Samsung VAC5913B User manual

VACUUM CLEANER
❈Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
❈Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, lisez attentivement ce mode d’emploi.
Operating instructions
Manuel d’instructions
For household use only
Pour utilisation domestique seulement
EN
FR
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EN-1
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
VACUUM CLEANER
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near chil-
dren.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center.
6. 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 appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated sur-
faces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked: keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and
moving parts.
11. Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to vacuum flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas
where they may be present.
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16. Store your vacuum cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
17. Do not use extension cords or an outlet with inadequate current carrying capacity.
18. Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
19. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug(one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IDENTIFICATIONS OF PARTS
Features marked *may vary according to model.
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HANDLE
AIR REGULATOR
FLOOR NOZZLE* RUG/FLOOR SELECTOR
CLAMPER FOR DUST
BAG COMPARTMENT
POWER CONTROL
SWITCH* & ON/OFF
SWITCH
DUST-FULL
INDICATOR
SUCTION HOSE
BUTTON FOR
SUCTION HOSE
REMOVAL
CARRYING HANDLE&
CORD REWIND
BUTTON
TUBE*
CYCLONIC FILTER*
BELT-STRAP ASSY CREVICE-TOOL
HANGER ACCESSORY DUSTING BRUSH
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NOTE : When removing the power cord from the electrical outlet, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
NOTE : For your convenience, the handle has two functions. It can be used as a “handle”
to carry the unit. It is also the cord rewind button that can be used to rewind the
power cord.
1) PULLING OUT
The power cord is long enough to be drawn out for
convenience.
2) REWINDING
When you have finished cleaning, disconnect the
plug from the electrical outlet and simply press the
cord rewind button lightly with your toe.
ASSEMBLING THE VACUUM-CLEANER READY FOR USE
4) Grip the body connector with one hand and
squeeze the tube in an inward direction.
EN-4
1) Connect the suction hose to the suction
tube. 2) Connect the suction tubes together (depending on model).
3) Connect the nozzle to the suction tube.
POWER CORD
*OPTION➀
*OPTION➁
* Option
➀ Assemble the CYCLONIC FILTER with the handle
and extension wand(depending on model).
➁ Ajusting the telescopic tubes (depending on model).
EXTENDING : Holding narrow
side of the telescopic tube with a
hand, pull the hadle to the oppo-
site side of it with another hand.
SHORTENING : Push the
handle to the narrow side
of the tube, hoding
it with another
hand.
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NOTE : ON/OFF switch is combined with POWER
CONTROLLER - To start or stop the unit just
lightly press it downward.
With the cord plugged into an electrical outlet,
start or stop the vacuum cleaner by pushing light-
ly downward on the switch.
NOTE : If the “Dust-Full” indicator continues to display “RED” even after changing the dust
bag, turn the cleaner off and check whether the hose, tube or nozzle is clogged.
DUST-FULL INDICATOR
If the “Dust-Full” indicator changes to “RED” while you are cleaning, the dust bag requires
replacement.
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
The vacuuming power can be adjusted to suit any
situation with the electrical power control.
MIN = For delicate fabrics, e.g.net curtains.
MAX = For hard floors and heavily soiled carpets.
-To adjust power output just turn it right or left.
USING THE ACCESSORIES
CREVICE DUSTING
Crevice tool for radiators, crevices,
corners, between cushions. Dusting brush for furniture,
shelves, books, etc.
• Before use, assemble the dusting
brush to the crevice tool
TOOL STORAGE
Your cleaner features a tool storage device.
Assemble the accessory hanger on to the extension tube.
It can be used to store the cleaning tools while they are not
in use.
This tool can be separated into two parts.
EN-5
ON/OFF SWITCH
POWER CONTROL
(VARIABLE CONTROL TYPE ONLY)
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PARK POSITION
TRANSPORTING AND STORING THE VACUUM CLEANER
Located on the top rear side of the vacuum-cleaner,
there is a nozzle support that can be used to park the
nozzle during pauses in cleaning.
For easy storage and transportation, this vacuum
cleaner has a clip system built onto the body, which will
keep the tube, hose and nozzle in a vertical position.
Ready for use
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1) Insert the lockers into the holes on the cleaner, tak-
ing care of the lockers’ direction.
* Strap-ends should face the body of the cleaner.
2) Pull the lockers to the front of the cleaner until they
click into place.
3) Adjust the strap length to fit your body.
When not using the strap
▼
- Detach the lockers by pushing them down and draw-
ing them out from the unit.
- Keep the strap separately for the next time you want to
use it .
USING & ASSEMBLING THE STRAP
This appliance is designed to be conveniently car-
ried on your waist using the belt-strap accessory.
When cleaning steps, curtains, shelves, etc, you
can carry the unit with the strap over your shoulder.
2) 3)
1)
Locker
*
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REPLACING THE DUST BAG
1) To open the dust cover of the dust bag
compartment, press the clamper
upwards.(The clamper is located at the
front of the dust cover)
2) Remove the dust bag from the cleaner.
FOR CLOTH FILTER BAG
MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE FILTERS
After using, if the cloth filter bag is full of dust, clean the cloth filter bag and use it again.
INLET FILTER
To protect the motor, your cleaner features a secondary filter at the front of the motor in the
dust compartment. Do not allow the filter to become clogged. Suction power reduction or
motor damage may result. After cleaning the secondary filter attach it in place.
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SECONDARY FILTER SECONDARY FILTER
OUTLET FILTER
▼
NOTE: The filters must be completely dried before being replaced in the dust compart-
ment.
1) Open the grille part, separate the
exhausted filter. 2) Reassemble it after cleaning or replac-
ing the filter in the reverse order.
3) After removing the used dust bag, insert
the cardboard bag collar of the new dust
bag into its original position.
4) Press the dust cover down gently until the
clamper relocks.
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CYCLONIC FILTER (ONLY CYCLONIC FILTER TYPES)
You can use a dust bag in your cleaner for a long time thanks to the Cyclonic Filter system
and it maintain the maximum cleaning efficiency.
The larger particle of dust filtered from Cyclonic Filter remain in Dust Barrel when suctioned
air and dust revolves in the Cyclonic Filter. So the dust bag contains only smaller ones.
When the Dust Barrel is filled with dust up to the indicating line, it needs disposing and cleaning.
Dust Barrel can be cleaned in water.
1.Turn the Dust Barrel to the left and pull it.
2.Disconnect the Cyclonic Filter from extension wand and handle.
3.Remove thread and hair tangled around the net.
4.After cleaning the Dust Barrel and Cyclonic Filter,connect the Cyclonic Filter with extension
wand and handle(washed part should be dried in the shade throughly before assembling).
5.Push and turn the Dust Barrel to the right.
Adjust indicating marks each other carved on Dust Barrel and Cyclonic Filter.
EN-8
USAGE OF FLOOR NOZZLE
Select the carpet indicator ➀when cleaning carpets.
Select flat surface indicator ➁when cleaning the floors, tiles, etc.
FOR RUG / FLOOR SELECTOR
Before use make sure that the position of the selector is in the right position for the type of
surface to be cleaned.
FOR UNIVERSAL BRUSH
Use the floor nozzle for cleaning all surfaces.
CREVICE TOOL
CYCLONIC
FILTER
DUST BARREL
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EN-9
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Motor does not start. No power supply. Check cable, plug and
socket.
Suction force is gradually Filter, nozzle, suction hose Remove the object.
decreasing. or tube is blocked.
Cord does not rewind fully. Check that the cord is not Pull the cord out 2~3m &
twisted or wound unevenly. push down the cord rewind
button.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
NOTE: For optimum efficiency, clean floor brush with crevice tool.
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