LG VI-38 H Series User manual

VI-38**H**
www.lg.com
OWNER’S MANUAL
BAG TYPE
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.
MFL69458901

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Table of contents
Important safety instructions.............................................................................. 3~5
How to use .......................................................................................................... 6~12
Assembling Cleaner ..........................................................................................................6~7
Operating vacuum cleaner ................................................................................................... 8
Using the Accessory Nozzles ............................................................................................... 9
Using carpet and floor nozzle ............................................................................................. 10
Changing the dust bag ....................................................................................................... 11
Cleaning the Exhaust Filter ................................................................................................ 12
What to Do if Your Vacuum Cleaner Does Not Work .......................................... 13
What to Do When Suction Performance Decreases .......................................................... 13

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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 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:
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious
bodily harm or death.
This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause bodily
injury or property damage.
CAUTION
WARNING
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.
5. CAUTION: This hose contains electrical connections
– Do not use to suck up water.
– Do not immerse in water for cleaning.
– The hose should be checked regularly and must not be
used if damaged.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
•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 vacuum liquid, blade, gesso,
substances, or small particles like cement,
burning or smoking such as cigarettes, or hot
ashes in cleaning.
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.
•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.
•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 plug in if control knob is not in OFF
position.
Personal injury or product damage could result.
(Depending on model)
•Keep children away and beware of
obstructions when rewinding the cord to
prevent personal injury.
The cord moves rapidly when rewinding.
(Depending on model)
•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. (Depending on model)

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CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•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 dust bag
and/or filters in place.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
•Do not reuse a disposable dust bag(non-clip).
Failure to do so could result in product damage
and cause bodily injury.
•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.
•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.
•Use accessory nozzles in sofa mode.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
•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.
•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. (Depending on model)
•You should grasp the carrier handle when you
are moving the vacuum cleaner. (Depending
on model)
•If after changing or emptying the dust bag the
indicator light is on(red), clean the the filters.
Failure to do so could result in product damage.
•Don't use for vacuum-cleaning persons or
animals.
This could cause bodily injury.
•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.