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Panasonic MC-V6970 Operating Instructions Manual page 12

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ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER
Performing the following tasks will keep your new Panasonic vacuum cleaner operating at peak
performance levels
and will insure 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.
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WA R NIN G
Electric Shock or Personal Injury Hazard.
Alway disconnect electrical supply before performing any service and/or cleaning
of the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal
injury from cleaner suddenly starting.
Do not operate the cleaner without the
secondary foam filter.
Be sure the secondary foam filter is properly installed.
Failure to do so could result in motor failure.
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REST,
A secondary foam filter protects the motor
from dirt. When installing a new dust bag,
check the filter. Accumulated dirt in the
dust compartment will collect on this filter
and may restrict motor performance.
When the filter becomes dirty, pull it
from the bottom of the dust
compartment and clean by rinsing
it in water. When dry slide the filter
back into place. Insert the secondary
foam filter with a ruler or something flat.
It should be fully inserted under the
plastic rib projections all the way to the
rear compartment wall.
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The exhaust filter is located inside the dust cover. The
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purpose of this filter is to remove dust and dirt from the
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Exhaust Filter
recirculated air. When installing a new dust bag,
(Electrostatic)
check the filter. When the filter becomes dirty,
Retainer
a,
Wal,
And Frame
pull the filter and frame from the bottom of the
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dust cover by pulling straight up on the two retainers
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on the frame. Do one side at a time. Replace the filter.
DO NOT CLEAN WITH WATER.
Place the new filter
in the frame with the four slots in the filter aligning
with the four tabs on the frame. Place the frame
and filter back into the dust cover making sure the: Y)
rough side is facing up. Snap the frame the back
Y
into place by pressing down on the retainers.
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This filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced at least once each year if the cleaner
Is used at least one hour each week.

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