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Let’s talk safety This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. Basic • Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces and keep safety the area you’re cleaning well lit. precautions •...
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Any cleaning or maintenance of your vacuum cleaner should not be made by children without supervision and ensure they don’t play with the vacuum cleaner. Only Vax recommend tools should be used with this vacuum cleaner.
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Maintaining your carpets and hard floors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and Vax will help you take good care of them. Taking care of your Power Compact Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready...
Contents Power Compact Let’s talk safety (Included with all models) Included with Getting to know your machine your machine Getting started Hard Floor Tool Using your machine Extension Hose 1.5m Taking care of your machine Dusting Brush Let’s talk technical Crevice Tool Accessories Extension Tube...
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Before you begin cleaning CAUTION: Always switch off the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments or removing and emptying the dirt container. IMPORTANT: The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the vacuum cleaner does overheat the thermostat will automatically turn the vacuum cleaner off.
Using your machine IMPORTANT: Always switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/ attachments, or removing and emptying the dirt container. The accessories can be attached to the extension tube or directly to the hose. When using accessories on the hose/extension tube raise the height adjuster to the highest setting.
Using your machine Using on the stairs This vacuum cleaner has a constantly rotating brushbar. When cleaning on stairs raise the height adjuster dial to the highest setting. The brushbar must overhang the stair tread. Always take care when cleaning stairs. CAUTION Hold vacuum cleaner with brushbar over tread of stairs.
Taking care of your machine IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the machine should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the machine off. Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Check the machine for blockages and clean the filters. Wash the pre-motor filters with warm water (40°C max) and leave for 24 hours or until fully dry before replacing into the machine.
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Taking care of your machine Cleaning the separator Turn separator Tap separator over Using a soft brush Line up tabs on The separator anti-clockwise a bin to remove clean any dirt/debris separator with dirt should sit on seal to ‘unlock’, pull any dirt/debris.
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Taking care of your machine Storing extension hose on vacuum cleaner (optional) Remove hose end from Attach accessory hose the floorhead. to extension hose. Wrap hose around Bring hose over Insert the hose into hose guide. and behind the the floorhead. carry handle.
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Let’s talk technical IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch off vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Removing debris from the brushbar Using a pair of scissors remove any threads or hair caught around the brushbar.
Let’s talk technical Removing a blockage from the hose Remove hose end Lift clip under the Pull latch out and Line up latch, push until from the floorhead. hose inlet. remove hose. it clicks into place. Test for blockages by dropping a small ball of paper through the those.
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Accessories Don’t forget your accessories! Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions Pro Cleaning Kit (Type 2) 1-1-133326-00 All our best tools all in one kit that makes cleaning your home quicker, easier and with even better results. We’ve taken care of cleaning all of the hard to reach...
What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is included with your vacuum cleaner. Is there an accessory missing? • The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket. •...
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