Panasonic MC-V5485 Before Requesting Service, Problem, Possible Cause, Possible Solution

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. Any service needed, other than that described in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE		POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cleaner will	1. Unplugged at wall outlet.		1.	Plug in firmly. Push ON-OFF
not run.				switch to ON.
	2.	ON-OFF switch not turned on.	2.	Push ON-OFF switch to ON.
	3.	Tripped circuit breaker/blown	3.	Reset circuit breaker or replace
		fuse at household service panel.		fuse.
Poor job of dirt	1. Full or clogged dust bin.		1.	Empty dust bin.
pickup.	2.	Broken belt.	2.	Replace belt.
	3.	Carpet-bare floor setting incorrect.	3.	Set in the correct position.
	4.	Clogged hose or nozzle.	4.	Clean hose or nozzle area.
	5.	Hose not inserted fully.	5.	Insert hose.
	6.	Worn agitator.	6.	Replace agitator.
	7.	Hole in hose.	7.	Replace hose.
	8.	Dust bin assembly	8.	Properly install dust bin assembly.
		improperly installed.
	9.	Belt not installed on motor shaft.	9.	Install belt on motor shaft.
Bare floor option	1. Belt improperly installed with bare		1.	Properly install belt.
will not work.		floor selector in wrong position.
Dust escapes	1. Dust bin assembly		1.	Properly install dust bin.
the dust bin.		improperly installed.
Light will	1.	Burned out light bulb.	1.	Replace light bulb.
not work.

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