Samsung SC20F70HC User Manual

Vacuum Cleaner
user manual
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English
CLEAN THE DUST BIN WITH WATER
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Take the dust bin out by lifing the handle
Push the button aside. Turn the grille and take
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Separate the dust bin from body.
Clean the dust bin and body with water.
ACCESSORY (OPTION)
• Pull out the button, to use the dusting brush.
out it.
Push the button.
Leave the dust bin and body in the shade until completely dry.
• To use the crevice tool, push the accessory on to the end of the hose handle in the opposite direction.
safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED
reference.
• Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your vacuum cleaner may differ slightly from those described in this manual.
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage 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
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 parts and void your warranty.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
GENERAL
• Read all instructions carefully. Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the cleaner.
WARNING : Do not use the vacuum cleaner when rug or floor is
wet. Do not use to suck up water.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy. Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to run unattended at any time. Use the vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in these instructions.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bin. Empty the dust bin before it is full in order to maintain the best efficiency.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up matches, live ashes or cigarette butts. Keep the vacuum cleaner away from stoves and other heat sources. Heat can deform and discolour the plastic parts of the unit.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the vacuum cleaner as they may damage the cleaner parts. Do not stand on the hose assembly. Do not put weight on the hose. Do not block the suction or the exhaust port.
• Switch the vacuum cleaner off on the body of the machine before unplugging from the electrical outlet. Disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet before emptying the dust bin. To avoid damage, please remove the plug by grasping the plug itself, not by pulling on the cord.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
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safety information
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• If your vacuum cleaner is not operating correctly, switch off the power supply and consult an authorized service agent.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Don’t carry the vacuum cleaner by holding the hose. Use the handle on the vacuum cleaner set.
• Unplug the cleaner when not in use. Turn off the power switch before unplugging.
UV BRUSH
• Since the UV rays from the UV Brush damage skin and eyes, never allow the rays to make contact with skin or eyes and do not let children or the elderly use the UV Brush. It may damage your eyesight.
• If the transparent window is broken and the UV rays are exposed directly, turn the power off and contact the service center.
• Do not use the UV Brush for purposes other than the sterilization of mattresses, bedclothes, beds, cushions and so on made from material. The company will not be held liable for any loss due to accidents from using the UV Brush for purposes other than its original purpose as listed above.
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• Do not sit on the UV Brush or drop it, and avoid imparting impacts on the product. Failing to do so may result in injury or product damage.
• Do not touch the power terminals on the back of the UV Brush with a metal pin or rod. This may result in electric shock or fire.
• When the UV lamp is out of order, never disassemble or modify the product yourself. Please contact the manufacturer or service center for a replacement.
• Since an internal discharge occurs within the UV Brush, never use the product near an inflammable spray or substance.
• Take care not to touch the UV lamp window after using the UV Brush for an extended period of time as the surface of the window may be hot.
• The UV Brush may start slowly at a low temperature due to the inherent characteristics of UV lamps. Please keep the UV Brush indoors.
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contents
ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER
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OPERATING THE CLEANER
09
TOOLS AND MAINTENANCE
FILTER
15
TROUBLESHOOTING
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09 Power cord 09 ON/OFF Switch 10 Power control 12 Using the UV brush (SC20F70U Series) 13 Using the Dust Sensor (Option)
15 Using accessory 17 Maintain floor tools 20 Cleaning the Dust Sensor (Option) 20 Emptying the dust bin 21 Clean the Grille 22 Clean the dust bin with water 23 Cleaning the dust filter 24 Cleaning the dust filter 25 Cleaning the outlet filter
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assembling the cleaner

OPTION
• For storage, park the floor nozzle. Please do not pick up a machine while the floor nozzle parked
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operating the cleaner

POWER CORD

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

ON/OFF SWITCH

cord.
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POWER CONTROL

- +
-/+
Hose Handle (SC20F70H Series)
1. ON/OFF [ ] Button
- Press the ON/OFF button to operate the vacuum cleaner. Press again to stop the vacuum cleaner.
2. [(-/+)] Button
- Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the correct mode. (ON) MIN MAX
3. [ ] Button
- Press the [ ] button to operate the vacuum cleaner quietly.
Don’t cover the handle transmitter when you use a handle control button.
HOSE (SC07F70H Series)
1. ON/OFF [ ] Button
- Press the ON/OFF button to operate the vacuum cleaner. Press again to stop the vacuum cleaner.
2. [(-)], [(+)] Button
- Press the (+) button to increase the vacuum's suction power. Press the (-) button to decrease the vacuum's suction power.
Don’t cover the handle transmitter when you use a handle control button.
If no button is pressed for 30 minutes while cleaning, the safety device is activated and the 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.
sender
Handle Control
The cleaner is controlled by radio
frequency signals.
sender
Handle Control
The cleaner is controlled by radio
frequency signals.
HOSE (SC20F70U Series)
1. ON/OFF [ ] Button
- Press the [ ] button to operate the vacuum cleaner. Press again to stop the vacuum cleaner.
2. [SUCTION (-/+)] Button
- 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] Button
- Press the [BRUSH ON/OFF] button to operate the UV Brush. Press again to stop the UV Brush.
Don’t cover the handle transmitter when you use a handle control button. If no button is pressed for 30 minutes while cleaning, the safety device is activated and the
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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sender
Handle Control
The cleaner is controlled by radio
frequency signals.
operating the cleaner
Change the battery
• When the vacuum cleaner does not work, replace the batteries. If the problem persists, please contact our authorized dealer.
• Use 2 batteries of size AAA.
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CAUTION
1. Never disassemble or recharge the batteries.
2. Never heat up the batteries or throw them into a fire.
3. Do not reverse (+), (-) poles.
4. Dispose of the batteries property.
BATTERY TYPE : AAA Size
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.
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Before performing this operation, make sure that there is no blockage in the tube, hose or brush.
The ON/OFF button toogles the vacuum between the on and off states.
The filter light is illuminated when the dust pack requires checking or emptying.
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USING THE UV BRUSH (SC20F70U SERIES)

1. Insert the brush into the hose handle.
• Insert the UV brush securely into the hose handle until you hear a “clicking” sound.
2. Press the [BRUSH ON/OFF] button to start cleaning.
• Press the [BRUSH ON/OFF] button and choose the appropriate suction strength for the cleaner.
• It is advisable to select the (Max) suction strength setting.
• UV sterilization cannot be activated by itself.
3. When you have finished UV cleaning, press the [ ] button.
• Press the [ ] button to stop the cleaner.
- For safety reasons, UV brushing only runs for 30 minutes and then stops operating. To resume the operation, press the [SUCTION (-/+)] button again.
CAUTION
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The UV brush, which is inserted into the hose handle (not directly connected to the telescopic pipe), is dedicated for bedclothes.
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USING THE DUST SENSOR (OPTION)

Dust Sensor Operations
• Indicates the amount of sucked in dust so that users can experience the successful operation of the product while cleaning the room.
• The dust sensor is automatically turned on when the cleaner runs and turned off when the cleaner is stopped.
• Since the dust sensor runs on battery power, there is no separate switch.
Installing the Batteries
Green : When the amount of
sucked in dust is small.
Red : When the amount of
sucked in dust is large.
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• If the dust sensor doesn’t work even after cleaning the sensor, replace the batteries with new ones.
AAA type batteries are required.
• Do not disassemble or recharge the used batteries.
CAUTION
• Do not heat the batteries or put them in a fire.
• Check the polarities (+ ,-) before inserting the batteries.
• Put the used batteries into the battery recycle bin.
• When you are not using the product for an extended period of time, separate the batteries.
Check the polarities
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Cleaning the dust sensor (Option)
• Since the dust sensor consists of sensitive electronic devices, if water or other liquids enters the sensor, it may cause a problem.
• If you use athe dust sensor without closing the battery compartment cover, pollutants such as dust may accumulate in the compartment and cause a problem. Therefore, be sure to use the product with the compartment cover closed.
• Take care when you use the cleaner because the dust sensor may malfunction or may break due to an impact.
Installing the Dust Sensor
• Assemble the dust sensor between the air inlet connector on the neck of the brush and the extension pipe. (Recommended)
You can assemble the dust sensor between the extension pipe and the hose.
Dust Sensor (2 EA)
The assembly position of
the dust sensor
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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 (Option)
• Pull out the button, to use the dusting brush.
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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 (SC20F70U 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.
Accessory (Option)
• Furniture brush for desk, Furniture and Floor.
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MAINTAIN FLOOR TOOLS

2-Step Brush
Carpet Cleaning Floor Cleaning
• Adjust the inlet lever according to the floor surface.
• Remove waste matter completely if the inlet is blocked.
Power Pet Plus Brush (Option)
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1 2
For improved pickup of pet hair and fibre on carpets.
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.
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3
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Parquet Master Brush (Option)
• Vacuum dust in wide area at once.
• Remove waste matter completely if the inlet is blocked.
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Mini turbo brush (Option)
- 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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To remove dust from the dust bin of the UV brush (Option)
When you notice that the dust bin is filled, use the [Dust Removal] button to empty the dust bin.
1. To remove dust from the dust bin, move the [Dust Removal] button to the “Open” position.
- While the cleaner is operating (suction), use the [Dust Removal] button for this purpose.
2. When done, move the [Dust Removal] button to the “Close” position.
- When the [Dust Removal] button is in the “Open” position, the suction power of the cleaner is reduced.
Cleaning the UV brush (Cleaning the drum) (Option)
Human and pet hair often becomes tangled in the drum, causing a reduction in the rotary power of the the drum. To prevent this, clean the drum on a regular basis. Before the operations make sure that UV brush is off.
1. Push the [Open Transparent Cover] button inward to remove the cover.
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2. Use the crevice tool to remove impurities such as dust and hair from around the drum.
3. When done, push the [Open Transparent Cover] button outward to close the cover.
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CLEANING THE DUST SENSOR (OPTION)

If the green light is not lit while cleaning
• Check if the hose, extension pipe or the air inlet is clogged and clean it if necessary.
• Empty the dust bin of the cleaner or clean the filters.
If the red light does not light up when cleaning a dusty location
• Clean the sensors (2EA) in the dust sensor block with a dry cloth.
CAUTION
Take care when you clean the sensors in the dust sensor block so that the sensors are not damaged.

EMPTYING THE DUST BIN

1 2 3
Once dust reaches the dust full mark, empty the dust bin.
4 5 6
Take the dust bin out by lifing the handle
Push the button aside.
Click
Throw the dust away in the bin. 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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CLEAN THE GRILLE

1 2
Push the button aside. Turn the grille and take out it. Brush away the dust.
4 5
Insert the grille back into the dust bin and turn the grille.
Close the dust bin cover.
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CLEAN THE DUST BIN WITH WATER

1 2 3
Push the button aside. Turn the grille and take out it. Push the button.
4 5 6
Separate the dust bin from body.
You may rinse the dust bin with cold water.
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Clean the dust bin and body with water.
Leave the dust bin and body in the shade until completely dry.
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CLEANING THE DUST FILTER

When to clean the dust filter
• If the dust filter is very dirty outside or clogged with fine dust, then clean it.
• The lamp will turn red when suction is reduced. If the light comes on after emptying the dust bin, cleaning the grill, please check the dust filter.
When suction is noticeably reduced or vacuum cleaner abnormally overheats, please clean the dust filter.
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CLEANING THE DUST FILTER

1 2 3
Take the dust bin out by lifing the handle.
Pull the dust bin cover to open.
4 5 6
Shake the filter over a garabage can to remove loose dust, then wash the filter with water.
Let the filter dry in the shade for more than 12 hours.
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Close the dust bin cover.
Make sure the filter is completely dry before putting it back into the vacuum cleaner. Allow 12 hours for it to dry.
Do not use wet filter. If dust filter is damaged or deformed please replace it.
To close the dust bin cover, filter should be assembled.
Remove the filter from the dust bin.
Put the filter into the dust bin.
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After the take the dust bin in main body, close the cover dust when you hear the " click" sound.
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CLEANING THE OUTLET FILTER

1 2 3
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Take the dust bin out by lifing the handle.
Pull out the HEPA filter.
Separate the filter and holder by pulling.
4 5 6
Throw away the dirty 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.
Assemble the new filter in holder.
Assemble the filter and holder in main body.
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troubleshooting

PROBLEM SOLUTION
Motor does not start.
Suction force is gradually decreasing.
Cord does not rewind fully.
Vacuum cleaner dows not pick up dirt.
Low or decreasing suction.
Body overheating. • Please check filters, if required clean as illustrated in the instruction.
Static electicity discharge.
• Check cable, pulg and socket.
• Leave to cool.
• Check for blockage and remove.
• Pull the cord out 2-3m and push down the cord rewind button.
• Check hose and replace if required.
• Please check filter and, if required, clean as illustrated in the instructions. if filters are out of condition change them to new ones.
• Please decrease power suction.
• This can also occur when air in the room is very dry. Please ventilate the room till air humidity becomes normal.
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memo
Code No. DJ68-00701F REV(0.0)
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