VK71186HC - Vacuum Cleaner LG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Vacuum Cleaner with Cyclonic Filter
Brand	LG
Model	VK71186HC
Power Supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Filtration System	Cyclonic filter, reusable HEPA exhaust filter
Dust Tank Capacity	Not specified by manufacturer
Accessories Included	Carpet and Floor Nozzle, Telescopic Pipe, Dual Pipe, Crevice Tool, Upholstery Nozzle, Dusting Brush, Turbine Nozzle (depending on model)
Nozzle Types	Carpet and Floor Nozzle (2-position), Hard Floor Nozzle (optional), Turbine Nozzle, Mini Turbine Nozzle, All Floor Nozzle
Suction Control	Rotary control knob or hose slide type (depending on model)
Cord Rewind	Yes, with cord reel button
Park Mode	Yes, for temporary storage during cleaning
Thermal Protector	Yes, auto shut-off if motor overheats
Filter Cleaning	Air filter and motor safety filter washable; exhaust filter clean at least once a year
Dust Tank Cleaning	Washable with cold water; do not use detergent or dishwasher
Safety Features	Overheat protection, automatic shut-off, thermal protector
Usage	For dry vacuuming only; do not vacuum liquids
Compliance	EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Frequently Asked Questions - VK71186HC LG

How do I assemble the vacuum cleaner?

Push the telescopic or dual pipe into the nozzle outlet. For telescopic pipe, adjust length by pressing the spring latch. Connect the hose to the vacuum cleaner by pushing the fitting pipe into the attachment point until it clicks.

How do I operate the vacuum cleaner?

Pull out the power cord to the desired length, plug it in, and press the power switch. For models with a rotary knob, slide it to adjust suction. Use the manual airflow regulator on the hose handle for brief suction reduction. After use, press the cord reel button to rewind.

How do I clean the dust tank?

Push the button to detach the dust tank, raise the cap, and rinse both parts under cold running water until clear. Do not use detergent or wash in a dishwasher. Dry thoroughly in shade before reinstalling.

How do I clean the air filter and motor safety filter?

Open the air filter cover by pulling the lever, remove the filter, separate parts, and wash with cold water. Do not use hot water. Dry completely in shade before reassembling. Clean them if suction power decreases after emptying the dust tank.

How often should I clean the exhaust filter?

The reusable HEPA exhaust filter should be cleaned at least once a year. To clean, remove the filter cover, pull out the filter, and dust it off.

What should I do if the vacuum cleaner suddenly shuts off?

The thermal protector may have activated. Turn off the switch, unplug, and check for blockages, a full dust tank, or clogged filters. Fix any issues and wait at least 30 minutes before plugging back in and turning on.

Can I use the vacuum cleaner to pick up liquids?

No. This vacuum cleaner is designed for dry use only. Vacuuming liquids can cause electric shock or damage. Do not vacuum liquids, wet substances, or flammable materials.

How do I use the park mode?

To temporarily store the vacuum cleaner during cleaning, slide the hook on the nozzle into the slot on the side of the vacuum cleaner. This allows you to move furniture or rugs without setting down the hose.

How do I change the carpet and floor nozzle setting?

The 2-position nozzle has a pedal. Press the pedal up for carpet or rug (brush lifts) and press down for hard floors like tiles or parquet (brush lowers).

What should I check if suction performance decreases?

Unplug the vacuum cleaner and check for blockages in the pipes, hose, or tools. Ensure the dust tank is not full. Clean the air filter and exhaust filter if clogged. Also check the motor safety filter.

USER MANUAL VK71186HC LG

Model	VC3018 *H/R/N***
Language	English/Ukrainian/Russian /Kazakhstan
Page	40	Color(cover/body)	1/1
Material Size (kg)	2010.07.15	Designer	150×220(mm)
Date			GUOWEI
Part No.	MFL66099702	Description	Owners Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

This information contains important instructions for the safe use and maintenance of the vacuum cleaner. Especially, please read all of the information on pages 10-13 for your safety. Please keep this manual in an easily accessible place and refer to it anytime.

NEW TYPE CYCLONE FILTER VACUUM CLEANER

Accessory (Depend on model)

Accessory (Depend on model)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and follow all instructions before using your vacuum cleaner to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, or damage when using the vacuum cleaner. This guide does not cover all possible conditions that may occur. Always contact your service agent or manufacturer about problems that you do not understand. This appliance complies with the following EC Directives: - 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive - 2004/108/EC EMC Directive.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "WARNING" or "CAUTION." These words mean:

WARNING

This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause serious bodily harm or death.

CAUTION

This symbol will alert you to hazards or unsafe practices which could cause bodily injury or property damage.

WARNING

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the power cord or plug is damaged or faulty. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an approved LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• 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

WARNING

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.

• Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit or when cleaner is not in use. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
• Do not vacuum liquid, blade, gesso, substances, or small particles like cement, burning or smoking such as cigarettes, or hot ashes in cleaning.
• Do not vacuum flammable or explosive substances such as gasoline, benzene, thinners, propane (liquids or gases).

The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion. Doing so could result in death or personal injury.

- Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

Doing so could result in death or electrical shock.

- Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

Doing so could result in product damage or electrical shock. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

- Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

- 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 vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury or fire or product damage.

- Do not allow to be used as toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

Personal injury or product damage could result.

- Do not use vacuum cleaner if it has been under water.

Personal injury or product damage could result. In these cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid hazard.

- Do not continue to vacuum if any parts appear missing or damaged.

Personal injury or product damage could result. In these cases, contact LG Electronics Service Agent to avoid hazard.

- Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.

Fire hazard or product damage could result.

• Using proper voltage.

Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is listed on the bottom of vacuum cleaner.

- Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

- Do not change the plug in any way.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock, personal injury, or product damage. Doing so could result in death. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.

• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be performed by qualified service engineers.

Improper repairs may lead to serious hazards for the user.

- Do not plug in if the control knob is not in the OFF position.

Personal injury or product damage could result. (Depending on model)

WARNING

- Keep children away and beware of obstructions when rewinding the cord to prevent personal injury.

The cord moves rapidly when rewinding. (Depending on model)

- The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use it if it is damaged, cut, or punctured. Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock. (Depending on model)

CAUTION

- Do not put any objects into openings.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

- Do not use with any opening blocked: keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

- Do not use vacuum cleaner without dust tank and/or filters in place.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

- Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper clips, etc.

They may damage the cleaner or dust bin.

- Store the vacuum cleaner indoors.

Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping over it.

- Only use parts produced or recommended by LG Electronics Service Agents.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

- Use only as described in this manual. Use only with LG recommended or approved attachments and accessories.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury or product damage.

- To avoid personal injury and to prevent the machine from falling when cleaning stairs, always place it at the bottom of stairs.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury or product damage.

- Use accessory nozzles in sofa mode.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

- Make sure the filters (exhaust filter and motor safety filter) are completely dry before replacing in the machine.

Failure to do so could result in product damage.

- Do not dry the filter in an oven or microwave.

Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.

- Do not dry the filter in a clothes dryer.

Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.

- Do not dry near an open flame.

Failure to do so could result in fire hazard.

• Always clean the dust bin after vacuuming carpet cleaners or fresheners, powders and fine dust.

These products clog the filters, reduce airflow and can cause damage to the cleaner.

Failure to clean the dust bin could cause permanent damage to the cleaner. (Depending on model)

- Don't grasp the tank handle when you are moving the vacuum cleaner.

The vacuum cleaner's body may fall when separating tank and body. Personal injury or product damage could result. You should grasp the carrier handle when you are removing the vacuum cleaner. (Depending on model)

- If after emptying the dust tank the indicator light is on (red), clean the dust tank.

Failure to do so could result in product damage. (Depending on model)

CAUTION

Thermal protector :

This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the vacuum cleaner in case of motor overheating. If the vacuum cleaner suddenly shuts off, turn off the switch and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Check the vacuum cleaner for possible source of overheating such as a full dust tank, a blocked hose or clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at least 30 minutes before attempting to use the vacuum cleaner. After the 30 minute period, plug the vacuum cleaner back in and turn on the switch.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Assembling vacuum cleaner

Carpet and Floor nozzle (depending on model) (1)

Push telescopic pipe or dual pipe into the nozzle outlet.

Telescopic pipe (depending on model) (2) (5)

• Push the spring latch to release.
• Pull out the pipe to the desired length.
• Release spring latch to lock the pipe in position.

Dual pipe (depending on model) (3)

Fit together the two pipes by twisting slightly when choose dual pipe.

Carpet and Floor nozzle (depending on model) (4)

Push the nozzle into the telescopic pipe.

Connecting the hose to the vacuum cleaner (6)

Push the fitting pipe on the flexible hose into the attachment point on the vacuum cleaner. To remove the flexible hose from the vacuum cleaner, press the button situated on the fitting pipe, then pull the fitting pipe out of the vacuum cleaner.

Operating vacuum cleaner

How to operate (ON/OFF type) (7)

• Pull out the power cord to the desired length and plug into the socket.
• Press power switch to start the vacuum cleaner.
• The flexible hose handle has a manual airflow regulator which allows you to briefly reduce the suction level.
• Press the cord reel button to rewind the power cord after use.

How to operate (Rotary type) (8)

- Pull out the power cord to the desired length and plug into the socket.

• Press power switch to start the vacuum cleaner.
• Slide the rotary control knob to adjust the suction level.
• The flexible hose handle has a manual air flow regulator which allows you to briefly reduce the suction level.
• Press the cord reel button to rewind the power cord after use.

How to operate (Hose slide type) (9)

• Pull out the power cord to the desired length and plug into the socket.
• Place the control knob of the hose handle to the required position.
• To turn off, slide control knob to OFF position.
• Press the cord reel button to rewind the power cord after use.

Park mode (10)

• To store during vacuuming, for example to move a small piece of furniture or a rug, use park mode to support the flexible hose and nozzle.
• Slide the hook on the nozzle into the slot on the side of vacuum cleaner.

Storage (11)

• When you have switched off and unplugged the vacuum cleaner, press the cord reel button to automatically rewind the cord.
• You can store your vacuum cleaner in a vertical position by sliding the hook on the nozzle into the slot on the underside of the vacuum cleaner.

Using carpet and floor nozzle

Carpet and floor nozzle (depending on model) (12)

• The 2 position nozzle

This is equipped with a pedal which allows you to alter its position according to the type of floor to be cleaned.

- Carpet or rug position

Press the pedal to lift the brush up.

- Hard floor position (tiles, parquet floors) Press the pedal to lower the brush.

Hard Floor Nozzle (depending on model) (13)

- Efficient cleaning of hard floors (wood, linoleum, etc.)

Hard Floor Nozzle (depending on model) (14)

- You can clean in any place like corners or crevices since the rotation is free.

Turbine Nozzle (depending on model) (15)

• Cleaning the turbine brush nozzle.
• Press the button on the rear side of the nozzle to separate the air cover.
• Use the dusting brush and crevice tool to vacuum clean the brush and fan.

Using All Floor nozzle and mini turbine nozzle

All Floor nozzle (depending on model) (16)

• The 2-position nozzle: This is equipped with a pedal that allows you to alter its position according to the type of floor to be cleaned. - Carpet or rug position: Press the pedal (△), then the brush will rotate. - Hard floor position: Press the pedal (△), then the brush will stop rotating.

Mini turbine nozzle (optional) (17)

• The mini turbine is used for stairs and other hard-to-reach places.
• To clean the mini turbine nozzle, remove the nozzle cover:

Remove 2 screws on the bottom and take off the mini turbine nozzle cover as shown.

Frequently clean and remove hair, string, and lint build-up in the brush area.

Failure to do so could damage the mini turbine nozzle.

Using accessory nozzles

Crevice Tool (depending on model) (18)

The crevice tool is for vacuuming in those normally hard-to-reach places such as reaching cobwebs or between the cushions of a sofa.

Upholstery Nozzle (depending on model) (19)

The upholstery nozzle is for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses, etc.

Dusting Brush (depending on model) (20)

The dusting brush is for vacuuming picture frames, furniture frames, books, and other irregular surfaces.

NOTICE (21)

Use the accessory in sofa mode.

Emptying dust tank (22)

Cleaning the dust tank.

• Open the tank cap.
• Wash both parts with soft material.

Gently rinse both parts under a cold running tap.

Do not push the button when you carry the vacuum cleaner. If you push the button, it is easy to detach the dust tank from the vacuum cleaner.

Gently rinse both parts separately under a cold running tap until the water runs clear.

Do not use detergent or a washing machine or dishwasher.

Cleaning dust tank (23)

Push button and pull out dust tank.

Raise dust tank cap.

Dry fully in shade so that moisture is entirely removed.

If suction power decreases after cleaning dust tank, clean air filter and motor safety filter.

Cleaning air filter and motor safety filter (24)

If suction power is decreased after cleaning dust tank, clean air filter and motor safety filter.

Air filter and motor safety filter are located at the center of vacuum cleaner in the above figure.

• Open the air filter cover by pulling the air filter cover lever and take out air filter.
• Separate the parts
• Wash air filter and motor safety filter with water.
• Do not wash filters with hot water.
• Dry fully in shade so that moisture is entirely removed. • Air filter and motor safety filter should be cleaned in the above case.

If filters are damaged, do not use them. In this case, contact LG Electronics Service Agent.

Cleaning exhaust filter (25)

• The exhaust filter is a reusable HEPA filter.
• To change the exhaust filter, remove the filter cover on the body by releasing the hook.
• Pull out the exhaust filter.
• Dust off the filter.
• The exhaust filter should be cleaned at least once a year.

What to do if your vacuum cleaner does not work?

Check that the vacuum cleaner is plugged in correctly and that the electrical socket is working.

What to do when suction performance decreases?

• Turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it.
• Check the dual pipe or telescopic pipe, flexible hose and cleaning tool for blockages or obstructions.
• Check that the dust tank is not full. Empty if necessary.
• Check that the exhaust filter is not clogged. Clean the exhaust filter if necessary.
• Check that the air filter is not clogged. Clean the air filter if necessary.

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.