Samsung VC12H4070PY/AA User Manual

Vacuum

SC11H4050V SERIES
SC12H4070P SERIES

Safety information

02

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 /
Operating the dust sensor /
Resetting the overload protector

Cleaner

14

user manual

19

21

✻ Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
✻ For indoor use only.

imagine the possibilities

Cleaning and maintaining

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 brush /
Cleaning the 2-step brush /Cleaning the
parquet master / Cleaning the parquet
brush / Storing the vacuum cleaner

Notes and cautions

About battery / In use / About storing / Cleaning and
maintenance

Troubleshooting

English

Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product.

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.

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.

• 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.

• The vacuum cleaner handle contains electrical connections the handle is not a
serviceable part.

• The current carrying hose handle contains electrical connections is not a serviceable
part by user.

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

• Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a non-polarized outlet or extension cord.

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

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Safety information

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 a proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING (US ONLY)

• WARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

REGULATORY NOTICE

1. FCC Notice
FCC CAUTION:

CAUTION

Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is Subject to following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that cause

undesired operation.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.

FCC STATEMENT:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a diff erent circuit from that to which the
receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance
of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be
co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2. IC Notice

The term “IC” before the radio certifi cation number only signifi es that Industry Canada
technical specifi cations were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.

IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT:

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. This device and its
antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

Open Source License Notice

This device uses open source software. Open Source Licenses are available on the
product menu.

Tap “Settings > Network > Software Update > Legal Information” on the device for more
details.

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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.

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

MIN MAX

②

③

①

RESET

Sensor

Dust

Accessories

SC12H4070P SERIES

RESET

Sensor

Dust

④

⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮

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MIN MAX

✻ SC11H4050V SERIES

MIN MAX

⑤ ⑥ ⑧

⑦

⑩

⑨

Name of each part

Pipe (SC12H4070P Series)

①

Handle control

②

Battery compartment

③

Hose

④

Dust bin

⑤

Cord rewind button

⑥

Power button

⑦

Filter light

⑧

Power cord

⑨

Outlet filter

⑩

Power brush

⑪

2-in-1 accessory

⑫

Mini turbo

⑬

Parquet brush

⑭

User manual

⑮

SC11H4050V SERIES

⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ ⑮

2-step brush

⑯

2-in-1 accessory

⑰

Parquet master

⑱

Pipe

⑲

Handle control & Hose

⑳

Using the vacuum cleaner Using the brushes

AAA

AAA

Using the handle control

Power ON/OFF

Using the body

BRUSH
ON/OFF

Power brush ON/OFF

Increasing/decreasing
suction power

POWER CORDON/OFF

SUCTION

✻ SC11H4050V SERIES

Lower power Higher power

MIN MAX MIN MAX

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Where to use the brushes

SC11H4050V SERIES

❸

❹ ❸

2-step brush

①

Dusting brush

③

❷

❶❶

Parquet master

②

Crevice tool

④

✻ Floor / Carpet

Using the brushes

RESET

Dust

Sensor

RESET

Dust

Sensor

RESET

Dust

Sensor

RESET

Dust

Sensor

Where to use the brushes

SC12H4070P SERIES

❹

❺ ❹

❶❸ ❷

Power brush

①

RESET

Sensor

Dust

Dusting brush

④

Mini turbo

②

Crevice tool

⑤

Parquet master

③

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Operating the dust sensor

RESET

Dust

Sensor

RESET

Dust

Sensor

SC12H4070P SERIES

RESET

Sensor

Dust

✻ Green : Amount of dust passing sensor is small.

Resetting the overload protector

SC12H4070P SERIES

X Indicates the amount of dust being picked up and passing by

the dust sensor which assist the user to clean more efficiently.

X The dust sensor is activated automatically by turning on the

vacuum cleaner.

Red : Amount of dust passing sensor is large.

RESET

Sensor

Dust

The overload protector shuts off the power

1

brush motor if the motorized brush becomes
obstructed. To reset the overload protector, use

Before starting the vacuum cleaner after resetting

2

the overload protector, please check and clean

the motorized brush.

a pen tip to press the reset switch.

Caution

X The power brush work is set to turn off after 30 minutes in order to prevent from an overload.

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

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

Cleaning and maintaining

Dust

Sensor

Cleaning the 2-step brush

Cleaning the parquet master

Storing the vacuum cleaner

RESET

Sensor

Dust

Cleaning the parquet brush

✻ SC12H4070P SERIES ✻ SC11H4050V SERIES

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Notes and cautions

About battery

Note

X When the vacuum cleaner does not work,

replace the batteries. If the problem persists,
please contact a nearest service center.

Caution

X Never disassemble or recharge the batteries.
X Never heat up the batteries or throw them

into fire.

X Check the polarity (+), (–) of the batteries

before inserting them.

X Put the used batteries into a battery recycle

bin.
X Dispose of the batteries properly.
X Remove the batteries if you are not going to

use the vacuum cleaner for a long time.

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.

X This vacuum cleaner has a radio frequency

(RF) remote controller on the handle for the
user to control the product conveniently.

X Since other nearby Samsung vacuum

cleaners (that uses RF remote control) can be
operated by the handle control, please follow
the following instructions:

– Press an operation button to use the vacuum

cleaner right after plugging the power plug.

– Do not leave the vacuum cleaner alone or go

out with its power plug connected to the outlet.

– Make sure to unplug the vacuum cleaner after

using it.

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.

Caution

X When removing the power plug from the

electrical outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord.

X If you use the vacuum cleaner without closing

the battery cover, pollutants such as dust may
accumulate in the battery compartment and
cause a problem. Therefore, be sure to use
the vacuum cleaner with the battery cover
closed.

Notes and cautions Troubleshooting

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.

Cleaning and maintenance

Note

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.

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.

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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.

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.