Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Mcv5481 Operating Instructions

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Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 5 before
use. Read and understand all instructions.
TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMER
We are very pleased to welcome you to the Panasonic family of products. Thank you for 
purchasing this product.  Our intent is that you become one of our many satisfied customers.
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuum
cleaner is intended only for household use. The cleaner should be stored in a dry, indoor area.
Read the Operating Instructions carefully for important use and safety information.
Special care is required when vacuuming certain types of carpet or floor covering. Alwayscheck the carpet or floor covering manufacturers recommended cleaning instructions beforevacuuming.
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL
WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS.
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCKNever vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids.
DO NOT store machine outdoors.
Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.TO AVOID ACCIDENTSExcept for hand-held cleaners, keep machine on floor - not chairs, tables, steps, stairs, etc.
Store machine promptly after each use to prevent accidents such as tripping over power cord or machine.
Use machine and accessories only in a manner intended by the manufacturer.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
WARNING
WARNINGstatements are designed to alert you to the
possibility of personal injury, loss of human life, and/or
damage to the vacuum cleaner and/or personal
property if the instructions given are not followed.CAUTIONstatements are designed to alert you to the
possibility of damage to the vacuum cleaner and/or
personal property if the instructions given are not
followed.
CAUTION
Notes, Remarques, Notas
©2003 Matsushita Home Appliance Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America.  All rights reserved.
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							VACUUM CLEANER
Aspirateur
Aspiradora
MC-V5481
Operating Instructions
Manuel d’utilisation
Instrucciones de operación
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Before operating your vacuum
cleaner, please read these
instructions completely.
Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, il est
recommandé de lire
attentivement ce manuel.
Antes de usar su aspiradora, lea
completamente estas
instrucciones por favor.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
World Wide Web Address
http://www.panasonic.com If your Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner needs service, look in the yellow pages of the telephone book under
HOME APPLIANCE SERVICE for your nearest Panasonic Services Company (“PASC”) Factory Servicenter,
or PASC authorized Servicenter, or call, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) toll free to find a convenient servicenter. DO
NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT
equipped to make rep
airs.
If you ship the product
Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.  Attach a
postage-paid letter to the outside of the carton, which contains a description of your complaint. DO NOT
send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales Offices. They are NOT equipped to make rep
airs
.
Cuando necesita servicio
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED
Si su aspiradora Panasonic necesita servicio, busque el Centro de Servicio Panasonic o un Centro de Servicio
PASC autorizado más cercano bajo Servicio de Eléctrodomésticos en las páginas amarillas de la guía de
teléfonos o llame gratis al 1-800-211-PANA (7262) para encontrar un centro de servicio conveniente. No mande elproducto a las Executive o Regional Sales Offices. No están equip
adas p
ara arreglar estos productos.
Si manda el producto
Empaquete con cuidado en el cartón original si posible y mándelo prepagado y con seguro suficiente. Ponga una
carta con sellos en la que describe su problema con el producto en el exterior del cartón. No mande el producto a
las Executive o Regional Sales Offices. No están equip
adas p
ara arreglar estos productos
.
WARRANTY
SER
VICE
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
RÉP
ARA
TION SOUS GARANTIE
Pour de laide sur le fonctionnement de lappareil ou pour toute demande dinformation, veuillez contacter votre détaillant
ou notre service à la clientèle au :
N° de téléphone : (905) 624-5505 N° de télécopieur : (905) 238-2360 Site Internet : www.panasonic.ca ;
Pour la réparation des appareils,veuillez consulter :
•  votre détaillant, lequel pourra vous renseigner sur le centre de service agréé le plus près de votre domicile ;
•  notre service à la clientèle au (905) 624-5505 ou www.panasonic.ca ;
•  un de nos centres de service.
What To Do When Service is Needed
Service après-vente
(Canada)
PANAMEX COMPANY
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
World Wide Web Address
http://www.panasonic.com
Printed in Mexico
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Imprimé au Mexique
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Impreso en Mexico
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