Samsung SC12F50PJ Owner’s Manual

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afety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING reference.

WARNING your vacuum cleaner may differ slightly from those described in this manual.

• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your

Z_ • Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of

CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED

WARNING

Z_ Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.

CAUTION

Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.

OTHER SYMBOLS USED

Represents something you must NOT do.

Represents something you must follow.

Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.

WARNING

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This vacuum cleaner is designed for household use only.

Do not use this vacuum cleaner to clean building waste and debris.
Regularly keep the filters in clean conditions to prevent of collecting fine dust in them.
Do not use this vacuum cleaner with any of the filters removed.
Failure to meet these requirements could cause damage to the internal pars and

void your warranty.

State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only)

z_ This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer

WARN_NGand reproductive toxicity.

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afety information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When usingan electricalappliance, you shouldalwaysfollowthese basicprecautions:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CANISTER

VACCUM

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY:

1. Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug from the outlet
when not in use and before servicing.

2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

3. Do not allow the vacuum to be used as a toy. Pay close attention when the vacuum is
used by or near children.

4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.

5. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, bring it to a service

center.

6. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or
pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over the cord.

Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

7. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

8. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked.
Keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of your body away from openings and
moving parts.

11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

13. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in
areas where they may be present.

14. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.

15. Do not use without the dirt cup and/or filters in place.

16. Do not use the vacuum cleaner in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil
base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other

explosive or toxic materials.

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17.Donotpickuphardorsharpobjectssuchasglass,nails,screws,coins,etc.

18.Thehosecontainselectricalwires.Donotusewhendamaged,cut,orpunctured.
Avoidpickingupsharpobjects.

19.Alwaysturnoffthisappliancebeforeconnectingordisconnectingeitherthehoseor
motorizednozzle.

20.Unplugbeforeconnectingthemotorizednozzle.

21.Holdtheplugwhenrewindingontothecordreel.Donotallowtheplugtowhipwhen
rewinding.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS

Toreduce the riskof electric shock, thisappliance hasa polarizedplug (oneblade iswider thanthe
other).This plugwill fit in a polarizedoutlet onlyone way. Iftheplug does notfitfully in theoutlet,

reversethe plug. If itstilldoes not fit, contact a qualifiedelectricianto installthe properoutlet. Do not
changethe plug in any way.

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ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER

OPERATING THE CLEANER

MAiNTAiN TOOLS AND FILTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

07 Power cord
07 Power control

10 Power brush (SC12F50P Series)

11 Power brush (SC12F50P Series)
13 Using accessory

15 Maintain floor tools
17 Emptying the dust bin

18 Cleaning the dust filter
19 Cleaning the dust filter
20 Cleaning the outlet filter
20 Changing the battery

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• Please do not press the button of dust bin
handle when carrying machine.

[_ • For storage, upright the pipe on the floor.

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(S012F50P Series)

• For storage, park the floor nozzle.
(SC12F5OH,SC12F50V Series)

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POWER CORD

Z_ • When removing the plug from the electrical outlet, grasp the plug, not the

CAUTION cord.

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POWER CONTROL
Radio frequency remote-control (SOl 2F50H Series)

HOSE (SC12F50H Series)

1. ON/OFF [ _ ] Button
Press the [ dJ ] button to operate the vacuum cleaner. Press

again to stop the vacuum cleaner.

Suction [+], [-] Button

Press the [+] button to operate the vacuum to high suction
power. Press the [-] button to operate the vacuum to low

suction power.

If no button is pressed for 30 minutes while cleaning, the safety device is activated and the

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power is cut off.
In this case, press the [Power] button on the main unit or unplug and then plug the power

cord in again.

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HOSE (SC12F50P Series)

1. Vacuum cleaner ON/OFF( _ }
Press the ON/OFF button to operate the vacuum cleaner,

Press again to stop the vacuum cleaner,

2, Vaccum cleaner suction(-/+}

Press the SUCTION (+/) button to increase or decrease
the suction power. Each time you press the button, you

gradually increase the suction power. After the suction
power reaches its maximum, the next time you press the

button, you return the suction power to its minimum,

3. BRUSH ON/OFF
Press the BRUSH ON/OFF button to operate the Power Brush, Press again to stop the Power Brush,

Don't cover the handle transmitter when you use a handle control button.

FCC NOTICE/FCC ID : A3LROH20S

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation,

BODY

Press the power ON/OFF button repeatedly to start and to
stop the vacuum cleaner. (OFF _ON _OFF)

[_ If the remote handle control is not working, the

cleaner can be operated using the ON/OFF button on
the body of the machine.

The ON/OFF button operates the vacuum cleanner or stops it.

The filter light is illuminated when the dust pack requires checking or emptying.

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Body-control type (SOl 2F50V Series)

HOSE

To reduce suction for leaning draperies, small rugs, and
other light fabrics, pull the tap air until the hole is open

BODY

To control power level, just slide the power control up and
down.

MIN = For delicate fabrics, e.g.net curtains.
MAX = For hard floors and heavily soiled carpets.

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POWER BRUSH (SC12F50P SERIES)

Vacuuming with the power brush

1. Attaching the power brush
The hose must be plugged into the canister and the power

brush must be plugged into the hose and extension wand.

2. Vacuuming

• For best results, move the power brush slowly using short,
overlapping strokes.

For heavily soiled areas, repeat strokes in several directions.

Z_ Do not invert the power brush while it is running.

CAUTION

3.

Checking the Performance of the power brush

You can check whether the power brush is operating correctly by lifting up the extension tube
slightly to view the back of the brush.

The power brush will not operate when it is jammed or the unit is turned off.
If the power brush is jammed, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Turn the power brush over and remove the jammed object.

Turn the power brush back to the vacuuming position and resume vacuuming.

Overload protector

The overload protector shuts off the brush motor if the
floor brush becomes obstructed. The floor brush will

stop, but the suction motor will continue to run. To reset

the overload protector, turn the vacuum off and unplug

it. Clear the obstruction from the floor brush area. Use
a pen tip to press down the reset switch. Turn the

vacuum on and continue cleaning.

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POWER BRUSH (SC12F50P SERIES)
CHECKING the Rotating Floor Brush and Drive Belt

You should check your vacuum cleaner's rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or
damage. You should also clean strings, hair, and carpet fibers off the brush and brush ends. These

can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet. Also remove any
debris that has accumulated under the brush cover.

1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet.

2. Place the handle in low position and turn the vacuum cleaner over so the bottom side is up.

3. Remove the five screws (at arrows, right) with a screwdriver.

4. Remove the brush cover from the floor brush.

5. Grasp the rotating floor brush at both ends and lift.

6. Clean string, hair and other debris off the rotating floor brush, paying particular attention to brush
ends.

7. Clean string, hair and other debris off the motor pulley and drive belt areas.

8. Check the drive belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas.

9. Check the air passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from this area.

The rotating floor brush could cause the fringe of a rug to become tangled within the

CAUTION

vacuum.

Use caution and turn off the floor brush when vacuuming throw rugs with fringe.

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Parquet brush (OPTIONAL)

Vacuums dust in a wide area at once.

Remove waste matter completely from the
inlet if the inlet is blocked,

Blanket brush (OPTIONAL)

For picking up pet hair

and fibre on upholstery

and bed linen.

1. Remove waste matter completely when inlet is blocked.

2. Turn the lock button to ( [_] ), and remove.

3. To reassemble, align the cover to the front of the main body and close. After closing the cover,
ensure that the lock button is turned to the ( _ ) position.

Use for bedclothes only. Be careful not to damage the brush during unclogging.

CAUTION

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USING ACCESSORY
Pipe

Adjust the length of the telescopic pipe by sliding the length control

button located in the center of the telescopic pipe back and forth,

To check for blockages, separate the telescopic pipe and adjust to
shorten. This allows for easier removal of waste clogging the tube.

Accessory (SOl 2F50H,SCl 2F50V Series)

on to the end of the hose handle.

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To use the crevice tool, push the accessory on
to the end of the hose handle in the opposite
direction.

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Accessories (SOl 2F50P Series)

Push the accessory onto the end of the hose
handle.

Pull out the dusting brush to use the crevice

tool.

• Push the accessory onto the end of the pipe.

Pull out the dusting brush to use the crevice

tool.

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MAINTAIN FLOOR TOOLS
2-Step Brush (Optional)

+ Ad ust the inlet lever according to the floor surface.
+ Remove waste matter completely if the inlet is blocked.

Power Pet Plus Brush (Optional)

Frequent vacuuming of hair or pet fur may cause a falling-off of the rotation due to matters tangled around

the drum. In this case, clean the drum with care.

1. Push the Open button of the transparent screen cover to separate the cover.

2. Remove the brushbar from the transparent screen.

3. Remove waste matter such as dust and hair tangled around the brushbar using scissors.

4. Remove dust inside the brush housing using a dry duster or crevice tool.

5. Insert brushbar into rotating belt and assemble.

6. Click the transparent screen cover back into place to reassemble.

Parquet Master Brush (Optional)

+ Vacuum dust in wide area at once.
+ Remove waste matter completely if the inlet

is blocked.

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Mini turbo brush (Optional)

- To replace brushroll

1. If a clog is present or debris is visible, unscrew the two screws on
the back of the Mini turbo brush to remove the faceplate and clear

any obstructions.

2. Inspect condition of brushroll.
Replace brushroll if brushes are worn down.

To remove brushroll, pull up and out of end slots in nozzle housing.

Insert ends of brushroll into same slots to replace.

[_ Inspect belt to ensure that it is in good condition.

If belt is broken or cracked, replace belt according to To Replace
Belt instructions.

3. Using at MAX.
Press the MAX button to operate the vacuum at maximum intake.

- To replace belt

1. Remove bottom plate.
See figure in to replace brushroll instructions.

2. Loop one end of new belt around shaft of pulley.

3. Loop other end of belt around designated area for it on brushroll.
Insert brushroll into slots in nozzle housing.

See figure in to replace brushroll instructions.

4. Fit Mini turbo brush back together as described in to replace
brushroll instructions.

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EMPTYING THE DUST BIN

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Once dust reaches the dust full

mark, empty the dust bin.

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Throw the dust away in the bin.

Empty into a plastic bag.
(recommended for asthma/allergy sufferers)

Take the dust bin out by pushing Separate the dust bin cover.
the button.

Close the dust bin cover.

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Before use, push the dust
bin into the main body of the

vacuum cleaner until you hear
the "click" sound.

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[_} ou may rinse the dust bin with cold

water.

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CLEANING THE DUST FILTER

When to clean the dust filter

The lamp will turn red when suction

is reduced. Ifthe light comes on,
please clean the dust filter.

Turn the vacuum power to 'MAX'.

Ifthe filter check indicator turns red with the inlet floating 10cm

above flat floor, clean the dust pack.

When suction is noticeably reduced continuously or vacuum cleaner abnormally overheats,

please clean the dust pack.

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CLEANING THE DUST FILTER

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Take the dust bin out.

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Shake the filter over a garabage
can to remove loose dust, then
wash the filter with water.

Close the dust bin cover.

Pull the dust bin cover to open.

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Let the filter dry in the shade for
more than 12 hours.

To close the dust bin cover,
filter should be assembled.

Remove the filter from the dust

bin.

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Put the filter into the dust bin.

Before use, push the dust
bin into the main body of the

vacuum cleaner until you hear
the "click" sound.

_} Make sure the filter is completely dry before putting it back into the

vacuum cleaner. Allow 12 hours for it to dry.

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CLEANING THE OUTLET FILTER

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Remove the fixed frame part at

the back of the main body.

Clean the filter.

• When suction is noticeably reduced continuously or vacuum cleaner abnormally overheats,
please clean the outlet filter. Note. Do not wash HEPA filter.

If cleaning does not resolve the problem Please replace blocked out filter.
Replacement filters are available at your local Samsung distributor.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

1. If the vacuum cleaner does not work, replace the batteries
in the handle.

If the problem persists, please contact an authorized
dealer.

2. Use 2 AAA batteries.

Pull out the HEPA filter using the
tab.

Put the HEPA filter and frame part into the main body.

Pull out the micro filter

Z_ 1. Never disassemble or recharge the batteries.

WARNING2. Never heat up the batteries or throw them into a fire.

3. Do not reverse the (+), (-) poles.

4. Dispose of the batteries property.

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BATTERY TYPE :AAA Size

Motordoesnotstart.

+Checkcable,pulgandsocket.
+Leavetocool.

Suctionforceisgradually

decreasing.

Corddoesnotrewind
fully,

Vacuumcleanerdoesnot

pickupdirt.
Lowordecreasing

suction.

Bodyoverheating. +Pleasecheckfilters,ifrequiredcleanasillustratedintheinstruction.

Staticelecticity

discharge.

+Checkforblockageandremove.
+Pullthecordout2-3mandpushdownthecordrewindbutton.
+Checkhoseandreplaceifrequired.

+Pleasecheckfilterand,ifrequired,cleanasillustratedinthe

instructions,iffiltersareoutofconditionchangethemtonewones.

+Pleasedecreasepowersuction.
+Thiscanalsooccurwhenairintheroomisverydry.

Pleaseventilatetheroomtoairhumiditybecomeanormal.

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