- 43 -WARRANTY, Garantie, Garantíasntesporresorarcióna ontetána dey/olasparaa laesPANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANYDIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic WaySecaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Platinum Series Vacuum CleanerLimited WarrantyPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as "the warrantor") will repair this product, inthe event of a defect in materials or workmanship, with new or refurbished parts free of charge, in theU.S.A. or Puerto Rico, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, from the date of orig-inal purchase.PARTS LABORAll Parts (except motors) Two (2) Years Two (2) YearsMotors Five (5) Years Five (5) YearsThis Limited Warranty Excludes both Labor and Parts for the following items which requirenormal replacement: Disposable Dust Bag, Filters, Belts, Light Bulbs, Agitator Brushes andBatteries (if supplied).Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty periodby calling 1-800-211-PANA (7262) to locate a PSTC authorized service center, or you can also visitour Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/helpThis warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of date oforiginal purchase will be required before warranty performance is rendered.This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur duringnormal use and does not cover damages which occur in shipment, or failures which are caused byproducts not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse,neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, faulty installation, improper operation ormaintenance, 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, orservice by anyone other than a PSTC authorized service center, or damage that is attributable toacts of God.LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:There are no express warranties except as listed above.THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESRESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THISWARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THEAPPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, orlimitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may notapply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you maycontact your dealer or service center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write tothe Consumer Affairs Department at the listed address on the back cover.