LG VTUP255NB Owner's Manual
LG VTUP255NB is a versatile vacuum cleaner designed to meet your diverse cleaning needs. With its powerful suction, it effortlessly picks up dirt, dust, and debris from various surfaces. The vacuum features multiple attachments to tackle different cleaning tasks, including a crevice tool for reaching tight spaces, a dusting brush for delicate surfaces, and an upholstery nozzle for furniture and fabrics. Additionally, the lightweight design and swivel steering of the vacuum ensure effortless maneuverability around your home.
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Owner's Manual Vacuum Cleaner Model 20.30005 CAUTION: Read and follow all and use safety instructions before first operating product. of this Directions for Use It is a violation of Federal law to product labeling. in a manner use this inconsistent with its Sears Canada, Inc. Toronto, M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca PART No. : 3828FI3828K Printed in China TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using Your New Vacuum.......................2 Important Safety Instructions............................3 Using Attachments............................................11 Attachment Use Chart ....................................12 ...........................12 Vacuuming Tips Vacuum Cleaner Care ...................................13 Parts and Features .............................................4 Vacuum Assembly Instructions Cleaning Exterior And attachments ................13 Removing/Installing The Bottom Plate ...........14 Replacing Belt And/Or Agitator .......................15 Replacing Dust Bag ........................................16 Kenmore Vacuum Cleaner Warranty ................2 ........... Operating .......................................5 Instructions .......................................8 ....... storage ...............................................13 . Automatic Height Adjustment ............................8 Detachable Attachment Kit ................................8 Edge Cleaning Feature .....................................8 On/off Switch .....................................................9 Handle Positions ...............................................9 Transporting Cleaner ......................................10 Using The Cord Hanger ...................................10 .............................10 Using Cord Hook . . Replace Chean Filter ..................................16 Replacing The Head Light Bulb .....................17 Cleaning Agitator ............................................17 . . . Clog Removal ................................................18 Troubleshooting ...........................................19 ................ BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VACUUM Please read this guide. It will help you assemble and operate your new Kenmore vacuum in the safest and most effective way. For information about the more You will need the care and operation, call your nearest Sears store. complete model and serial numbers when requesting information. Your vacuum's model and serial numbers are located on the Model and Serial Number Plate. Use the space below to record the model number and serial number of your new Kenmore vacuum. Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase Keep this book and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future reference. KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON KENMORE VACUUM CLEANER This warranty is for one year from the date of purchase, and includes only private household cleaner use. During the warranty year, when this vacuum cleaner is operated and maintained according to the owner's manual instructions, Sears will repair any defects in material or workmanship free of charge. vacuum This warranty excludes vacuum bags, belts, and become worn during normal use. light bulbs, For warranty service, return this Center in Canada. cleaner to the nearest Sears Parts and vacuum applies only while this product is in use in Canada. gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have province. This warranty This warranty province to and filters, which Sears Canada, Inc. Toronto, M5B 2B8 -2- are other expendable parts rights Repair which vary from WARNING Your - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions including the following: safety persons or Read this manual before assembling or Do not using To reduce the risk of electric shock use outdoors or on cleaning out brush supply before or brush Do not pull or carry handle, close door a so suddenly cord, use or cord pull Do not use the cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper, etc. They may damage the cleaner or dust bag. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. Do not as a use vacuum cleaner pick up flammable or combustible liquids (gasoline, cleaning fluids, perfumes, etc.), or use in areas where they may be present. The fumes to as a cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not leave cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. Do not allow to be used punctured vacuuming to the cleaner. Sears Service Center. by cord, on a Avoid of starting. Always turn cleaner off before connecting or disconnecting the hose. Always turn cleaner off before unplugging. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to or worn. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts body away from openings and moving parts. Do not use cleaner without dust bag and/or filters in place. Always change the dust bag after vacuuming carpet cleaners or freshener, powders and fine dust. These products clog the bag, reduce airflow and can cause the bag to burst. Failure to change bag could cause permanent damage servicing Failure to do area. could result in electric shock if cut Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow. wet surfaces. Disconnect electrical or Replace sharp objects. Do not - operate the cleaner with hose. your vacuum cleaner. Use your cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only with supplied attachments. from these substances or can create a fire hazard explosion. Use extra cleaning on stairs. Do not Keep on floor. You are responsible for making sure that your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly. put toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands. on care when chairs, tables, etc. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your cleaner is only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electric shock, burns and serious personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as moderate personal injury and/or property damage. intended -3- PARTS AND FEATURES It is use. know your vacuum cleaner's parts and features to Review these before using your cleaner. important to Item Dust assure its proper and safe Part No. Bag Belt 50680 5275 Quick Release Cord Hanger Handle Switch Dust Cover Bulb Power Cord Head Cover Bumper Carrying Handle Lower Cord Retainer Crevice Tool Hose Extension Wand Dusting Brush Accessory Cabinet Body Base Handle Release Pedal -4- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not plug into the electrical Failure to do so supply until the assembly is complete. or injury. could result in electrical shock STEP 1: UNPACK CARTON Remove all Make sure parts from all parts carton and are identify located before each item disposing as shown in figure. of carton box. Handle Dusting Brush Crevice Extension Tool Wand Body Assembly Extra Belt Accessory Hose Cabinet -5- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not plug into the electrical Failure to do so supply until the assembly is complete. or injury. could result in electrical shock STEP 2: ASSEMBLE HOSE A Insert the hose collar into the at the rear of the opening body. (Fig.A) Insert another hose collar into the lower part of the body (Fig. B) B STEP 3: ASSEMBLE HANDLE B A Handle Position the handle as shown. Slide the handle into the the top of the vacuum. opening (Fig.A) at Handle Bolt Hole Insert the bolt into the handle bolt screw hole. Using a screwdriver, tighten (Fig. B) the bolt. -6- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Do not plug into the electrical Failure to do so supply until the assembly or injury. is complete. could result in electrical shock STEP 4: ASSEMBLE CORD A B Cord Make Hanger the quick release cord is in the upright position. sure hanger Locking Notch Lock the cord into place by forcing it into the locking notch on the body of the quick release cord hanger. Power Cord (Fig. A) Power Cord the power cord around the quick release cord hanger and lower cord Retainer, then lock the power cord plug onto the power cord. (Fig. B) Wrap Lower Cord Retainer 2 A STEP 5: ATTACH TOOLS Insert the tabs of accessory cabinet into the grooves at the rear of the body, and snap the hook into the upper groove. 1 (Fig. A) Attach the extension wand side of accessory cabinet. on the left Slide the crevice tool into the extension wand. Place the dusting brush on the the accessory cabinet. (Fig. B) top of C C B Crevice Tool Accessory Cabinet Dusting Brush Extension Wand Store small spare parts such as the extra belt, in the cabinet. (Fig. C) Accessory Cabinet -7- Extra Belt OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AUTOMATIC HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT This vacuum cleaner is designed with an Automatic Height Adjustment which adjusts the floor nozzle to the proper height of any carpet pile. The height of floor nozzle is instantly and automatically adjusted when you move from carpeted area to another. DETACHABLE ATTACHMENT KIT Attachments are carried on board for easy A when cleaning furniture, cushions, stairs, etc. (Fig A) use If attachments while, you are not necessary for can remove attachment kit from the Without attachment kit will be This feature and body of the (Fig. B) vacuum. vacuum a the whole on the body, your lighter. can make your maneuver more B vacuum move easily. EDGE CLEANING FEATURE Edge cleaning provides for improved cleaning of carpets near walls and furniture. -8- one WARNING Personal Injury ? DO NOT plug ? DO NOT use and Product Damage in if switch is in the ON outlets above counters. Hazard position. Personal injury or damage could occur. Damage to items in the surrounding area could occur. ON/OFF SWITCH Plug the power cord to When cleaner operate cleaner. stops automatically, always turn off the switch and unplug the unit checking. If could start automatically and cause an injury. before ON/OFF Switch HANDLE POSITIONS The handle may be adjusted to any position required. Step on the handle release handle is released to freely. Adjust required. When the move body pedal. The up and down to any position you cleaning under furniture, press the handle release pedal a To store second time. vacuum or use the handle to the attachments, set upright position. -9- TRANSPORTING CLEANER To your cleaner from move room to room, put the handle in upright position, tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels and push it forward. The cleaner as can also be moved by lifting it, shown. Carrying Handle USING THE CORD HANGER To release the power cord, rotate the quick release cord hanger downward and the entire power cord will for immediate use. drop off the hanger Cord Do not unplug the cleaner by pulling on cord. Grasp the plug head and pull to unplug the vacuum cleaner. Return the to the quick release cord hanger upright position before attempting to Hanger the rewind the cord. USING CORD HOOK There is the a quick secure recessed the body of hanger, designed to during vacuuming. area on release cord the power cord Insert the power cord into this groove to help keep the power cord from hanging and being damaged by agitator or other moving parts. -10- USING ATTACHMENTS Remove the lower end of stretch hose from the collar. vacuum A out the hose by pulling (Fig A) Remove the telescopic wand from its storage position. (Fig. B) Remove the crevice tool from the extension wand. (Fig. C) Turn the lower extension wand to the UNLOCK position. (Fig. D) Extend the wand to its full B length. position. C C Turn the lower wand to LOCK Crevice Tool (Fig. D) Attach the extension wand onto the hose collar. (Fig. E) Extension Attach crevice tool or dusting Wand brush onto the end of extension wand. Crevice tool and on dusting brush will also fit D the hose collar. Unlock The dusting brush has two When the front brush is options. removed, the remaining part can be used upholstery nozzle. (Fig. F) as an Lock CAUTION When using attachments, E be careful Upholstery not to overextend the hose. This could cause the cleaner to tip F Nozzle over. Dusting Brush -11- ATTACHMENT USE CHART CLEANING AREA ATTACHMENT Between Furniture* DUSTING CREVICE TOOL UPHOLSTERY TOOL Always Drapes* Stairs Walls XXX BRUSH * Cushions* XX X XX X clean attachments before using on fabrics. VACUUMING TIPS For best Carpet edges Guide either side along a remove or baseboard. The full dirt at length brushes help carpet edges. Stairs Put handle in full crevice tool upright position. Use the or dusting brush/upholstery tool. Injury the airflow Occasionally, clogs. check each of the areas indicated for Always unplug the cleaner from before checking for clogs. WARNING Personal cleaning results, keep passage clear. the front of the nozzle Hazard Use care if vacuum cleaner is placed on stairs. If it falls, personal injury or property damage could result. -12- the outlet VACUUM CLEANER CARE Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. WARNING Electric Shock And Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply servicing the unit. cleaning or Failure to do could result in so electric shock before personal injury suddenly starting. cleaner or from VACUUM STORAGE Gather the cord and wrap it loosely around the cord hanger and lower cord quick release hanger. WARNING Electric Shock And Personal Store the cleaner in Injury Hazard a indoor area, on the floor with the handle Wrapping the cord too tightly puts stress the cord and can cause locked in the cord dry, upright on damage. A damaged cord is an electric shock hazard and could position. cause personal injury or damage. CLEANING EXTERIOR AND ATTACHMENTS Unplug cord from wall drip water on cleaner. outlet. DO NOT Clean exterior clean, soft cloth that has CAUTION using dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water, then wrung dry. Wipe dry after cleaning. a been Wash attachments in and air dry. Do not use attachments if they are dirty areas, refrigerator, should wet. Attachments used in such as under not be used soapy water, rinse Do not clean in dishwasher. warm they are marks. -13- on a other surfaces until washed. They could leave WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Disconnect electrical supply Injury Hazard before could result in electrical shock or servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BOTTOM PLATE Before any parts, disconnect the from the electrical outlet. replacing vacuum To remove the bottom slide latch off as plate, unscrew shown in the A Latch Bottom Plate and figure. (Fig. A) Agitator Pushing the locking Tabs B tabs toward the center of the vacuum, pull the bottom plate away from the nozzle housing. (Fig. B) Tabs To install the bottom front end of bottom the front of plate, hook the plate into the slots on nozzle. (Fig. C) Press the bottom plate until the C C locking tabs snap into place then slide the latch and tighten the screw. -14- WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Disconnect electrical supply Injury Hazard before could result in electrical shock or servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. REPLACING BELT AND/OR AGITATOR Check the belt and broken or worn agitator frequently. If they are Motor Shaft out, replace them. Turn the unit over described in Removing/Installing and remove the bottom plate as the Bottom Plate section. To the belt or agitator, grasp the both agitator and lift it slowly. Remove the belt from agitator pulley and motor shaft. If the belt was broken, be sure all pieces are removed. remove ends of Agitator Motor Shaft WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be careful when removing the the belt tension is high. agitator as Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the agitator releasing quickly and snapping away. Agitator Belt The motor shaft may be very hot! Loop the new belt around the motor shaft and agitator pulley. Reinsert the agitator making sure that both ends of the agitator fit in the groove of the nozzle head. After installing the agitator, turn it by hand making sure that the belt is not twisted or pinched and all parts turn freely. Replace the bottom plate as described in the Removing/Installing the Bottom Plate section. REPLACING EXHAUST FILTER This exhaust filter must be Pull outward dust cover. Replace (Fig. B) on the dust replaced cover grip when to dirty. remove (Fig. A) exhaust filter and close the dust A cover. B Exhaust Filter -15- WARNING Electrical Shock or Personal Disconnect electrical supply Hazard Injury before could result in electrical shock or servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do personal injury if the cleaner starts suddenly. REPLACING DUST BAG Check the dirt bag from time to time. When excessive accumulates, your cleaner may not A operate effectively. If the cleaner does not to have seem adequate suction, check the bag. DISCONNECT THE CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. Pull the dust dust cover cover Grasp the dust Attach a new holding forward and grip from the cleaner. bag remove collar and pull it out. dust bag onto the bag holder bag collar and pushing back figure. (Fig B) Insert the tabs the grooves B (Fig. A) the dust shown in the the the bottom of dust on on Rotate the dust the dust as into cover compartment. (Fig. C) up into the closed position and press it until the hook snaps into place. cover C C REPLACING CLEAN FILTER The clean filter is located inside the dust compartment. When installing or changing the bag, always check this filter. When the filter becomes dirty, clean it or install a new one. dust To remove this filter, open the dust cover and pull the filter out from the bottom of dust compartment. To clean the old filter, rinse it in water and dry it. Slide this filter back into It should be inserted into the the bottom of dust place. projections of compartment. Be sure the filter is fully dry. -16- so REPLACING THE HEAD LIGHT BULB Before any parts, disconnect the cleaner from the electrical outlet. replacing vacuum Place the handle to A parallel position. (Fig. A) Unscrew and remove the light cover. (Fig. B) To B bulb, push it in toward bulb socket while turning counter-clockwise, remove then Use old remove.(Fig. C) a bayonet base bulb of 15~20W.To install having a new To Remove the rating bulb, push it in toward the bulb socket and turn it clockwise. Replace the light cover and secure it with screws. CLEANING AGITATOR In order to clean the Make keep the cleaning efficiency high, agitator frequently. to unplug Turn the unit over on sure remove bottom Installing plate the bottom the unit. the floor. If necessary, described in Removing/ as plate section. Remove the pile C C and off with entangled materials, such as carpet lint, strings, etc. Unwird them or cut them scissors, as shown. -17- CLOG REMOVAL Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. Re-insert the hose into the opening on the lower body from which it was removed. Press firmly If the bag and filter areas and the hose areas free of clogs, check the floor nozzle area. To check this area, see the sections on BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING. WARNING are Electric Shock Or Personal Injury Hazard Disconnect electrical supply servicing the unit. or cleaning Failure to do to assure connection. Return the cleaner to the upright into an electrical outlet. before or personal injury suddenly starting. If the cleaner does not seem see to have if the For best cleaning results, the airflow passage open. You should check keep adequate vacuum your is full or if a filter is clogged. See instructions in DUST BAG CHANGING and MOTOR SAFETY FILTER CLEANING. suction, first check to before could result in so electric shock from cleaner position plugging bag occasionally The for clogs. figure airflow path in this arrows indicate the where clogs occur. Unplug vacuum before checking for clogs. If the bag and filter areas are free of clogs, check the hose area. Remove the lower end of the hose from the cleaner by grasping the hose connector, twisting, and pulling straight out. Plug in the vacuum and turn it on. WARNING Stretch the hose to maximum length and then allow the hose to return to its storage length. Personal DO NOT Injury place Hazard hands Hose the hose. The agitator when the Turn the unit off rapidly and and is in the carpet unplug the unit. Remove any visible the clogs from hose. or feet underneath the unit when Hose Connector -18- inserting revolves vacuum is turned setting. on TROUBLESHOOTING Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by qualified service other service a Sears or other representative. WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical Failure to do PROBLEM so supply before servicing or could result in electric shock or POSSIBLE CAUSE Cleaner won't 1. start. 2. cleaning the unit. personal injury. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Unplugged at wall outlet. Tripped circuit breaker/blown Plug in firmly, press the ON/OFF switch to ON. replace fuse. 2. Reset circuit breaker or fuse at household service panel. 3. ON/OFF switch not turned ON. of dirt Poor job pick-up. 3. Push ON/OFF switch to ON. 1. Full or 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. 5. clogged dust bag. Wrong pile height setting. Worn agitator. Clogged nozzle or dirt tube. Clogged hose. 6. Hole in hose. 3. 4. 5. 6. Broken/misplaced belt. 7. 8. Hose not inserted fully. 8. 7. 9. Motor protection system 9. Change dust bag, (page 16). Adjust setting, (page 8). Replace agitator, (page 15). Clean nozzle area, (page 17). Check for clogs, (page 18). Replace hose. Replace/fix belt, (page 15). Insert hose fully, (page 6). Check for clogs, (page 18). activated. 10. Cleaner picks up movable rugs, or pushes too hard. Agitator does not 1. Dirty filters. Wrong pile height setting. 1. Broken belt. 2. Belt installed turn. 10. Clean incorrectly. filters, (page 16). 1. Adjust setting, (page 8). 1. Replace belt, (page 15). 2. Check BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING, (page 15). Performance 1.Full or indicator, some models, is red. 2. 3. clogged dust bag. Dirty filters. Clogged airflow passage-dirt 1. dust bag, (page 16). filters, (page 16). 3. Clear clog from airflow passage, (page 18). Change 2. Clear tube, nozzle, hose. 4. Certain attachment tools. Air flow restricted 1. Attachment with attachment use. Sound changes. use restricts air 4. Should return to normal when tool is removed. 1. Check ATTACHMENTS, (page 11-12). flow. 2. New carpet fuzz clogged air 2. Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean (page 18). path. -19- hose, Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 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