LG VF-4902HTBK User Guide

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Table of contents
Important safety instructions
How to use
Assembling vacuum cleaner
Operating vacuum cleaner
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
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 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.
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. 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.
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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
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 sofa 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 when you are moving the vacuum cleaner. (Page 11)
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.
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.
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Push telescopic pipe firmly into hose handle.
Grasp the spring latch to expand.
Pull out the pipe to desired length.
Smart adjustment nozzle Hard floor nozzle
Telescopic pipe
Push the nozzle into the telescopic pipe.
How to use
Assembling vacuum cleaner
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Spring latch
Telescopic pipe
Hose handle
1-1
1-1
Fitting pipe
Flexible hose
Button
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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.
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Plug
Control knob
How to use
Operating vacuum cleaner
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.
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
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
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How to use
Carpet
Floor
Carpet
Floor
How to use
Using Smart Adjustment Nozzle / Hard floor nozzle
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
Hard floor nozzle
Efficient cleaning of hard floors (wood, linoleum, etc)
Indicator
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Dusting brush
Dusting brush is for vacuuming picture frames, furniture frames, books and other irregular surfaces.
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.
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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.
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Tank separation button
Pull out
Tank handle
Dust tank cap
How to use
Cleaning dust separator
How to separate
When suction power is decreased, please clean the dust separator.
Open the Vacuum cleaner cover by pushing the button.
Hold tank separator handle and take it out. Open the guide cover by pulling the guide cover lever and remove dust.
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Dust separator
guide cover lever
How to use
Using the semi auto filter cleaner
How to use
Cleaning the fine dust tank
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NOTICE
If suction power is decreased after turn the dial a few times. Please operating vacuum cleaner after cleaning or washing the dust separator and air filter & motor safety filter.
NOTICE
If vacuum cleaner is operated over medium power mode, it may not work efficiently.
Grasp the dial and please turn the dial a few times in CW.
Press the separate button to separate the hose handle and telescopic pipe
Insert the hose handle into a hole and turn on the vocuum cleaner with low mode.
Please open the dust cap up.
separation button
dial
How to clean
If suction power is decreased after cleaning dust tank, clean air filter and motor safety filter. Air filter and motor safety filter are located at the up of vacuum cleaner in the above figure.
Wash air filter and motor safety filter with water.
Do not wash filters with hot water.
Dry fully in shade so that moisture is entirely removed.
Air filter and motor safety filter should be cleaned in the above
case.
Do not use filters that is not dried.
How to assemble
Insert the motor protection filter to the filter case.
Close the filter cover.
Close the dust separator cover.
Hold the handle of the dust separator to firmly assemble
it by pressing it down.
Close the cleaner cover.
NOTICE
If filters are damaged, do not use them. In this cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent. Wash filters at least once a week.
(Reassemble air filter so green color is shown)
motor safety filter
air filter
How to use
Cleaning air filter and motor safety filter
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How to use
Cleaning fine dust tank
NOTICE
If suction power decreases after washing the dust tank, clean air filter and motor safety filter 󱏬 15 page
Press exhaust filter cover lever and separate exhaust filter cover.
Take fine dust tank out.
Empty the dust tank and wash it.
Allow the tank to dry completely before reassembling and
use.
LOCK
UNLOCK
Lever
Exhaust filter cover
Fine dust tank
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How to use
Cleaning exhaust filter
The exhaust filter is a reuseable.
To clean the exhaust filter, remove the Exhaust filter cover on the body
by pulling out it.
Separate the exhaust filter.
Dust off filter.(Do not wash filter with water.)
The exhaust filter should be cleaned at least a year.
Exhaust filter cover assembling
Fit exhaust filter cover lugs to the grooves of vacuum cleaner body.
Join it the body.
LOCK
Lever
Exhaust filter cover
Button
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(Reassemble air filter so green color is shown)
motor safety filter
air filter
Suddenly, the suction does not work.
How to separate
①Raise the handle of vacuum cleaner. ②Grasptheknobofthemotorsafetyfilterand takeitout. ③Pull out motorsafety filter
How to clean(Clean with cold water.)
①Clean well in flowing water. ②Remove the moisture thoroughly. ③Completely dry it under the shade where it is well
ventilated before reusing it.
How to use
Check before requesting for service
You should not waste money by requesting for service only to find out that it’s not a problem. If you experience any issues with the product, check the following details before contacting the service
center or the distributor. You may be able to resolve the issue by a simple instruction from the user manual.
Stage 1 : Check whether the suction control button is set to "High"
Stage 2 : Clean the dust separator and check and clean all other filters if necessary.
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What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work
What to do when suction performance decreases
Check that the vacuum cleaner is plugged in correctly and that the electrical socket is working.
Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it.
Check the telescopic pipe, flexible hose and cleaning tool for blockages or obstructions.
Check that the dust tank is not full. Empty if necessary.
Check that the exhaust filter is not clogged. Clean the exhaust filter if necessary.
Check that the air filter is not clogged. Clean the air filter if necessary.
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Note
LOCK
LOCK
UNLOCK
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