Performance Floor & Dust Let’s get started U86-PC Series vax.co.
Let’s talk safety Basic safety precautions This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
Thank you for buying this Performance Floor & Dust. Taking care of your carpets and hard floors The Performance Floor & Dust is designed to make vaccuming regularly, as effective and efficient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine. Maintaining your carpets and hard floors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Contents Let’s talk safety Performance Floor & Dust Pets and Family Included with your machine Getting to know your machine 2 in 1 tool Getting started Microfibre Grab Pad Using your machine Pre-motor filter Taking care of your machine Let’s talk technical What to do if it goes wrong Post-motor filter TurboTool Getting in touch Notes Dust head Performance Floor & Dust Total Home Flexi-crevice tool Performance Floor & Dust Living Fur and Fluff Tool
Getting to know your machine Handle Extension tube Handle release button Hose Dirt container release button Quick release cord hook Extention wand Pre-motor filter Separator Dirt container Post-motor filter Hose to machine connector Brush bar ON/OFF Power on / off button Carpet height adjuster Technical Specification Accessories & Consumables Name Performance Floor & Dust Voltage 220-240V~50Hz Wattage 1600W Cord length 8/10m Weight 7.
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘Let’s talk SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Assembling your upright Insert the back panel into the floorhead. The back panel will click into place when it slides into position as highlighted. Align the post motor filter tabs in position and turn clockwise to lock into place Attach the turbo tool and extension tube to the tool holders.
Using your machine Before you begin cleaning • Always switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments, or removing and emptying the dirt container • 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. If this happens, switch the vacuum cleaner off and unplug from electrical socket.
Taking care of your machine Emptying and cleaning the dirt container Press dirt container release button to remove the dirt container. Hold dirt container over a bin and unclip the lock on the bottom of the dirt container, allowing the dirt to fall out.
Taking care of your machine Cleaning the shroud P TA Turn the dirt container lid anti-clockwise and lift to remove To gain access to the shroud, use the tab on the filter to pull the filter out of its housing and remove Tap the shroud over a bin to remove dirt and debris Cleaning the post motor filter 40˚C MAX Wash shroud under running water and leave for a minimum of 24hours to fully dry.
Let’s talk technical Removing debris from the brushbar Switch off you vacuum cleaner at the main socket. Using a pair of scissors, cut any hair or debris free from around the brushbar.
Let’s talk technical Changing the belt Remove 9 screws from the bottom of the floorhead. Remove the floor plate. Remove the belt from the spindle Remove the brush bar starting from the right side, opposite the belt side. Then remove belt and replace before reassembling your floorhead. To reassemble, recline the vacuum and lay it on its front.
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 machine There is an accessory missing? Why does my vacuum cleaner have no power? Why won’t the vacuum cleaner pick up? My brushbar isn’t turning? • The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket • Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with a British 13amp fuse • The motor thermostat may have tripped.
Getting in touch * Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before calling.
Accessories Don’t forget your accessories! Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions TurboTool 1-1-126261-00 Use the TurboTool for vacuuming your stairs, upholstery and car interiors. It’s great for picking up stubborn pet hair. 2 in 1 Tool 1-1-132115-00 2-in-1 tool includes crevice tool for awkward areas and corners and a dusting brush for areas such as skirting. Flexi Crevice Tool 1-1-131393-00 A handy long, flexible tool for getting far behind and around furniture.
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