LG VK73 series User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
NEW TYPE CYCLONE
VACUUM CLEANER
VK73*******
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.
MFL68700108 Made in Korea

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Table of contents
Important safety instructions .......................................................................... 3~5
How to use ...................................................................................................... 6~21
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
Using sani punch nozzle ............................................................................................ 13~17
Emptying dust tank .......................................................................................................... 18
Cleaning dust tank .......................................................................................................... 19
Cleaning dust separator ...................................................................................................20
Cleaning exhaust filter ..................................................................................................... 21
What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work ......................................... 22
What to do when suction power decreases ..................................................... 22

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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:
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not plug in if control knob 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 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.
• 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.
gear

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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 power switch and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Check the vacuum cleaner for possible sources 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 power switch.
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 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.
• 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.
• 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 18)
• 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.