Samsung DJ68-00369L User manual

Operating Instructions
VACUUM CLEANER
❈Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
❈Indoor use only.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions carefully. Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the
cleaner.
2. WARNING: Do not use the vacuum cleaner when rug or floor is wet.
Do not use to suck up water.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not
allow the vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy. Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to run
unattended at any time. Use the vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in
these instructions.
4. Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bin. Empty the dust bin before it is full in
order to maintain the best efficiency.
5. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up matches, live ashes or cigarette butts. Keep the
vacuum cleaner away from stoves and other heat sources. Heat can deform and dis-
colour the plastic parts of the unit.
6. Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the vacuum cleaner as they may damage the
cleaner parts. Do not stand on the hose assembly. Do not put weight on the hose. Do not
block the suction or the exhaust port.
7. Switch the vacuum cleaner off on the body of the machine before unplugging from the
electrical outlet. Disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet before changing the dust
bag or dust container. To avoid damage, please remove the plug by grasping the plug
itself, not by pulling on the cord.
8. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision unless they are adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that
they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
9. The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appli-
ance.
10. The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
11. If your vacuum cleaner is not operating correctly, switch off the power supply and consult
an authorized service agent.
12. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
13. Don’t carry the vacuum cleaner by holding the hose.
Use the handle on the vacuum cleaner set.
14. Unplug the cleaner when not in use. Turn off the power switch before unplugging.
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1ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER
Features may vary according to model. Refer to 5,6 page.
▼
For storage, park the floor nozzle.
CAUTION
Please do not press the button of
dust bin handle when carrying
machine.
OPTION
OPTION
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2OPERATING THE CLEANER
2-1. POWER CORD
2-2. POWER CONTROL (INFRARED CONTROL)
HANDLE CONTROL
NOTE : If the remote handle control is not
working, the cleaner can be operated
using the ON/OFF button on the body
of the machine.
NOTE : Don’t cover the handle sender when
you use a handle control button.
1. Vacuum cleaner ON/OFF ( )
Press the ON/OFF button to operate the vacu-
um cleaner. Press again to stop the vacuum
cleaner.
2. Vacuum cleaner (+ , -)
Press the (+) button to operate the vacuum to
highsuction power. Press the (-) button to oper-
ate the vacuum to low suction power.
Press the power ON/OFF button repeatedly to
start and to stop the vacuum cleaner
(OFF → ON → OFF)
1) REMOTE CONTROL TYPE
- HOSE
- BODY
NOTE
When removing the
plug from the
electrical outlet, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
POWER ON/OFF
RECEIVER
OPTIONAL - DIGITAL SIGNAL
[The cleaner is controlled by using
infrared signals.]
The IR light indicates the part
that receives the infra-red signal
from the handle control.
The filter light is illuminated when the dust pack
requires checking or emptying. An audio signal will
also sound.
The ON/OFF button operates the
vacuum cleanner or stops it.
SENDER
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2-3. HOW TO USE AND MAINTAIN THE ACCESSORIES
To reduce suction for cleaning draperies,
small rugs, and other light fabrics, pull the
tap air until the hole is open.
off = For stopping the vacuum cleaner.
MAX = For hard floors and heavily soiled carpets.
To control power level, just slide the power control
botton right and left.
2) BODY-CONTROL TYPE
- BODY
Adjust the length of the telescopic
pipe by sliding the length control but-
ton located in the center of the tele-
scopic pipe back and forth.
To check for blockages, separate the telescop-
ic pipe and adjust to shorten. This allows for
easier removal of waste clogging the tube.
PIPE
ACCESSORY
Push the accessory on to
the end of the hose han-
dle.
Pull out and turn the dust-
ing brush for cleaning deli-
cate areas.
To use the upholstery tool,
push the accessory on to
the end of the hose handle
in the opposite direction.
ELBOW EXTENDING TUBE
(OPTION)
1. Connect the elbow extending tube to connecting part for hose knob
and telescopic pipe.
2. Fit the telescopic pipe to the lower part of the elbow extending tube.
3. Press the PUSH button.
4. With the PUSH button pressed, the elbow extending tube is folded.
5. Using the elbow extending tube allows hard to reach areas (e.g. under
furniture)to be cleaned without having to kneel down.
1234 5
Features may vary according to model.
▼
All in one Accessory
- HOSE
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For improved pick-
up of pet hair and
fibre on carpets
OPTION
2 3
Remove dust inside the
brush housing using a
dry duster or crevice tool.
5
Insert brushbar into
rotating belt and
assemble.
6
Click the transparent
screen cover back into
place to reassemble.
Push the Open button of
the transparent screen
cover to separate the cover.
Remove the brushbar
from the transparent
screen.
Remove waste matter
such as dust and hair
tangled around the
brushbar using scissors.
Frequent vacuuming of hair or pet fur may cause a falling-off of the rotation due to
matters tangled around the drum. In this case, clean the drum with care.
Remove waste matter completely if
the inlet is blocked.
Adjust the inlet lever according to the
floor surface.
OPTION
- Carpet
Cleaning
- Floor
Cleaning
Vacuum dust in wide area at once
OPTION
Remove waste matter completely
if the inlet is blocked.
For picking up pet hair
and fibre on upholstery
and bed linen.
Remove waste
matter com-
pletely when
inlet is blocked.
Turn the lock button to
‘UNLOCK’, and remove
waste matter.
Brush
To reassemble, align the cover to the
front of the main body and close. After
closing the cover, ensure that the lock
button is turned to the ‘LOCK’ position.
Warning : Use for bedclothes only. Be cautious not to damage brush during unclogging.
Clogs on turbine keeps brush from turning, and in this case, take care of it.
OPTION
Brush for blanket
1
4
Turbine
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Once dust reaches the DUST
FULL mark, empty the dust bin.
Take the dust bin out by
pressing the button.
Throw the dust away
in the bin.
After empting the DUST
BIN, remove the obstacles
like hair, fur on the cap of
the DUST BIN.
Before use, push the dust bin
into the main body of the vac-
uum cleaner until you hear
the "click" sound.
1 2 3
4 5 6
3EMPTYING THE DUST BIN
- Empty into a plastic bag
(recommended for asthma/allergy sufferers)
Separate the dust
bin cover.
NOTE
You may rinse
the dust bin with
cold water
OPTION
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NOTE :
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4CLEANING THE DUST PACK
4-1. WHEN TO CLEAN THE DUST PACK
4-2. CLEANING THE DUST BIN
4-3. CHECKING THE FILTER CHECK INDICATOR LAMP
The lamp will illuminate to signal
when suction is reduced.
If the light comes on, please
clean the DUST BIN as shown.
- Please, check the dust bin and dust pack if suction is noticeably reduced or
the filter check indicator lamp turns on after empting the dust bin.
Detach the DUST BIN.
After empting the DUST BIN,
remove the obstacles like hair,
fur on the cap of the DUST BIN.
Please, check the filter
check indicator lamp
(4-3) as shown in the
following illustrations if
the lamp is still illumi-
nated even after clean-
ing the dust bin.
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Turn the vacuum power to 'MAX'
If the filter check indicator turns
red with the inlet floating 10cm
above flat floor, clean the DUST
PACK.
HANDLE CONTROL BODY CONTROL
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4-4. CLEANING THE DUST PACK
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NOTE : Make sure the filter is completely dry before putting it back into the vacuum
cleaner. Allow 12 hours for it to dry.
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Remove the dust bin and dust
pack as shown.
Remove the fixed frame
of the dust pack cover.
Remove the sponge and filter
from the dust pack.
Wash the sponge and the filter
of the dust pack with water.
Let the sponge and filter dry
in the shade for more than
12 hours.
Before reassembly,
align the dust pack cover
and dust pack correctly.
Put the assembled dust pack
into the main body.
Put the sponge and filter
into the dust pack.
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6CLEANING THE OUTLET FILTER
NOTE :
Replacement filters are avail-
able at your local Samsung
distributor.
Remove and replace the blocked outlet filter.
OPTION - MICRO CARBON FILTER
Take out both the dust bin and the
dust pack.
Remove the motor protection filter from
the vacuum cleaner. Shake and tap the
dust from it and put back in machine.
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CLEANING THE MOTOR PROTECTION FILTER
1
Pull out the HEPA Filter as shown.
2
Dust the HEPA filter.
3
Put the HEPA filter into the main body
until you hear a ‘click’ sound.
4
Remove the dust bin.
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PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY 0
- IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM
Motor does not start. No power supply.
Thermal cut-out.
Check cable, plug and socket.
Leave to cool.
Suction force is gradually
decreasing.
Nozzle, suction hose or tube
is blocked.
Check for blockage and
remove it.
Cord does not rewind fully. Check that the cord is not
twisted or wound unevenly.
Pull the cord out 2-3m and
push the cord rewind button.
Vacuum cleaner does not
pick up dirt.
Crack or hole in hose. Check hose and replace if
required.
Low or decreasing suction
Filter is full of dust. Please check filter and, if
necessary, clean as illustrat-
ed in the instructions.
7CHANGE THE BATTERY(OPTIONAL)
WARNING
1. Never disassemble or recharge the batteries.
2. Never heat up the batteries or throw them into fire.
3. Do not reverse (+),(-) poles.
4. Dispose of the batteries properly.
NOTE
1. When the vacuum cleaner does not work, replace the batteries.
If the problem persists, please contact our authorized dealer.
2. Use 2 batteries of size AAA.
BATTERY TYPE : AAA Size
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