Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Mcv5451 Operating Instructions

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICEWARNING
Electric Shock or Personal Injury Hazard.
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit.  Failure to do 
so could result in electric shock or personal injury from 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.PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE...

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Using Handle
GETTING STARTEDHandle
Release
ButtonBouton de
dégagement
du manche
Boton de
liberación
del mango
Operating
PositionPosition
verticale
Posición de
funcionamiento
Storage
PositionPosition
de rangement
Posición de
almacenaje
Carrying
HandlePoignée de
transport
Mango para
transportar
Limpieza del exterior
Nettoyage du boîtier 
➢Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation de
la prise murale.
➢Nettoyer l’extérieur à l’aide d’un chiffon
propre et doux qui a été trempé dans
une solution de détergent...

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Suction Inlet
Secondary
Filter ScreenEntrée
d’aspiration
Abertura de
aspiraciónHose InletOrifice du
tuyau
Entrada de la
manguera
Tamis filtrant
secondaire
Pantalla de filtro
secundaria
Hose
CouplingRaccord de
tuyau
Acople de la
mangueraRemoving ClogsCleaning Exterior
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Unplug cord from wall outlet.
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Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild
liquid detergent and water and wrung dry.
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DO NOT drip water on cleaner and wipe dry after cleaning.
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DO...

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Cord Assembly
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Wrap power cord around cord hook.
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Secure retainer (plug head) to power
cord.
Quick Release
Cord HookCrochet de
rangement du
cordon à
dégagement
rapide
Sujetador de
liberación
rapida del
cordón
Plug HeadTête de la
fiche
ClavijaUsing Cord Hook
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Detach plug head from power cord.
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Rotate cord hook down to release
cord.
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Return the cord hook to the upright
position before attempting to rewind
the cord.
Cambio del agitador
Remplacement de l’agitateur
➢
Cuando las...

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Crochet de rangement du cordon
➢
Desconecte la clavija del cordón
eléctrico.
➢
Ruede hacia abajo el sujetador del
cordón para librerarlo.
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Devuelva el gancho del cordón a la
posición vertical antes de tratar de
rebobinar el cordón. ➢Détacher la fiche fixée au cordon
dalimentation.
➢Tourner le crochet vers le bas pour
libérer le cordon.
➢Ramener le crochet vers le haut avant
de ranger le cordon d’alimentation.
Ensamble del cordón
Rangement du cordon
➢Enrouler le...

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Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle
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The nozzle of your Panasonic upright
vacuum cleaner automatically
adjusts to any carpet pile height.
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Feature allows nozzle to float evenly
over carpet pile surfaces.
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No manual adjustments required.
Shallow
Pile CarpetMoquette à
poils courts
Alfombra de
pelo corto
Deep Pile
CarpetMoquette à
poils longs
Alfombra de
pelo largo
Pivot PointPoint
d’articulation
Botón de
liberación
NozzleTête
daspiration
Boquilla
FEATURES
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Edge cleaning feature provides for...

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Características
Caractéristiques
Boquilla de ajuste automático
Tête d’aspiration autoréglable
➢
La boquilla de su aspiradora vertical
Panasonic se ajusta automáticamente
a la altura de cualquier pelo de
alfombra.
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La característica permite que la boquilla
flote fácilmente en las superficies del
pelo de la alfombra.
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No se requieren ajustes manuales. ➢Cet aspirateur Panasonic incorpore un
dispositif qui règle automatiquement la
hauteur des brosses selon la longueur
des...

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Motor
ProtectorProtector
del motor Protecteur
du moteur
Motor Protector
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Automatically opens to provide
cooling air to the motor when a clog
occurs or when dust bin needs
changing.
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Motor protector may open when
using tools.
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Check operation by placing hand
over end of hose.
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If motor protector opens, the vacuum
will make a slightly different sound.
Note: Do not block motor protector.
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If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor, the thermal protector turns the
motor off...

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Replacing Headlight Bulb
SlotsFentes
Ranuras
Light LensLentille de la lampe
Lente de luz
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Ensure ON-OFF switch is OFF.
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Disconnect power cord from electrical
outlet.
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Press handle release pedal and
rotate the handle down so the clean-
er is laying flat on the floor.
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Pry out light lens at slots.
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Remove old bulb from the socket by
pulling from socket.
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Replace bulb by pressing into socket.
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Only use a bulb rated 13 V AC-9
Watts.
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Reinstall light lens by snapping...

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Note: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum 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. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG INANY
WAY.  Only use outlets near the floor.
Power Cord
TO OPERATE CLEANER
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Ensure ON-OFF switch is OFF.
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Plug the power cord into 120V outlet.
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ON...