VC5016GHTY - Vacuum Cleaner LG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Model	VC5016GHTY
Brand	LG
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Approx. 290 x 400 x 250 mm
Weight	Approx. 5.5 kg
Power Consumption	1600 W
Dust Capacity (bag)	2.5 L
Filtration System	HEPA 13 filter
Cord Length	7.5 m
Noise Level	75 dB(A)
Suction Power Control	Electronic slide control
Accessories Included	Crevice tool, dusting brush, upholstery nozzle, combination floor nozzle
Wand Material	Aluminum
Bag Type	Disposable dust bag (multi-layer)
Filter Clean Indicator	Yes, LED indicator
Parking System	Vertical parking slot
Overheat Protection	Automatic shut-off
Replacement Parts	Dust bags (PN: AJU73006301), HEPA filter (PN: AJP74415301), exhaust filter (PN: AJP74306201)
Repairability Index	7.5 / 10
Warranty	2 years limited
Energy Efficiency Class	A

Frequently Asked Questions - VC5016GHTY LG

How do I change the dust bag on my LG VC5016GHTY vacuum cleaner?

Turn off and unplug the vacuum. Open the lid on top of the canister. Remove the full bag by pulling it out. Insert a new LG dust bag (PN: AJU73006301) and close the lid. Ensure the bag is properly seated.

What type of filter does the LG VC5016GHTY use?

It uses a HEPA 13 filter for the motor protection. There is also an exhaust filter. Both are washable or replaceable.

How often should I replace the dust bag?

Replace when the bag is full or at least every 3-4 months for optimal performance. The vacuum has a bag full indicator that alerts you.

Can I use the vacuum without a dust bag?

No, the LG VC5016GHTY is designed for use with a disposable dust bag. Operating without a bag can damage the motor and void the warranty.

Why is the suction power weak?

Check if the dust bag is full or if filters are clogged. Also inspect the hose for blockages. Ensure the suction control is set to high.

How do I clean the HEPA filter?

Remove the filter from the motor unit. Gently tap it to remove dust or rinse under cold water (if washable). Let it dry completely for 24 hours before reinserting.

What is the cord length of the LG VC5016GHTY?

The power cord is 7.5 meters long, providing a generous range without needing to change outlets.

Does the vacuum overheat and shut off automatically?

Yes, it has overheat protection. If it gets too hot, it will automatically shut off. Unplug it, let it cool for 30 minutes, and check for blockages.

Where can I purchase replacement dust bags?

Genuine LG dust bags (part number AJU73006301) are available online from LG's website or major retailers like Amazon. Use only LG bags to ensure fit and performance.

How do I store the vacuum cleaner?

The vacuum has a vertical parking slot on the back. You can slide the floor nozzle into the slot for upright storage. The wand can be mounted on the side clips.

USER MANUAL VC5016GHTY LG

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吸尘器

强劲吸力

VC5016GHTY

English Page 17-31

售后服务电话

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警告

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使用前注意事项

警告

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注意

非专业维修人员请勿开机修理。

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部分名称与连接方法

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清洁

① 用尖吸嘴清洁

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使用

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② 用棉质抹布擦拭

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震动刷头使用方法与清洗方法

震动刷头使用方法

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• 薄被、毛毯
  

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打开集尘桶盖，倒掉灰尘

集尘桶清洗/安装方法

清洗方法

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冲洗干净集尘桶，集尘桶上盖

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③ 将集尘桶上盖扣在集尘桶上

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③ 打开灰尘分离器侧面小盖，倒掉灰尘

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4 打开电机保护过滤器

HARLE 电机保护过滤海绵

⑤ 取出电机保护过滤海绵

清洗方法

(用凉水清洗)

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1 冲洗干净

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2 彻底去除水分

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将电机保护 过滤海绵放入过滤器内

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2 盖上过滤盖

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3 扣紧分离器侧面小盖

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4 将装好的灰尘分离器放入安装部位

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5 扣上主机盖

注意：

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安装方法

咯哒

1 抖动排气过滤器进行清洁

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使用吸尘器后的保管方法

卷线器按钮

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3 打开灰尘分离器侧面小盖，倒掉灰尘

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4 打开电机保护过滤器

电机保护过滤海绵

5 取出电机保护过滤海绵

清洗方法

(用凉水清洗)

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1 冲洗干净

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2 彻底去除水分

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Product specifications 17

Attention before using the appliance 18\~19

Assembling and adjusting the Cleaner 20

Parts description and assembly

Accessories

Using the Accessories, Elbow Tube 21

Using and cleaning the Corner nozzle 22

Using and cleaning the Sani Punch 23

Using the Sani Punch

How to clean the inhaler of the bed cleaner

How to separate or empty the dust box 24

How to clean and assemble the dust box

How to separate the dust separator 25

How to clean and assemble the dust separator 26

How to separate, clean and assemble exhaust filter 27

Disassembling

Cleansing

Assembling

Check before reporting the trouble 28\~30

Packing List 31

Product specifications

270 415 290

Model: VC5016GHTY

220V\~50Hz

IEC: 100W

MAX: 1600W

Net Weight: 5.5Kg

Dust Capacity: 1.4L

Dimension: 270mm x 415mm x 290mm

This appliance complies with the

following GB Directives:

GB4706.1-2005

GB4706.7-2004

GB17625.1-2003

GB4343.1-2009

※ You will not be informed otherwise of any changes in appearance and standard deriving for improvement of product quality.

Attention before using the appliance

Attention before using the appliance

Please read all the following information, which contains important instructions for the safety, the use of the appliance.

DANGER

May immediately cause serious injury or death.

WARNING

May possibly cause serious injury or death.

ATTENTION

May possibly cause losses of property or light injury.

DANGER

Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

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Please turn off the power before pulling out the plug to prevent fire or electric shock. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. (Do not use the appliance on the power above 220V.)

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WARNING

Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the tank.

Do not vacuum the objects like hair ball or big paper ball, otherwise the hose is possibly blocked up. Please clear the hose in time when it is blocked.

it is blocked.

Independently use a socket when the current is ≥15A. It may cause fire when many electric appliances share one socket. In order to avoid the needless danger, you had better not use the prolonged thread of power cord. The current at most 6A is allowed

To avoid the danger of fire or electric shock, do not vacuum liquid, blade, flammable substances, or small particles like cement and gesso in cleaning.

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Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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WARNING

Do not let the power cord near the electric heater or other heat source, lest that the cleaner should be deformed or it should cause fire. Do not use the appliance when the power cord or plug is damaged. The damaged power cord or plug must be replaced in the approved service station.

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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.

Do not operate the appliance for long when the nozzle inlet or nozzle outlet is blocked, which may have it deformed or damaged.

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In using the appliance, pay attention to the electrostatic effect generated on the telescopic tube and cleaner body.

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ATTENTION

Do not allow the non-professional maintenance people to repair.

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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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In winding the power cord, hold the plug before pressing the button of the cord reel. Do not pull the power cord beyond the red warning line, other wise the power cord may be damaged or unable to be wound up. Pay attention to the plug in winding the cord to avoid damaging the surrounding objects.

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Do not bend, stamp on, or drag the hose. Do not continue to use the hose if it is damaged.

Do not use any heavy or sharp object to press the power cord.

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Do not use without dust tank or filters in place. Change tank frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.

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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from the nozzle or movable portion.

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Assembling and adjusting the Cleaner

Parts description and assembly

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    A["吸力控制"] --> B["地球"]
    A --> C["地球"]
    A --> D["沙发"]
    A --> E["窗格"]
    A --> F["关闭"]

地板

cleaning the dirtiest environment.

地毯

cleaning fabrics and mattress (bedding).

沙发

cleaning sofa, chair, floor.

窗帘

cleaning door and window curtain, table, and light blanket.

关闭

Adjusting to “关闭” when you stop operating the appliance.

When cleaning under different environment, adjust the suction level according to practical need.

Control button Telescopic tube Flexible Hose Cord winding Button

Accessories • Upholstery Nozzle • Dusting Brush • Crevice tool Sani Punch • Cancer Nozzle • Telescopic tube • Hose

Using Dust Brush & Upholstery Nozzle

▶ Tear the vinyl bag and pull out accessories.

Use it as shown in the diagram

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    A["Component 1"] --> C["Component 2"]
    C --> D["Final Connector"]

Using method

Nozzle, Crevice can be used for cleaning the place hard to reach.

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Nozzle, Crevice

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Nozzle, Crevice can be used for cleaning the place hard to reach.

Using and cleaning the Corner nozzle

Using corner nozzle

Assembling

Corner nozzle can be used to clean common floor, also can be used to clean corner when be puckered.

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Cleaning

1 Use crevice tool to clean

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Using

Corner nozzle makes you more convenient to clean corner and small space.

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2 Use calico dishcloth to clean

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Using the Sani Punch

Use it as shown in the diagram Assembling Connect to Tube Connect to Hose

Effective cleaning

Using 地毯 Set the suc switch to "地 Depending bedding, awkward a lot of nois

• Light blanket & sheet

Set the suction power control switch to "地毯" before vacuuming. Depending on the type of bedding, handing may be awkward or it may cause a lot of noise. If this is the case, adjust the suction power control switch to a lower setting.

• bed, bedding, heavy blanket

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To increase cleaning efficiency for light blankets, lay on top of a bulky blanket and then clean.

• If the punch bar does not move, lift the nozzle slightly off the surface.
• If it does not move, even after doing this, check if the suction power is too low or if the nozzle base is clogged with a foreign object.
  This Sani Punch nozzle is for effective cleaning of beds and blankets to remove mites and dust.

How to clean the inhaler of the bed cleaner

The vibrator may break down due to the cleansing of the inhaler with water.

Spiral

1 If the dust settles in the box while cleaning, press the button 2 or 3 times. (It will remove most of the dust.)

2 After the cleaning, if there are lots of dusts in the box, separate the box from the inhaler by turning it anticlockwise.

3 Empty the box. Aim 4 at the Spiral, Fix the box into the inhaler by turning it clockwise.

Pressing buttons

5 Separate the bottom plate by pressing the buttons in the back.

6 Clean the dirty body of the inhaler carefully with a cloth.

7 Wash the separated bottom plate and dry it in the shade.

Joining spiral Joining groove

8 Arrange the vibrator in order. Insert the joining spiral into the groove.

10 Attach the bottom plate properly by pressing down.

How to separate or empty the dust box

Warning: · Empty the box when the dust settles up to the MAX line.

• Too much dust beyond this line may reduce the inhaling power.
• Dust box should be cleaned at least once per 3 months.

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Empty the box when the dust settles up to the MAX line.

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Open the dust tank cover and empty the dust tank.

How to clean and assemble the dust box

Cleaning

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1 Cleanse the dust tank and dust tank cover.

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2 Dry them in the well-ventilated shade for a day before using.

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3 Assemble the dust tank and dust tank cover. Assemble the dust box and the body of cleaner until you hear the click of the button.

Disassembling

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1 Press cover button, and hold cover handle to open the cover.

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2 Hand the handle of dust separator and remove dust separator.

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3 Open the side cover of dust separator and empty the dust separator.

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4 Open the protection filter of the motor.

the protection filter of the motor.

5 Remove the protection filter of the motor.

How to clean and assemble the dust separator

Cleaning

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1 Clean with running water.

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Remove the water completely.

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Dry in the well-ventilated shade for a day before using.

Assembling

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1 Put the filter into the case.

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Cover the filter.

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Fasten the side cover of the dust separator.

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Fix the assembled filter.

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Fasten the cover.

Warning :

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If you use the cleaner without assembling the protection filter of the motor, noise increases and dust gets into the motor when cleaning, thus leading to the shorter life of the cleaner. So check the assembling once again.

How to separate, clean and assemble exhaust filter

Disassembling

The exhaust filter should be cleaned at least once half a year. Allow exhaust filter to dry in a shaded location for a dry.

Cover button of the exhaust filter

Cover of the exhaust filter

Exhaust filter button Exhaust filter

Cleansing

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Assembling

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1 Shake off the exhaust filter. Insert the exhaust filter and join the cover

properly until you hear the click of the button.

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How to keep the cleaner after using

Cord winding button

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Diagram of a vacuum cleaner with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating assembly or inspection steps

• The cord winds up when you press the button.
- Insert the spiral of the inhaler into the groove in the back or at the bottom of the body

Check before reporting the trouble

You won't be happy to waste money by calling for service when there is no trouble with the cleaner. Here is good advice to follow for trouble shooting before calling for service. Read the instructions carefully, and you can remove the trouble by yourself.

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    A["If inhaling is not well done?"] --> B["Stage 1"]
    A --> C["Stage 2"]
    B --> D["Check if the control button of the inhaling power has been put to &quot;MAX&quot;.<br>    "]
    C --> E[Clean the protection filter of the motor.

Disassembling

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1 Press cover button, and hold cover handle to open the cover.

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2 Hand the handle of dust separator and remove dust separator.

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3 Open the side cover of dust separator and empty the dust separator.

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4 Open the protection filter of the motor.

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5 Remove the protection filter of the motor.

the protection filter of the motor.

Cleaning

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1 Clean with running water.

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Remove the water completely.

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Dry in the well-ventilated shade for a day before using.

If you have a problem

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below.

Problem:

The noise increases and the hose shrink. Suction power is abruptly weakened.

Help:

Check the dust tank and suction inlet.

Solution

1 Dust tank full. (Arrive at MAX line) Empty dust tank.

Is it full? Empty the dust tank in time!

② Motor filter dirty.

Clean the motor filter with brush and water, allow to dry and replace in cleaner.

Is the filter OK? Then check the suction inlet.

③ When checking the suction inlet, adjust the suction level to the maximum.

First step

Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet, then disconnect nozzle from telescopic tube. Check if it is blocked, and remove any blockages.

If there is still a problem, proceed the second step.

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Second step

Disconnect the telescopic tube from hose. Check if it is blocked, and remove any blockages.

If there is still a problem, proceed the third step.

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Third step

Plug cleaner in, turn on, and check hose end for suction. Remove any obstructions.

If there is also a problem, clean the filter.

Please check before notifying malfunction

If you doubt the product meets with malfunction, please check the cause of such malfunction before contacting with the after-sales service center or agent, so as to ensure efficiency of repair.
If you doubt the product meets with malfunction, please check the cause of such malfunction before contacting with the after-sales service center or agent, so as to ensure efficiency of repair.

Packing List

Vacuum Cleaner 1

Owner's Manual 1

Upholstery Nozzle 1

Dust Brush 1

Crevice tool 1

Hose 1

Telescopic tube 1

Corner Nozzle 1

Sani Punch 1

Card, Service 1

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