Operating Instructions SC8400 SERIES VACUUM CLEANER This manual is made with 100% recycled paper. ❈ Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully. ❈ Indoor use only. Register your product at www.samsung.com/register DJ68-00321A (EN) (0.7).indd 1 2011.12.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all instructions carefully. Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the cleaner. 2. WARNING: Do not use the vacuum cleaner when rug or floor is wet. Do not use to suck up water. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy. Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to run unattended at any time.
1 ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER OPTION ▼ OPTION Features may vary according to model. CAUTION : Please do not use dust bin handle when carrying machine. For storage, park the floor nozzle. 2 DJ68-00321A (EN) (0.7).indd 3 2011.12.
2 OPERATING THE CLEANER 2-1 ON/OFF SWITCH 2-2 POWER CORD NOTE When removing the plug from the electrical outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord. 2-3 POWER CONTROL (INFRARED CONTROL) 1) REMOTE CONTROL TYPE - HOSE SENDER HANDLE CONTROL [The cleaner is controlled by using infrared signals.] 1. Vacuum cleaner ON/OFF Press the ON/OFF button to operate the vacuum cleaner. Press again to stop the vacuum cleaner. 2.
2) BODY-CONTROL TYPE - HOSE - BODY To reduce suction for cleaning draperies, small rugs, and other light fabrics, pull the tap air until the hole is open. MIN = For delicate surface e.g. net curtains. MAX = For hard floors and heavily soiled carpets. ▼ 2-4 HOW TO USE AND MAINTAIN THE ACCESSORIES Features may vary according to model. PIPE Adjust the length of the telescopic pipe by sliding the length control button located in the center of the telescopic pipe back and forth.
OPTION Carpet Cleaning Floor Cleaning Adjust the inlet lever according to the floor surface. Remove waste matter completely if the inlet is blocked. OPTION Vacuum dust in wide area at once Remove waste matter completely if the inlet is blocked. OPTION Frequent vacuuming of hair or pet fur may cause a falling-off of the rotation due to matters tangled around the drum. In this case, clean the drum with care.
3 EMPTYING THE DUST BIN 1 2 Once dust reaches the dust full mark, or once the dust full light is on, empty the dust bin. 4 3 Take the dust bin out by pressing the button. 5 Throw away dust in the bin. CLICK 6 Close the dust bin cover. Separate the dust bin cover. Before use, push the dust bin into the main body of the vacuum cleaner until you hear the "click" sound. - Empty into a plastic bag (recommended for asthma/allergy sufferers) NOTE You may rinse the dust bin with cold water.
4 CLEANING THE DUST PACK 4-1. WHEN TO CLEAN THE DUST PACK - If suction is noticeably reduced during cleaning, please check the dust pack as indicated below. Suction is significantly weakened during cleaning. Shaking sound of inlet stuck to the floor (soft mats, blankets, etc.) is heard. SENDER Turn the vacuum power to 'MAX' HANDLE CONTROL If the filter check indicator turns red with the inlet floating 10 cm above flat floor, clean it.
4-2 CLEANING THE DUST PACK 1 2 Remove the dust bin and dust pack as shown. 3 Remove the fixed frame of the dust pack cover. 5 4 Wash the sponge and the filter of the dust pack with water. 7 Remove the sponge and filter from the dust pack. 6 Let the sponge and filter dry in the shade for more than 12 hours. Put the sponge and filter into the dust pack. 8 Before reassembly, align the dust pack cover and dust pack correctly. Put the assembled dust pack into the main body.
5 CLEANING THE MOTOR PROTECTION FILTER Remove the motor protection filter from the vacuum cleaner. Shake and tap the dust from it and put back in machine. Take out both the dust bin and the dust pack. 6 CLEANING THE OUTLET FILTER Press the fixed frame Pull out the HEPA Dust the HEPA filter. part at the back of the Filter using the tab. main body to remove. Put the HEPA filter into the main body until you hear a ‘click’ sound.
7 CHANGE THE BATTERY(OPTIONAL) BATTERY TYPE : AA Size NOTE 1. When the vacuum cleaner does not work, replace the batteries. If the problem persists, please contact our authorized dealer. 2. Use 2 batteries of size AA. WARNING 1. Never disassemble or recharge the batteries. 2. Never heat up the batteries or throw them into fire. 3. Do not reverse (+),(-) poles. 4. Dispose of the batteries properly. - IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Motor does not start. No power supply. Thermal cut-out.
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