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Panasonic MC-CG983 Operating Instructions Manual

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VACUUM CLEANER

Aspirateur
Aspiradora
MC-CG983
Operating Instructions
Manuel d'utilisation
Instrucciones de operación
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,
por favor lea completamente
estas instrucciones.

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  • Page 1: Vacuum Cleaner

    VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur Aspiradora MC-CG983 Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation Instrucciones de operación 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, por favor lea completamente...

  • 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

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION......................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................... 5 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ......................10-12 FEATURE CHART ..........................13 ASSEMBLY ............................14 Power Nozzle..........................14 Canister............................14 Hood ............................. 14 Hose ............................. 16 Tool Storage ..........................16 Air Turbine and Caddy ....................... 18 TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER ....................

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Nomenclature Identificación de piezas Power Nozzle Tête motorisée Power Nozzle Handle Quick Release Bouton de dégagement rapide de la poign e é Botón de liberación rápida del mango Telescopic Wand Tube télescopique Tubo telescópico Belt (MC-V330B) Flange Courroie Collet Correa Reborde...
  • Page 6 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Nomenclature Identificación de piezas Canister Chariot Recepticulo Exhaust Filter (MC-V199H) Filtre d’échappement Exhaust Filter Cover Filtro de escape Couvercle du filtre d’échappement Cubierta del Electronic Bag/Hose Check filtro de escape Indicateur électronique de sac / tuyau Cord Rewind Bar Indicador electrónico Barre de rappel...
  • Page 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Nomenclature Identificación de piezas Hose Tuyau Manguera 3-Way On/Off Switch Handle (Off/Floor/Carpet) Poignée Interrupteur à trois positions Mango (Arrêt/Plancher/Moquette) Interruptor de encendido/apagado de tres posiciones (Apagado/Piso expuesto/Alfombra) Suction Control Réglage de la puissance de l'aspiration Control de aspiración Hose Swivel Pivot de tuyau Dispositivo giratorio de la manguera...

  • Page 8: Feature Chart

    FEATURE CHART Overload Tools- Telescopic POWER Protector Headlight On-Board Cord Length Wand 26 Ft. (7.9 m) 120V. AC (60Hz) 12.0 A Tableau des caractéristiques Protecteur Dispositif Longueur Tube Alimentation de surcharge du cordon télescopique d’éclairage Accessoires 7,9 m (26 pi) 120 V c.a.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Power Nozzle ➢ ➢ Insert wand into POWER NOZZLE until the wand button snaps into Wand Swivel place. Pivot du tube Dispositivo giratorio TO REMOVE: del mango ➢ Press wand quick release pedal. ➢ Pull wand out of POWER NOZZLE. Canister ➢...

  • Page 10: Hose

    Hose ➢ ➢ Line up the hose latch tab and notch in canister hood and insert hose into canister until it snaps in place. To Remove: Hose Latch Tab ➢ ➢ Lift hose latch tab upward and pull up on Languette de blocage hose.

  • Page 11: Air Turbine And Caddy

    Air Turbine and Caddy TO ATTACH CADDY ➢ ➢ Align the tab on the wand with the Languette slot in the Air Turbine caddy. Pestaña ➢ ➢ Press the caddy onto the upper Slot wand. The caddy will snap into Fente place Ranura...

  • Page 12: To Operate Vacuum Cleaner

    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 13: On/Off Switch

    On-Off Switch ➢ ➢ Select a switch position on handle. ➢ ➢ OFF ➢ ➢ FLOOR - turns on canister motor only ➢ ➢ CARPET - turns on both canister and LOW POWER CARPET POWER NOZZLE motors FLOOR Telescopic Wand Adjustments ➢...

  • Page 14: Handle Adjustments

    Handle Adjustments ➢ ➢ Lower wand from upright position by Pile Height pressing on the handle release pedal. Indicator Indicateur de la hauteur des brosses ➢ ➢ Select a pile height setting by pressing Indicator de nivel de the small pedal on the rear. The pile pelo de la alfombra height setting is shown in the window.

  • Page 15: Using Tools

    Using Tools CAUTION Handle DO NOT attach or remove handle or Lock Poignée Button wands while vacuum cleaner is ON. This Mango Bouton could cause sparking and damage the de blocage Handle Quick Release electrical contacts. Botón Bouton de dégagement del bloqueo rapide de la poignée Soltar Rápida...

  • Page 16: Using Tools

    Using Tools ➢ ➢ The Combination Brush may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Drapes • Stairs • Walls ➢ ➢ The Crevice Tool may be used on the following items: • Furniture • Cushions • Drapes •...

  • Page 17: Vacuuming Tips

    Vacuuming Tips Suggested sweeping pattern For best cleaning action, the POWER NOZZLE should be pushed straight away from you and pulled straight back. At the end of each pull stroke, the direction of the POWER NOZZLE should be changed to point into the next section to be cleaned.

  • Page 18: Electronic Hose/Bag Check Indicator

    Electronic Hose/Bag Check Indicator ➢ ➢ The light comes on whenever the Electronic Bag/Hose airflow becomes blocked, dust bag Check Indicator needs changing or canister safety filter Indicateur électronique needs cleaning. de sac / tuyau Indicador electrónico ➢ ➢ The light may come on when using para la bolsa/ certain attachments, due to reduced manguera...

  • Page 19: Edge Cleaner

    Edge Cleaner ➢ ➢ Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of the Power Nozzle. ➢ ➢ Guide either side of the Power Nozzle along base-boards or next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges. Thermal Protector ➢...

  • Page 20: Routine Care Of Vacuum Cleaner

    ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic micron dust bag type C-19 installed. Panasonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company. ➢ ➢ Unplug cord from wall outlet.

  • Page 21: Motor Safety Filter Changing

    Motor Safety Filter Changing ➢ ➢ Check motor safety filter occasionally and change when dirty. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is dry and Rubber Retainer properly installed to prevent motor failure Retenue de caoutchouc and/or electrical shock.

  • Page 22: Exhaust Filter Changing

    Exhaust Filter Changing WARNING Exhaust Filter Cover Couvercle du filtre d’échappement Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Cubierta del Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filtro de escape filter or without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter cover installed. EXHAUST FILTER HEPA ➢...

  • Page 23: 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 vacuum cleaner. Wipe dry after cleaning. ➢...

  • Page 24: Removing Belt

    Removing Belt ➢ ➢ Disconnect vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet. ➢ ➢ Check and remove hair, string and lint build-up frequently in the POWER NOZZLE brush and brush support areas. ➢ ➢ If build-up becomes excessive, disconnect POWER NOZZLE from wand and follow the steps below.

  • Page 25: Replacing Belt

    Replacing Belt Motor Shaft ➢ ➢ Install new belt in belt groove on Arbre du moteur the agitator assembly, then over Eje del transmissión the motor shaft. del motor ➢ ➢ Place agitator assembly back into POWER NOZZLE. Agitator Assembly ➢...

  • Page 26: Brush Servicing

    Brush Servicing WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before per- forming maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Base Support Bars Barres de support de la base Barra de soporte de la base TO CHECK BRUSHES:...

  • Page 27: Replacing Headlight Bulb

    Replacing Headlight Bulb ➢ ➢ Remove POWER NOZZLE cover. ➢ ➢ Push in and turn bulb counter- Push in and turn clockwise to remove. Enfoncer et tourner Empuje hacia adentro y gire ➢ ➢ Replace the bulb. ➢ ➢ Only use a bulb rated 130 V AC-15 Watts.

  • Page 28: Before Requesting Service

    BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE WARNING Electric Shock or Personal Injury Hazard. Disconnect the electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than those described in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    Panasonic Platinum Series Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will repair this product, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship, with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Vacuum Cleaner - One (1) year, parts and labour...

  • Page 31: 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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