MCCG937 - Vacuum Cleaner PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MCCG937 PANASONIC

Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids.DO NOT store vacuum cleaner outdoors.Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately.Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

When using your vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be followed Read all instructions in this manual before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury:

1. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attach-

2. DO NOT leave vacuum cleaner plugged in when not in use. Unplug from outlet when

not in use and before servicing.

3. To reduce the risk of fire, or electric shock – DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

4. DO NOT allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when

used by or near children.

5. DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, or

if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an Au- thorized 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.

10. DO NOT use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may

11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving

12. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

13. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on floor.

14. DO NOT use vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gaso-

line or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion.

15. DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot

16. DO NOT use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

17. Unplug before connecting Air Turbine (if applicable).

18. The hose contains electrical wires. DO NOT use when damaged, cut, or punctured. Re-

place if cut or worn. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

19. Always turn off vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose, Air Turbine

(if applicable) or nozzle.

20. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. DO NOT allow plug to whip when rewinding.

21. You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone un-

able to operate it properly.

22. DO NOT operate vacuum cleaner without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter door in place

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

➢ Align the tab on the wand with the slot in the Air Turbine caddy. ➢ Press the caddy onto the upper wand. The caddy will snap into place

TO INSERT AIR TURBINE

➢ Place the front of the Air Turbine into the caddy. ➢ Rotate the Air Turbine back until it snaps into place.

TO REMOVE AIR TURBINE

➢ Press the latch and lift the Air Turbine out of the caddy.

Tools are stored on-board the vacuum cleaner in the tool storage area.

To open, press cover release button on the tool storage cover.

Ouvrir le couvercle pour accéder aux accessoires selon les besoins (voir UTILISATION DES ACCESSOIRES). Almacenaje de herramientas Rangement des accessoires - 21 -NOTE: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner 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 IN ANY WAY. Only use outlets near the floor. Power Cord

➢ If the Power Nozzle is attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing handle from wands. ➢ Press handle quick release, then pull to remove handle from wand. ➢ Slide attachments firmly on handle as needed (See page 30).

ATTACHMENTS ON WANDS

➢ If the Power Nozzle is attached, turn vacuum cleaner off before removing plug from wands. ➢ To remove wands from Power Nozzle, lock wands in upright position.

Press wand quick release pedal with foot and pull the wands straight up out of Power Nozzle.

• Walls ➢ The Power Nozzle may be used on the following items:

• Rugs ➢ The Air Turbine may be used on the following items:

• Stairs ➢ The Crevice Tool may be used on the following items:

• Walls ➢ The Combination Brush may be used on the following items:

Hose Swivel ➢ The hose swivel allows the hose to turn without moving the canister. This is helpful for cleaning in small areas. ➢ Check hose for twisting before pulling canister. ➢ Suction control allows you to change vacuum cleaner suction for different fabric and carpet weight. ➢ LOW POWER decreases suction for draperies and lightweight rugs ➢ HIGH increases suction for upholsteries and carpets. LOW POWER

Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum cleaner with genuine Panasonic dust bag installed. Pana- sonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or or- dered from service company. See CONSUMABLE PARTS. ➢ Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. ➢ Pull hood release out and up, then lift canister hood. ➢ Lift bag caddy out of canister. ➢ Remove cardboard tab from red bag mount by pressing away and lifting up. ➢ Pull bag out of the red bag mount. ➢ Raise red bag mount up. Note: Creasing the cardboard will cause it not to lock in place and dirt may not all go into the bag (some will miss the bag and end up in the bag cavity.) ➢ Install bag into slots by pushing down until the cardboard tab locks into position and the holes align. ➢ Insert bag caddy into canister. ➢ Close and latch canister hood. ➢ Plug cord into wall outlet.

➢ Check motor safety filter occa- sionally and change when dirty. Motor Safety Filter Changing Rubber Retainer Retenue de caoutchoucDispositivo deretención de goma WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the motor safety filter. Be sure the filter is dry and properly in- stalled to prevent motor failure and/or electrical shock. ➢ Turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner. ➢ Lift rubber retainer and pull out motor safety filter as shown. ➢ Replace filter. ➢ White side is mounted facing the dust bag. ➢ Filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at least once a year. ➢ Insert bag and bag caddy.

Pull up on the exhaust filter cover. ➢ Grasp the exhaust filter and pull out to remove.

Replace the exhaust filter cartridge, carefully positioning it so that the airflow direction indicated on the filter cartridge matches the direction indicated on the vacuum cleaner.

Close the exhaust filter cover until it snaps into place. WARNING Fire and/or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not operate with a clogged exhaust filter or without the exhaust filter or exhaust filter cover installed.- 45 -

TO REPLACE AGITATOR ASSEMBLY

➢ Remove Power Nozzle cover, agitator cover, belt and agitator assembly. (See REMOVING BELT). ➢ Replace agitator assembly. ➢ Replace belt, agitator cover, POWER NOZZLE cover and screws. (See REPLACING BELT). Base Support Bars Barres de support de la base Barra de soporte de la base New Brushes Nouvelles brosses Cepillos Nuevos Worn Brushes Brosses usées Cepillos desgastado Brush Servicing WARNING Electrical Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting.- 53 -

at household service panel.

3. Loose hose electrical connections. 3. Reconnect hose ends. (page 18)

Poor job of dirt pick-up. 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 1. Change bag. (page 40)

4. Wrong pile height setting. 4. Adjust setting. (page 26)

5. Open suction control. 5. Adjust control. (page 38)

6. Hole in hose. 6. Replace hose.

10. Canister hood open. 10. Close and latch hood.

Vacuum cleaner starts 1. Hose or hood electrical 1. Check connections, reconnect hose but cuts off. connections. ends. (page 18)

Power Nozzle will not 1. Power Nozzle connections 1. Plug in firmly. (page 16) run when attached. unplugged.

Tripped overload protector in 4. Reset overload protector. (page 34) Power Nozzle. Vacuum Cleaner picks up 1. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Adjust setting. (page 26) moveable rugs -or- 2. Suction too strong. 2. Open suction control. (page 38) Power Nozzle pushes too hard. Light won’t work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Change light bulb. (page 54) Cord won’t rewind. 1. Dirty power cord. 1. Clean the power cord.

2. Cord jammed. 2. Pull out cord and rewind. (page 22 & 24)

Vacuum cleaner leaves 1. Wrong vacuuming pattern. 1. See VACUUMING TIPS. (page 32) marks on carpet.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

WARNING Electric Shock or Personal Injury Hazard. Disconnect the electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electric shock or personal injury from vacuum 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.- 57 - Guide de dépannage L’aspirateur ne se met 1. Il est débranché de la prise de courant. 1. Brancher fermement; mettre le pas en marche. commutateur marche-arrêt à la position de marche, [ON]. (page 25)

PROBLÈME CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION POSSIBLE

Power Nozzle botado. sobrecargas. (page 35) La aspiradora levanta 1. Ajuste incorrecto de nivel de pelo de 1. Ajuste el nivel. (page 27) tapetes –o– es difícil la alfombra. empuar a POWER 2. Aspiración demasiado potente. 2. Abra el control de aspiración. (page 39) NOZZLE La luz no funciona. 1. Bombilla fundida. 1. Cambie la bombilla. (page 55) El cordón no se 1. Cordón eléctrico sucio. 1. Limpie el cordón eléctrico. enrolla. 2. Cordón atascado. 2. Tire del cordón y después enróllelo. (page 23 & 25) La aspiradora deja 1. Estilo de limpieza incorrecta. 1. Consulte SUGERENCIAS PARA marcas en la alfombra. ASPIRAR. (page 33) PROBLEMA CAUSA POSIBLE SOLUCIÓN POSIBLE- 59 -- 60 - LIMITED WARRANTY (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty pe- riod”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor. During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. 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). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. Carry-In or Mail in Service: To find a service center please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE RE- QUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PUR- CHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER dam- ages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the war- rantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liq- uids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the prod- uct, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. Product or Part Name Parts Labor Vacuum Cleaner 1 yr. 1 yr.- 61 - THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RE- SULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MER- CHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limi- tations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions 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 service center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277- 62 - WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770, Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

EXCHANGE PROGRAM Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc. Vacuum Cleaner One (1) year This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonicbrand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada,which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging. IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHERPROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASEIS REQUIRED LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONSThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wearand tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failureswhich are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Parts such as disposable dust bags, filters, belts, light bulbs and agitator brushes are not covered by this warranty. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDINGANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENTWILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RE-SULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIEDWARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for il- lustration only.) In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty givesyou specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory. CONTACT INFORMATIONFor product information and operation assistance, please contact:Our Customer Care Centre:Telephone: 1-800-561-5505Fax #: (905) 238-2360For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original dealer or our Customer CareCentre.- 63 - Garantie Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770, Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3

• Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.

• Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca