LG A9 S User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
A9 S

• Charge the battery fully before first use.

• Read the Safety Instructions before using the product.

• After reading this manual, keep it in an easily accessible location.

MFL69883639

Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved

www.lg.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
4 WARNING STATEMENTS
8 CAUTION STATEMENTS

9 INSTALLATION

9 Product Overview
12 Installing the Charging Station
15 Storing the Accessories

16 OPERATION

16 Getting Started
18 Charging the Battery
18 Using the Nozzles and Tools

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21 SMART FUNCTIONS

21 Using LG ThinQ Application
24 Smart Diagnosis™ Function

25 MAINTENANCE

25 Cleaning the Appliance
27 Cleaning the Nozzle

29 TROUBLESHOOTING

29 Before Calling for Service

31 LIMITED WARRANTY

31 USA

34 APPENDIX

34 U.S. Patent Protection

WARNING

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4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Safety Messages

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
follow all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages
will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.

These words mean:

WARNING

You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

CAUTION

You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING STATEMENTS

• To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or scalding to persons when using this
product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Technical Safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• Do not allow children to play with or hang on the appliance.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,

damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord,
or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To un

• Place the cords from other appliances out of the area to be cleaned.

• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will

ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

plug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

or pull cord around sharp edges

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Battery

• Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• Never use the battery, adapter, and the charging station from other appliances with this appliance. Use
only the battery and the charging station provided by LG Electronics.

• Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

• Never use the battery, adapter, and the charging station from this appliance with other appliances.

• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may

exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injur

• Do not disassemble, remove or short-circuit the battery.

• Have the battery replaced when it is no longer able to hold a charge.

• Refer to the Charging the Battery section instructions for the method of replacing the battery.

• When disposing of this appliance, follow regulations for disposal of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

• Follow all local ordinances and regulations when handling or disposing of the battery.

• Disconnect bat

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery pack,

picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing
appliances that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
accidentally.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery. If this happens, avoid co
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated
in the instructions for use and care.

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Battery Specifications

• One or two batteries are provided. The number of batteries varies depending on the model purchased.

- Model Name: EAC63382204

- Type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

- Rated Capacity: DC 25.2 V, 2.4 Ah/60.48 Wh(Min. 2.3 Ah/57.96 Wh)

Installation

• To avoid an electrical shock or fire, do not install, charge or store the appliance where it may be exposed
to water, rainfall or high humidity.

• Install, charge and store the appliance in a well-ventilated place.

• Avoid operating the appliance in areas where there is a risk of leakage of flammable gas, industrial oil or

metallic dust.

• Do not store or install the appliance, power cord or plug near heating devices or open flames.

• Install the charging station on a firm, level surface.

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6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• To prevent tipping, self-standing mode installations should be anchored to the wall using the provided
stand anchoring screw, anchoring block and double-sided tape.

• In wall-mounted mode installations, the charging station should be secured tightly to the wall using the
provided wall anchoring screws.

• Use the anchoring screws only when attaching to concrete or similar solid surfaces.

• Never drill into a wall without first checking that the area behind it is free from power conduits,

plumbing, vents, or cables.

• Do not use or store the appliance at temperatures below 41 °F (5°C) or above 100 °F (38°C).

• Do not store or install the appliance where it is exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to

outdoor weather conditions.

• When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord or
plug.

Operation

• Read all instructions before using the appliance, and save these instructions.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachment.

• This appliance is designed for normal indoor domestic use only. It is not to be used for any non-

residential, commercial, or industrial application.

• Do no

• This product should only be used with a 100 V - 240 V~ 50/60 Hz outlet. Make sure to check the

• Do not handle the power cord, plug, or appliance controls with wet hands.

• Wipe any moisture or dirt off the cord or plug with a dry cloth.

• Unplug the power cord using the plug, not the cord. Pulling on the cord can damage it and result in

• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has

• Do not apply excessive force to the power cord to bend it, or place it under a heavy object as this will

• Do not use multiple-outlet adapters with this appliance. Make sure to use a power socket with a capacity

• Do not plug the appliance into a damaged or loose outlet.

• Make s

• Do not damage, alter, excessively bend, twist, pull, pinch or heat the power cord.

• Before using the appliance, remove any wire or string on the floor.

• Avoid touching the prongs of the power plug with your finger(s) when unplugging the power cord.

• Do not cover the power cord with a rug or carpeting.

• Push the power plug firmly into the wall outlet so that it is not loose.

• If the product has been submerged, contact an LG Electronics service center or dealer for instructions

• If the product makes a strange noise or emits an odor or smoke, discontinue use and contact an LG

• Only qualified technicians or service personnel from LG Electronics may disassemble, repair or modify

• Never insert a sharp metallic object such as a pin

t use or store the appliance in any outdoor location, garage environment or on wet surface.

power specifications of the place where you intend to use the appliance.

electric shock or fire.

missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. Take it to an authorized LG Electronics
service center or dealer for assistance.

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ure to unplug the power cord when the appliance is not to be used for an extended period of

resuming use.

, nail or knife in a hole or gap in the appliance or the

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• Do not vacuum liquids with this appliance. Make sure that no water, beverage or detergent gets inside
the appliance or the charging station.

• Do not allow the appliance to sweep up blades, thumb tacks, sawdust, sharp objects, or hot or cold
ashes.

• Do not allow children to use the appliance.

• Do not let children or pets get close to the appliance when using, charging or storing.

• Do not insert the nozzle or tools in your mouth.

• Keep clothing and hair, fingers, or other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not operate the appliance with the suction inlet or outlet blocked.

• Do not use in an enclosed space where vapors are present from paint thinner, mothproofing substances,

flammable dust or other explosive or toxic materials.

• Make sure that the filter is installed before use.

• Do not use with the dust bin opened.

• Do not touch the charging terminals on the appliance or

object inside the appliance or the station.

• Always store the appliance on the self-standing or wall-mounted ch

• Do not lean the appliance on walls, chairs or tables.

• If the earth leakage breaker is tripped when the product is put on the charging station, immediately

remove the appliance from the charging station. Contact an LG Electronics customer service center.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use or store a heating device or flammable substance (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemicals,

combustible sprays, insecticide, air freshener or cosmetics) in close proximity to the appliance.

• Do not attempt to clean up a liquid substance (water, beverage), odorous substances (candy, chocolate,
pet excrement), metallic objects (blades, pins), flammable substances, surfactants, or glass shards with
this appliance.

• In the event of a gas leak (natural gas, propane gas, etc.) do not operate this or any other appliance.
Open a window or door to ventilate the area immediately.

• Do not hold the charging station upside down with the battery in the charging station.

• Do not expose the appliance, and the battery in particular, to heat, a heating device or direct sunlight.

• Do not keep the appliance or its battery inside a vehicle which is exposed

• Never allow any water, beverage or detergent to get inside the battery.

• Do not apply physical impacts to the battery.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,

and anything that may reduce air flow.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

present.

the charging station, or insert an electrified

arging station when it is not in use.

to direct sunlight.

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Maintenance

• Make sure to unplug the power cord when cleaning or maintaining the charging station.

• Do not wash the inlet port or the dust bin with water or detergent.

• Do not use detergents, polishes or air fresheners to clean the dust bin.

• Do not apply or spray a flammable substance (gasoline or thinner) or surfactants (detergent or bath

soap) on the appliance.

• Wash hands after handling nozzles. The nozzles contain carbon fiber, and contact may cause minor skin
irritation.

CAUTION

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8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Disposal

• Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging materials can pose a suffocation risk for
children.

• Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the appliance is unpacked. Children
might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers.

• Dispose of this appliance according to local, state, and regional laws and regulations.

• Contact your local city council or the related government authority before disposing of this appliance.

• In case rechargeable battery is included in this product, the entire device should be recycled in
compliance with rechargeable battery recycling standards because of the internal battery. To dispose of
properly, call [phone] or visit www.call2recycle.org.

CAUTION STATEMENTS

• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using
the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

Operation

• This appliance has a built-in safety device to prevent damage from overheating. If the appliance
becomes overheated after extended use, it may automatically turn off. If this occurs, leave the appliance
in a cool, well-ventilated area for about an hour before turning on the power again.

• Do not subject the product to shocks or drop it.

• Secure the appliance in the charging station when not in use, to avoid it falling over.

• Do not install wet or damp filters.

• Make sure to wipe up any liquid such as water or oil or pet excrement from the floor before using the
appliance.

• Do not clean the product with a volatile or organic solvent (thinner or acetone).

• Always use a soft cloth to clean the appliance.

• Remain aware of your surroundings while using the appliance to avoid colliding with people or animals.

• Do not kick or apply force to the appliance.

• Do not put any object other than the appliance, especially a metallic or magnetic object, on the charging
station.

• Do not clean the same spot repeatedly for an extended period of time.

• Vibration from the inlet port or rotating brush may damage the floor or the carpet.

• Keep fingers away from pinch points when assembling the appliance or the charging station.

• Do not let a child or a pet hang onto the charging station.

• Follow all applicable state and local codes and regulations when installing the mounting station.

• Do not use the double-sided tape to anchor the charging station on wallpaper. Use the provided screws
to anchor the charging station. The weight of the charging station and the appliance could damage the
paper.

• Do not apply force or any impact to the cyclonic mesh filter.

• Do not remove the battery during operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION

9INSTALLATION

Product Overview

The images in this guide may be different from the actual components and accessories, which are subject
to change by the manufacturer without prior notice for product improvement purposes.

NOTE

• For your safety and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not
responsible for product malfunction, property damage or bodily injury caused by the use of separately
purchased unauthorized components, parts, or non-LG products.

• The floor stand dock and floor stand pipe are not installed in wall-mount installation.

Front View

†: This feature is only available on some models.

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a Charging Station

b Auxiliary Charging Station

c Battery (Dual Battery†)

d Product Body

e Extension Pipe

f Nozzle

g Floor Stand Dock

h Floor Stand Pipe

i Adapter

j Tool Holders

k Exhaust Filter

l Pre-filter

m Kompressor Lever

n Cyclonic Mesh Filter

NOTE

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Accessories

†: This accessory is only available on some models.

Included Accessories

a Charging Station

b Extension Pipe

Installation Kit

a Wall Anchoring Block†

b Double-Sided Tape†

c Drywall Anchor†

d Wall Anchoring Screw†

e Stand Anchoring Screw†

Tools and Accessory Bag

c Adapter

d Pre-filter

e Battery (Dual Battery†)

f Floor Stand Dock†

g Floor Stand Pipe†

Basic Accessories

a Combination Tool

b Crevice Tool

c Cleaning Brush

Nozzles

a Hard Dirt Tool†

b Mattress Tool†

c Multi-angle Tool†

d Flexible Crevice Tool†

e Flexible Hose Extension†

f Accessory Bag†

• The batteries, exhaust filter and the pre-filter will
eventually need to be replaced. Contact an LG
Electronics customer service center.

a Power Carpet Nozzle†

b Power Punch Nozzle†

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Specifications

Appliance

Model A9**********

Dimensions
(Width X Depth X Height)

Weight Approximately 5.67 lb (2.57 kg)

Power Consumption 370 W in Turbo Mode (Maximum 590 W)

Battery Run Time Using with the Power Drive
(Using two battery)

Battery Run Time
(Using one battery)

10.2 in X 10.6 in X 44.1 in
260 mm X 270 mm x 1120 mm

120 W in Power Mode
68 W in Normal Mode

Nozzle

Up to 12 minutes in Turbo Mode
Up to 40 minutes in Power Mode
Up to 80 minutes in Normal Mode

Using with the Power Drive
Nozzle

Up to 6 minutes in Turbo Mode
Up to 20 minutes in Power Mode
Up to 40 minutes in Normal Mode

Using Nozzles other than the
Power Drive Nozzle

Up to 14 minutes in Turbo Mode
Up to 60 minu
Up to 120 minutes in Normal Mode

Using Nozz
Power Drive Nozzle

Up to 7 minutes in Turbo Mode
Up to 30 minu
Up to 60 minutes in Normal Mode

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Charger Adaptor

Model

• Dimensions are given for the assembled product body, extension pipe and nozzle.

• Battery run time is the result of using a fully charged battery according to the LG Electronics test

standard. Results may be different depending on actual use environment and period of use.

• The Power Drive Nozzle contains the direct drive motor that rotates the nozzle cleaning head directly.

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