LG VB-14450HTS User Guide
OWNER’S MANUAL
NEW TYPE CYCLONE
VACUUM CLEANER
This information contains important instructions for the safe use and
maintenance of the vacuum cleaner. Especially, please read all of the
information on page 4, 5 for your safety. Please keep this manual in an
easily accessible place and refer to it anytime.
VB-14450HRF
VB-14450HTS
www.lg.com
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Table of contents
Important safety instructions
How to use
Assembling vacuum cleaner ...................................................................................................... 6~7
Operating vacuum cleaner ............................................................................................................. 8
Using carpet and floor nozzle / Hard floor nozzle .......................................................................... 9
Using carpet master nozzle and mini turbine nozzle ..................................................................... 10
Using accessory nozzles .............................................................................................................. 11
Emptying dust tank ....................................................................................................................... 12
Cleaning dust tank ....................................................................................................................... 13
Cleaning air filter and motor safety filter ....................................................................................... 14
Cleaning exhaust filter .................................................................................................................. 15
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What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work
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4~5
6~15
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What to do when suction performance decreases
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow all instructions before using your vacuum cleaner to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or
damage when using the vacuum cleaner. This guide do not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your
service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. This appliance complies with the following EC
Directives : 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC EMC Directive.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
These words mean:
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious
bodily harm or death.
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could
cause bodily injury or property damage.
WARNING
• Do not plug in if control switch is not in OFF position.
Personal injury or product damage could result.
• Keep children away and beware of obstructions when
rewinding the cord to prevent personal injury
The cord moves rapidly when rewinding.
• Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or
cleaning the unit or when cleaner is not in use.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or
personal injury.
• Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up anything that
is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, or hot
ashes.
Doing so could result in death, fire or electrical shock.
• Do not vacuum flammable or explosive substances
such as gasoline, benzene, thinners, propane (liquids
or gases).
The fumes from these substances can create a fire
hazard or explosion. Doing so could result in death or
personal injury.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet
hands.
Doing so could result in death or electrical shock.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
Doing so could result in product damage or electrical
shock. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or
personal injury.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or
personal injury or fire or product damage.
• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use it if it
is damaged, cut or punctured.
Failure to do so could result in death,or electrical shock.
• Do not allow to be used as toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
Personal injury or product damage could result.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the power cord or
plug is damaged or faulty.
Personal injury or product damage could result. In these
cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid
hazard.
• Do not use vacuum cleaner if it has been under water.
Personal injury or product damage could result. In these
cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid
hazard.
• Do not continue to vacuum if any parts appear
missing or damaged.
Personal injury or product damage could result. In these
cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid
hazard.
• Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum
cleaner
Fire hazard or product damage could result.
• Using proper voltage.
Using improper voltage may result in damage to the
motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is
listed on the bottom of vacuum cleaner.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or
personal injury.
• Do not change the plug in any way.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or
personal injury or product damage. Doing so result in
death. If plug does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet.
• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be
performed by qualified service engineers.
Improper repairs may lead to serious hazards for the
user.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not put any objects into openings.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Do not use with any opening blocked: keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust tank and/or
filters in place.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming carpet
cleaners or fresheners, powders and fine dust.
These products clog the filters,reduce airflow and can
cause damage to the cleaner. Failure to clean the dust bin
could cause permanent damage to the cleaner.
• Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc.
They may damage the cleaner or dust bin.
• Store the vacuum cleaner indoors.
Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping
over it.
• The vacuum cleaner is not intended to use by young
children or infirm people without supervision.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or product
damage.
• Only use parts produced or recommended by LG
Electronics Service Agents.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only with
LG recommended or approved attachments and
accessories.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or product
damage.
• To avoid personal injury and to prevent the machine
from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it at
the bottom of stairs.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or product
damage.
• Use accessory nozzles in "MIN" mode.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Don’t grasp the tank handle when you are moving the
vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner’s body may fall when separating
tank and body. Personal injury or product damage could
result.
You should grasp the carrier handle
are moving the vacuum cleaner.
• If after emptying the dust tank the indicator light is
on(red), clean the dust tank.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Make sure the filters (exhaust filter and motor safety
filter) are completely dry before replacing in the
machine.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Do not dry the filter in an oven or microwave.
Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.
• Do not dry the filter in a clothes dryer.
Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.
• Do not dry near an open flame.
Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
an approved LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid a
hazard.
• 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
when you
Thermal protector :
This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the vacuum cleaner in case of motor overheating.
If the vacuum cleaner suddenly shuts off, turn off the switch and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Check the vacuum cleaner for possible source of overheating such as a full dust tank, a blocked hose or clogged
filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to use the vacuum
cleaner. After the 30 minute period, plug the vacuum cleaner back in and turn on the switch.
If the vacuum cleaner still does not run, contact a qualified electrician.
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How to use Assembling vacuum cleaner
Hose handle
Telescopic pipe
Spring latch
(depend on model) (depend on model) (depend on model) (depend on model)
➊
Carpet and floor nozzle
Push the nozzle into the telescopic pipe.
➋
Telescopic pipe
• Push telescopic pipe firmly into hose handle.
• Grasp the spring latch to expand.
• Pull out the pipe to desired length.
Click!
Button
Attachme nt point
➌
Connecting the hose to the vacuum cleaner
Push the fitting pipe on the flexible hose into the attachment point on the
vacuum cleaner.
To remove the flexible hose from the vacuum cleaner, press the button
situated on the fitting pipe, then pull the fitting pipe out of the vacuum
cleaner.
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How to use Operating vacuum cleaner
Cord reel button
Plug
Control knob
➊
How to operate
• Pull out the power cord to the desired
length and plug into the socket.
• Place the control knob of the hose
handle to the required position.
• To turn off, slide control knob to OFF
position.
• Press the cord reel button to rewind the
power cord after use.
WARNING
No liquid suction.
Liquid suction can cause defects.
➋
Park mode
• To store during vacuuming, for
example to move a small piece of
furniture or a rug, use park mode
to support the flexible hose and
nozzle.
- Slide the hook on the nozzle into
the slot on the side of vacuum
cleaner.
➌
Storage
• When you have switched off
and unplugged the vacuum
cleaner, press the cord reel
button to automatically rewind
the cord.
• You can store your vacuum
cleaner in a vertical position by
sliding the hook on the nozzle
into the slot on the underside
of the vacuum cleaner.
How to use Using Carpet and floor nozzle / Hard floor nozzle
Carpet
Pedal
Floor
➊
Carpet and floor nozzle
• The 2 position nozzle
This is equipped with a pedal which allows you to alter its
position according to the type of floor to be cleaned.
• Carpet or rug position
Press the pedal ( ) to lower brush.
• Hard floor position
Press the pedal ( ) to lift the brush up.
(tiles, parquets floor)
➋
Hard floor nozzle (depend on model)
• Efficient cleaning of hard floors
(wood, linoleum, etc)
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How to use Using carpet master nozzle and mini turbine nozzle
Air regulator
Long carpet
Short carpet
➌
Carpet master (depend on model)
• Cleaning turbine brush nozzle.
• Press the button on the rear side of the nozzle to separate
the air cover.
• Use the crevice tool to clean the brush and the fan.
Cleaning carpet master
Open
Bottom
➍
Mini turbine nozzle (depend on model)
• Mini turbine is used for stairs and other hard-to-reach
places.
• To clean the mini turbine nozzle, remove the
nozzle cover :
Remove 2 screws on the bottom and take mini
turbine nozzle cover off as shown.
• Frequently clean and remove hair, string, and lint
build-up in the brush area. Failure to do so could
damage to mini turbine nozzle.
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How to use Using accessory nozzles
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Upholstery nozzle
(depend on model)
➎
Upholstery nozzle
Dusting brush
(depend on model) Crevice tool
➏
Dusting brush
➐
Crevice tool
Upholstery nozzle is for vacuuming
upholstery, mattresses, etc.
Dusting brush is for vacuuming
picture frames, furniture frames,
books and other irregular surfaces.
NOTICE
Use accessory in the sofa mode
Crevice tool is for vacuuming
in those normally hard-to-reach
places such as reaching cobwebs,
or between the cushions of a sofa.
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