LG VK9820SCSNY Owner’s Manual
VK9820*****
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.
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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
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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 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.
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 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
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 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, 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 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.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Gear
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
WARNING
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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 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.
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.
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How to use Assembling vacuum cleaner
Steam cleaning vacuum tool
Push the nozzle into the telescopic pipe.
Telescopic pipe
• Push telescopic pipe firmly into hose handle.
• Grasp the spring latch to expand.
• Pull out the pipe to desired length.
Spring latch
Telescopic pipe
Hose handle
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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.
Fitting pipe
Click!
Flexible hose
Button
Attachment point
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How to use Operating vacuum cleaner
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
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.
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.
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
Plug
Control button
Indicator
Cord reel button
How to use Using carpet and floor nozzle
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Carpet and floor nozzle
• The 2 position nozzle
This is equipped with a pedal which allows
you to alter its position according to the
type of floor to be cleaned.
• Carpet or rug position
press the pedal ( ) to lower brush.
• Hard floor position (tiles, parquets floor)
Both pedal position are suitable.
Pedal
Cleaning carpet and floor nozzle
• Open the cover by pulling the hook.
• Divide the nozzle into two parts
• Clean the hole of the nozzle.
Carpet
Floor
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