Samsung SC21K5130VB Series User manual

Vacuum cleaner
User manual
SC21K5130VB , SC21K5150HP, SC21K5170HG, SC13K5150HB Series
• Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
• For indoor use only.
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Contents
PREPARATION
Safety information 3
Important safety instructions 4
INSTALLATION
Name of the parts 10
Accessories 11
OPERATIONS
Using the vacuum cleaner 12
Using the body 12
Using the handle control 12
Using the brushes 13
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and maintaining 14
When to empty the dust bin 14
Cleaning the dust bin 14
Cleaning the dust lter 15
Cleaning the outlet lter 15
Cleaning the brush 16
Cleaning the pipe 16
Cleaning the hose 16
Storing the vacuum cleaner 16
APPENDICES
Notes and cautions 17
In use 17
Cleaning and maintenance 18
Troubleshooting 19
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PREPARATION
• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for your reference.
• 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
NOTE
Indicates that the following text contains additional important information.
Safety information
PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
Important safety instructions
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
WARNING
This vacuum cleaner is designed for household use only.
Do not use this vacuum cleaner to clean building waste and debris.
Regularly keep the lters in clean conditions to prevent of collecting ne
dust in them. Replace if the lter is deformed.
Do not use this vacuum cleaner with any of the lters removed.
Always clean the dust bin & lters after vacuuming carpet cleaners or
fresheners, powders and ne dust.
Failure to meet these requirements could cause damage to the internal
parts and void your warranty.
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 oor is wet.
• 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
efciency.
• 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.
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PREPARATION
• 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 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 qualied 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.
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PREPARATION
• 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.
• Please contact the manufacturer or service agent for a replacement.
Power related
• Please prevent any risk of electric shock or re.
– Do not damage the power cord.
– Do not pull the power cord too hard or touch the power plug with wet
hands.
– Do not use a power source other than the national rated voltage and
also do not use a multi outlet to supply power to number of devices at
the same time.
– Do not leave the power cord carelessly on the oor.
– Do not use a damaged power plug, power cord or loose power outlet.
– Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the power plug
to the power outlet and make sure your ngers don’t come in contact
with the pin of the power plug.
– Do not disassemble or modify the vacuum cleaner. When power cord is
damaged, contact the manufacturer or service agent to get it replaced
by certied repairman.
– Clean dust or any foreign matters on the pin and contact part of the
power plug.
• If there’s any gas leak or when using combustible sprays such as a
dust remover, do not touch the power outlet and open the windows to
ventilate the room.
– There is a risk of explosion or re.
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In use
• Do not use this product outdoors since it’s designed for household use
only.
– There is a risk of malfunction or damage.
 Outdoor cleaning : A stone, Cement
 A billiard room : Powder of a chalk
 An aseptic room of a hospital
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner to suck up liquids(such as water), blades,
pins or embers.
– There is a risk of malfunction or damage.
• Be sure children do not touch the vacuum cleaner when you use it.
– The children may get burn if the body is overheated.
• Do not mount or make any physical impacts on the body.
– It may result in injury or damage.
• Use the carrying handle for lifting or carrying the vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning and maintenance
• Do not lift or carry the vacuum cleaner putting a brush in the groove for
storage.
• Use a dry cloth or towel to clean the body and make sure to unplug
the vacuum cleaner before cleaning. Do not spray water directly or use
volatile materials(such as benzen, thinner or alcohol) or combustible
sprays(such as a dust remover) for cleaning.
– If water or other liquid gets into the product and cause malfunction,
turn off the vacuum cleaner, unplug the power plug and then consult a
service agent.
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PREPARATION
• Do not use alkaline or industrial detergents, air fresheners or (acetic)
acids to clean the washable parts of the vacuum cleaner. (Refer to the
following table.)
– It may cause damage, deformation or discoloration of the plastic parts.
The washable parts Dust bin of the body, Dust lter,
Sponge lter,
Available detergent Neutral detergent Kitchen cleaner
Unavailable detergent Alkaline detergent Bleach, Mold cleaner, etc.
Acid detergent Parafn oil, Emulsier, etc.
Industrial detergent NV-I, PB-I, Opti, Alcohol, Acetone,
Benzene, Thinner, etc.
Air freshener Air freshener(Spray)
Oil Animal or vegetable oil
Etc. Edible acetic acid, Vinegar, Glacial
acetic acid, etc.
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CAUTION
In use
• Do not use the pipe for anything other than its intended purpose.
– It may result in injury or damage.
• When you lift up the handle of dust bin while using the vacuum cleaner,
safety device will be activated and there might be changes in operating
noise.
– Operating noise may change when you hold the handle of the dust bin
while using the vacuum cleaner, but the circular tube on bottom of the
dust bin prevents dust from spilling out.
• Do not pull the power cord beyond the yellow mark and hold the power
cord with one hand when rewinding it
– If you try to pull it beyond the yellow mark, power cord can be
damaged and if you don’t hold the power cord while rewinding, it may
lose control and cause injury or damage to people or objects around it.
• If any abnormal sounds, smells or smoke come from the vacuum cleaner,
immediately unplug the power plug and contact a service agent.
– here is a risk of re or electric shock.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner in any places near heating appliances
(such as stove), combustible spray or ammable materials.
– It may cause re or deformation of the product.
Cleaning and maintenance
• Unplug the vacuum cleaner if you do not use it for a long time.
– It may cause electric shock or re.
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INSTALLATION
Name of the parts
01 Pipe
02 Handle control
03 Hose
(SC21K5130VB Series)
04 Dust bin
05 Cord rewind button
06 Filter light
07 Power button
08 Power cord
09 Outlet lter
INSTALLATION
02
03 04 06
07
08
09
01
05
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INSTALLATION
Accessories
RF hose
(SC21K5150HP Series /
SC21K5170HG Series /
SC13K5150HB Series)
Pipe (Option) Pipe (Option)
2-step brush Anti-Tangle tool (Option) 3-in-1 accessory
User manual
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OPERATIONS
Using the vacuum cleaner
OPERATIONS
Using the body
Power cord
On/Off
Suction
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
02
01
01 Higher power
02 Lower power
Using the handle control
NOTE
• For cleaning fabrics, push the button
downward to reduce suction.
AAA
AAA
03 02
01
01 Power ON/OFF
02 Increasing suction power
03 Decreasing suction power
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OPERATIONS
Using the brushes
Where to use the brushes
❶2-step brush
 Floor
Carpet
❷upholstery tool ❸Dusting brush ❹Crevice tool
❺Anti-Tangle
tool
❶❶ ❺
❷
❸
❹
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and maintaining
You must unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning it.
MAINTENANCE
When to empty the dust bin
MIN
MAX
Cleaning the dust bin
Clean the dust bin if there’s too much dust
in the dust bin.
1 2
01
3
02
4
5 6
7 8
01
02
9
Click
10
 Anti-Tangle Turbine(Cyclone Force)
– Based on internal testing. Tested at the
turbine fan using a mix of hair, pet hair
on Floor.
CAUTION
• If tool is required for cleaning,
please be careful not to hurt the
mesh.
How to empty the dust bin easily
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the outlet lter
101
02
2
3 4
5
02 01
Cleaning the dust lter
If the lter check indicator turns red with
the inlet oating 10 cm above at oor,
clean the dust lter.
1 2
3 4
5 6
7
Click
8
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the brush
2-step brush
Anti-Tangle tool
Cleaning the pipe
Cleaning the hose
Storing the vacuum cleaner
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APPENDICES
In use
NOTE
• Safety device will cut off the power when the vacuum cleaner was on for more than 30
minutes without any button input. In this case, press the [Power] button on the body or
unplug the power plug and then plug it again.
• If the handle control is not working, the vacuum cleaner can be operated using the
[Power] button on the body.
• When you use the dusting brush or crevice tool, you may feel vibration from the
vacuum cleaner.
• Please do not press the button of dust bin handle when carrying the vacuum cleaner.
• The operating noise may change once the safety device is activated to prevent the dust
bin from getting detached.
– The circular tube on bottom of the dust bin prevents dust from spilling out.
CAUTION
• When removing the power plug from the electrical outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Notes and cautions
APPENDICES
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APPENDICES
Cleaning and maintenance
NOTE
• To make the dust lter cleaner, add neutral detergent into lukewarm water and soak the
lter for 30 minutes before washing it.
• Do not wash the outlet lter with water.
• To maintain the best performance of the outlet lter, replace them once a year.
• To prevent oors from scratches, inspect condition of the brush and replace it if it is
worn down.
• Replacement lters are available at your local Samsung service agent.
• Hold the power cord and then press the Cord rewind button since you can get injured if
the power cord may lose control while rewinding it.
• If the power cord is not rewinding well, press the Cord rewind button again after pulling
the power cord about 2 ~ 3 m
CAUTION
• Make sure the dust lter is completely dry before putting it back into the vacuum
cleaner.
– Allow 12 hours for it to dry.
• Dry the dust lter in the shade, not under sunlight, to prevent transformation or
discoloration.
• You may wash the dust bin with cold water.
• When suction is noticeably reduced continuously or vacuum cleaner abnormally
overheats, please clean the outlet lter.
• Suction may reduce noticeably due to wrong reassembling of the dust lter.
• Please contact a nearest service agent if you cannot remove foreign matters from the
hose.
• Store the vacuum cleaner in the shade to prevent deformation or discoloration.
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APPENDICES
Troubleshooting
Symptom Checklist
Motor does not start. • Check the cable, the power plug and outlet.
• Leave it to cool.
Suction force is gradually
decreasing.
• Check if there is any blockage, and remove it if required.
• Please check the lters, and if required, clean as illustrated
in this manual.
– If lters are out of condition, replace them to new ones.
Cord does not rewind
fully.
• Pull the power cord out 2 - 3 m and press the Cord rewind
button.
Vacuum cleaner does
not pick up dirt. • Check the hose, and replace it to new one if required.
Body overheating. • Check the lters, and clean as illustrated in the this manual
if required.
Static electicity
discharge.
• Reduce suction.
• This may also occur when air in the room is very dry.
Ventilate the room so that air humidity becomes a normal.
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