LG VK8914DCAQ 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 3, 4, 5 for your safety. Please keep this manual in
an easily accessible place and refer to it anytime.
VK8914DCAQ
P/No.: MFL62076033
www.lg.com
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Table of contents
Important safety instructions ................................................................................. 3~5
How to use ............................................................................................................ 6~19
Assembling vacuum cleaner ................................................................................................................ 6~7
Operating vacuum cleaner ....................................................................................................................... 8
Using carpet and floor nozzle / Hard floor nozzle .................................................................................... 9
Using the accessory nozzles ................................................................................................................... 10
Using the power punch nozzle .......................................................................................................... 11~14
Emptying dust tank ................................................................................................................................. 15
Cleaning dust tank ................................................................................................................................. 16
Cleaning air filter and motor safety filter ................................................................................................. 17
How to assemble dust separator ............................................................................................................ 18
Cleaning exhaust filter ............................................................................................................................ 19
What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work ............................................... 20
What to do when suction performance decreases ................................................ 20
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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
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
• Do not plug in if control switch 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
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
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
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.
the unit or when cleaner is not in use.
as gasoline, benzene, thinners, propane (liquids
a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
• 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
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.
•
Repairs to electrical appliances may only be
performed
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.
or damaged.
by qualified service engineers.
gear
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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• When cleaning the exterior of the nozzle, always
unplug the power and do not use volatile substance.
It can cause electric shock and exterior damage.
• Unlike the hose of the existing cleaner, high current
flows through the hose, this can cause fire and
electric shock.
• Make sure that the children, the elderly or people who
does not know how to operate the cleaner, do not use
the product.
• When the circuit breaker operated when the power is
turned on or when using the power punch nozzle,
immediately stop using the product and contact the
AS center.
It can cause electric shock may occur.
• This hose contains electrical connections:
– Do not use to suck up water;
– Do not immerse in water for cleaning;
– The hose should be checked regularly and must not be
used if damaged.
<Using Power punch nozzle, Warning>
• Please use the product for bedclothes, mattresses,
pillows, sofa fabrics.
It can damage the floor because of vibration
• Do not pause it for too long or use it on the same
place repeatedly.
Vibration causes bedding damage.
• When vibration is operating, do not put your hand or
foot on the floor directly.
It can cause an abrasion or a scratch.
• Do not clean the suction part with water.
There can be an electric shock.
• Do not wash the outside of the suction part or the
bottom part with detergent.
It can damage the product or create a danger of electric
shock.
• When cleaning the outside of the nozzle, be sure to
unplug it and do not use a volatilizing material.
It can be the reason of electric shock or damage to the
outside.
• Do not use it for other objects(massage etc) except
for vacuuming disassembling the suction cover.
There can be the product damage or abrasion.
• When power is on, do not put your hand into the
suction part right after the cleaning is done.
There can be an abrasion by vibration.
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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 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 "MIN" mode.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• You should grasp the carrier handle when you are
moving the vacuum cleaner.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• The steam must not be directed towards equipment
containing electrical components, such as the
interior of ovens.
<Using Power punch nozzle, Warning>
• When cleaning bedclothes, be sure to connect the
flat board.
If you do not attach the flat board and use the product, it
can cause a noise and a change of the product.
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
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.
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Fitting pipe
Click!
Flexible Hose
➌
Button
Attachment Point
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
BEDDING
Indicator
Plug
Cord reel button
Control button
➊
How to operate
• Pull out the power cord to the
desired length and plug into
the socket.
• Press the control button of
the hose handle to operate
vacuum cleaner.
• To turn off, press the OFF
button.
• Press the cord reel button to
rewind the power cord after
use.
NOTICE
When indicator light flashes and alarm sounds :
1. Dust tank is full
press the OFF button and empty dust tank
2. Power is on without dust tank
press the OFF button and reattach dust tank
3. Rotating plate in the dust tank is restricted because of obstruction
press the OFF button and remove obstruction
➋
Indicator and alarm sound
• 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
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.
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