Panasonic MCV9626 - CANISTER VACUUM CLEA, Operating Instructions Manual

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

....................................................................................5

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

................................................................................................... 10-12

ASSEMBLY

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Wands

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Power Nozzle

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Canister

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Hood

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Hose

..................................................................................................................................... 16

FEATURES

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Overload Protector

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Suction Control

....................................................................................................................18

Hose Swivel

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TO OPERATE CLEANER

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Power Cord

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ON-OFF Switch

.................................................................................................................. 20

Handle Adjustments

......................................................................................................... 22

Suggested Pile Height Settings

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Using Tools

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Vacuuming Tips

................................................................................................................. 28

ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER 

.............................................................................................30

Changing Dust Bag

.............................................................................................................30

Motor Safety Filter Cleaning

..............................................................................................32

Cleaning Exterior and Tools

...............................................................................................32

POWER NOZZLE CARE

..........................................................................................................34

Replacing Headlight Bulb

...................................................................................................34

Removing Belt

.....................................................................................................................36

Replacing Belt

.....................................................................................................................38

Brush Servicing

...................................................................................................................40

Agitator Assembly

...............................................................................................................42

Removing Clogs

................................................................................................................. 42

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

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WARRANTY

.......................................................................................................................48,50 

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems.

Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Cleaner won’t start.

1.

Unplugged at wall outlet.

1.

Plug in firmly, push ON/OFF switch to ON.

2.

Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse

2.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

at household service panel.

3.

Loose hose electrical connections.

3.

Reconnect hose ends, (page 16).

4.

Tripped overload protector in

4.

Clean brush and brush supports,

POWER NOZZLE.

then reset, (pages 18).

Poor job of dirt

1.

Full or clogged dust bag.

1.

Change bag, (page 30).

pick-up.

2.

Clogged airflow passages.

2.

Clear airflow passages, (page 42).

3.

Dirty motor safety filter.

3.

Clean filter, (page 32).

4.

Wrong pile height setting.

4.

Adjust setting, (page 22).

5.

Open suction control.

5.

Adjust control, (page 18).

6.

Hole in hose.

6.

Replace hose.

7.

Worn POWER NOZZLE brushes.

7.

Change brushes, (page 40).

8.

Worn or broken belt.

8 & 9.

See “Removing Belt” and”Replacing Belt”

9.

Dirty brush or brush supports.

(pages 36, 38).

10.

Canister hood open.

10.

Close and latch hood.

Cleaner starts but

1.

Hose or hood electrical connections.

1.

Check connections, reconnect hose 

cuts off.

ends, (page 16).

2.

Tripped overload protector in

2.

Remove any items that may be caught

POWER NOZZLE.

or jammed, then reset. If cleaner starts 
and stops again, clean brush and brush 
supports, then reset, (page 18).

3.

Tripped overload protector

3.

Change dust bag, clear airflow blockage,

in canister.

(page 42). Wait 20 minutes for motor
to cool and automatically reset.

POWER NOZZLE will not

1.

POWER NOZZLE connections

1.

Plug in firmly, (page 20).

run when attached.

unplugged.

2.

Worn or broken belt.

2 & 3.

See “Removing Belt” and”Replacing Belt”

3.

Dirty brush or brush supports.

(pages 36, 38).

4.

Tripped overload protector in

4.

Check brush area for excessive lint

POWER NOZZLE.

build-up or jamming. Clean brush and 
brush supports, then reset, (page 18).

Cleaner picks up moveable

1.

Wrong pile height setting.

1.

Adjust setting, (page 22).

rugs -or- POWER NOZZLE

2.

Suction too strong.

2.

Open suction control, (page 18).

pushes too hard.

Light won’t work.

1.

Burned out light bulb.

1.

Change light bulb, (page 34).

Cord won’t rewind.

1.

Dirty power cord.

1.

Clean the power cord.

2.

Cord jammed.

2.

Pull out cord and rewind.

Cleaner leaves marks

1.

Wrong vacuuming pattern.

1.

See VACUUMING TIPS, (page 28).

on carpet.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTION