Panasonic MCV7320 - UPRIGHT VACUUM-QKDR User manual

Operating
Instructions
VACUUM CLEANER
MC-V7320
Panasonic.
Before operating your vacuum cleaner, please read these instructions completely.

CONSUMER INFORMATION
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 4
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
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.
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE
WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS THAT
ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL.
life, and/or damage to the vacuum cleaner and/or
personal property if the instructions given are
not followed.
CAUTION statements are designed to alert you
C. A UTION to the possibility of damage to the vacuum cleaner
and/or personal property if the instructions given
are not followed.
WARNING statements are designed to alert you
A to the possibility of personal injury, loss of human
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Never vacuum damp or wet surfaces or liquids.
Do not store machine outdoors.
Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately.
TO AVOID ACCIDENTS
Except 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.
©1996 Matsushita Electric industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Attaching Handle to Vacuum Cleaner
Using the Cord Hook
Attachment (Tools-on-Board) Assembly
SPECIAL FEATURES OF CLEANER
Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle
Edge Cleaning Feature
Dirt Sensor
Carpet/Bare Floor Selector
Hose Ring and Hose Ring Mount
TO OPERATE CLEANER
Handle Adjustments
Dirt Sensor
ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER
Cleaning Secondary Foam Filter
Replacing Electrostatic Exhaust Filter
Changing the Dust Bag
Removing/Installing the Lower Plate
Replacing the Headlight Bulb
Replacing the Drive Belt
Cleaning the Agitator Assembly
Replacing the Agitator Assembly
Cleaning Dirt Sensor Optics
Cleaning Exterior and Attachments
Removing Clogs
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury:
1. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
2. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock - Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working
as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to an Authorized Panasonic Service Center.
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. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
1%. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Notice: 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.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION
On/Oft Switch Handie ——
(2-Position) á
Quick ————— Tr
Release
Cord Hook
Power ————>»
Cord
Sensor me Lower
Cord
Handie —— man
Secondary
Screw
Filter
(inside
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Dust
Crevice
—~—>
Q
nab
Compartment)
Toot
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(Suet
on
~«—
Dust
Cover
ASS
nep
(Dust
Bag
Telescoping
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PET
S
~—
Motor
inside) Wand
Exhaust Dusting
Filter {inside Brush
Dust Cover)
Uphoistery
Headlight = Toot
=| Carpet/ Bare N-
Nozzle Furniture Guard arpet/ Bare “==. Handie
Floor Selector Release Pedal
FEATURE CHART
(PANASONIC UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER)
DIRT BARE j|HEADLIGH CORD
Yes
SENSOR FLOOR LENGTH
OPTION (feet)
Tae fe |e [| |

TO ASSEMBLE CLEANER
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Do not plug into electrical supply until assembly ıs complete Failure to do so could
result in electrical shock or injury.
ATTACHING HANDLE TO VACUUM CLEANER
The vacuum cleaner main body and handle are packed separately.
The handle \ 2 insert the screw
screw has been 1e— Handle that you removed
instatled for Be sure the screw
shipping -i ıs tightened, but
purposes not overtightened
Please
remove the
screw before
inserting
handle Insert
the handle as
shown In the
illustration Make sure the On/Off switch
is in the Off position before installing
There is a recessed area between Loosely wrap the cord around
the upper cord storage hook base both cord hooks Secure the
and the handle that ts designed to plug head to the cord by
secure the cord during vacuuming pushing the cord into the
retainers on the plug head
Always push the power cord down
into this recessed area to help keep
the cord from hanging near the Retainer
nozzle and being damaged f (Plug Head)
1 The upper cord hook has a 2 Do not unplug the power cord by
quick-release action To ie pulling on the cord Grasp the
release the cord, rotate the WAAN plug head and pull to unplug
hook downward and the Re, the vacuum cleaner
complete power cord will be k
drop off the hook for Return the hook to the upright
immediate use ! position before attempting to
j rewind the cord

ATTACHMENT (Tools-on-Board) ASSEMBLY
Do not get the power cord caught under the nozzle when using the vacuum or
attachments as it can be damaged by the agitator as it revoives
ATTACHMENTS
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Crevice
Too!
-— Upholstery Toot
The attachments should be conveniently positioned
in the back of the cleaner for easy access Assemble
the hose and attachments to the cleaner as follows
Insert the crevice tool, cleaning end down, into the
end of the telescoping wand nearest the locking ring
A slight twist of the crevice tool will lock it into place
Place the telescoping wand tn the back of the cleaner
with the locking nng and crevice tool up, and the bottom
resting on the ledge near the wheel
The hose nng should be inserted into the slot to holdin Tool
place only when vacuuming areas below the upper
cord hook
N
Agitator sl
(Underneath)

SPECIAL FEATURES OF CLEANER
Your Panasonic upright vacuum cleaner is
designed with an automatic self adjusting
nozzle. No manual adjustments are
required. The height of the nozzle is
instantly and automatically adjusted to any
carpet pile height. This self adjusting
feature allows the nozzle to float evenly
over all carpet pile surfaces.
Nozzle
Deep Pile Carpet
Shallow Pile Carpet e
The edge cleaning feature provides for
improved cleaning of carpets near walls and
furniture.
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The electronic sensor is a feature which will
detect particles as they pass through the
vacuum cleaner.
Red light indicates dirt is being picked up by
the cleaner. Green light indicates most of the
dirt has been picked up by the cleaner.
The dirt sensor indicators and sensor
sensitivity switch are located on the
front top of the switch cover. See the
Dirt Sensor section under To Operate
Cleaner section for operation.
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Sensor
aR La CARN Switch

To use cleaner on bare floors, the carpet/bare floor selector on
top of the nozzle should be positioned all the way back
and down toward the bottom of the nozzle until
it locks into place. When the selector is in this
position, the agitator does not turn. This is
also the correct position to place the selector in
to use the attachments. When the attachments
are used, the agitator should not be turning.
To use cleaner on carpeted areas, the carpet/bare floor
selector should be all the way forward and up to the carpet
position. This position will allow the agitator to turn. When
carpets are being cleaned, the selector should be in this position.
Floor Selector
Take care when selecting either position to make sure the selector is pushed fully and quickly as
possible to that position. Failure to do so can cause the belt to rub on the selector shaft and may
result in the belt becoming hot and creating a burning rubber smell.
To prevent injury when returning the selector to the carpet position, use caution as the selector can
move quickly upward due to tension caused by the belt.
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The hose ring is a feature designed to prevent tipping of the vacuum
while performing certain tasks that involve the use of the attachments.
To use this anti-tip feature, place the hose ring in the hose ring mount
as shown in the illustration. Rotate this ring on the hose so that the
hose ring knob will align with the
slot in the hose ring mount and Hose Hose
slide the ring down firmly until it Ping Mount Ring Knob
stops. For recommendations
on when to use the hose ring
and the exact location of the
hose ring mount see the
Use of Attachments section.

TO OPERATE CLEANER
Do not use outlets above counters. Damage to items in the surrounding areas
could occur. Be sure the switch is in the off position while plugging the cord in.
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.
DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.
ON/OFF SWITCH __
. Plug the power cord into a 120V outlet.
. To start the vacuum cleaner, push the
switch to the ON position.
- To stop the vacuum cleaner, pull the
switch to the OFF position.
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