LG VK7320NN Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
NEW TYPE CYCLONE
VACUUM CLEANER
This information contains important instructions for the safe use and
maintenance of the vacuum cleaner. Especially, please read all of the
information on page 3, 4, 5 for your safety. Please keep this manual in
an easily accessible place and refer to it anytime.
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Table of contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................ 3~5
How to use .................................................................................................... 6~16
Assembling vacuum cleaner ....................................................................................................... 6~7
Operating vacuum cleaner .............................................................................................................. 8
Using carpet and floor nozzle / Hard floor nozzle ........................................................................... 9
Using carpet master nozzle and mini turbine nozzle .................................................................... 10
Using 2 in 1 nozzle . ...................................................................................................................... 11
Using accessory nozzles .............................................................................................................. 12
Emptying the dust tank ................................................................................................................. 13
Cleaning dust tank ........................................................................................................................ 14
Cleaning dust separator .................................................................................................................15
Cleaning exhaust filter .................................................................................................................. 16
What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work ....................................... 17
What to do when suction power decreases . ................................................. 17
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow all instructions before using your vacuum cleaner to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or
damage when using the vacuum cleaner. This guide do not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your
service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. This appliance complies with the following EC
Directives :-2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive -2004/108/EC EMC Directive.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
These words mean:
WARNING
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious
bodily harm or death.
CAUTION
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could
cause bodily injury or property damage.
WARNING
1. This appliance 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by LG
Electronics Service Agent in order to avoid a hazard
4. 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• Do not plug in if control switch is not in OFF position.
Personal injury or product damage could result.
• Keep children away and beware of obstructions
when rewinding the cord to prevent personal injury
The cord moves rapidly when rewinding.
• Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or
cleaning the unit or when cleaner is not in use.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal
injury.
• Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up anything that
is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, or hot
ashes.
Doing so could result in death, fire or electrical shock.
• Do not vacuum flammable or explosive substances
such as gasoline, benzene, thinners, propane
(liquids or gases).
The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard
or explosion. Doing so could result in death or personal
injury.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet
hands.
Doing so could result in death or electrical shock.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
Doing so could result in product damage or electrical
shock. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
the body away from openings and moving parts.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal
injury.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal
injury or fire or product damage.
• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use it if it is
damaged, cut or punctured.
Failure to do so could result in death, or electrical shock.
• Do not allow to be used as toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
Personal injury or product damage could result.
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• Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the power cord or
plug is damaged or faulty.
Personal injury or product damage could result. In these
cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid
hazard.
• Do not use vacuum cleaner if it has been under water.
Personal injury or product damage could result. In these
cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid
hazard.
• Do not continue to vacuum if any parts appear
missing or damaged.
Personal injury or product damage could result. In these
cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid
hazard.
• Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum
cleaner.
Fire hazard or product damage could result.
• Using proper voltage.
Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor
and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is listed on
the bottom of vacuum cleaner.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal
injury.
• Do not change the plug in any way.
Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal
injury or product damage. Doing so result in death. If plug
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be
performed by qualified service engineers.
Improper repairs may lead to serious hazards for the user.
• Do not put fingers near the gear.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
• Do not put any objects into openings.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Do not use with any opening blocked: keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Do not use vacuum cleaner without the dust tank and/
or filters in place.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming carpet
cleaners or fresheners, powders and fine dust.
These products clog the filters, reduce airflow and can
cause damage to the cleaner. Failure to clean the dust bin
could cause permanent damage to the cleaner.
• Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard
objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc.
They may damage the cleaner or dust bin.
• Store the vacuum cleaner indoors.
Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping
over it.
• The vacuum cleaner is not intended to use by young
children or infirm people without supervision.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or product
damage.
• Only use parts produced or recommended by LG
Electronics Service Agents.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only with
LG recommended or approved attachments and
accessories.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or product
damage.
• Use accessory in the open mode.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Don’t grasp the tank handle when you are moving
the vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner’s body may fall when separating tank
and body. Personal injury or product damage could result.
You should grasp the carrier handle when you are
moving the vacuum cleaner. (Page 13)
• Make sure the filters (exhaust filter and motor safety
filter) are completely dry before replacing in the
machine.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
• Do not dry the filter in an oven or microwave.
Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.
• Do not dry the filter in a clothes dryer.
Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.
• Do not dry near an open flame.
Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.
• Do not use filters that is not dried.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
an approved LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid a
hazard.
• This appliance 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 use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• To avoid personal injury and to prevent the machine
from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it at
the bottom of stairs.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or product
damage.
Thermal protector :
This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the vacuum cleaner in case of motor
overheating. If the vacuum cleaner suddenly shuts off, turn off the switch and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Check the vacuum cleaner for possible source of overheating such as a full dust tank, a blocked hose or
clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to use
the vacuum cleaner. After the 30 minute period, plug the vacuum cleaner back in and turn on the switch.
If the vacuum cleaner still does not run, contact a qualified electrician.
NOTE
This Vacuum is not intended for commercial applications. It must only be used for normal indoor domestic home
applications. It must only be used for dry vacuuming.
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How to use Assembling vacuum cleaner
Hose handle
Spring latch
Telescopic pipe
(selected models)
(selected models)
➊ Carpet and floor nozzle (selected models)
Push the telescopic pipe into the nozzle.
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(selected models)
(selected models)
(selected models)
➋ Telescopic pipe
• Push the hose handle firmly into the telescopic pipe.
• Grasp the spring latch to expand.
• Pull out the pipe to desired length.
Click!
Button
Fitting pipe
Flexible hose
Attachment point
➌ Connecting the hose to the vacuum cleaner
Push the fitting pipe on the flexible hose into the attachment
point on the vacuum cleaner.
To remove the flexible hose from the vacuum cleaner, press
the button situated on the fitting pipe, then pull the fitting pipe
out of the vacuum cleaner.
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How to use Operating vacuum cleaner
Switch button
Plug
Cord reel button
Regulator
MAX line
➊ How to operate
• Pull out the power cord to
the desired length and plug
into the socket.
• Press the switch button to
start the vacuum cleaner.
• To stop it, press the switch
button again.
• Press the cord reel button to
rewind the power cord after
use.
• The flexible hose handle has
a manual air flow regulator
which allows you to adjust
suction level briefly.
➋ Emptying the dust tank
• Always empty the dust tank
when the dust tank level
reaches the MAX line.
➌ Park mode
➍ Storage
• To store during
vacuuming, for example
to move a small piece
of furniture or a rug, use
park mode to support the
flexible hose and nozzle.
- Slide the hook on the
nozzle into the slot on
the side of vacuum
cleaner.
• When you have switched
off and unplugged the
vacuum cleaner, press
the cord reel button to
automatically rewind the
cord.
• You can store your
vacuum cleaner in a
vertical position by
sliding the hook on the
nozzle into the slot on the
underside of the vacuum
cleaner.
WARNING
No liquid suction.
Liquid suction can cause defects.
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How to use Using carpet and floor nozzle / Hard floor nozzle
Carpet
Pedal
Floor
➊ Carpet and floor nozzle (depend on model)
• The 2 position nozzle
This is equipped with a pedal which allows you to alter its
position according to the type of floor to be cleaned.
• Carpet or rug position
Press the pedal (
) to lower brush.
• Hard floor position (tiles, parquets floor)
) to lift the brush up.
Press the pedal (
➋ Hard floor nozzle (depend on model)
• Efficient cleaning of hard floors
(timber, vinyl. etc)
• Cleaning carpet and floor nozzle
• Clean the hole and brush
of nozzle.
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How to use Using carpet master nozzle and mini turbine nozzle
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4
Air regulator
Cleaning carpet master
Long carpet
Open
Bottom
Short carpet
Bottom
two position
➌ Carpet master (selected models)
• Cleaning turbine brush nozzle.
• Press the button on the rear side of the nozzle to
separate the air cover.
• Use the crevice tool to clean the brush and the fan.
• Separate the convertible cover by inserting and pulling
it out with the driver to remove any accumulated string,
hair, etc.
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➍ Mini turbine nozzle (selected models)
• Mini turbine is used for stairs and other hard-to-reach
places.
• To clean the mini turbine nozzle, remove the
nozzle cover :
Remove 2 screws on the bottom and take mini
turbine nozzle cover off as shown.
• Frequently clean and remove hair, string, and lint
build-up in the brush area. Failure to do so could
damage to mini turbine nozzle.
How to use Using 2 in 1 nozzle
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Upholstery nozzle
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Dusting brush
66
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➍ Upholstery nozzle (selected models)
Upholstery nozzle is for vacuuming upholstery,
mattresses etc.
Push the
button
➎ Dusting brush (selected models)
Dusting brush is for vacuuming picture frames,
furniture frames, books and other irregular surfaces.
Pull the
cover
< Upholstery nozzle mode >
< Dusting brush mode >
• 2 in 1 nozzle included in the
"BOX" with owner's manual (selected models only)
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How to use Using accessory nozzles
Crevice tool
Dusting brush
Upholstery nozzle
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➐ Crevice tool (selected models) ➑ Upholstery nozzle (selected models) ➒ Dusting brush (selected models)
Crevice tool is for vacuuming in
those nomally hard-to-reach place
such as reaching cobwebs or
between sofa cushions.
Upholstery nozzle is for vacuuming
upholstery, mattresses etc.
The thread collectors help to plck up the
threads and fluff.
Dusting brush is for vacuurning picture
frames, furniture frames, books and
other irreguiar surfaces.
NOTICE
Use accessory in the open mode
• Accessory nozzles included in the "PE BAG" with owner's manual
(selected models only)
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How to use Emptying the dust tank
Tank separation button
① Push the button
② Pull out
MAX line
Tank handle
Dust tank cap
The dust tank needs emptying when the dust tank level
reaches the MAX line.
• Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it.
• Grasp the handle of the tank and then press the tank
separation button.
• Pull out the dust tank.
• Empty the tank and then assemble the dust tank as
shown.
Assembling the dust tank
NOTICE
• If suction power decreases after emptying the dust tank,
reassemble the dust tank and check for other obstacles.
next page
Moving the vacuum cleaner
• Don't grasp the tank handle when you are moving the vacuum
cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner's body may fall when separating tank and body.
You should grasp the carrier handle when you are moving the
vacuum cleaner.
Tank handle
Carrier handle
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How to use Cleaning dust tank
Tank separation button
① Push the button
② Pull out
Tank handle
• Press tank separation button and pull out the dust tank.
• Raise the dust tank cap.
• Wash the dust tank.
• Dry fully in shade so that moisture is entirely removed.
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NOTICE
If suction power decreases after cleaning the dust tank,
clean the air filter and the motor safety filter. Next page
How to use C leaning dust separator
- Inside of dust separator, air filter, motor safety filter
Dust separator
Air filter cover
Guide cover
Air filter
cover lever
Guide cover lever
Air filter
Motor safety filter
If suction power decreases after cleaning the dust tank, clean the air filter and the
motor safety filter.
The air filter and the motor safety filter are located on the top of the vacuum cleaner as
above the figure.
• Open the vacuum cleaner cover by pushing the button.
• Grasp the handle of the dust separator and take out it.
• Open the guide cover by pulling the guide cover lever and remove the dust.
• Open the air filter cover by pushing the air filter cover lever and take out the air filter.
• Separate the motor safety filter from the dust separator.
• Wash the air filter and the motor safety filter.
• Do not wash filters with hot water.
• Dry fully in shade so that moisture is entirely removed.
• The air filter and the motor safety filter should be cleaned as above the figure.
WARNING
Dry fully for more than 24 hours in shade.
NOTICE
If filters are damaged, do not use them.
In this case, contact LG Electronics Service
Agent.
Wash filters at least Once a month.
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How to use Cleaning exhaust filter
Exhaust filter cover
Exhaust filter
Button
Lever
Exhaust filter cover
Click
• The exhaust filter is a reuseable filter.
• To clean the exhaust filter, open the exhaust filter cover by pushing
the button.
• Separate the exhaust filter by pushing the lever.
• Dust off the exhaust filter.(Do not wash the exhaust filter with water.)
• Insert the exhaust filter lugs into the grooves of the motor housing and push the
exhaust filter.
• The exhaust filter should be cleaned at least once a year.
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What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work
Check that the vacuum cleaner is plugged in correctly and that the electrical socket is working.
What to do when suction power decreases
• Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it.
• Check the telescopic pipe, flexible hose and cleaning tool for blockages or obstructions.
• Check that the dust tank is not full. Empty if necessary.
• Check that the exhaust filter is not clogged. Clean the exhaust filter if necessary.
• Check that the air filter and the motor safety filter are not clogged.
Clean the them if necessary.
• Check the inside of the dust separator.
Clean the inside of the dust separator if necessary.
WARNING
Should it become necessary to replace the moulded plug then the defective
plug should be replaced by a qualified electrician.
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Note
Note
Made in Korea