Instruction manual

2. Components Diagram
1 Hose inlet
2 On/off button
3 Storage slot
4 Post-motor filter cover
5 Wheel
6 Cord rewind button
7 Variable power dial
8 5-stage LED display
9 Carry handle
10 Quick-release dirt container button
(located under safety latch)
11 Dirt container release button
12 Central HEPA filter
13 Dirt container handle
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6. Dirt Container & Filters:
Removal & Replacement
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
from the electrical outlet before removing the dirt
container.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the vacuum cleaner
without ALL of the filters in place.
Emptying the Dirt Container
1. Press the button located on the dirt container
handle to pull out the dirt container (Fig.6/1)
2. Lift up the safety latch (Fig.6/2)
3. Press the button located under the safety latch to
empty the dirt into a rubbish bin. When all of the
dirt has fallen, close the dirt container flap, close
the safety latch and replace the dirt container.
Cleaning the Central HEPA Filter
1. Remove the dirt container as directed.
2. Release the filter safety latch located on top of
the dirt container and pull out the central filter
unit.
3. Remove the filter shroud by rotating it
anticlockwise and pulling away from the central
filter (Fig.6/4).
4. Gently tap the filter against the side of a rubbish
bin to remove excess dirt.
5. The central filter can be washed in warm water
(max 40
0
C). Allow to air dry completely before
replacing.
NOTE: Do NOT use any detergents or boiling
water to wash the filter. Vax recommends washing
the filter every time you empty the dust container.
6. Return the central filter to the filter shroud and
rotate clockwise to secure.
7. Replace the central filter unit to the dirt container
ensuring the filter safety catch has been reset.
8. Replace the dirt container.
Post-motor Filter
NOTE: This is located behind cover on opposite
side to cord rewind on your vacuum cleaner.
1. Release the post-motor cover and remove the
filter by pressing in the catch on the left hand
side.
2. The post-motor filter can be washed in warm
water (max 40
0
C). Allow to air dry for 24 hours
before replacing.
NOTE: Do NOT use any detergents or boiling
water to wash the filter. Vax recommends washing
the filter every 3-6 months.
3. Replace the post-motor filter and cover before
re-starting the vacuum cleaner.
7. Cleaning Blockages
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, the
power cord must be disconnected before performing
maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug from the
electrical outlet.
2. The flexible hose or X-tend (Model V-091X only)
can be disconnected from the vacuum cleaner
by pushing in the button on the hose and pulling
away from the machine. Remove any blockages
found then reconnect the hose securely.
8. Storage
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
from the electrical outlet and rewind the power cord
as directed before storing.
NOTE: Always store the vacuum cleaner base
down.
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