Samsung SC21F60 Series User manual

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Vacuum Cleaner
user manual
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SC21F60* SERIES
SC08F60* SERIES
✻Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
✻For indoor use only.
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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 domestic 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
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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.
safety information
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04_ safety information
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The vacuum cleaner handle contains electrical connections the
handle is not a serviceable part.
• The current carrying hose handle contains electrical connections
is not a serviceable part by user.
• Please contact the manufacturer or service center for a
replacement.
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safety information _05
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.
• 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.
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06_ contents
contents
ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER
07
OPERATING THE CLEANER
08
08 Power cord
08 ON/OFF Switch
09 Power control
11 Using the UV brush (Option)
12 Using the Dust Sensor (Option)
MAINTAIN TOOLS AND FILTER
14
14 Using accessory
16 Cleaning the Dust Sensor (Option)
16 Maintain floor tools
20 Dust full indicator
20 Changing the dust bag
20 Cleaning inlet filter
21 Cleaning outlet filter
21 Change the battery (remote-control type)
TROUBLESHOOTING
22
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01 ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER
• For storage, park the floor nozzle.
assembling the cleaner
OPTION
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08_ operating the cleaner
POWER CORD
CAUTION
• When removing the plug from the electrical outlet, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
ON/OFF SWITCH
operating the cleaner
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02 OPERATING THE CLEANER
POWER CONTROL
Remote-control type SC21F60JD, SC21F60YG, SC08F60JT, SC08F60YW Series
HOSE (SC21F60JD, SC08F60JT Series)
1. ON/OFF ( ) Button
- Press the ON/OFF button to operate the vacuum cleaner.
Press again to stop the vacuum cleaner.
2. Suction (-), (+) Button
- Press the (+) button to operate the vacuum to highsuction
power. Press the (-) button to operate the vacuum to low
suction power.
(ON) MIN →MID →MAX
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.
HOSE (SC21F60YG, SC08F60YW Series)
1. ON/OFF ( ) Button
- Press the ON/OFF 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.
(ON) MIN →MID →MAX
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.
Handle Control
The cleaner is controlled by radio
frequency signals.
Handle Control
The cleaner is controlled by radio
frequency signals.
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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.
(1) The icon lights up blue when the power source is connected.
(2) If the filter check indicator turns red, check and eliminate possible blockages in brushes,
pipe, hoses, filters and if necessary. Empty and replace dust bag.
Body-control type (SC21F60WA 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 right and left.
MIN = For delicate fabrics, e.g.net curtains.
MAX = For hard floors and heavily soiled carpets.
(1) If the filter check indicator turns red, check and eliminate possible blockages in brushes,
pipe, hoses, filters and if necessary. Empty and replace dust bag.
(1)
(1) (2)
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02 OPERATING THE CLEANER
USING THE UV BRUSH (SC21F60YG, SC08F60YW 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 use UV Brush.
• Press the [Suction -/+] button to start cleaning and choose the
appropriate suction strength.
• Press the [BRUSH ON/OFF] button.
• 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
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USING THE DUST SENSOR (Option)
Dust Sensor Operations
• Indicates the amount of sucked in
dust so that users can experience
the successful operation of the
product while cleaning the room.
• Green : When the amount of
sucked in dust is small.
• Red : When the amount of
sucked in dust is large.
• The dust sensor is automatically turned on when the cleaner runs and turned off when the cleaner is
stopped.
• Since the dust sensor runs on battery power, there is no separate switch.
Installing the Batteries
Check the polarities
1 2 3
• If the dust sensor doesn't work even after cleaning the sensor, replace the batteries with new ones.
AAA type batteries are required.
• Do not disassemble or recharge the used batteries.
• Do not heat the batteries or put them in a fire.
• Check the polarities (+ ,-) before inserting the batteries.
• Put the used batteries into the battery recycle bin.
• When you are not using the product for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.
CAUTION
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02 OPERATING THE CLEANER
Cleaning the dust sensor (Option)
• Since the dust sensor consists of sensitive electronic devices, if water or
other liquids enters the sensor, it may cause a problem.
• If you use the dust sensor without closing the battery compartment
cover, pollutants such as dust may accumulate in the compartment
and cause a problem. Therefore, be sure to use the product with the
compartment cover closed.
• Take care when you use the cleaner because the dust sensor may
malfunction or may break due to an impact. Dust Sensor (2 EA)
Installing the Dust Sensor
• Assemble the dust sensor between the air inlet connector and the
extension pipe. (Recommended)
You can assemble the dust sensor between the extension pipe
and the hose.
The assembly position of
the dust sensor
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14_ 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
• To use the crevice tool, push the accessory on to the
end of the hose handle in the opposite direction.
• Pull out the button, to use the dusting brush.
• To use the upholstery tool, push the accessory on to
the end of the hose handle.
maintain tools and filter
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03 MAINTAIN TOOLS AND FILTER
Accessory
• 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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CLEANING THE DUST SENSOR (Option)
If the green light is not lit while cleaning
• Check if the hose, extension pipe or the air inlet is clogged and clean it
if necessary.
• Empty the dust bin of the cleaner or clean the filters.
If the red light does not light up when cleaning a dusty location
• Clean the sensors (2EA) in the dust sensor block with a dry cloth.
Take care when you clean the sensors in the dust sensor block so that the sensors are not
damaged.
MAINTAIN FLOOR TOOLS
Super turbine brush (Option)
• For improved pickup of pet hair and fibre on carpets.
21 3 4
open close
• 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. Click the lever to the arrow direction as shown figure1 and open the cover.
2. Remove dust inside the brush housing using a dry duster or crevice tool.
3. Remove waste matter such as dust and hair tangled around the brushbar using scissors.
4. Click the lever to the arrow direction as shown figure4 and close the cover.
Please be careful not to damage the brush.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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03 MAINTAIN TOOLS AND FILTER
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.
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
For improved pickup of pet
hair and fibre on carpets.
1 2 3
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18_ 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 (SC21F60YG, SC08F60YW 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.
• Frequent vacuuming of hair or pet fur may cause a falling-off of the rotation due to matters tangled
around.
Cleaning the UV brush (Cleaning the drum) (SC21F60YG, SC08F60YW Series)
You should check your vacuum cleaner’s Brush roll regularly. Strings, hair and carpet fibers can wrap
around the brush and hamper its ability to clean. To prevent this you should clean the brush.
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 the brush roll.
3. When done, push the button outward to close the cover.
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DUST FULL INDICATOR
• Frequent vacuuming of hair or pet fur may cause a falling-off of the rotation due to matters tangled
around. The lamp will turn red when suction is reduced. If the light comes on, please change the bag.
CHANGING THE DUST BAG
You can purchase dust bags in the shops where you bought this vacuum cleaner or authorized
SAMSUNG service center.
CLEANING INLET FILTER
Don’t throw away the filter.
Remote-control type Body-control type
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
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