Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Mcv415 Operating Instructions

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
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.PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONVacuum cleaner 1.Unplugged at wall outlet.1.Plug in firmly. Push ON-OFF 
will not run.switch to On.
2.ON-OFF switch not turned on.2.Push ON-OFF switch to ON.
3.Tripped circuit breaker/blown3.Reset circuit...

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Nomenclature
Identificación de piezas
Furniture GuardPare-chocs
Protector de muebles
NozzleTête daspiration
Boquilla
ON-OFF SwitchInterrupteur
Control On-OffDust Bin
(Filter Inside)Bacàpoussière
(Filtreàlintérieur)
Cubo de la basura
(Filtro adentro)
Exhaust Filter
(Inside)Filtre dévacuation
(àlintérieur)
Filtro de escape
(dentro)Handle Release PedalPédale de réglage de
linclinaison du manche
Pedal de liberación del
mango
Motor ProtectorProtecteur du
moteur
Protector...

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Power
Motor Protector 
Height Adjust Cord Length
120V AC (60Hz)
Yes Auto 50 Ft. (15.25m)FEATURE CHART
Diagrama de característicasTableau des caractéristiques
Voltaje
Protector deAdjust de nivel
Extensión
motor
de cordón
120 V c.a. (60 Hz)Si Auto 15,25 m (50 pi)
Alimentation Protecteur Réglage de la Cordon
du moteur hauteur des brosses d’alimentation
120 V c.a. (60 Hz)Oui Auto 15,25 m (50 pi)
The hose located on the back of the
vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from the
nozzle up to the dust...

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Attaching Handle
ASSEMBLY
Handle ScrewVis du manche
Tornillo del mango
HandleManche
Mango
1)
➢ ➢
DO NOT plug in until assembly is
complete.
➢ ➢
Remove handle screw.
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Insert handle.
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Insert screw.
➢ ➢
Tighten screw.
2)
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Push power cord into cord clip.
3)
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Wrap power cord around cord hook.
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Secure retainer (plug head) to power
cord.
Power Cord
Cordon
dalimentation
Cordóneléctrico
Cord Wrap
Retainer
(Plug Head)Attache-cordon
Agrafe de
fixation de
la fiche Gancho del
cordón...

1)
➢Ne brancher qu’une fois l’assemblage
terminé.
➢Retirer la vis du manche.
➢Insérer le manche.
➢Insérer la vis.
➢Serrer la vis.
2)
➢Insérer le cordon d’alimentation à
l’intérieur du crochet.
3)
➢Enrouler le cordon autour du crochet.
➢Fixer la fiche au cordon d’alimentation à
l’aide de son agrafe.
Colocación del mango
Montaje
Assemblage
Montage du manche
1)➢No enchufe hasta que el montaje esté
completo.
➢Quite el tornillo del mango.
➢Meta el mango con los sujetadores del 
cordón en la parte posterior de...

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Motor Protector
➢ ➢
Edge cleaning feature enables
improved cleaning of carpets near
walls and furniture.➢
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Automatically opens to provide
cooling air to the motor when a clog
occurs or when dust bin needs
emptying.
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Motor protector may open when
using tools.
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If motor protector opens, the vacuum
cleaner will make a slightly different
sound.
Note: Do not block motor protector.
FEATURESEdge Cleaning
Motor ProtectorProtecteur du
moteur
Protector del
motor
Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle...

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Limpieza para orillas
Nettoyage latéral
➢Use la característica de limpieza para
orillas para aspirar con facilidad cerca
de las paredes y los muebles.
➢Cette caractéristique facilite le
nettoyage de moquettes le long des
plinthes ou des meubles.
➢Se abre automáticamente para proveer
el aire fresco al motor cuando hay unos
residuos o cuando es necesario
cambiar la bolsa de polvo.
➢Es posible que el protector del motor se
abra cuando se usan las herramientas
➢Si se abre el protector del motor, la...

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1)
➢ ➢
Step on handle release pedal to
change handle position.3)➢ ➢
Move vacuum cleaner to middle
position for normal use.2)
➢ ➢
Move vacuum cleaner to upright
position for storage and use.
Handle Adjustments
TO OPERATE VACUUM CLEANER
ON-OFF Switch
➢ ➢
Ensure ON-OFF switch is OFF.
➢ ➢
Plug the power cord into 120V outlet.
➢ ➢
ON position turns vacuum cleaner
on.
➢ ➢
OFF position turns vacuum cleaner
off.
ON-OFF SwitchInterrupteur
Control On-Off
Cambair y insertar de la base inferior...

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Ajustes del mango
1)➢Pise en el pedal de liberación del
mango para cambiar la posición del
mango.
1)➢Avec le pied, appuyer sur la pédale de
réglage de l’inclinaison du manche pour
mettre le manche à la position désirée.Réglage de l’inclinaison du manche
2)
➢
Mueva la aspiradora a la posición
vertical para el amenace y el uso de las
herramientas.
3)➢Mueva la aspiradora a la posición
mediana para el uso normal.
3)
➢La position à l’angle s’utilise pour le
nettoyage normal.2)
➢Sélectionner la position...

ROUTINE CARE OF VACUUM 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.
Cleaning Secondary Filter Screen
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Check secondary filter screen
frequently and clean when dirty.
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Remove the dust bin as outlined in the
DUST BIN...