Panasonic MCV9626 - CANISTER VACUUM CLEA, Operating Instructions Manual

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WARRANTY

Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will repair
this product with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico for one (1)
year from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship.

This Limited Warranty Excludes both Labor and Parts for the following items which require
normal replacement

: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes and

Batteries (if supplied).

Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A. can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a
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.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of
original purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during
normal use and does not cover damages which occur in shipment, or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse,
neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, improper operation or maintenance,
alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial
use such as hotel, office, restaurant or other business or rental use of the product, or service by
anyone other than a PASC Authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:

There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may
contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to
the Consumer Affairs Department at the listed address on the back cover.

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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, or 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