Panasonic MC-V7312 Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Limited Warranty

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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY

Panasonic Vacuum CleanerLimited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”)

will repair this product with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in the U.S.A.or

Puerto Rico for one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the event of a defect

in materials or workmanship.

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).

Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A.can be obtained during the warranty period by

contacting a 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 dur ing

the warranty period by calling the local Panasonic Sales Company telephone number

listed in the Servicenter Directory.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser.A purchase receipt or other

proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty performance is

rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which

occur during normal use and does not cover damages which occur in shipment, or

failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which

result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty

installation, improper operation or maintenance, alteration, modification, power line

surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office,

restaurant or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than

a PASC Authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF

ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD

SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions

or limitations 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 Servicenter.If the problem is not

handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the listed

address on the back cover.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION...................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 5

PARTS IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................ 10

FEATURE CHART..............................................................................................11

ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................... 12

Attaching Handle.......................................................................................... 12

Using Cord Reel .......................................................................................... 12

Tool Storage ................................................................................................ 14

FEATURES........................................................................................................ 16

Automatic Self Adjusting Nozzle................................................................ 16

Edge Cleaning.............................................................................................. 16

Motor Protector............................................................................................ 16

Carpet-Bare Floor Selector ........................................................................ 18

Hose Ring and Hose Ring Mount .............................................................. 20

TO OPERATE CLEANER ................................................................................ 22

Power Cord .................................................................................................. 22

ON-OFF Switch ............................................................................................ 22

Handle Adjustments .................................................................................. 22

Using Tools .................................................................................................. 24

ROUTINE CARE OF CLEANER ...................................................................... 26

Cleaning Secondary Foam Filter .............................................................. 26

Replacing HEPAExhaust Filter .................................................................. 26

Changing Dust Bag...................................................................................... 28

Removing and Installing Lower Plate ...................................................... 30

Replacing Headlight Bulb............................................................................ 32

Replacing Belt.............................................................................................. 34

Cleaning Agitator ........................................................................................ 36

Replacing Agitator ...................................................................................... 36

Agitator Assembly..........................................................................................36

Cleaning Exterior and Tools........................................................................ 38

Removing Clogs .......................................................................................... 40

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE.................................................................. 42

WARRANTY ..................................................................................................45,46

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED...................................... back cover