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OptiFlow Canister Vacuum Cleaner, 360 Degree Swivel Hose, Easy Grip Handle, On/Off switch on body, Bare Floor Switch on handle, Performance Indicator, Power Nozzle Overload Protector, 24-inch Cord with Automatic Cord Reel, Powerful 12 Amp Motor, 3-Stage HEPA Filter System, Tools on-board include: Dusting Brush, crevice tool, 14-inch Nozzle, Headlight, 4-Position Chrome Wand, 6-inch Hose, Removable Outflow Bag Caddy, Replacement accessories: Dust Bag (AMC-J3EP), HEPA Filter (AMV95K5J0H0P)
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Technical Details
- 12 amp canister vacuum cleaner with a 14-inch quick-release power nozzle- 4 different height settings; moves from carpet to bare floors with ease
- Motor-protection system; 3-stage HEPA filtration; OptiFlow bag chamber
- 360-degree swivel hose; upholstery tool, crevice tool, and 2 wands included
- Measures 19-2/7 by 12-1/5 by 9-2/5 inches
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By Rita (Helena, MT)
I had bought a Panasonic canister vacuum in 1984 and I still love it, but it was getting old and have to change bags when they are only half-full to get enough suction. After reading the reviews I thought this new Panasonic would thrill me as much as my old one. Not really. The cord is long enough, the hose is a bit short (shorter than the one on my old one), the new larger and bulky head doesn't fit under the couch and doesn't fit into corners easily. Even though I like turning the vacuum on and off on the handle, it makes it heavy to hold. I also expected more suction since I read the reviews. It might be just an adjustment period, but right now I'm not sure. I liked the old design.
By A. Husted (Overland Park, KS USA)
I had a Kenmore Progressive cannister vac and really, really liked it. That is, until the motor stopped working. I did lots and lots of research and decided that this Panasonic vac would be a good replacement. And while I do think it is a fine vac, it's just not as good as my old Kenmore.
The cons:
1) cord isn't as long
2) no on-board mini-vac to do quick jobs
3) bags are harder to find in stores
4) I don't think the brush does as good a job as the Kenmore in brushing up the carpet
5) no clean/dirty indicator
6) cannister doesn't swivel or more as freely as the Kenmore
The pros:
1) lighter than the Kenmore
2) cheaper
3) performs equally as good on bare floors
With that being said, I think if I were to do it again, I would have spent the extra money and purchased the Kenmore. I do a moderate amount of vacuuming every week, and this one performs well under those conditions (hardwoods, carpet and tile in a 3,000 sq.ft. home.) But it just doesn't have the "extra" features I grew accustomed to with the Kenmore.
By Charles L. Ramsey (Alabama)
AWESOME! I have a Toy American Eskimo (long white hair) and a RED area rug in my living room. My upright would not get up the hair. I used masking tape to clean the rug! I did lots of research on vacuums and found the canisters were the most powerful. It was confusing because some had "dog hair attachments, etc.) After reading about this vacuum, I decided it was what I wanted. The day I received this vacuum, I put it together (simple) and went straight to the red rug. I started vacuuming and it came right up - clean as a whistle (whatever that means). After that I realized I had the setting on "med pile"...WOW. I like that the off control, switch from Carpet to Floor is on the handle. The control to adjust just from "xlow", Low, "Med" ,and "high" pile carpet is clearly marked and easy to adjust on with your foot on the sweeper part. It DOES pull..it will take off with you if you do not have the height adjustment right! The hose is long enough and the cord is xtra long - and automatically rewinds with a touch of the button. Sweeper hooks on back of the canister for convenient storage. The bag could be larger, I read that it actually held as much as most - and because of the design would continue picking up effectively even when it "looked" full. Haven't had to test that yet. I LOVE IT !! I took my old upright to a charity store.
By M. Torma
I got this a few days ago. At first I wasn't sure if I liked it or not because honestly, I wish it was a different color. Anyway, the performance of it has won me over big time. Before I got this one, I was using 2 vacuums to do my floors and furniture. Now I can do my furniture, hardwood floors, bathroom floors, furniture AND get under the bed! It does a great job and I even gave it what I call the "flour test". I wasn't sure if it had enough suction so I sprinkled about a teaspoon of flour on a low pile carpet we have in our kitchen, and it got it in one swipe without the motor head turned on. Then I used it on my furniture and wondered if it was getting the cat hair. When I was done, I used one of those sticky lint removers and I didn't get any fur! I wasn't sure I would like pulling a cansiter around to do the whole house, but it is worth it when you see all it does and does it quietly. Totally satisfied and would buy it again.
By Eric Backer (Durango, CO)
I've had the Panasonic MC-CG855 canister vacuum for a couple of months now and really like it. I have to admit that I'm using the floor brush and turbo brush from my previous vacuum (a Bissell bagless Revolution that I hated), but with those additions the Panasonic is pretty close to being perfect. It's light, reasonably quiet, has good suction, and seems well-made. The bag is a little small, but my dog's long hair is really compressed into it. I don't feel like it will be all that expensive for bags. I love the switch on the handle - right where it should be. I was a bit worried that because it is almost all plastic that it would attract dust (like the Bissell) but that hasn't happened too much and not at all with the hose. As some of the reviews mention, it doesn't track all that well, but the tradeoff of being able to scoot it any direction is worth it. I did tip mine over once, but that hasn't been an issue. Being able to turn off the floor brush as you move from throw rug to hardwood floors is handy, although I put on the floor brush to do large areas. It needs a turbo brush for upholstery (or better yet Panasonic should make an electric one), but with those 2 additions it cleans everything quite well. You can unhook the floor attachment without bending over. Everything works as it should and there isn't anything that looks like it will break anytime soon. I love the cord retraction button - it makes it much less of a hassle to get it out and do something quick.
The Panasonic probably isn't as nice as some of the thousand dollar vacuums, but it does a great job - in fact I'm not sure that it could be significantly better. My house is cleaner and I don't dread getting out the vacuum cleaner anymore.
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