Samsung SC21F50 Series User manual

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Vacuum Cleaner
user manual
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SC21F50 series
✻Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
✻For indoor use only.

02_ safety information
safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your
reference.
WARNING
• Because these following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of
your vacuum cleaner may differ slightly from those described in this manual.
CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED
WARNING Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.
CAUTION Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
OTHER SYMBOLS USED
Represents something you must NOT do.
Represents something you must follow.
Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.
This vacuum cleaner is designed for household use only.
Do not use this vacuum cleaner to clean building waste and debris.
Regularly keep the filters in clean conditions to prevent of collecting fine dust in them.
Do not use this vacuum cleaner with any of the filters removed.
Failure to meet these requirements could cause damage to the internal parts and void
your warranty.
WARNING

safety information _03
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
GENERAL
• 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.
• WARNING : Do not use the vacuum cleaner when rug or floor is
wet. Do not use to suck up water.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 discolour the plastic
parts of the unit.
• 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.
• 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 emptying the dust bin. To avoid
damage, please remove the plug by grasping the plug itself, not
by pulling on the cord.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

04_ safety information
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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before
cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• If your vacuum cleaner is not operating correctly, switch off the
power supply and consult an authorized service agent.
• 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.
• Don’t carry the vacuum cleaner by holding the hose.
Use the handle on the vacuum cleaner set.
• Unplug the cleaner when not in use.
Turn off the power switch before unplugging.
UV BRUSH
• Since the UV rays from the UV Brush damage skin and eyes,
never allow the rays to make contact with skin or eyes and do
not let children or the elderly use the UV Brush. It may damage
your eyesight.
• If the transparent window is broken and the UV rays are exposed
directly, turn the power off and contact the service center.
• Do not use the UV Brush for purposes other than the sterilization
of mattresses, bedclothes, beds, cushions and so on made from
material. The company will not be held liable for any loss due to
accidents from using the UV Brush for purposes other than its
original purpose as listed above.
safety information

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• Do not sit on the UV Brush or drop it, and avoid imparting
impacts on the product. Failing to do so may result in injury or
product damage.
• Do not touch the power terminals on the back of the UV Brush
with a metal pin or rod. This may result in electric shock or fire.
• When the UV lamp is out of order, never disassemble or modify
the product yourself.
Please contact the manufacturer or service center for a
replacement.
• Since an internal discharge occurs within the UV Brush, never
use the product near an inflammable spray or substance.
• Take care not to touch the UV lamp window after using the
UV Brush for an extended period of time as the surface of the
window may be hot.
• The UV Brush may start slowly at a low temperature due to the
inherent characteristics of UV lamps. Please keep the UV Brush
indoors.

06_ contents
contents
ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER
07
OPERATING THE CLEANER
08
08 Power cord
08 Power control
10 Using the UV brush (SC21F50U Series)
MAINTAIN TOOLS AND FILTER
11
11 Using accessory
13 Maintain floor tools
16 Emptying the dust bin
17 Cleaning the dust filter
18 Cleaning the dust filter
19 Cleaning the outlet filter
TROUBLESHOOTING
20

assembling the cleaner _07
01 ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER
• Please do not press the button of dust bin handle
when carrying machine.
• For storage, park the floor nozzle.
assembling the cleaner
OPTION

08_ operating the cleaner
POWER CORD
CAUTION
• When removing the plug from the electrical outlet, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
POWER CONTROL
Radio frequency remote-control (SC21F50H, SC21F50U Series)
HOSE (SC21F50H Series)
1. ON/OFF [ ] Button
- Press the [ ] button to operate the vacuum cleaner. Press
again to stop the vacuum cleaner.
2. Suction [+], [-] Button
- Press the [+] button to operate the vacuum to high suction
power. Press the [-] button to operate the vacuum to low
suction power.
If no button is pressed for 30 minutes while cleaning, the safety device is activated and the
power is cut off.
In this case, press the [Power] button on the main unit or unplug and then plug the power cord
in again.
operating the cleaner
Handle Control
The cleaner is controlled by radio
frequency signals.

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02 OPERATING THE CLEANER
HOSE (SC21F50U Series)
1. ON/OFF [ ] Button
- Press the [ ] button to operate the vacuum cleaner. Press
again to stop the vacuum cleaner.
2. [SUCTION (-/+)] Button
- Press the [SUCTION (-/+)] button to increase or decrease the
suction power. Each time you press the button, you gradually
increase the suction power. After the suction power reaches its
maximum, the next time you press the button, you return the
suction power to its minimum.
3. [BRUSH ON/OFF] Button
- Press the [BRUSH ON/OFF] button to operate the UV Brush. Press again to stop the UV Brush.
If no button is pressed for 30 minutes while cleaning, the safety device is activated and the
power is cut off.
In this case, press the [Power] button on the main unit or unplug and then plug the power cord
in again.
Change the battery
• When the vacuum cleaner does not work, replace the batteries.
If the problem persists, please contact our authorized dealer.
• Use 2 batteries of size AAA.
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 property.
BODY
Press the power ON/OFF button repeatedly to start and to stop
the vacuum cleaner. (OFF →ON →OFF)
If the remote handle control is not working, the cleaner
can be operated using the ON/OFF button on the body
of the machine.
󱀊The ON/OFF button operates the vacuum cleanner or stops it.
󱀋The filter light is illuminated when the dust pack requires checking or emptying.
CAUTION
Handle Control
The cleaner is controlled by radio
frequency signals.
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2
BATTERY TYPE : AAA Size
BATTERY TYPE : AAA Size

10_ operating the cleaner
Body-control type (SC21F50V Series)
- HOSE
To reduce suction for leaning draperies, small rugs, and other
light fabrics, pull the tap air until the hole is open
- BODY
To control power level, just slide the power control up and
down.
MIN = For delicate fabrics, e.g.net curtains.
MAX = For hard floors and heavily soiled carpets.
USING THE UV BRUSH (SC21F50U SERIES)
1. Insert the brush into the hose handle.
• Insert the UV brush securely into the hose handle until you hear a “clicking”
sound.
2. Press the [BRUSH ON/OFF] button to start cleaning.
• Press the [BRUSH ON/OFF] button and choose the appropriate
suction strength for the cleaner.
• It is advisable to select the (Max) suction strength setting.
• UV sterilization cannot be activated by itself.
3. When you have finished UV cleaning, press the [ ] button.
• Press the [ ] button to stop the cleaner.
- For safety reasons, UV brushing only runs for 30 minutes and then stops
operating. To resume the operation, press the [SUCTION (-/+)] button again.
The UV brush, which is inserted into the hose handle (not directly connected to the telescopic
pipe), is dedicated for bedclothes.
CAUTION
MIN
MIN
MAX
MAX
MIN
MAX

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03 MAINTAIN TOOLS AND FILTER
USING ACCESSORY
Pipe
• Adjust the length of the telescopic pipe by sliding the length control
button located in the center of the telescopic pipe back and forth.
• To check for blockages, separate the telescopic pipe and adjust to
shorten. This allows for easier removal of waste clogging the tube.
Accessory (SC21F50H, SC21F50V Series)
• To use the upholstery tool, push the accessory
on to the end of the hose handle.
• Pull out the button, to use the dusting brush.
• To use the crevice tool, push the accessory on
to the end of the hose handle in the opposite
direction.
maintain tools and filter

12_ maintain tools and filter
Accessories (SC21F50U Series)
• Push the accessory onto the end of the hose
handle.
• Pull out the dusting brush to use the crevice tool.
• Push the accessory onto the end of the pipe.
• Pull out the dusting brush to use the crevice
tool.
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03 MAINTAIN TOOLS AND FILTER
MAINTAIN FLOOR TOOLS
2-Step Brush
• Adjust the inlet lever according to the floor surface.
• Remove waste matter completely if the inlet is blocked.
Power Pet Plus Brush (Option)
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.
1. Push the Open button of the transparent screen cover to separate the cover.
2. Remove the brushbar from the transparent screen.
3. Remove waste matter such as dust and hair tangled around the brushbar using scissors.
4. 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.
Parquet Master Brush (Option)
• Vacuum dust in wide area at once.
• Remove waste matter completely if the inlet is
blocked.
Carpet Cleaning Floor Cleaning
1 2
4 5
3
6
For improved pickup
of pet hair and fibre on
carpets.

14_ maintain tools and filter
Mini turbo brush (Option)
- To replace brushroll
1. If a clog is present or debris is visible, unscrew the two screws on
the back of the Mini turbo brush to remove the faceplate and clear
any obstructions.
2. Inspect condition of brushroll.
Replace brushroll if brushes are worn down.
To remove brushroll, pull up and out of end slots in nozzle housing.
Insert ends of brushroll into same slots to replace.
Inspect belt to ensure that it is in good condition.
If belt is broken or cracked, replace belt according to To Replace
Belt instructions.
3. Using at MAX.
Press the MAX button to operate the vacuum at maximum intake.
- To replace belt
1. Remove bottom plate.
See figure in To Replace Brushroll instructions.
2. Loop one end of new belt around shaft of pulley.
3. Loop other end of belt around designated area for it on brushroll.
Insert brushroll into slots in nozzle housing.
See figure in To Replace Brushroll instructions.
4. Fit Mini turbo brush back together as described in To Replace
Brushroll instructions.
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03 MAINTAIN TOOLS AND FILTER
To remove dust from the dust bin of the UV brush (SC21F50U Series)
When you notice that the dust bin is filled, use the [Dust Removal] button to empty the dust bin.
1. To remove dust from the dust bin, move the [Dust Removal] button
to the “Open” position.
- While the cleaner is operating (suction), use the [Dust Removal]
button for this purpose.
2. When done, move the [Dust Removal] button to the “Close”
position.
- When the [Dust Removal] button is in the “Open” position, the
suction power of the cleaner is reduced.
Cleaning the UV brush (Cleaning the drum) (SC21F50U Series)
Human and pet hair often becomes tangled in the drum, causing a reduction in the rotary power of the
the drum. To prevent this, clean the drum on a regular basis.
1. Push the [Open Transparent Cover] button inward to remove the
cover.
2. Use the crevice tool to remove impurities such as dust and hair
from around the drum.
3. When done, push the [Open Transparent Cover] button outward to
close the cover.

16_ maintain tools and filter
EMPTYING THE DUST BIN
maintain tools and filter
1
1
2
2
Once dust reaches the dust full
mark, empty the dust bin.
Take the dust bin out by pushing
the button. Separate the dust bin cover.
1
1
2
2
Click
Click
Throw the dust away in the bin. Close the dust bin cover.
Before use, push the dust
bin into the main body of the
vacuum cleaner until you hear
the “click” sound.
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You may rinse the dust bin with cold
water.
• Empty into a plastic bag.
(recommended for asthma/allergy sufferers)

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03 MAINTAIN TOOLS AND FILTER
CLEANING THE DUST FILTER
When to clean the dust filter
• The lamp will turn red when suction is
reduced. If the light comes on, please
clean the dust filter.
• 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.
When suction is noticeably reduced continuously or vacuum cleaner abnormally overheats,
please clean the dust pack.
Handle Control
Handle Control
Body Control
Body Control

18_ maintain tools and filter
CLEANING THE DUST FILTER
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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Take the dust bin out. Pull the dust bin cover to open. Remove the filter from the dust
bin.
Shake the filter over a garabage
can to remove loose dust, then
wash the filter with water.
Let the filter dry in the shade for
more than 12 hours. Put the filter into the dust bin.
Close the dust bin cover.
Before use, push the dust
bin into the main body of the
vacuum cleaner until you hear
the “click” sound.
To close the dust bin cover,
filter should be assembled.
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03 MAINTAIN TOOLS AND FILTER
CLEANING THE OUTLET FILTER
• When suction is noticeably reduced continuously or vacuum cleaner abnormally overheats,
please clean the outlet filter. Note. Do not wash HEPA filter.
If cleaning does not resolve the problem Please replace blocked out filter.
• Replacement filters are available at your local Samsung distributor.
Remove the fixed frame part at
the back of the main body.
Pull out the HEPA filter using the
tab. Pull out the micro filter
Clean the filter. Put the HEPA filter and frame part into the main body.
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20_ troubleshooting
troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Motor does not start. • Check cable, pulg and socket.
• Leave to cool.
Suction force is gradually
decreasing. • Check for blockage and remove.
Cord does not rewind
fully. • Pull the cord out 2-3m and push down the cord rewind button.
Vacuum cleaner dows not
pick up dirt. • Check hose and replace if required.
Low or decreasing
suction.
• Please check filter and, if required, clean as illustrated in the
instructions. if filters are out of condition change them to new ones.
Body overheating. • Please check filters, if required clean as illustrated in the instruction.
Static electicity
discharge.
• Please decrease power suction.
• This can also occur when air in the room is very dry.
Please ventilate the room to air humidity become a normal.