Upright Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Manual MODEL: VFA282HTR/S/B VFA272FTR/S/B VFA262FNR/S/B PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE VACUUM CLEANER P/No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY.....................................................3 PARTS AND FEATURES ........................................................................4 TELESCOPIC HANDLE RELEASE........................................................5 CORD RELEASE ....................................................................................5 SWITCH OPERATION ............................................................................6 BODY RELEASE AND POSITIONS ...............
INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Please read all the following information, which contains important instructions for the safety, the use and the maintenance of the appliance. This appliance complies with the following EC Directives: -73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC-Low Voltage Directive-89/336EEC -EMC Directive. Never allow children to use the appliance unsupervised. Do not allow it to use as a toy, injury could result. Do not continue to the cleaner if any appears to be faulty, missing or damaged.
PARTS AND FEATURES It is use. know your vacuum cleaner's Review these before using your cleaner.
TELESCOPIC HANDLE RELEASE Release the telescopic handle by pulling up with fingers and pulling telescopic release lever up the telescopic handle. Telescopic release lever To lower the telescopic handle pull the telescopic release lever up with fingers and push down on the telescopic handle. Note : Telescopic handle For your convenience, adjust telescopic handle height properly to your height. CORD RELEASE Turn the quick release cord hanger to either side to release the power cord.
SWITCH OPERATION Switch operation VFA282HTR/S/B ? Min Max ? Carpet: Agitator On/Off Switch VFA272FTR/S/B ? Off ? Floor: ? VFA262FNR/S/B ? VFA282HTR/S/B Agitator off Carpet: Agitator on On/Off Switch WARNING Personal To avoid injury hazard personal injury, On/Off if the vacuum or VFA272FTR/S/B do not turn switch VFA262FNR/S/B your hand is wet. BODY RELEASE AND POSITIONS Release the the body by pressing down pedal with your foot and vacuum on body release pulling back and down.
ATTACHMENT USE CHART CLEANING AREA ATTACHMENT Between Cushions* Furniture* DUSTING XXX BRUSH CREVICE TOOL MINI NOZZLE * Always Stairs Drapes* clean attachments before using on Walls XX XX X XX X fabrics. VACUUMING TIPS Carpet edges Use attachments such brush, Mini-nozzle See page 7, 8 on as crevice tool, WARNING dusting carpet edges. Personal Injury Use vacuum if Hazard cleaner is stairs. If placed on it falls, personal injury or property damage could result.
Dusting brush: Functions as a Mini-nozzle dusting brush,also an Mini-nozzle is attached upholstery nozzle which is useful for furniture, shelves etc. Attach as shown. remove Remove 2 nozzle Mini-nozzle screws on cover off as places. cover: the bottom and take Mini- shown. Press shown and used for as shown and used for stairs and other hard to reach To Crevice tool: Crevice tool is attached as corners, between cushions etc.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES Thermal Motor protector This vacuum valve which has a motor This protector protector which automatically trips to protect the vacuum from overheating. If a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor the thermal protector turns protector bypass vacuum opens to provide cooling air to the motor when a clog prevents the normal flow of air to the motor.
VACUUM CLEANER CARE Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning and servicing the vacuum cleaner. WARNING Electrical shock and Disconnect electrical personal injury supply hazard. before could result in electrical shock or servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. VACUUM STORAGE To store the vacuum cleaner when it is not used, assemble its cord and return its handle to its lower space telescopic position.
DUST BIN CLEANING For best perfornance always empty the dust bin when the dirt level reaches the "MAX" line. TO CLEAN DUST BIN dust cap and bin and blade on separate dust bin lid from dust as shown. Dust bin lid WARNING Electrical shock and 3 catches remove Lock personal injury hazard. Unlock Catch Dust MAX power cord from electrical outlet before performing Always unplug any service Blade bin on vacuum.
FILTERS CLEANING / CHANGING Close Open Supporter filter case Exhaust filter Allow exhaust filter to putting them completely. Remove and case supporter filter in cold water case only. dry back. Make 24 hours before sure that the filters dry and clean the filter FOR OPTIONAL PERFORMANCE, CHECK FILTERS FREQUENTLY AND CLEAN WHEN DO NOT USE DIRTY. DETERGENT OR SOAP.
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING Check and hair, string, ad lint build-up in the agitator brush area. To replace nozzle bottom plate, should regulation be placed in its place and reinstall things you removed. WARNING Electrical shock and remove personal injury hazard. before Disconnect electrical supply servicing the unit. Failure to do so shock or cleaning Hook could result in electrical personal injury suddenly starting.
Remove around string or hair the agitator. that may be wrapped To seat agitator right end, pull both end of agitator forward and seat it into nozzle base. To seat agitator WARNING Be careful when agitator as removing the the belt tension is Failure to do agitator high. left end, put left end of into slot in nozzle base as shown. could result in so personal injury from the agitator releasing quickly and snapping away. TO REPLACE BELT Seat the left end of agitator into nozzle base.
CLEANING EXTERIOR power cord from wall outlet. Clean exterior using a clean, soft cloth that has been dipped in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water and wrung dry. DO NOT Unplug drip water in the cleaner. DO NOT clean tools in dishwasher washer. Wash tools in and air warm or clothes soapy water, rinse dry. DO NOT use tools if they are wet. REMOVING CLOGS The hose located on the vacuum cleaner Check the base of the hose for carries the dirt from the nozzle up to the dust bin.
TROUBLESHOOTING Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for a minor service needed, other than those described in this owner's authorized LG Electronics Service agency. performance problems. Additional manual, should be performed at an WARNING Electrical shock and Disconnect electrical do so supply before could result in electrical PROBLEM hazard. personal injury POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. NOT RUN 2. Switch in off Unplugged 3. Thermal POSSIBLE SOLUTION at wall outlet.
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