LG VK9820UHR, VK9820NHB, VK9820NHC Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

VK9820****

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.

Table of contents

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

How to use .......................................................................................................... 6

Assembling vacuum cleaner .......................................................................................................... 6

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

Using carpet and floor nozzle ......................................................................................................... 9

Using All Floor and mini turbine nozzle ........................................................................................ 10

Using accessory nozzles .............................................................................................................. 11

Emptying dust tank ....................................................................................................................... 12

Cleaning dust tank ........................................................................................................................ 13

Cleaning air filter and motor safety filter ....................................................................................... 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 :-73/23/EEC,93/68/EEC-Low Voltage Directive–89/336EEC–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:

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.

• 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 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.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

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 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 10)

• 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.

CAUTION

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

❶ Carpet and floor nozzle (depend on model) ❷ Telescopic pipe

• Push telescopic pipe firmly into hose handle.

Push the nozzle into the telescopic pipe. • Grasp the spring latch to expand.

• Pull out the pipe to desired length.

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