LG VK7120LHAMY Owner’s Manual

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.

VK7120LHAMY

P/No.: MFL67121002

www.lg.com

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Table of contents

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

How to use ................................................................................................... 6~21

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

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

Using Suction Hole for device protection ....................................................................................... 9

Using Dual mop nozzle / How to use, replace and clean the microfiber cloth ............................. 10

Using 2 in 1 nozzle ....................................................................................................................... 11

Using accessory nozzles .............................................................................................................. 12

Using sani punch nozzle ......................................................................................................... 13~17

Emptying dust tank ....................................................................................................................... 18

Cleaning dust tank ....................................................................................................................... 19

Cleaning dust separator ................................................................................................................20

Cleaning exhaust filter .................................................................................................................. 21

What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work ...................................... 22

What to do when suction power decreases .................................................. 22

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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
(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, ccut 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.

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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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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.

• 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 18)

• 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 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 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.

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How to use Assembling vacuum cleaner

Spring latch

Telescopic pipe

Hose handle

➊ Nozzle

Push the telescopic pipe into the nozzle.

➋ Telescopic pipe

• Push the hose handle firmly into
the telescopic pipe.

• Grasp the spring latch to expand.

• Pull out the pipe to desired length.

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Fitting pipe

Click!

Button

Flexible hose

Attachment 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

Plug

Cord reel button

➊ How to operate

Regulator

➋ Voice sound

• 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.

• When the dust tank is full,

"Please empty the dust
bin" will be sounded from
the vacuum cleaner.
Turn off the vacuum cleaner
and empty the dust tank.

• When the air filter is

clogged, "Please clean the
dust filter" will be sounded
from the vacuum cleaner.
Turn off the vacuum
cleaner and clean the filter.

NOTICE

When power is on without the dust tank, “Please check the dust
bin” will be sounded from the cleaner.
Turn off the cleaner and reattach the dust tank.

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.

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.