Panasonic MCV5003 - UPRIGHT VACUUM, Operating Instructions Manual

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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 recommended

tools. 

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.

16. DO NOT

operate cleaner without belt cover properly installed.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

(Canada)

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

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly
installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or
which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it
cover any product which is used commercially. Parts such as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator
brushes are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance,

please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:

Telephone #:  (905) 624-5505

Fax #:  (905) 238-2360

Web:  www.panasonic.ca

For product repairs, 

please contact one of the following:

•  Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
•  Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
•  A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond, British Columbia

Calgary, Alberta

Mississauga, Ontario

Lachine, Québec

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way

6835-8th  St. N.E.

5770 Ambler Dr.

3075, rue Louis A. Amos

Richmond, BC  V6W 1K8

Calgary, AB T2E 7H7

Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3

Lachine, QC   H8T 1C4

Tel:  (604) 278-4211

Tel:  (403) 295-3955

Tel:  (905) 624-8447

Tel:  (514) 633-8684

Fax: (604) 278-5627

Fax: (403) 274-5493

Fax: (905) 238-2418

Fax: (514) 633-8020

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Ref:  VACwar05/01