LG VK9820SCSNY Owner’s Manual

OWNER'SMANUAL

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 3, 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 ..........................................................................	3-5
How to use
Assembling vacuum cleaner ...........................................................................................................	6
Operating vacuum cleaner ..............................................................................................................	8
Using carpet and floor nozzle...........................................................................................................	9
Using the accessory nozzles..........................................................................................................	10
Basic operation of the steam cleaner .............................................................................................	11
Vacuum cleaning, steam cleaning, simultaneous vacuum and steam cleaning ............................	12
Cleaning hardwood/laminated/general floor/carpet, when removing old stain/floor stain .............	13
How to supply water, how to replace and clean the microfiber cloth .............................................	14
Using the sani punch nozzle .....................................................................................................	15-19
Emptying dust tank ........................................................................................................................	20
Cleaning dust tank .........................................................................................................................	21
Cleaning air filter and motor safety filter ........................................................................................	22
Cleaning exhaust filter ...................................................................................................................	23
Storage method after use ..............................................................................................................	24
What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work ........................................	25
What to do when suction performance decreases ........................................	25

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 does 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.

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

plug in if control switch is not in OFF position. injury or product damage could result.

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

moves rapidly when rewinding.

electrical supply before servicing or cleaning or when cleaner is not in use.

to do so could result in electrical shock or personal

use vacuum cleaner to pick up anything that is or smoking such as cigarettes, or hot ashes. could result in death, fire or electrical shock.

vacuum flammable or explosive substances such benzene, thinners, propane (liquids or

from these substances can create a fire hazard or

. Doing so could result in death or personal injury.

handle plug or vacuum with wet hands. could result in death or electrical shock.

unplug by pulling on cord.

could result in product damage or electrical shock. grasp the plug, not the cord.

loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the from openings and moving parts.

to do so could result in electrical shock or personal

pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or

. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep from heated surfaces.

to do so could result in electrical shock or personal 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 incorrect 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, personal injury, product damage, or possible death. If plug does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.

•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.

Gear

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

•Be careful when using the product on hardwood, coated floor, brick floor and high quality floor etc.

It can cause discoloration or deformation depending on the floor material.

•Do not stay in one location or use it on the same location repeatedly.

It can cause discoloration or deformation by the hot heat of the steam.

•Do not open the water hole cap of the nozzle or supply water when the product is being used or when the power is turned on.

It could cause burns from hot water spilling over.

•Never flip or tilt the steam nozzle when the power is turned on, being used for cleaning or right after finishing cleaning.

It can cause burns from the spraying of steam.

•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.

•Do not touch the bottom surface of the steam nozzle directly with you hands or feet.

It can cause burns.

•Do not pour in synthetic detergent, chemical substance and other substances instead of water.

It can cause product damage or explosion.

•Do not clean the exterior and bottom surface of the steam nozzle with water or detergent

It can cause product damage and electric shock.

•Unlike the hose of the existing cleaner, high current flows through the hose, this can cause fire and electric shock.

•Make sure the steam is not applied directly to human or animal.

It can cause a direct burn.

•Make sure that children, the elderly or people who do not know how to operate the cleaner, do not use the product.

It can cause burns.

•Do not directly touch the surface of the nozzle when cleaning or when the nozzle is heated.

It can cause burns.

•Do not vacuum water or clean with water because the steaming hose is internally installed on the electric connection part.

Periodically check whether there are any problems with the pipe and if there are any damaged parts, stop using the product and contact the service center.

•When attaching or replacing the microfiber cloth, turn off the power and use the cloth board to attach/detach the cloth.

If you replace the microfiber cloth with the power on, it can cause damage on the floor or cause a fire.

•When the circuit breaker operated when the power is turned on or when using the steam cleaner, immediately stop using the product and contact the AS center.

It can cause electric shock may occur.

•Do not use the steam nozzle on the wooden floor.

It can cause discoloration or deformation when using the steam nozzle.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 materials 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.

•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.

•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.

•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.

How to use Assembling vacuum cleaner

Hose handle

Spring latch

Telescopic pipe

Steam cleaning vacuum tool	Telescopic pipe

Push the nozzle into the telescopic pipe.

•Push telescopic pipe firmly into hose handle.

•Grasp the spring latch to expand.

•Pull out the pipe to desired length.

Click!

Fitting pipe

Flexible hose

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.

How to use Operating vacuum cleaner

Indicator

Plug

Cord reel button

Control button

How to operate	Indicator and alarm sound	Park mode	Storage

•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.

•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

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

•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.

•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.

How to use Using carpet and floor nozzle

Pedal

Carpet

Floor

Carpet and floor nozzle

• The 2 position nozzle		Cleaning carpet and floor nozzle
This is equipped with a pedal which allows		• Open the cover by pulling the hook.
you to alter its position according to the
type of floor to be cleaned.		• Divide the nozzle into two parts
• Carpet or rug position
press the pedal (	) to lower brush.	• Clean the hole of the nozzle.

•Hard floor position (tiles, parquets floor)

Both pedal position are suitable.

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