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POWERFUL &
LIGHTWEIGHT WITH
EXTENSIVE 17M REACH
U85-AS-Be
U85-AS-Pme
LET’S GET STARTED.
VARIANT
AirTM
STRETCH
Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Please keep instructions for further use and use only as
instructed in this guide. This vacuum cleaner is intended
for household use only and NOT for commercial or
industrial use.
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces
and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts
and openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
Don’ts
• Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged
or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use the vacuum cleaner if the
power cord or plug is damaged. If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by a qualied person in order to avoid a
hazard. Please contact our Customer Care Line on:
0330 026 8455 (Monday–Friday 9.00am-5.00pm).
• Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with wet
hands.
• Don’t pull or carry this vacuum cleaner by the power cord.
Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord
around corners, sharp edges or close a door over the
power cord. Don’t unplug vacuum cleaner by pulling on the
power cord.
Do’s
• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting the power cord.
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst
using your vacuum cleaner. After use always wrap the power
cord around the cord clips provided.
• Always make sure both the pre-motor/post-motor lters are
in place before use.
• Always make sure the brushbar is set to hard oor when
using your vacuum on the stairs and take extra care when
positioning the vacuum cleaner on the stairs.
• Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the hose and accessories.
• Always check the oorhead and accessories are free from
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Only Vax recommended tools should be used with this vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t wash the post-motor lter.
• Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.
• Don’t vacuum up any ammable or combustible materials (lighter uid, petrol,
kerosene etc.) or use the vacuum cleaner in an area with explosive vapours or
liquid.
• Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning
items or use in an area where there may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach
and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner with incorrect voltage as this may result
in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
damage, dirt and debris before use.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may aect the
airow/suction.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces and open ames.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it could
be a trip hazard.
• Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area. If lters have been cleaned as per
the user guide instructions ensure they are thoroughly dry before storing away.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
We’re here if you need us
Instead of taking your machine back to the shop,
simply visit our online support:
support.vax.co.uk
Still need to get in touch?
Our UK based Customer Care Team are here to support you.
For help with assembly, operational or performance problems, or buying and tting new accessories,
you can nd all our contact details at vax.co.uk/contact
This user guide can be found online at: support.vax.co.uk
Thank you for buying this Air Stretch
vacuum cleaner.
Taking care of your carpets and hard oors
The Air Stretch is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly, as eective
and ecient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your carpets and hard oors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer.
You’ve chosen the carpets and hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you
take good care of them.
Taking care of your Air Stretch
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always
ready when you are to tackle your carpets and hard oors.
Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Accessories
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Air Stretch
Included with
your machine*
3-in-1 Crevice, Dust
and Upholstery Tool
Initial setup for normal operation
1. Use the base accessories.
– Shortest hose.
– Extension tube set to shortest practicable length.
2. Clean lters installed.
3. Dust receptacle empty.
4. All air vents must be closed.
5. Floor heads/tools set to Carpet Mode for carpet cleaning.
6. Mechanical Agitation turned ON for carpet cleaning.
7. Floor heads/tools set to Hard Floor Mode for hard oor cleaning.
8. Mechanical Agitation turned OFF for hard oor cleaning.
* Some parts may vary according to model. Please check inside of box for more details.
Stretch Hose
Air Stretch Pet Max
All of the above plus
Flat Upholstery Tool
Tool Connector
Subject to technical change without notice. To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Handle
Handle height adjuster
Post-motor lter cover
Rotating brushbar
Brushbar blockage indicator
Upper handle release button
Separator
Dirt container
Dirt container
release button
Hose to extension tube connector
Power On/Of button
Power cord
Quick release
cord hook
Carry handle
Brushbar On/O button
Wheels
Accessories & Consumables
Technical Specication
Filter Kit (Type 90)
1-1-134227
Belt
1-7-139141
3-in-1 tool
1-1-129167
Fur ‘n’ Flu tool
1-1-131392
Flexi Crevice tool
1-1-131393
Flat Upholstery tool
1-1-131394
Tool Connector
1-9-128056
Name Air Stretch
Voltage See rating label on machine for details
Wattage See rating label on machine for details
Capacity 1.5L
Cord length 13m
Weight 5kg
Telescopic extension tube
Getting to know your machine
Air vent
Hose
Getting started
To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Assembling your upright
Insert the handle.
Twist the quick release cord
hook to release the power cord.
Place the 3-in-1 tool onto
the on board storage area.
Adjust handle up
or down to select
the desired height.
Plug in your machine and push
ON/OFF button to switch on.
Brushbar on — carpets
Brushbar o — hard oors
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
How to use
Recline the unit.
CAUTION: Switching the brushbar on whilst cleaning hard oors may damage ooring.
Using your machine
Before you begin cleaning
• Always switch o 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 o. If this happens, switch the vacuum cleaner o and unplug from electrical
socket. Remove and empty the dirt container also check the vacuum cleaner for blockages. Allow the vacuum cleaner to
cool for approximately 1 hour (if you have cleaned the lters please wait 24 hours for the lters to fully dry before putting
back into the vacuum).
• Pre-motor lters require cleaning at least every 3 months.
• If the vacuum cleaner is blocked, switch o and unplug before removing the blockage.
• When using the accessories always make sure the brushbar is switched to the o position.
NOTE: When the vacuum cleaner is stood in the upright position the brushbar will automatically stop.
Telescopic extension tube
Remove hose end
from the oorhead.
Remove telescopic
extension tube.
Choose an accessory.
(Note: Some tools will
require the tool connector
when tting).
Attach accessory
to hose end.
3-in-1 tool converts into:
A = Crevice Tool
B = Upholstery Tool
C = Dusting Brush
A
B
C
Attach accessory to
telescopic extension tube.
Attaching the hose
Attach hose to telescopic
extension tube.
Using accessories
NOTE: The crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery tool can all be attached to the telescopic tube or directly to the hose.
Accessories may vary.
Using your machine
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
Press the dirt container release button and pull
to remove the dirt container.
Hold dirt container over a bin and press the dirt
container release button to open allowing dirt to fall out.
Cleaning the HEPA pre-motor lter
Turn the dirt container lid
anti-clockwise…
Tap the lter over a bin
to release any dirt.
…and lift to remove.
Wash the lter under
running water (40°C max).
Grasp tab on lter and pull to remove.
Leave to fully dry for at least 24 hours
before putting back into the vacuum cleaner.
40°C max
tap
!
!
!
!
24hr
MAX
40˚C
!
MAX
40˚C
How to use the air vent
Slide vent cover open to decrease suction,
if required on high piled carpets.
Close the vent cover to increase suction,
for maximum cleaning on hard oors.
NOTE: For most ecient results the air vent should be closed.
Taking care of your machine
Cleaning the shroud
Lift to remove the separator
from the dirt container
Press the button on the post-motor
lter cover and remove.
Tap over a bin to remove
dirt and debris.
Brush dirt from the shroud.
Remove the post-motor lter
from the lter cover.
Check the post-motor lter
for discolouration.
tap
HEPA post-motor lter maintenance
IMPORTANT: The exhaust lter is designed to oer long life with no maintenance.
The lter should be checked periodically and when heavily discoloured it should be replaced.
Please do not wash, scrub or brush the lter as this will damage the delicate lter media.
Turn the dirt container lid
anti-clockwise…
…and lift to remove.