de la lampe Lente de la luz Pry out light lens at slots by inserting screwdriver into slot, pushing down on the lens and rotating the Slots...
  • Page 27: Cleaning Exterior And Tools

    Cleaning Exterior and Tools Unplug cord from wall outlet. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. DO NOT drip water on the vacuum cleaner and wipe dry after cleaning. DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher or clothes washer.
  • Page 28: Removing Clogs

    Removing Clogs If the vacuum cleaner does not seem to have adequate suction, first check if the dust bin is full or if a filter is clogged. Check the hose area. Remove extension hose by grasping the hose collar, twisting, and pulling straight off.
  • Page 29: Before Requesting Service

    1. Full or clogged dust bin. 1. Empty dust bin. Poor job of dirt 2. Worn agitator. 2. Take to your nearest Panasonic pick-up. Service Center. 3. Clogged nozzle. 3. Check for clogs. 4. Clogged hose.
  • Page 30: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 31 Vacuum Cleaner - One (1) year, parts and labour In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.
  • Page 32: What To Do When Service Is Needed

    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.

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