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VACUUM CLEANER
Aspirateur
Aspiradora
MC-V5744
Operating Instructions
Manuel d'utilisation
Instrucciones de operación
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.
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  • Page 1 VACUUM CLEANER Aspirateur Aspiradora MC-V5744 Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation Instrucciones de operación 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.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Note: Before you plug in your Panasonic vacuum cleaner, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate located at the back of the vacuum cleaner is the same as your local supply.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION................IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............PARTS IDENTIFICATION..................10 FEATURE CHART....................11 ASSEMBLY ......................12 Attaching Handle ....................12 Using Cord Hook ..................14 Tool Storage ......................14 FEATURES ......................16 Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle ..............16 Edge Cleaning.....................
  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Identificación de piezas Nomenclature Do Not Carry Unit By the Dust Cover (See Illustration) Ne pas porter l'aspirateur par le couvercle du sac à poussière (voir l'illustration) No lleve la aspiradora por la cubierta de la bolsa de polvo (Consulte la illustración) Hose Tuyau...
  • Page 6: Feature Chart

    FEATURE CHART Power Tools on Board Cord Hook Cord Length Motor Protector 25 Ft. (8 m) 120V AC(60Hz) Tableau des caractéristiques Alimentation Accessoires Crochet de Cordon Protecteur rangement d’alimentation du moteur du cordon 8 m (25 pi) 120 V c.a. (60 Hz) Diagrama de características Voltaje Herramientas...
  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Attaching Handle Handle DO NOT plug in until assembly is Manche Mango complete. Remove handle screw. Insert handle. Insert screw. Handle Screw Tighten screw. Vis du manche Tornillo del mango Power Cord Cordon Push power cord into cord clip. d’alimentation Cordón eléctrico...
  • Page 8: Using Cord Hook

    Using Cord Hook Detach plug head from power cord. Cord Hook Crochet de Rotate cord hook down to release rangement du cordon cord. Sujetador del cordón Return the cord hook to the upright position before attempting to rewind the cord. Tool Storage Some tools may already be stored on vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle The nozzle of your Panasonic upright Shallow vacuum cleaner automatically Pile Carpet Nozzle adjusts to any carpet pile height. Moquette à Tête d'aspiration poils courts Boquilla Alfombra de Feature allows nozzle to float evenly pelo corto over carpet pile surfaces.
  • Page 10: Carpet-Bare Floor Selector / Selector Carpet-Bare Floor

    Carpet-Bare Floor Selector Selector should be placed in BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position when using cleaner on bare floors and when using tools. The agitator does not rotate in the Carpet-Bare BARE FLOOR (TOOLS) position. Floor Selector Sélecteur Selector should be placed in tapis/plancher CARPET position when using Selector carpet-...
  • Page 11: To Operate Cleaner

    TO OPERATE CLEANER Power Cord 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.
  • Page 12: Tool Storage

    Tool Storage ALWAYS place Carpet-Bare Floor selector in Bare Floor (tools) position when using tools. Hose Holder Remove wand from short hose by Porte-tuyau twisting and pulling up. Soporte para la manguera The tools can be attached to hose, Dusting Brush wand(s) or crevice tool.
  • Page 13: Routine Care Of Cleaner

    ROUTINE CARE OF 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.
  • Page 14: Changing Dust Bag

    Changing Dust Bag Always operate vacuum with genuine Panasonic Type U3 Standard or U6 Electrostatic dust bags installed. Panasonic dust bags may be purchased through any authorized Panasonic dealer or ordered from service company. Pull outward on dust cover grip to remove the dust cover.
  • Page 15: Removing And Installing Lower Plate

    WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Removing and Installing Lower Plate Before servicing any parts, disconnect vacuum from electrical Two Locking Tabs outlet.
  • Page 16: Replacing Headlight Bulb

    Remove worn or broken belt. Lift Agitator Up Soulever l’agitateur Clean agitator and reinstall the two Unidad del agitador (2) end caps. Loop new belt (Panasonic Type UB8 only) around motor shaft and brush pulley; see illustration for correct belt routing. Install Motor Shaft New Belt Arbre d’entraînement...
  • Page 17: Replacing Belt

    Replacing Belt Reinstall agitator back into nozzle housing grooves. After reinstalling the agitator, turn it by hand to make sure that belt is not twisted or pinched and that all rotating parts turn freely. End Cap Groove Reinstall lower plate. Bouchon Ouverture Tapa del...
  • Page 18: Replacing Agitator

    Replacing Agitator When the bristles on the agitator are worn so that they do not touch a card held across the lower plate, the agitator should be replaced. Card Carte Tarjeta Remove lower plate and agitator. Clean debris from end caps. Position belt over belt pulley on the agitator.
  • Page 19: Removing Clogs

    Removing Clogs The hose located on the back of the vacuum cleaner carries the dirt from the nozzle up to the dust bag. If the hose should become clogged: Unplug vacuum. Hose Tuyau Manguera Press two tabs and pull open suction Tabs inlet and check for clogging.
  • Page 20: Before Requesting Service

    BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE WARNING 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.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call, toll free, 1-800-211-PANA (7262) to locate a PASC Authorized Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the local Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.
  • Page 22 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 23: What To Do When Service Is Needed

    WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED 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.

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