Samsung VC07H40F0VB-EU, VC07H40G0VY-EU User manual

SC07H40V SERIES
SC15H40V SERIES

Vacuum Cleaner

user manual

 Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
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Contents

Safety information

03

Assembling

08

Name of each part

Using the vacuum cleaner

10

Using the handle control / Using the body

Using the brushes

11

Where to use the brushes

Cleaning and maintaining

12

Cleaning the dust bin / Cleaning the dust
filter / Cleaning the outlet filter / Cleaning
the pipe / Cleaning the hose / Maintaining
the mini turbo / Cleaning the Power pet /
Cleaning the 2-step brush / Cleaning the
Eco Hard floor / Cleaning the 2-step brush /
Cleaning the Parquet master / Storing the
vacuum cleaner

18

20

21

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Notes and cautions

In use / About storing / Cleaning and maintenance

Troubleshooting

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Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED

for your 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

NOTE

Represents something you must follow.

This vacuum cleaner is designed for household use only.

WARNING

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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Safety information

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.

•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 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.

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•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.

•Do not use to suck up water.

•Do not immerse in water for cleaning.

•The hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged.

•Please contact the manufacturer or service center for a replacement.

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Safety information

WARNING

X Please prevent any risk of electric shock or

fire.

– Do not damage the power cord.
– Do not pull the power cord too hard or touch

the power plug with wet hands.

– Do not use a power source other than the

national rated voltage and also do not use
a multi outlet to supply power to number of
devices at the same time.

– Do not use a damaged power plug, power cord

or a loose socket outlet.

– Turn off the power before connecting or

disconnecting the power plug to the socket
outlet and make sure your fingers don’t come in
contact with the pin of the power plug.

– Do not disassemble or modify the vacuum

cleaner. When power cord is damaged, contact
the manufacturer or service center to get it
replaced by certified repairman.

– Clean dust or any foreign matters on the pin

and contact part of the power plug.

X If there’s any gas leak or when using

combustible sprays such as a dust remover,
do not touch the socket outlet and open the
windows to ventilate the room.

– There is a risk of explosion or fire.

Power related

WARNING

In use and
maintenance

X Do not use this product outdoors since it’s

designed for household use only.

– There is a risk of malfunction or damage.
* Outdoor cleaning : A stone, Cement
* A billiard room : Powder of a chalk
* An aseptic room of a hospital

X Do not use the vacuum cleaner to suck

up liquids(such as water), blades, pins or
embers.

– There is a risk of malfunction or damage.

X Be sure children do not touch the vacuum

cleaner when you use it.

– The children can get burn if the body is

overheated.

X Do not mount or make any physical impacts

on the body.

– It may result in injury or damage.

X Use the carrying handle for lifting or carrying

the vacuum cleaner.

X Do not lift or carry the vacuum cleaner putting

a brush in the groove for storage.

X Use a dry cloth or towel to clean the body

and make sure to unplug the vacuum cleaner
before cleaning. Do not spray water directly or
use volatile materials(such as benzen, thinner
or alcohol) or combustible sprays(such as a
dust remover) for cleaning.

– If water or other liquid gets into the product and

cause malfunction, turn off the power button
on the body, unplug the power plug and then
consult a service center.

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X Do not use alkaline or industrial detergents,

air fresheners or (acetic) acids to clean the
washable parts of the vacuum cleaner.(Refer
to the following table.)

– It may cause damage, deformation or

discoloration of the plastic parts.

The washable parts Dust bin of the

body, Dust filter,
Sponge filter,

Available
detergent

Unavailable
detergent

Neutral
detergent

Alkaline
detergent

Acid
detergent

Industrial
detergent

Air freshener Air freshener(Spray)

Oil Animal or vegetable

Etc. Edible acetic acid,

Kitchen cleaner

Bleach, Mold
cleaner, etc.

Paraffin oil,
Emulsifier, etc.

NV-I, PB-I, Opti,
Alcohol, Acetone,
Benzene, Thinner,
etc.

oil

Vinegar, Glacial
acetic acid, etc.

CAUTION

X Do not use the pipe for anything other than its

In use

intended purpose.

– It may result in injury or damage.

X When you lift up the handle of dust bin while

using the vacuum cleaner, safety device will
be activated and there might be changes in
operating noise.

– Operating noise may change when you hold the

handle of the dust bin while using the vacuum
cleaner, but the circular tube on bottom of the
dust bin prevents dust from spilling out.

X Unplug the vacuum cleaner if you do not use

it for a long time.

– It may cause electric shock or fire.

X Do not pull the power cord beyond the yellow

mark and hold the power cord with one hand
when rewinding it

– If you try to pull it beyond the yellow mark,

power cord can be damaged and if you don’t
hold the power cord while rewinding, it may
lose control and cause injury or damage to
people or objects around it.

X If any abnormal sounds, smells or smoke

come from the vacuum cleaner, immediately
unplug the power plug and contact a service
center.

– There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

X Do not use the vacuum cleaner in any places

near heating appliances(such as stove),
combustible spray or flammable materials.

– It may cause fire or deformation of the product.

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Assembling

②

①

Accessories

⑩

③

⑫ ⑬ ⑭

(SC07H40V SERIES)⑪(SC15H40V SERIES)

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(SC15H40V SERIES)

Name of each part

Pipe (SC07H40V Series)

①

Handle control

②

Hose

③

Dust bin

④

Cord rewind button

⑤

Power button

⑥

④ ⑤ ⑦

Options

⑥

⑨

⑧

Filter light

⑦

Power cord

⑧

Outlet filter

⑨

2-step brush

⑩

2-step brush

⑪

2-in-1 accessory

⑫

User manual

⑬

Pipe

⑭

ECO Hard floor

⑮

Mini turbo

⑯

Power pet

⑰

Power pet

⑱

Parquet master

⑲

⑮ ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲

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Using the vacuum cleaner

Using the handle control

To reduce suction for
cleaning fabrics

Using the body

POWER CORDON/OFF

SUCTION

Lower power Higher power

MIN MAX MIN MAX

MAX

MIN MAX

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Using the brushes

❼

❽ ❼

❶ ❶❷

❺ ❺❻

Where to use the brushes

2-step brush

①

2-step brush

⑤

Eco Hard floor

②

Parquet master

⑥

❸ ❹

③

⑦

Mini turbo

Dusting brush

❹

Power pet

④

Crevice tool

⑧

 Floor / Carpet

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Cleaning and maintaining

When to empty the dust bin

Cleaning the dust bin

1 2 3 4

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Disassembling

Cleaning the dust filter

Reassembling

"Click"

1

4 5

2

6

3

7

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Cleaning and maintaining

Cleaning the outlet filter

1

4

2

5

3

6

Cleaning the pipe Cleaning the hose

ON

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Maintaining the mini turbo

To replace the brush-roller

To replace the belt

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Cleaning and maintaining

Cleaning the Power pet

1

4

2

5

3

6

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Cleaning the 2-step brush

Cleaning the Eco Hard floor

Cleaning the 2-step brush

Storing the vacuum cleaner

Cleaning the Parquet master

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Notes and cautions

In use

Note

X Safety device will cut off the power when

the vacuum cleaner was on for more than
30 minutes without any button input. In this
case, press the [Power] button on the body or
unplug the power plug and then plug it again.

X When you use the dusting brush or crevice

tool, you may feel vibration from the vacuum
cleaner.

X Please do not press the button of dust bin

handle when carrying the vacuum cleaner.

X If the handle control is not working, the

vacuum cleaner can be operated using the
[Power] button on the body.

X The operating noise may change once the

safety device is activated to prevent the
dustbin from getting detached.

– The circular tube on bottom of the dustbin

prevents dust from spilling out.

About storing

Note

X Hold the power cord and then press the

[Cord rewind] button since you can get injured
if the power cord may lose control while
rewinding it.

X If the power cord is not rewinding well, press

the [Cord rewind] button again after pulling
the power cord about 1~2 m

Caution

X Store the vacuum cleaner in the shade to

prevent deformation or discoloration.

Caution

X When removing the power plug from the

electrical outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord.

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Cleaning and maintenance

Note

X To make the dust filter cleaner, add neutral

detergent into lukewarm water and soak the
filter for 30 minutes before washing it.

X Do not wash the outlet filter with water.

X To maintain the best performance of the outlet

filter, replace them once a year.

X To prevent floors from scratches, inspect

condition of the brush and replace it if it is
worn down.

X Inspect the belt in the mini turbo to ensure

that it is in good condition. If the belt is broken
or cracked, replace it according to "To replace
the belt" instructions.

X Replacement filters are available at your local

Samsung distributors.

Caution

X Suction may reduce noticeably due to wrong

reassembling of the dust filter.

X Make sure the dust filter is completely dry

before putting it back into the vacuum
cleaner. Allow 12 hours for it to dry.

X Dry the dust filter in the shade, not under

sunlight, to prevent transformation or
discoloration.

X You may wash the dust bin with cold water.

X When suction is noticeably reduced

continuously or vacuum cleaner abnormally
overheats, please clean the outlet filter.

X Please contact a nearest service center if you

cannot remove foreign matters from the hose.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Motor does not start.

Suction force is

gradually decreasing.

Low or decreasing

suction.

Cord does not rewind

fully.

Vacuum cleaner does

not pick up dirt.

Body overheating.

Static electicity

discharge.

 This Vacuum cleaner is approved the following.

– Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive : 2004/108/EEC
– Low Voltage Directive : 2006/95/EC

X Check cable, plug and socket.
X Leave to cool.

X Check for blockage and remove.

X Please check filter and, if required, clean as illustrated in the instructions. if

filters are out of condition change them to new ones.

X Pull the cord out 2-3 m and push down the [Cord rewind] button.

X Check hose and replace if required.

X Please check filters, if required clean as illustrated in the instruction.

X Please decrease power suction.
X This can also occur when air in the room is very dry.
Please ventilate the room to air humidity become a normal.

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Product fiche

[English]
According to Commission Regulation (EU) No 665/2013 and No 666/2013

Supplier Samsung Electronics., Co. Ltd

A

Model SC07H40F0V SC07H40F1V SC07H40G0V SC07H40H1V

B

Energy Efficiency Class A A A A

C

Annual Energy Consumption

D

(kWh/yr)

Carpet Cleaning Performance

E

Class

Hardfloor Cleaning

F

Performance Class

Dust Re-Emission Class A A A A

G

Sound Power Level (dBA) 80 80 80 80

H

Rated Input Power (W) 650 650 650 650

I

Type General purpose vacuum cleaner

J

1. Indicative annual energy consumption (kWh per year), based on 50 cleaning tasks. Actual annual energy
consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.

2. Measurements for power consumption and performance are based on methods in EN 60312 - 1 and
EN 60704.

Notes on the energy label

•Declared energy efficiency and cleaning performance class on
carpet can be met with the enclosed 2-Step Brush.

28 28 28 28

D D D D

A A A A

•When the hard floor has joints and gaps, please use the
enclosed "Eco Hard Floor " brush which is designed to meet
the energy efficiency and cleaning performance class on hard
floor with joints and gaps.

•The values provided on the energy label have been
determinded according to the prescribed measuring
process(in accordance with EN60312 - 1).

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Eco Hard Floor

Memo

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Memo

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