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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 ECDirectives :-73/23/EEC,93/68/EEC-Low
Voltage Directive–89/336EEC –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

•

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

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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.

•

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.

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WARNING

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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 onthe 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.

•

Do not plug in if control knob is not in
OFF position.

Personal injury or product damage could result.
(Depending on model)

•

Keep children away and beware of
obstructions when rewinding the cord
to prevent personal injury.

The cord moves rapidly when rewinding.
(Depending on model)

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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. (Depending on model)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

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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

Failure to do so could result in product
damage.

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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.

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Store the vacuum cleaner indoors.

Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to
prevent tripping over it.

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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 productdamage.

•

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.

filters in place.

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Use accessory nozzles in sofa mode.

Failure to do so could result in product
damage.

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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.

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Do not dry the filter in an oven or
microwave.

Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.

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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.

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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.
(Depending on model)

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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 when you
aremoving the vacuum cleaner.

(Depending on model)

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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. (Depending on model)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

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.

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How to Use

Connecting the flexible hose

At first, push the dust cover (37) upwards, the
dust cover fixes. Then push the end of the
head (1) on the flexible hose (2) into the
attachment point on the vacuum cleaner.

To remove the flexible hose from the vacuum
cleaner, press the button (3) situated on the
head, then pull upwards.

Assembling the tubes

(depending on model)

• Plastic or metal tube (4).

- Fit together the two tubes by twisting slightly.

• Telescopic tube (5)

- Push spring latch (6) forward.

- Pull out tube to required length.

- Release spring latch to lock.

Elbow tube (29)

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The elbow tube is for uses such as cleaning

under the sofa, table and bed easily.

- Fit the elbow tube onto the end of the telescopic
tube and the grip handle.

- If you pull the latch (30), the elbow tube can
be bent.

- If you stretch the elbow tube, it is returned to
its position.

Using the cleaning head and Accessory
Nozzles (depending on model)

Fit the large cleaning head onto the end of
the tube.

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The 2- position head (7) is equipped with a
pedal (8) which allows you to alter its position
according to the type of floor to be cleaned.

Hard floor position (tiles, parquet floors...).
Press on the pedal to lower the brush.

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Carpet or rug position. Press on the pedal
to lift the brush up.

Hard Floor Nozzle (31)

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Efficient cleaning of hard floors (wood,
linoleum,etc.)

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Turbine brush nozzle (32)

- Cleaning turbine brush nozzle
Press the button on the rear side of the

nozzle to separate the air cover.

Use the dusting brush & crevice tool to
vacuum clean the brush and fan.

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Crevice Tool (9)

For vacuuming in those normally inaccessible
places i.e. reaching cobwebs, or down the
side of a sofa!

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Dusting brush (10)

For vacuuming picture frames, furniture
outlines, books and other uneven objects.

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Upholstery Nozzle (11)

For vacuuming uphostery,mattresses,etc.

The thread collectors help to pick up the
threads and fluff.

How to plug in and use

Pull out the supply cord to the desired length
and plug into the socket.

Press button (12) to start the vacuum cleaner.
To stop it press the button (12) again.

Adjusting the power level

Electronic power control (27)
MIN: Low power

MAX: Full power

Park-System (17)

For short breaks during vacuuming, for
example to move a small piece of furniture
or a rug, use the "Park system" to support
the flexible hose and cleaning head.

Storage (18)

When you have swiched off and unplugged
the appliance, press the button (13) to
automatically rewind the cord.

You can move or store your appliance in a
vertical positin by sliding the hook on the
underside of the appliance.

Changing the dust bag

The dustbag needs changing when the
cleaner is set to maximum power and the
cleaner head window (19) is completely
coloured red.

Even if the dustbag does not appear to be
full at this stage. it should be changed, as
very fine dust can clog up the pores of the
dust bag.

Turn off the appliance and unplug it.
Open the cover by pressing the hook (20)
and lifting it up until it snaps into place.

Turn off the appliance and unplug it.
Open the cover by pressing the hook (20)
and lifting it up until it snaps into place.

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Your appliance is equipped with either a
paper dust bag (21) or a fabric dust bag
(26) (depending on model.)

Take hold of the dust bag by the handle
and pull. Remove the bag and throw it
away.

To refit a new bag push the cardboard
support of a new bag into the bag mount

(22) until it will go to further.

If your appliance is fitted with a fabric dust

bag (26) follow the instructions as follows:
Pull the clip (36) out and empty the fabric
dust bag, then set the clip back and push it
until it can close the dust bag completely.
Do not wash the fabric dust bag.

Note: as the appliance is fitted with a safety
device which checks that the bag is in place
you cannot close the lid if the bag is not fitted
correctly.

Cleaning the motor filter

The motor filter is situated inside the
appliance between the dust bag and the
motor. Each time that you change the air
outlet filter we advise you to remove the
motor filter (23) and clean it by tapping
to remove the dirt and then replacing it in
the vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning the air outlet filters

Depending on the model you have chosen
your appliance is equipped with different
types of filters: foam filter, electrostatic
filter or washable HEPA filter (24).

To change the filter or wash the HEPA
filter (24) Press the button (25) down, the
exhaust filter cover (38) is open, take the
HEPA filter (24) out.

To replace the cover after changing
or cleaning the filter, insert the cover (38)
by Pressing the exhaust filter cover (38)
untill the button locks the cover.

The foam filter should be cleaned regularly
by tapping it to remove the dirt.

The electrostatic filter should be changed
regularly. (approximately every 6 bag changes).

The washable HEPA filter should be cleaned
with cold and running water at least once a year.

- Do not use the brush.

- Allow HEPA filter to dry in a shaded place
for a day.

What to do if your appliance
does not work?

Check that the appliance is correctly plugged in
and that the electrical socket is working.

What to do when the suction
performance reduces?

Stop the appliance and unplug it.

Check that the tubes, flexible hose and
cleaning tool are not blocked.

Check that the dust bag is not full. Replace
if necessary.

Check that the air outlet filter is not blocked.
Replace if necessary.

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Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by
the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please
contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

P/No.: MFL42023113