LG VF-4808HT 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.

VF-4808HT

www.lg.com

Made in Korea

Table of contents

Important safety instructions ....................................................................... 4~5

How to use ................................................................................................... 6~15

Assembling vacuum cleaner ...................................................................................................... 6~7

Operating vacuum cleaner ............................................................................................................. 8

Using carpet and floor nozzle / Hard floor nozzle .......................................................................... 9

Using the accessory nozzles ........................................................................................................ 10

Emptying dust tank ....................................................................................................................... 11

Cleaning dust tank ....................................................................................................................... 12

Cleaning air filter and motor safety filter ....................................................................................... 13

How to assemble dust separator .................................................................................................. 14

Cleaning exhaust filter .................................................................................................................. 15

What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work? .................................... 16

What to do when suction performance decreases? .................................... 16

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

This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious bodily harm or death.

CAUTION

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 knob 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 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. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be performed by qualified service engineers.

Improper repairs may lead to serious hazards for the user.

• Do not put fingers near the gear.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

gear

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 the 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 sofa mode.

Failure to do so could result in product damage. You should grasp the carrier handle when you are moving the vacuum cleaner. (Page 11)

• If after emptying the dust tank the alarm sounds, clean the dust tank.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

• Make sure the filters (exhaust filter and air 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.

• Do not use filters that is not dried.

• 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.

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.

How to use Assembling vacuum cleaner

Spring latch

Telescopic pipe

Hose handle

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.

Fitting pipe

Flexible Hose

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.

How to use Operating vacuum cleaner

Indicator

Plug

Cord

reel button

Control knob

➊ How to operate

➋ Indicator and alarm sound

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

• Slide the control knob of the hose handle to operate vacuum cleaner.

• To turn off, slide the control knob to off position.

• Press the cord reel button to rewind the power cord after use.

• The indicator light of the hose handle is on and alarm will sound when dust tank is full. After about 1 min 30 sec, vacuum cleaner will turn itself off and alarm will sound. Empty the dust tank and reuse the vacuum cleaner.

NOTICE

When indicator light flashes and alarm sounds :

1. Dust tank is full

 Turn off and and empty dust tank

2. Power is on without dust tank or dust tank is not installed clearly

 Turn off and and reattach dust tank

3. Rotating plate in the dust tank is restricted because of obstruction

 Turn off and and remove obstruction

➌ 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.

No liquid suction. Liquid suction can cause defects.

➍ 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.

WARNING

How to use Using carpet and floor nozzle / Hard floor nozzle

Crapet

Pedal

Floor

➊

Carpet and floor nozzle

• Two 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 (tiles, parquets floor)

Press the pedal ( ) to lift the brush up.

• Cleaning carpet and floor nozzle

• Clean the hole and the brush of the nozzle.

➋

Hard floor nozzle

• Efficient cleaning of hard floors

(wood, linoleum, etc)

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How to use Using the accessory nozzles

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Upholstery nozzle Dusting brush Crevice tool

➌ Upholstery nozzle

Upholstery nozzle is for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, etc.

➍

Dusting brush

Dusting brush is for vacuuming picture frames, furniture frames, books and other irregular surfaces.

Push the button

• Accessory nozzles include in the "PE BAG" with owner's manual.

Pull the cover

• BOX •

NOTICE

Be cautious to use the product on TV, LCD, Monitor or furniture, it can cause small scratch.

➎

Crevice tool

Crevice tool is for vacuuming in those normally hard-to-reach places such as reaching cobwebs or between the cushions of a sofa.

NOTICE

Use accessory in the sofa mode.

How to use Emptying dust tank

Indicator on hose is flickering for 1 minute, it sounds “ding~ding” like a buzzer from vacuum body. In 30 seconds, suction power will decrease, it stops operating automatically.

Pull out

Indicator

Tank handle

Dust tank cap

Tank separation lever

The dust tank needs emptying when indicator light is on.

• Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it.

• Grasp the handle of the tank and then press the tank

separation lever.

• Pull out the dust tank.

• Empty the tank and then assemble the dust tank as below.

Assembling dust tank

Moving the vacuum cleaner

• 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. You should grasp the carrier handle when you are moving the vacuum cleaner.

Tank handle Carrier handle

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