Samsung VC-6000 SERIES User manual

Operating Instructions
VACUUM CLEANER
❈Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
VC-6000 SERIES
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This appliance must be connected to the same main voltage as
shown on the rating plate.
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for removing any kind of liquid.
Carpets treated with a liquid cleaner must be allowed to dry before
being cleaned with the unit.
Never operate the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag.
The cover cannot be closed if a dust bag is inserted. Please do not
close forcibly.
Keep children away from this vacuum cleaner. It must not be used
on people or animals.
Never use your appliance to vacuum matches, glowing embers, or
cigarette-ends. Avoid vacuuming hard, pointed objects, since they
may damage the appliance or dust bag.
If your vacuum cleaner has a fault, please contact your electrical
retailer or an auth-orized service agent.
If the main cable is defective, the complete cable winder must be
replaced by a service agent.
Once you have unpacked the unit, do not simply throw the packing
into the household waste.
Take them to the appropriate collecting points for recycling.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
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IDENTIFICATIONS OF PARTS
ASSEMBLING THE VACUUM - CLEANER READY FOR USE
1) Connect the suction hose to the cyclone filter. 2) Connect the cyclone filter to the suction tube.
3) Connect the suction tubes together (depending
on model).
4) Connect the nozzle to the suction tube. 5) Connect the body connector to the body of the
cleaner.
OPTION : Adjusting the telescopic
tube(depending on model).
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Features marked with
*
may vary according to model.
HANDLE
AIR REGULATOR
TUBE*
FLOOR NOZZLE*
RUG/FLOOR
SELECTOR
BUTTON FOR SUCTION
HOSE REMOVAL
CLAMPER FOR DUST BAG
COMPARTMENT
POWER CONTROL SWITCH*
ON/OFF BUTTON
CORD REWIND BUTTON
DUST-FULL INDICATOR
SUCTION HOSE
CARRYING
HANDLE
CYCLONE
FILTER*
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ON / OFF SWITCH
POWER CONTROL(VARIABLE CONTROL TYPE ONLY )
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.
With the cord plugged into an
electrical outlet, start or stop the
vacuum cleaner by pushing lightly
downward on the switch with your
toe.
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.
NOTE : When removing the power cord from the electrical outlet, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
POWER CORD
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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
USING THE ACCESSORIES
USING THE BLOWER
If the “Dust-Full” indicator changes to “RED” while you are cleaning, the
dust bag requires replacement.
• Crevice tool for
radiators, crevice,
corners, between
cushions.
Located on the left rear side of the
cleaner.
1) Disconnect the hose from the body
of the cleaner.
2) Connect the hose clamper to the
blow hole.
CREVICE DUSTING
• Before use, assemble
the dusting brush to
the crevice tool.
• Dusting brush for
furniture, shelves,
books, etc.
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.
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CYCLONIC FILTER(ONLY CYCLONIC FILTER TYPES)
REPLACING THE DUST BAG
1) To open the dust cover of the
dust bagcompartment, press
the clamper upward.
(The clamper is located at the
front of the dust cover)
2) Remove the carrying bag from
the cleaner.
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.
CREVICE TOOL
CYCLONIC
FILTER
DUST BARREL
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FOR CLOTH FILTER BAG
MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE FILTERS
NOTE : Used dust bag can be
sealed by removing the film
from the paper and sticking
the latter over the suction
opening.
(ONLY PAPER BAG)
After using, if the cloth filter bag is full of dust, clean the cloth filter bag and
use it again.
1) INLET-FILTER.
• Open the dust cover.
• After detaching the filter, wash it lightly
withwater, dry it in the shade, and then
insert it in its original position.
• Close the dust cover.
2) OUTLET-FILTER.
• To open the filter cover, press front and pull
it simultaneously.
• Remove and replace the dirty microfilter.
• Close the cover.
3) After removing the used dust
bag, insert the cardboard bag
collar of the new dust bag into
the carrying bag.
4) Press the dust cover down
gently until the clamper relocks.
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USAGE OF FLOOR NOZZLE
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.
Select the carpet indicator
➀ when cleaning carpets..
Select flat surface indicator ➁ when cleaning the floors, tiles, etc.
FOR UNIVERSAL BRUSH
Use the floor nozzle for all cleaning surfaces.
NOTE : For optimum efficiency, clean floor brush with crevice tool.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
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.
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