Panasonic MCV5261-MUL MCV5261 User Guide - Page 38

Before Requesting Service, Possible Cause

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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum cleaner suddenly starting. Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than those described in these Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service representative. PROBLEM Vacuum Cleaner will not run. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. 2. ON-OFF switch not turned on. 3. Tripped circuit breaker/blown fuse at household service panel. 4. Tripped thermal protector. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Plug in firmly. Push ON-OFF switch to ON. 2. Push ON-OFF switch to ON. 3. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. 4. Unplug vacuum cleaner, wait thirty (30) minutes, plug in and switch to ON. Poor job of dirt pickup. 1. Full or clogged dust bag. 2. Broken belt. 3. Clogged hose or nozzle. 4. Hose not inserted fully. 5. Worn agitator. 6. Hole in hose. 7. Dust cover improperly installed. 8. Belt not installed on motor shaft. 1. Change dust bag. 2. Replace belt. 3. Clean hose or nozzle area. 4. Insert hose. 5. Replace agitator. 6. Replace hose. 7. Properly install dust cover. 8. Install belt on motor shaft. Dust escapes the paper bag. 1. Bag improperly installed. 2. Bag torn. 1. Properly install bag. 2. Replace bag. Light will not work. 1. Burned out light bulb. 1. Replace light bulb. - 38 -

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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Vacuum Cleaner
1.
Unplugged at wall outlet.
1.
Plug in firmly. Push ON-OFF
will 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.
4.
Tripped thermal protector.
4.
Unplug vacuum cleaner, wait thirty
(30) minutes, plug in and switch to
ON.
Poor job of dirt
1.
Full or clogged dust bag.
1.
Change dust bag.
pickup.
2.
Broken belt.
2.
Replace belt.
3.
Clogged hose or nozzle.
3.
Clean hose or nozzle area.
4.
Hose not inserted fully.
4.
Insert hose.
5.
Worn agitator.
5.
Replace agitator.
6.
Hole in hose.
6.
Replace hose.
7.
Dust cover improperly installed.
7.
Properly install dust cover.
8.
Belt not installed on motor shaft.
8.
Install belt on motor shaft.
Dust escapes
1.
Bag improperly installed.
1.
Properly install bag.
the paper bag.
2.
Bag torn.
2.
Replace bag.
Light will
1.
Burned out light bulb.
1.
Replace light bulb.
not work.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
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Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance
problems. Any service needed, other than those described in these
Operating Instructions, should be performed by an authorized service
representative.
WARNING
Electrical Shock or Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury from vacuum
cleaner suddenly starting.