LG VF-4902HTBK User Guide

Table of contents

Important safety instructions

How to use

Assembling vacuum cleaner

Operating vacuum cleaner

Using smart adjustment nozzle / Hard floor nozzle

Using accessory nozzles

Emptying dust tank

Cleaning dust tank

Cleaning dust separator

Using the semi auto filter cleaner

Cleaning the fine dust tank

Cleaning air filter and motor safety filter

Cleaning dust tank

Cleaning exhaust filter

Check before requesting for service

What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work

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

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

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

Personal injury or product damage could result.

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

The cord moves rapidly when rewinding.

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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.

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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.

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Do not vacuum flammable or explosive substances such as gasoline, benzene, thinners, propane and dust hazardous to health (liquids or gases).

The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion. Doing so could result in death or personal injury.

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Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

Doing so could result in death or electrical shock.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner

Fire hazard or product damage could result.

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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.

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Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

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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.

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

Improper repairs may lead to serious hazards for the user.

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Do not put fingers near the gear.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 the manufacturer for user support.

CAUTION

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Do not put any objects into openings.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

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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.

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Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust tank and/or filters in place.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

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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.

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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 product damage.

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Only use parts produced or recommended by LG Electronics Service Agents.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

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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.

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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.

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Use accessory nozzles in sofa mode.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

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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 are moving the vacuum cleaner. (Page 11)

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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.

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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.

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Do not dry near an open flame.

Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.

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Do not use filters that are 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

•This appliance is not suitable for picking up

hazardous dust.

•This appliance is for dry use only and is not to be

used or stored outdoors in wet conditions.

•Regularly examine the supply cord for damage,

such as cracking or ageing. If damage is found, replace the cord before further use.

•Push telescopic pipe firmly into hose handle.

•Grasp the spring latch to expand.

•Pull out the pipe to desired length.

➊ Smart adjustment nozzle Hard floor nozzle

➋ Telescopic pipe

Push the nozzle into the telescopic pipe.

How to use

Assembling vacuum cleaner

Spring latch

Telescopic pipe

Hose handle

1-1

Fitting pipe

Flexible hose

Button

➌ Connecting the hose to the vacuum cleaner

Attachment point

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.

Plug

Control knob

How to use

Operating vacuum cleaner

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.

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 rear of vacuum cleaner.

NOTICE

When alarm sounds :

1. Dust tank is full  slide handle knob to OFF position and empty dust tank

2. Power is on without dust tank  slide handle knob to OFF position and reattach dust tank

3. Rotating plate in the dust tank is restricted because of obstruction  slide handle knob to OFF position and remove obstruction

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Alarm sound

•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.

Cord reel button

How to use

Carpet

Floor

Carpet

Floor

How to use

Using Smart Adjustment Nozzle / Hard floor nozzle

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Smart Adjustment Nozzle

•Auto Adjustment according to type of floor (carpet or floor)

•Visible Indicator Feature : Color of indicator is changed when cleaning on carpet

➋ Hard floor nozzle

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

Indicator

➋

Dusting brush

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

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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.

•Accessory nozzles included in the "BOX" with

owner’s manual.

How to use

Using accessory nozzles

NOTICE

Use accessory in the sofa mode

•BOX•

•Crevice tool included in the

vacuum cleaner body.

Pull back the cover to lock it into position.

< Dusting brush mode >

Crevice tool

Dusting brush

< upholstery mode >

Functions as a dusting brush and an upholstery nozzle which is useful when cleaning furniture. Attach as shown.

The dust tank needs to be emptied when alarm sounds from the vacuum cleaner.

Moving the vacuum cleaner

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

•Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it.

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

separation button.

•Pull out the dust tank.

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

NOTICE

•If suction power decreases after empting dust tank, wash the dust tank 󱏬 next page

•Since dust tank is assumed to be full, alarm continues to sound for 1

min 30 sec and suction power will decrease for a while, then vacuum cleaner will turn itself off.

How to use

Emptying dust tank

Assembling dust tank

Carrier handle

Dust tank cap

Pull out

Tank handle

Tank separation button

How to use

Cleaning dust tank

NOTICE

If suction power decreases after washing the dust tank, clean air filter and motor safety filter 󱏬 15 page

•Press tank separation button and pull out dust tank.

•Raise dust tank cap.

•Empty the dust tank and wash it.

•Allow the tank to dry completely before reassembling and

use.

Tank separation button

Pull out

Tank handle

Dust tank cap

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