Samsung VU12F70SHBC-AA User Manual [en, es, fr]

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SU12F70 SERIES

Contents

YOUR VACUUM CLEANER

BEFORE USING THE VACUUM

CLEANER

OPERATING CLEANER

MAINTENANCE

06 Product view 07 Carton contents

08 Assemble the handy vacuum, pipe, and

2 in 1 accessory

09 Using the accessories

10 Stowing the power cord 11 Operating the On / Off switch 12 Operating the Brush bar On / Off switch 12 Resetting the overload protector 13 Using the vacuum's handle

(The dust bin handle)

13 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 the brush 23 Checking for clogs 24 Emptying the dust bin of the handy

vacuum cleaner

25 Cleaning the ﬁlter of the handy vacuum

cleaner

TROUBLESHOOTING

Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

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

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.

WARNING

This vacuum cleaner is designed for household use only. 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 maintenance 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)

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

Safety information _05

Your vacuum cleaner

PRODUCT VIEW

Handle

Power On/Off

Button

Dust Bin Release

Button

Carrying Handle

(Dust Bin Handle)

Dust Bin

Brush bar

Handy Release

Brush bar On/Off Button

Dust Bin (Handy)

Button

Upper Cord Hanger

Pipe

Lower Cord Hanger

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

CAUTION

operating procedures.

WARNING

06_ Your vacuum cleaner

Plastic ﬁlm can be dangerous. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep the ﬁlm away from babies and children.

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. Handy Vacuum cleaner

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 HANDY VACUUM, PIPE, AND 2 IN 1 ACCESSORY

Click

• Connect the Handy Vacuum cleaner and pipe.

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• Connect the 2 In 1 Accessory and the pipe.

• When inserting the handle (the handy vacuum cleaner) into the top of vacuum body, put in the hole of the lower cord hanger after pull back the dusting brush.

08_ Before using the vacuum cleaner

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

USING THE ACCESSORIES

02 BEFORE USING THE VACUUM CLEANER

• Crevice tool

• Dusting Brush

Before using the vacuum cleaner _09

Operating cleaner

STOWING THE POWER CORD

CAUTION

10_ Operating cleaner

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

OPERATING THE ON / OFF SWITCH

Handy vacuum cleaner mode

1 2 3

• Push the release button, and then separate the handy vacuum cleaner from the body.

• Push the power On/Off switch.

Upright mode

03 OPERATING CLEANER

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

• Push the power On/Off switch.

Operating cleaner _11

OPERATING THE BRUSH BAR ON / OFF SWITCH

1 2 3

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

When the vacuum is 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.

12_ Operating cleaner

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.

USING THE ACCESSORY KIT (OPTIONAL)

Funiture tool

03 OPERATING CLEANER

Window tool

Operating cleaner _13

Multiple Angle Stair Tool

• Cleaning a narrow corner.

• Cleaning a carpet and stairs.

• Adjust the multiple angle tool manually. You can rotate the entire tool 90 degrees and change the angle of both wings.

14_ Operating cleaner

Pet Tool

• Rake the hair.

03 OPERATING CLEANER

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

• Re-attach the cover.

Operating cleaner _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.)

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

16_ Maintenance

CLEANING THE GRILLE

• Push the button. 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.

04 MAINTENANCE

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.

• Leave the ﬁlter in the shade until completely dry.

18_ Maintenance

• 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.

04 MAINTENANCE

Maintenance _19

CLEANING THE HEPA FILTER

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

• Remove the ﬁlter cover.

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

• 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

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

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.

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Maintenance _21

CHECKING THE BRUSH

• Turn off and unplug the vacuum. Lie the vacuum 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

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.

04 MAINTENANCE

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

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

CAUTION

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Maintenance _23

EMPTYING THE DUST BIN OF THE HANDY VACUUM CLEANER

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

• Remove the ﬁlter and grille.

• Empty the dust bin.

• Re-assemble the ﬁlter and grille.

24_ Maintenance

• Re-attach the dust bin to the vacuum body. (Align the open lock symbol on the

dust bin with the arrow on the body, and then turn the bin counterclockwise so that the closed lock symbol aligns with the arrow.)

CLEANING THE FILTER OF THE HANDY VACUUM CLEANER

04 MAINTENANCE

• Separate the dust bin from the vacuum's body, and then remove the ﬁlter.

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

• Leave the ﬁlter in the shade until completely dry.

Maintenance _25

• Re-assemble the dust bin.

• Re-attach the dust bin to the vacuum body. (Align the open lock symbol on the dust bin with the arrow on the body, and then turn the bin counterclockwise so that the closed lock symbol aligns with the arrow.)

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. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner without the ﬁlter in place.

26_ Maintenance

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