Samsung VU12F40SBBT-AA User Manual [en, es, fr]

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Vacuum Cleaner

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SU12F40 SERIES

Contents

YOUR VACUUM CLEANER

06

BEFORE USING THE VACUUM

CLEANER

08

OPERATING THE VACUUM

11

MAINTENANCE

16

06 Product view
07 Carton contents

08 Assemble the handle and pipe
09 Attaching the accessories
10 Using the accessories

11 Stowing the power cord
12 Extending the Pipe
12 Using upright mode
13 Operating the Brush bar On / Off Switch
13 Resetting the overload protector
13 Using the vacuum's handle (The dust bin

handle)

14 Using the accessory kit (optional)

16 Emptying the dust bin
17 Cleaning the grille
18 Cleaning the premotor filter
20 Cleaning the hepa filter
22 Checking Brush
23 Checking for clogs
24 Mini turbo brush (optional)
25 Cleaning the diverter cover

TROUBLESHOOTING

26

Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

WARNING

your reference.

Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the

WARNING

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

CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED

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

Indicates something you must NOT do.

Indicates instructions 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.
Clean the filters regularly to prevent fine dust from collecting 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

safety information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT
VACCUM

WARNING

– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY:

1. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner unattended when it is plugged in.
Unplug it from the outlet when your are not using it 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 the manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.

5. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.
If the vacuum 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 the vacuum 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 the vacuum 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 vacuum with wet hands.

9. Do not put any object into openings or vents. 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. Store your vacuum cleaner indoors, in a cool and dry area.

04_ Safety information

18. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

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

20. Do not touch the brush drum when it is rotating.

21. Keep suction away from your face when using nozzles and pipe.

22. Do not pull the power cord around sharp corners and do not allow it to become
trapped.

23. This vacuum is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person
responsible for their safety.

24. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the vacuum.

25. You must remove the plug from the socket-outlet before cleaning or performing
maintenence on the vacuum.

26. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person.

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

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

29. Always turn off the vacuum before connecting or disconnecting the handy vacuum
cleaner.

30. Don’t touch the exhaust vent when the exhaust temperature is hot.

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)

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

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and reproductive toxicity.

Safety information _05

Your vacuum cleaner

PRODUCT VIEW

Handle

Brush bar On/Off
Button

Carrying Handle

(Dust Bin Handle)

Dust Bin

Brush bar

Pipe

POWER CORD

Power On/Off

Button

Dust Bin Release
Button

Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions and

CAUTION

operating procedures.

Plastic film can be dangerous.

WARNING

To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep the film away from babies and children.

06_ Your vacuum cleaner

CARTON CONTENTS

(1) (2) (3)

01 YOUR VACUUM CLEANER

(4) (5) (6)

• Empty carton. Find the parts shown above before disposing of packing materials.

1. Vacuum cleaner body

2. Handle

3. Pipe

4. 2 In 1 Accessory

5. Accessory Kit (Optional depending on the model)

6. Users Manual

Your vacuum cleaner _07

Before using the vacuum cleaner

ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE AND PIPE

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OF

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• Connect the Handle and Body. • Unpack the wrapped screw and then
fasten the screw using a Phillips head (+)
screwdriver as shown.

1

2 3

Click

1. Stand the vaccum upright, and then insert the bottom of the pipe into the body hole

until you hear a click.

2. Insert the hook on the top portion of the pipe into the hole in the handle as shown. The

hook should push the sky-blue button in the handle back.

3. Attach the top of the pipe to the handle, and then cover with the cap.

08_ Before using the vacuum cleaner

• Wind cord around the cord hangers and
secure with clip.

ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES

02
BEFORE USING THE VACUUM CLEANER

Before using the vacuum cleaner _09

USING THE ACCESSORIES

• Crevice tool

• Dusting Brush

10_ Before using the vacuum cleaner

Operating the vacuum

STOWING THE POWER CORD

03 OPERATING THE VACUUM

CAUTION

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

Operating the vacuum _11

EXTENDING THE PIPE

Pipe mode

1 2

• Push up the handle cap, and then separate the pipe from the body.

• Push the button on the pipe to make the pipe longer.

USING UPRIGHT MODE

Upright mode

1 2

• Place a foot on the brush, and then tilt the handle back gently to release the lock.

• Push the power On/Off switch.

12_ Operating the vacuum

OPERATING THE BRUSH BAR ON / OFF SWITCH

ON/OFF

1

2

• Push the power On/Off switch, and then push the brush bar On/Off switch.

In the upright position, the Brush bar does not work.

CAUTION

RESETTING THE OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

• The overload protector shuts off the brush

motor if the brush bar becomes obstructed.
To reset the overload protector, use a pen tip to
press the reset switch.

03 OPERATING THE VACUUM

USING THE VACUUM'S HANDLE (THE DUST BIN HANDLE)

When you carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle, do not push the dust bin release

CAUTION

button.

Operating the vacuum _13

USING THE ACCESSORY KIT (OPTIONAL)

Funiture tool

Upholstery

Mini turbo brush

14_ Operating the vacuum

Pet Tool

• Rake the hair.

04 OPERATING THE VACUUM

• Seperate the cover from the pet tool, and then throw the hair away.

• Re-attach the cover.

Operating the vacuum _15

Maintenance

EMPTYING THE DUST BIN

• Empty the dust bin when dust reaches the
'MAX' mark.

• Take the dust bin out by pushing the
button on the handle.

• To empty the dust bin, hold the dust bin
over a garbage can, and then push the
button near the bottom of the bin.

• To empty the dust bin, hold the dust
bin into a plastic bag, and then push
the button near the bottom of the bin.
(Recommended for asthma/allergy
sufferers.)

1

2

3

• Close the bottom of the bin, and then
drop the plastic bag in the trash can.
(Recommended for asthma/allergy
sufferers.)

16_ Maintenance

4

CLEANING THE GRILLE

• Separate the dust bin from the vacuum's
body.

• Clean the grille with the dusting brush to
remove lint.

• To re-attach the dust bin to the vacuum's
body, follow steps 3 and 4.

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04 MAINTENANCE

2

3

4

Maintenance _17

CLEANING THE PREMOTOR FILTER

• Pull the dust bin cover to open.

• Remove the filter from the dust bin.

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

1

2

3

• Leave the filter in the shade until
completely dry.

18_ Maintenance

4

• Put the filter into the dust bin.

Check the filter regularly and wash every 1~2 months.
Make sure the filter is completely dry before putting it back into the vacuum cleaner.
Allow it to dry for 12 hours.
Do not use a 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.

5

04 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance _19

CLEANING THE HEPA FILTER

• Take the dust bin out by pushing the
button on the handle.

• Remove the filter cover.

• Separate the Hepa filter from the vacuum's
body.

1

2

3

• Shake the filter to remove dust.

Clean the HEPA filter when suction is noticeably and continuously reduced or the
vacuum cleaner overheats abnormally.
Note: HEPA Filters are not washable.
Replace the filter if cleaning does not resolve the problem.

20_ Maintenance

4

• Re-insert the filter into the vacuum's body.

5

04 MAINTENANCE

• Re-assemble the filter and filter cover.

• Re-attach the dust bin to the vacuum.

The dust bin will not re-attach to the vacuum if the filter cover is not installed
correctly.

6

Click

7

Maintenance _21

CHECKING BRUSH

• Turn off and unplug the vaccum. Lie the
vaccum down so its bottom is accessible
as shown.

• Carefully cut off any hair or string caught in
the brush.

Before inspecting the brush bar, turn off the brush bar and unplug the vacuum.

CAUTION

1

2

22_ Maintenance

CHECKING FOR CLOGS

• Place a foot on the brush, and then tilt the
handle back gently to release the lock.

• Push the release button on the brush
housing, and then pull the hose out.

• Check for clogs in the opening of the
brush housing and in the hose.

1

04 MAINTENANCE

2

3

• When done, re-attach the hose to the
brush housing.

Before checking for clogs, turn off the brush bar and unplug the vacuum.

CAUTION

4

Click

Maintenance _23

MINI TURBO BRUSH (OPTIONAL)

INSPECTING THE BRUSH ROLL

• If a clog is present or debris is visible,
inspect the brush roll.

INSPECTING THE BELT

• If the belt is broken or cracked, replace it
with a new belt following the instructions
on the right.

1

2

3

24_ Maintenance

4

CLEANING THE DIVERTER COVER

• Open the Diverter cover using a flat head (-) screwdriver.

• Clean the inside of the cover with a dry cloth.

04 MAINTENANCE

• Re-attach the cover after cleaning.

Maintenance _25

Troubleshooting

Check this list of problems and possible solutions before bringing your vacuum to a service
center.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

• Check the electrical plug. Make sure it is fully plugged in.

Vacuum won’t run.

Suction Motor does
not start.
Thermal protector
activated.

• Press the Power on/off button.

• Reset overload protector.

• Allow the vacuum to cool.

Brush Motor does not
start.

Vacuum won’t pick up
or low suction.

Dust escaping from
the vacuum.

Cleaner tools won’t
pick-up.

The sky blue button
won't return to
position after being
pushed.

• Check the brush ON/OFF button.

• Cut hair or string off the brush.

• Reset the overload protector.

• Empty the dust bin.

• Clean the filter and confirm that the filter assembly is positioned
properly.

• Check the hose connection or flow path.

• Empty the dust bin.

• Clean the pre-motor filters.

• Clean or replace the exhaust filter. (HEPA filter)

• Confirm that the filter assembly is positioned properly.

• Check inlets, pipe, and dust bin for obstructions.
Remove obstruction.

• Empty the dust bin.

• Remove and clean the filters.

• Confirm that the dust bin is locked properly.

• Check the diverter.

• Clean the cover and inside of diverter.

26_ Troubleshooting