Samsung VS20T7536T5, VS15T7032R4 User Manual

Vacuum cleaner

User manual

VS15T70**** Series / VS20T75**** Series

•Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.

•For indoor use only

Contents

PREPARATION

Safety information

INSTALLATION

Name of the parts

Accessories

Installing the wall mount

Assembling the wall mount

MAINTENANCE

	3	Maintaining the vacuum cleaner	22
		When to empty the dustbin	22
		An easy way to empty the dustbin without
	13	making a mess	22
		Emptying and cleaning the dustbin	22
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		Cleaning the filter	24
	15	Cleaning the accessories	24
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	Installing the wall mount	15	APPENDIX
	OPERATION		Notes and cautions	26
			Battery usage	26
	Using the vacuum cleaner	16	Operation	28
	Using the wall mount	16	Maintenance	29
	Charging the battery	17	Troubleshooting	30
	Operating the vacuum cleaner	18
	Using the accessories	19

Product Specification

	Model		VS20T75****	VS15T70****
	Power		100-240 V~ 50-60 Hz
	Rated power consumption		550 W	410 W
	Battery specification		Lithium-ion 21.9 V, 2850 mAh,	Lithium-ion 21.6 V, 1800 mAh,
			6 cell	6 cell
	Charging time		3.5 hours
			Approximately 6 minutes (MAX) /	Approximately 5 minutes (MAX) /
		Handy	Approximately 30 minutes (MID) /	Approximately 20 minutes (MID) /
			Approximately 60 minutes (MIN)	Approximately 40 minutes (MIN)
	Cleaning	Soft Action	Approximately 9 minutes (MAX) /	Approximately 6 minutes (MAX) /
			Approximately 20 minutes (MID) /	Approximately 20 minutes (MID) /
	time	Brush	Approximately 40 minutes (MIN)	Approximately 30 minutes (MIN)
		Turbo Action	Approximately 9 minutes (MAX) /	Approximately 5 minutes (MAX) /
			Approximately 20 minutes (MID) /	Approximately 18 minutes (MID) /
		Brush	Approximately 35 minutes (MIN)	Approximately 27 minutes (MIN)

Charging and cleaning time may differ depending on the brushes and the conditions of use.

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PREPARATION

Safety information

• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and keep it for your reference.

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

Caution/Warning symbols used

WARNING

Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.

CAUTION

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

Other symbols used

NOTE

Indicates that the following text contains additional important information.

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.

For battery recycling go to call2recycle.org

L i - i o n	or call 1-800-822-8837

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Failure to meet these requirements could cause damage to the internal parts of the vacuum and void your warranty.

General

•Read all instructions carefully. Before switching the vacuum on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate at the rear of the handy vacuum cleaner (battery contact side).

•WARNING : Do not use the vacuum cleaner on a wet rug or floor.

•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 purpose as described in these instructions.

•Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a dustbin.

•Empty the dustbin before it is full to maintain the highest 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 discolor the plastic parts of the unit.

•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the vacuum cleaner as they may damage the vacuum’s parts.

•Do not block the suction or the exhaust port.

•To avoid damage, remove the plug by grasping the plug, not by pulling the cord.

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• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
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adult supervision.
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should not clean or perform maintenance on the vacuum without
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• The battery must be removed from the main unit before cleaning or
performing maintenance on the vacuum.
• 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 Samsung service agent.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Samsung service
center to avoid any electrical hazards.
• Do not use to suction up water.
• Do not immerse in water for cleaning.
• Please contact Samsung or a Samsung service center for a replacement if
one is needed.

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Wall mount

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

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	• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
	• Unplug the wall mount from the outlet when not in use and before
	servicing.
	• Use only the wall mount supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
	• Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.
	• 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. Keep the cord
	away from heated surfaces.
	• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequately rated current.
	• Do not charge a non-rechargeable battery.
	• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
	cord.
	• Do not mutilate or incinerate batteries as they will explode at high
	temperatures.
	• Do not attempt to open the wall mount. Repairs should be only carried out
	by a qualified Samsung service center.
	• Do not expose the wall mount to high temperatures or allow moisture or
	humidity of any kind to come into contact with the wall mount.

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Vacuum cleaner

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

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fingers or other objects into the fan chamber in case the unit accidentally
turns on.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings
blocked. Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce air flow.
• Do not pick up toxic materials (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner,
etc.).
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner in an enclosed space filled with vapours
given off by oil based paint, paint thinner, moth proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours.

Installation

•If you have a problem with installing the wall mount, contact a Samsung service center.

Injury or product malfunction from not installing the wall mount correctly may not be compensated.

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Power related

WARNING

•When installing the wall mount, do not bend the battery charger with excessive force or put heavy objects on the battery charger.

––Otherwise, electric shock or fire may occur.

•If there is dust, water, etc. on a pin or contact point of the power plug, wipe them carefully.

––Otherwise, abnormal operation or electric shock may occur.

•Do not pull the cord and do not touch the plug with wet hands.

•Do not plug the wall mount into a power source with the incorrect voltage. Do not plug the wall mount into a muti-outlet or power strip. Do not leave the battery charger lying on the floor. Attach the cord close to a wall.

––Otherwise, electric shock or fire may occur.

•Do not use a damaged power plug, battery charger, or loose power outlet.

––Otherwise, electric shock or fire may occur.

•If the battery charger is damaged, have a Samsung authorized service center replace the battery charger with a new battery charger.

––Otherwise, electric shock or fire may occur.

Operation

WARNING

•Do not touch the charging terminal of a vacuum or wall mount with chop sticks, metal screw drivers, forks, knives, etc.

––Otherwise, product malfunction or electric shock may occur.

•Make sure that the battery terminals of the wall mount do not come into contact with a conductor such as a bracelet, watch, metal rod, nail, etc.

•Make sure that any liquid such as water or juice is not allowed to enter the vacuum cleaner or the wall mount.

––Otherwise, electric shock or fire may occur.

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• Do not use the wall mount for other purposes.

––Otherwise, severe damage to the wall mount or fire may occur.

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––Otherwise, abnormal operation or product damage may occur.
• Do not step on the product body or strike the product.
––Otherwise, an injury or product damage may occur.
• The brush and air outlet should not be blocked during cleaning.
––Otherwise, product malfunction or fire may occur due to overheating of
the product.
• This product is intended for household use only. Do not use this product
for heavy duty cleaning, commercial cleaning, industrial cleaning, or
cleaning outdoors, especially on stone or cement. Do not use to pick up
chalk powder in and around billiard tables or in hospital aseptic rooms.
––Otherwise, abnormal operation or product damage may occur.
• Do not use the product near heating appliances such as heaters, or in
areas containing combustible sprays, or flammable materials.
––Otherwise, fire or product deformation may occur.
• Before using the product, make sure that the filters are correctly inserted.
––Otherwise, dust can enter the motor inside the main body and cause
product damage. Suction force can decrease.
• If there is a gas leak or combustible spray is used, do not touch the power
outlet and open the window for ventilation.
––Otherwise, an explosion or fire may occur.
• If the vacuum makes a strange sound or emits a smell or smoke, turn off
the vacuum immediately, and then contact a Samsung service center.
––Otherwise, electric shock or fire may occur.

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CAUTION

• Do not use the product near combustible material. Also do not use:

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	––In an area where an unattended place heater is turned on or an area in
	which there are unextinguished embers in a fireplace, in an ashtray, etc.
	––In a place where there are combustible materials such as gasoline,
	alcohol, thinner, ashtrays with unextinguished cigarettes, etc.
	• Do not allow children to cling to or push the wall mount.
	––Personal injury, product and floor damage may occur.
	• When you need to store the vacuum cleaner for a short time during
	cleaning, turn the vacuum off and lay it on the floor.
	––Otherwise, the vacuum cleaner may fall and could cause an injury or
	severe product damage.
	• Do not charge the product near a window, heater, toilet, bathroom, etc.
	• After using the vacuum cleaner, you should store it in the wall mount or
	lay it safely on the floor.
	––Otherwise, the product may fall and could cause an injury or severe
	product damage.
	• Do not store the vacuum cleaner by leaning it against a wall or table.
	• Do not use the vacuum cleaner for other than its intended purpose. (Do
	not allow children to ride on or play with the product.)
	––An injury or product damage may occur.
	• Before plugging in or unplugging the wall mount, turn off the vacuum and
	make sure that the pins of the power plug do not come into contact with
	your hands.
	––Otherwise, fire or electric shock may occur.

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• Do not step heavily on the upper part of the wet brush while using it.

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moving or spinning parts.
––Be careful not to suction body parts into a brush of the vacuum cleaner
(Hair, etc.).
• When cleaning the wall or ceiling, use both hands.
• Use both hands to clean with the vacuum. If you clean with one hand, you
can damage your wrist or drop the vacuum and cause an injury or damage
the vacuum.
• When assembling the vacuum, be careful not to catch your fingers or
hands in the movement fold of the handle.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner on objects that can be easily scratched
(monitors, stainless steel appliances, etc.).
• Do not store the vacuum cleaner inside a car.
• Do not use water to clean the vacuum cleaner when in use.
• Use the vacuum cleaner in dry places only.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner in wet places or on water.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up spilled beverages or pet waste.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner in direct sunlight or high heat.

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Maintenance

WARNING

•Before removing foreign matter inside the vacuum, turn off the vacuum cleaner first.

––If the vacuum is on while you are removing the foreign matter, you can hurt yourself or damage the vacuum.

•When cleaning the exterior of the product, turn off the product first and then wipe it with a dry towel. Do not spray water directly onto the product or wipe it with volatile materials such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol.

––If water gets into the product and an error occurs, turn off the product and contact a Samsung service center.

•Unplug the charging stand before cleaning it.

•When cleaning the washable parts, do not use alkaline detergent, acid, industrial detergent, air freshener, acetic acid, etc.

––Otherwise, product damage such as plastic breakage, deformation, discoloration, printing deterioration, etc. may occur.

	Washable Parts		Dustbin, washable micro filter, ultra fine dust filter,
			metal mesh grille filter, dry cloth
	Acceptable	Neutral	Dish washing detergent
	detergent
		Alkaline	Lox, mold cleaner, etc.
		Acid	Paraffin oil, an emulsifier, etc.
	Prohibited	Industrial	NV-I, PB-I, Opti, alcohol, acetone, benzene, thinner, etc.
		cleaners
	detergent
		Air freshener	Jet spray air fresheners (coffee flavor, herb, etc.)
		Oils	Animal oils, vegetable oils
		Etc.	Edible acetic acid, vinegar, glacial acetic acid, etc.

CAUTION

•Do not push the vacuum cleaner while it is stored in the wall mount. ––Personal injury, floor and product damage may occur.

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INSTALLATION

Name of the parts

08			10
09			11
		07
04				15
	06
	05		12	16
03	02		13

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01	Pipe			11	Battery level indicator
02	Dustbin			12	Battery release button
03	Metal mesh grille filter			13	Pipe release button
04	Washable micro filter			14	Brush release button
05	Ultra fine dust filter			15	Vacuum charging part
06	Dustbin release button			16	Accessory holder
07	Display			17	Battery charger
08	Power(		) button

09Suction power control button

10Handle

Battery Spec

VS20T75**** Series : Lithium-ion 21.9 V, 2850 mAh, 6 cell VS15T70**** Series : Lithium-ion 21.6 V, 1800 mAh, 6 cell

Those two batteries are not compatible with each other.

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Accessories

Accessories may differ depending on the models.

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Pipe

Combination Tool

Extension Crevice Tool

Battery	Wall mount	Battery charger
	(Screws: 2 EA	/
	Screw anchors: 2 EA)

User manual

*Mini Motorized Tool	*Soft Action Brush	*Turbo Action Brush
*Flexible Tool	*Wet Brush /	*Single-use wet pad /
	Multi-use wet pad	Attachable pad

* Optional

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Installing the wall mount

CAUTION

•The wall mount’s mounting screws must be affixed to a hard wall or underlying wall stud.

––If you install the wall mount on a plaster board wall, you must screw the supporting screws into an underlying stud.

Assembling the wall mount

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• To disassemble the wall mount, follow steps in reverse order.

Installing the wall mount

		Wall mount hole	01 The wall mount installation should be set
				so the top of the wall mount is 113 cm
				(44 1/2 in)from the floor.
	03	01	02	Using the wall mount as a template, mark
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		02		where the screw holes will be placed.
			03 Drill the holes to a depth of 50 mm (2 in)
				using a 6 mm (1/4 in) drill bit, and put the
Screws				provided screw anchors into the hole.
		113 cm	04	Fix the wall mount to the wall with the
Screw Anchors				provided screws.
		(44 1/2 in)
			05 Plug in the wall mount, place the vacuum
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				into the wall mount, and then confirm that
				the battery level indicator is displayed.

Please refer to the QR code for detailed information on the installation of the wall mount.

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Using the vacuum cleaner

Using the wall mount

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Charging

Make sure the back of the battery is correctly placed onto the vacuum charging part.

Check if the battery level indicator is displayed while charging.

The battery level indicator blinks while charging. When charging is complete, the blinking stops and the light level dims.

Storing the accessories

Wall mount

When accessories are disassembled to be stored, dust may fall from the suction part of the vacuum cleaner.

After cleaning, operate in MAX mode for 10 seconds.

Desk charger

Place the desk charger on a desk after folding the accessory holders and assemble the accessories to the holders as shown in the picture.

If the Extension Crevice Tool is inserted first, the accessory holders can be folded more easily.

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Charging the battery

When the battery level indicator is at its lowest level and blinks( ) charge the battery.When charging the vacuum, make sure the connection part of the wall mount is correctly

connected.

The vacuum cleaner cannot be used while it is charging.

CAUTION

•Before ejecting the battery, the product must be turned off. (If the battery is forcibly ejected while the vacuum is operating, the vacuum can malfunction.)

•Be careful not to drop the battery. If you do, you can injure yourself or damage the battery.

Ejecting the battery

Press the battery release button at the rear of the handle to eject the battery.

Re-inserting the battery

Push the battery to the end until you hear it click.

‘Click’

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Charging with a desk charger

•Charge the battery at the desk charger.

•Push the battery in firmly.

•Check if the battery level indicator is displayed while charging.

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Operating the vacuum cleaner

If the brush clings to floors (such as a carpet, a mat, or bedding, etc.) or does not spin properly, change the suction power to ‘MIN’ or ‘MID’ mode.

Power () on / off

When pressing the power button, the vacuum cleaner starts operation in ‘MID’ mode.

• When the wet brush is assembled, operation starts in ‘WET’ mode.

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03

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Controlling suction power

You can control the suction power of the vacuum cleaner.

•+ button: Increases suction power.

•- button: Decreases suction power.

The suction power control button does not work in ‘WET’ mode.

Checking the display

01Clogged: Something is clogging the dustbin, pipe, or the connected suction accessory.

02Spinning brush stuck: Something is stuck in the connected spinning brush accessory.

The spinning brush stuck display will not turn on if the spinning brush motor stops because it has overheated.

03No Filter: The washable micro filter is not assembled correctly

04Suction power: Displays the current suction power.

05Wet brush cleaning mode: Displays when the wet brush is assembled.

If either 01, 02, or 03 blinks a few times and the vacuum cleaner stops operation, please take action by referring to the maintenance part of this manual.

Using the accessories

If the spinning brush stops working, check whether it has overheated or has something stuck in it. (Please refer to the troubleshooting part of this manual.)

Disassembling the accessories

• When disassembling the pipe, press the release button at the rear of the pipe.

• Before disassembling the accessories, operate in MAX mode for more than

10 seconds to clean the accessories of any remaining dust or foreign matter.

• When disassembling the brush, press the release button at the rear of the brush.

Soft Action Brush

Use to clean a wood or linoleum floor.

‘Click’

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‘Click’

‘Click’

Turbo Action Brush

Use to clean various floor conditions at home, it is also suitable to clean carpet.

Mini Motorized Tool

Use to clean bedding.

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		Combination Tool
		Use to remove dust from curtains, furniture,
‘Click’	1	sofas, etc.
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	Extension Crevice Tool
	Use to remove dust from grooves of window
‘Click’	frames, chinks, corners, etc.

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‘Click’

Flexible Tool

Use to clean the places hard to reach such as the upper or rear parts of furniture, or ceilings.

NOTE

•The Flexible Tool can only be connected to the Combination Tool or the Extension Crevice Tool.

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