Samsung VS28C97 Series User manual

Vacuum cleaner
User manual
VS28C97****/VS25C97****
• Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
• For indoor use only
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Contents
Contents
Safety information 3
Important safety symbols 3
General 4
Vacuum cleaner 5
Maintenance 7
Clean Station 8
Battery 10
Preparation 12
Accessories 12
Parts overview 13
Operation 14
Installing the Clean Station 14
Using the Clean Station 14
Charging the battery 17
Inserting the battery 17
Ejecting the battery 17
Charging the additional battery 18
How to use the batteries optimally 18
Using the buttons and display 19
Using the Accessory Cradle 21
Using the accessories 22
Maintenance 24
Cleaning the Clean Station 24
Cleaning the vacuum cleaner 25
Appendix 32
SmartThings app 32
Notes and cautions 35
Troubleshooting 41
Product specification 45
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Safety information
• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for your reference.
• Because the following operating instructions cover various models,
the characteristics of yourvacuum cleaner may differ slightly from
those described in this manual.
Important safety symbols
WARNING
Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.
CAUTION
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
NOTE
Indicates that the following text contains additional important
information.
Safety information
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Safety information
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Safety information
General
For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and
product specific regulatory obligations e.g. REACH (WEEE, Batteries)
visit: samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/samsungelectronics/
corporatecitizenship/data_corner.html
Failure to meet these requirements could cause damage to the internal
parts of the vacuum and void your warranty.
If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS 1363 plug it must not
be used unless an appropriately rated (ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is
fitted in the carrier contained in the plug.
To determine the correct rating of the fuse refer to the marking on the
plug.
• Read all instructions carefully. Before plug the station in, make
sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that
indicated on the rating plate at the bottom of the station.
• 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 should not play with the
appliance. Children should not clean or perform maintenance on the
vacuum without adult supervision.
• Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to run unattended at any time.
• This product is intended for household use only. (Do not use this
product for other than its intended purposes.)
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Safety information
• Do not allow children to ride on or play with the product.
–An injury or product damage may occur.
Vacuum cleaner
• When assembling the vacuum, be careful not to catch your fingers or
hands in the movement fold of the handle.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner on a wet rug or floor.
• Do not use the product at the following places;
–In a place where a burning candle or a desk lamp is placed on the
floor.
–In a place where heaters are turned on or unextinguished embers
exist in an unattended fireplace or an ashtray etc.
–In a place where there are combustible materials such as oil paint,
paint thinner, mothproofing substances, gasoline, alcohol, thinner,
ashtrays with unextinguished cigarettes, etc.
–In a closed place filled with explosive or toxic vapor.
• Do not pick up the following things. Abnormal operation or product
damage may occur.
–A match or unextinguished ashes or cigarettes
–Hard or sharp objects
–Toxic materials (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.)
–Liquid such as water or beverage or pet's waste
–Chalk powder
• If there is a gas leak or combustible spray such as a dust remover
is used, do not touch the power outlet and open the window for
ventilation.
–An explosion or fire may occur.
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Safety information
• If the product makes a strange sound or emits a smell or smoke, turn
off the product immediately, and then contact a Samsung service
center.
–Electric shock or fire may occur.
• When using the vacuum cleaner, be careful not to hurt yourself on the
moving or spinning parts.
–Keep your body parts (Hair, hands, etc.) from the spin brush or the
spin disk.
• When cleaning the wall or ceiling, you should use both hands.
–If you clean with one hand, you can damage yourwrist or drop the
vacuum and cause an injury or damage the vacuum.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner on objects that can be easily scratched
(monitors, stainless steel appliances, etc.).
• Sometimes the wheel of a brush can scratch the floor. Before using
the vacuum cleaner, check the wheels of the brush.
–If there is foreign matter on the wheel of the brush which cannot
be removed easily, contact a Samsung service center.
• When the spin brush inside a brush is working, do not touch the
brush.
–Otherwise, your hand can be caught and it may cause an injury.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner in direct sunlight or high heat.
• If excessive force is applied to an accessory with motor or foreign
matter is caught in the spin brush (or spin disk), the accessory may
stop working to protect the motor or the product. Turn the vacuum
cleaner off, remove the foreign matter, and then turn it back on.
• Static electricity may occur depending on the humidity, temperature,
or floor material, etc. in your home. If it happens repeatedly, contact a
Samsung service center.
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Safety information
• Do not use the brush or tools in one spot for a long time because the
floor may get damaged depending on its material.
• Do not use Pet Tool + in a small area for a long time and do not let Pet
Tool + keep spinning in one place.
–Damage may occur if used on sensitive materials
• Do not use Combination Tool on hard materials such as leather or
wood while bristles are not extended.
Maintenance
• While using or after using the vacuum cleaner, you should lay the
vacuum cleaner down or place it on the Clean Station to store.
–The product may fall and an injury and severe product damage
occur. In addition, you may not be compensated for the damage.
• Do not store the vacuum cleaner inside a car.
• Before removing foreign matter inside the product, turn off the
product first.
–If the product is on while you are removing the foreign matter, you
can hurt yourself or damage the product.
• When cleaning the exterior of the product, turn off the product first
and then wipe it with a dry towel. Do not spray water directly onto the
product or wipe it with volatile materials such as benzene, thinner, or
alcohol.
–If water gets into the product and an error occurs, turn off the
product and contact a Samsung service center.
• When cleaning the washable parts, do not use alkaline detergent,
acid, industrial detergent, air freshener, acetic acid, etc.
–Product damage such as plastic breakage, deformation,
discoloration, printing deterioration, etc. may occur.
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Washable Parts Dustbin, Washable Micro Filter, Fine Dust Filter, Spinning
Cyclone Filter, dry cloth
Non-washable parts PremotorFilter and Fine Dust Filter of the Clean Station
Acceptable
detergent Neutral Dish washing detergent
Prohibited
detergent
Alkaline Lox, mold cleaner, etc.
Acid Paraffin oil, an emulsifier, etc.
Industrial
cleaners NV-I, PB-I, Opti, alcohol, acetone, benzene, thinner, etc.
Air freshener Jet spray air fresheners (coffee flavor, herb, etc.)
Oils Animal oils, vegetable oils
Etc. Edible acetic acid, vinegar, glacial acetic acid, etc.
• Storing the product in sunlight for long hours may cause parts of
the product to deform or discolor. Therefore, store the product in the
shade.
• After cleaning the dustbin, Spinning Cyclone Filter, orWashable Micro
Filterwith water, dry them in the shade.
–When heat is applied, part deformation may occur.
Clean Station
• Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door
on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep the
cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
• Do not pull the power cord and do not touch the power plug with wet
hands.
–Electric shock or fire may occur.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequately rated current.
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Safety information
• If there is dust, water, etc. on a pin or contact point of the power plug
pin, wipe them carefully.
–Abnormal operation or electric shock may occur.
• Do not use a damaged power plug, power cord, or loose power outlet.
–Electric shock or fire may occur.
• Unplug the Clean Station from the outlet before servicing.
• Do not expose the Clean Station to high temperatures or allow
moisture or humidity of any kind to come into contact with the Clean
Station.
• Do not plug the Clean Station into a power source with the incorrect
voltage. Do not plug the Clean Station into a multi-plug outlet or
power strip.
–Electric shock or fire may occur.
• If the power cord is damaged, have a Samsung authorized service
center replace the power cord with a new power cord.
–Electric shock or fire may occur.
• Make sure that the charging terminals of the vacuum cleaner and the
Clean Station do not come into contact with a conductor such as a
bracelet, watch, metal rod, nail, etc.
–Product malfunction or electric shock may occur.
• As the Clean Station is designed for the use of Samsung Jet cordless
vacuum cleaner only, do not use the Clean Station for other electronic
appliances and other purposes.
–Severe damage to the Clean Station or fire may occur.
• Do not allow children to cling to or push the Clean Station.
–Personal injury, product and floor damage may occur.
• Do not charge the product near a window, heater, toilet, bathroom,
etc.
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• Do not attempt to open the Clean Station. Repairs should be only
carried out by a qualified Samsung service center.
• Injury or product malfunction from incorrect installation of the Clean
Station may not be compensated.
• Do not bend the power cord with excessive force or put heavy objects
on the power cord.
–Electric shock or fire may occur.
• Before unplugging or plugging in the Clean Station, turn off the
vacuum cleaner and make sure that the pins of the power plug do not
come into contact with your hands.
–Fire or electric shock may occur.
Battery
• Do not mutilate or incinerate batteries as they will explode at high
temperatures.
• Do not drop or strike the battery or subject it to a sudden shock.
• Do not disassemble the battery and make sure that you do not create
a short circuit across the plus (+) and minus (-) terminals.
• As the battery is manufactured only for this product, do not use the
battery for other electronic appliances or other purposes.
• When you purchase a new battery, make sure to check the model
name (VCA-SBTC97, VCA-SBTC97S) and the genuine
logo.
–Contact your nearest Samsung Electronics retailer or Samsung
service center to purchase any consumable accessories.
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