Samsung VC12F70PRJF/AA, VC12F70HNKC/AA User Manual

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Vacuum Cleaner

user manual

✻ Please read the User Manual thoroughly before operating the vacuum.
✻ For indoor use only.

SC12F70 Series

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Contents

YOUR VACUUM CLEANER

06

BEFORE USING THE VACUUM

CLEANER

07

OPERATING CLEANER

11

MAINTENANCE

15

TROUBLESHOOTING

07 Assembly
08 Installing the dust sensor (SC12F70H

Series)

08 Using accessory

11 Power cord
11 Check filter
11 On/Off
12 Power control
13 Power brush (SC12F70P Series)
14 Dust sensor (SC12F70H Series)

15 Cleaning the dust bin and grille
18 Cleaning the outlet filter
19 Power brush (SC12F70P Series)

23

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 the 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 risk 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.

This vacuum cleaner is designed for household use only.

WARNING

Do not use this vacuum cleaner to clean building waste or 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 injury, damage the vacuum
cleaner and void your warranty.

Safety information _03

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, you should always follow these basic precautions:

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.

17. Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

18. The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when damaged, cut, or punctured.
Avoid picking up sharp objects.

19. Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either the hose or
motorized nozzle.

04_ Safety information

20. Unplug before connecting the motorized nozzle.

21. Hold the plug when rewinding onto the cord reel. Do not allow the plug to whip when
rewinding.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS

- To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

State of california proposition 65 warning (US only)

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

WARNING

and reproductive toxicity.

Safety information _05

Your vacuum cleaner

Handle

Pipe

Hose

Power brush

OPTION (SC12F70P Series)

Parquet Blanket brush Pipe* Handle*

Cover battery

06_ Your vacuum cleaner

2-in-1 accessory

2-Step brush*

Cyclone

SC12F70H Series

Parquet master*

Power turbo plus*

Dust sensor*

Before using the vacuum cleaner

ASSEMBLY

Connecting the hose

Connecting the handle and pipe

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BEFORE USING THE VACUUM CLEANER

Connecting the brush

Before using the vacuum cleaner _07

INSTALLING THE DUST SENSOR (SC12F70H Series)

Assemble the dust sensor

between the brush and the pipe
between the pipe and the hose

USING ACCESSORY

Accessories (SC12F70P Series)

Install the accessory to the handle.

Dusting brush

Crevice tool

Dusting brush - For cleaning moldings, carved articles. etc.
Crevice tool - For cleaning in folds, crevices and corners.

08_ Before using the vacuum cleaner

Combination accessory (SC12F70H Series)

Dusting brush Crevice tool

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BEFORE USING THE VACUUM CLEANER

2

1

Pipe

Adjust the length of the pipe by sliding the
length control button located in the center of
the telescopic pipe.

Before using the vacuum cleaner _09

For storage, park the floor nozzle (SC12F

70H Series)

CAUTION

floor nozzle parked.

For storage, upright the pipe on the floor (SC12F70P Series)

Do not pick up a machine while the

10_ Before using the vacuum cleaner

Operating cleaner

POWER CORD

03
OPERATING CLEANER

CAUTION

When removing the plug from the electrical outlet, grasp the plug,
not the cord.

CHECK FILTER ON/OFF

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

Operating cleaner _11

POWER CONTROL

Hose (controlled by radio frequency signals)

ON/OFF

SC12F70P Series

Select a lower power / higher power

Power brush ON/OFF

Transmitter

SC12F70H Series

Transmitter

Select a lower power / higher power

Select a quiet mode

-/+

• Don’t cover the handle transmitter when you use a handle control.

1. Never disassemble or recharge the

CAUTION

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

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.

12_ Operating cleaner

POWER BRUSH (SC12F70P 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.

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OPERATING CLEANER

CAUTION

Do not invert the power brush while it is running.

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.

Operating cleaner _13

DUST SENSOR (SC12F70H Series)

Dust sensor operations

• Indicates the amount of dust being picked
up and passing by the sensor which assist
the user to clean more efficiently.

• The dust sensor is activated au tomatically
when the cleaner runs and is turned off
when the cleaner is stopped.

Green : Amount of dust passing

sensor is small.

Red : Amount of dust passing

sensor is large.

If the red light does not light
up when cleaning a dusty
location

- Clean the sensors (2EA) with a
dry cloth.

- Take care when you use the
cleaner because the dust
sensor may malfunction or may
break due to an impact.

Installing the batteries

If the dest sensor does not work, change the
batteries.

BATTERY TYPE : AAA Size

14_ Operating cleaner

Maintenance

CLEANING THE DUST BIN AND GRILLE

Empty the dust bin, if dust reaches 'MAX'
or Check filter ( ) light is illuminating.

Take the dust bin out by lifting the handle.

Push the button aside.

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2

3

Turn the grille and take out it.

4

Maintenance _15

Push the button.
Separate the dust bin from body.

5

Clean the dust bin and body with water.

Leave the dust bin and body in the shade
until completely dry.

CAUTION

Install the grille and turn to clockwise.

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7

1

2

16_ Maintenance

CLEANING THE DUST FILTER

1 2

Pull the dust bin cover to open. Remove the filter from the dust bin.

3 4

04 MAINTENANCE

Shake the filter to remove dust, then wash
the filter.

5

Put the filter into the dust bin.

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.
Replace the dust filter if it becomes damaged or deformed.
The dust bin cover will not close if the filter is not installed correctly.

Let the filter dry for more than 12 hours.

Maintenance _17

CLEANING THE OUTLET FILTER

1 2

Take the dust bin out by lifting the handle. Pull out the HEPA Filter.

3 4

Shake the HEPA Filter to clean. Install the filter and holder in main body.

• The filter can be replaced and
separated from holder by pulling.

• Clean the outlet filter when suction is noticeably reduced continuously or the

vacuum cleaner abnormal overheads.
Note: HEPA Filters are not washable.
Replace filter if cleaning does not resolve the problem.

• Recommend that HEPA Filter should be changed once in 6 month.

18_ Maintenance

POWER BRUSH (SC12F70P 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.

04 MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

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

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

Maintenance _19

2-step brush (SC12F70H Series)

• Adjust the inlet lever according to the floor
surface.

Carpet

Floor

• Remove waste matter completely if the
inlet is blocked.

20_ Maintenance

Parquet brush (SC12F70P Series)

• Vacuums dust in a wide area at once.

• Remove waste matter completely from the
inlet if the inlet is blocked.

04 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance _21

Blanket brush (SC12F70P Series)

• Remove waste matter completely when
inlet is blocked.

• Turn the lock button to ( ), and remove.

• 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.

CAUTION

22_ Maintenance

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