LG V-WP188NT (01) PDF Document

When using your LG V-WP188NT, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

1. Do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.

2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

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

4. Use only as described in the manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

5. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

6. 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. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

7. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

8. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

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

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

12. Do not use without the dust filter and/or clean filter in place.

13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

You can turn the LG V-WP188NT on or off by pressing the power switch located on the top of the handle.

To use the floor nozzle for cleaning dust on the floor with your LG V-WP188NT, please follow these steps:

1. Insert the telescopic pipe into the handgrip reelingly.

2. Insert the floor nozzle into the telescopic pipe reelingly.

3. Put the hose joint into the socket on the main unit.

4. When you want to take the hose out, press the release button and pull the hose joint out.

You can use the LG V-WP188NT as a blower for cleaning places where the cleaning head cannot reach. Follow these steps:

1. Put the hose joint into the blowing hole until it is fastened.

2. To take the hose out, simply pull the hose joint out.

When a red drogue appears continuously in the dust-full indicator window of your LG V-WP188NT, it means the dust room could be full or the airway could be blocked. You should address this immediately. Continuing to operate the vacuum cleaner in this state could cause the motor to burn out.

If you hear a whistle or scream from your LG V-WP188NT, it means the safety-air-inlet-valve is operating. This indicates a blockage. You should check if the dust room is full or if the airway is blocked.

To use the attachments with your LG V-WP188NT:

Dust brush: This is for cleaning small areas such as chairs, sofas, curtains, or describing surfaces. Insert it into the handgrip reelingly.

Crevice tool: This tool is used for cleaning gaps, corners, etc. To use it, insert it into the handgrip.

You can adjust the suction power of your LG V-WP188NT by slipping the adjusting button on the handle. The bigger the opening, the lower the suction power. It is recommended to use lower suction power when cleaning delicate items like curtains, jalousies, or elaborate cloth.

The back of the dolly on your LG V-WP188NT has a storage space specifically for the dusting brush and crevice nozzle. You can place the attachments there for handy retrieval.

When dust accumulation is excessive in your LG V-WP188NT, please remove the dust by following these steps:

1. Turn off the machine and pull the plug out from the wall outlet.

2. Remove the hose. Release the clamps on each side by pulling the lower side of them and take off the upper case.

3. Take the upper case and shake the cloth filter about 20 times to remove clogging dust. If fluff remains excessively on the filter, remove it with a brush. Be careful not to shake it up and down.

4. Take off the filter and dispose of the dust in the tank.

5. Place the filter back into the tank and set the upper case back on the tank, securing the clamps.

To store the power cord of your LG V-WP188NT, wind the power cord and hang it on the hanger located on the unit.

For neat and tidy storage, the hose, telescopic pipe, and floor nozzle of your LG V-WP188NT can be stored in an assembled condition. To make it compact and stable, coil the hose around the telescopic pipe and rest the assembled telescopic pipe on the pipe rest on the main body.

To ensure good suction power on your LG V-WP188NT, clean the filter at least twice a year after disposing of the dust. Follow these steps:

1. Switch the appliance OFF and pull the plug from the socket before replacing the filter.

2. Take the filter ring out of the filter.

3. Wash the filter in tepid water or a neutral detergent. If detergent is used, rinse it out thoroughly.

4. Allow the filter to dry naturally.

When cleaning the filter for your LG V-WP188NT, please observe the following cautions:

• Avoid washing the filter in boiling water or by washing machine.

• Avoid drying the filter over a fire or in hot sun.

• If the filter is used when wet, suction will be impaired and the motor may be damaged.

Before performing any servicing and/or cleaning on your LG V-WP188NT, you must disconnect the electrical supply. Failure to do so could result in electric shock and/or the cleaner could suddenly start.

If your LG V-WP188NT cleaner won’t run, please check the following:

1. Unplugged at wall outlet: Ensure the cleaner is plugged in firmly and push the switch button.

2. Switch not in “ON” position: Push the switch button to the “ON” position.

3. No voltage in wall outlet: Check the fuse or circuit breaker for your home.

4. Motor over-heating protection is activated: Check the dust filter and for any blockages. Allow the motor to cool down for 2 hours, then switch it back on.

If the suction on your LG V-WP188NT is low, review these possible causes and solutions:

1. Full or clogged dust tank or airflow blockage: Clean the dust tank or check and clear the airflow passage.

2. Hole in hose: If the hose is damaged, it will need to be replaced.

3. Clogged nozzle: Clean the airflow passage of the nozzle.

4. Hose not properly connected: Ensure the hose is properly connected to the cleaner.

If your LG V-WP188NT picks up movable rugs or the nozzle pushes too hard, the suction is likely too strong for the surface. To fix this, regulate the power with the suction adjustment knob on the handle of the hose.

The specifications for the LG V-WP188NT are as follows:

POWER SOURCE: On Rating Plate

CAPACITY: 18L

POWER CONTROL: Push On/Off

CORD LENGTH: 9m

NET WEIGHT: 6.6 kg

NET DIMENSIONS: 350 x 389 x 553mm (W x D x H)

PACKING DIMENSIONS: 410 x 422 x 588mm (W x D x H)

The LG V-WP188NT comes with the following attachments:

• HOSE: 1 EA

• TELESCOPIC PIPE: 1 EA

• CREVICE TOOL: 1 EA

• DUST BRUSH: 1 EA

• NOZZLE ASS’Y: 1 EA