Vax Air Stretch U85-AS-Be Specification sheet

POWERFUL &
LIGHTWEIGHT WITH
EXTENSIVE 17M REACH
U85-AS-Be
U85-AS-Pe
U85-AS-Ppe
U85-AS-Pme
U85-AS-Te
U85-AS-Ce
U85-AS-Ue
LET’S GET STARTED.
AirTM
STRETCH
VARIANT
POWERFUL &
LIGHTWEIGHT WITH
EXTENSIVE 17M REACH
U85-AS-Be
U85-AS-Pe
U85-AS-Ppe
U85-AS-Pme
U85-AS-Te
U85-AS-Ce
U85-AS-Ue
LET’S GET STARTED.
Air
TM
AirTM Air
STRETCH
VARIANT

Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
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’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged
or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use vacuum cleaner if the
power cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer
Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 6:30pm,
Sat: 9:00am to 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.
• Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails,
screws or coins etc.
• 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.

• 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 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.
• Don’t wash the post-motor lter.
• Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the hose and accessories.
• 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.

Thank you for buying this Air Stretch
vacuum cleaner.
Taking care of your carpets and hard floors
The Air Stretch is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly, as eective
and efficient 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.
Let us know what you think @VaxUK
Let us know what you think
@VaxUK
Taking care of you
We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:
vax.co.uk/support or call:
(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd, Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 OLW, UK
This User Guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

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
Pre-motor Filter
Post-motor Filter
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.
TurboTool
Air Stretch Pet
As per Air Stretch, plus
Fur ‘n’ Flu Tool
Air Stretch Pet Plus
As per Air Stretch Pet, plus
Flexi Crevice Tool
Stretch Hose
Air Stretch Pet Max
As per Air Stretch Pet, plus
Flat Upholstery Tool
Air Stretch Complete
As per Air Stretch Pet, plus
Air Stretch Total Home
As per Air Stretch Pet, plus
Tool Connector
Soft Dusting Brush
Air Stretch Ultimate
As per Air Stretch Pet, plus
Matress Tool
Tool Connector
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
Post-motor lter release button
Brushbar On/O button
Wheels
Accessories & Consumables
Technical Specification
Filter Kit (Type 90)*
1-1-134227-00
TurboTool (Type 6)*
1-1-134419-00
Belt (Type 26)*
1-1-134530-00
3-in-1 tool
1-1-129167-00
Fur ‘n’ Flu tool
1-1-131392-00
Flexi Crevice tool
1-1-131393-00
Flat Upholstery tool
1-1-131394-00
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 4.9kg
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.
IMPORTANT: Switching the brushbar on whilst cleaning hard oors may damage ooring.
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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.
IMPORTANT: When the vacuum cleaner is stood in the upright position or when using on stairs and the hose/tools,
the brushbar height adjust dial must be set to hard oor
Telescopic extension tube
Remove hose end
from the oorhead.
Remove telescopic
extension tube.
Choose an accessory.
*Accessories may vary.
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.

Taking care of your machine
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
How to use the air vent
Cleaning the HEPA pre-motor filter
Press the dirt container release button and pull
to remove the dirt container.
Slide vent cover open to decrease suction,
if required on high piled carpets.
Turn the dirt container lid
anti-clockwise…
Tap the lter over a bin
to release any dirt.
Hold dirt container over a bin and press the dirt
container release button to open allowing dirt to fall out.
Close the vent cover to increase suction,
for maximum cleaning on hard oors.
…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
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24hr
MAX
40˚C
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MAX
40˚C
Note: For most efficient results the air vent should be closed.

Taking care of your machine
Cleaning the shroud
Turn the dirt container lid
anti-clockwise and lift to remove.
Press button on 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 filter 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.

Taking care of your machine
Switch o your vacuum cleaner
at the main socket. Using a pair
of scissors cut any hair or debris
free from around the brushbar.
Removing debris from the brushbar
A RED light will indicate
a jammed brushbar.
Turn the vacuum cleaner back on.
A GREEN light will indicate that the
brushbar is clear and ready for use.
Changing the brush bar
Using a crosshead screwdriver,
remove 3 screws from the side
of the oor head.
Remove the end cap belt cover. Remove the brush bar location
plate to gain access to the belt.
Replace the old belt, ensuring the
teeth are fully engaged with the cogs.
Pull brushbar through brushbar
side cover to remove.
PULL
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn the vacuum cleaner o and unplug from the electrical outlet
before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch o vacuum cleaner before maintenance or troubleshooting checks

Taking care of your machine
Changing the belt
IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch o vacuum cleaner before maintenance or troubleshooting checks
Using a crosshead screwdriver,
remove 3 screws from the side
of the oor head.
Remove the end cap belt cover. Remove the brush bar location plate
to gain access to the belt.
Replace the old belt, ensuring the teeth
are fully engaged with the cogs.
Accessories
Turn the TurboTool over and
slide o the locking ring.
Detach lower housing
and remove.
Using a pair of scissors,
cut any hair or debris free
from around the brushes.
Removing blockages from the TurboTool
To re-assemble the
TurboTool, ensure that the
tabs are engaged and pivot
the lower housing closed.
Slip the locking ring over the
neck of the TurboTool and
into the groove to nish.
*Not applicable to some models.

Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
TurboTool (Type 6)
1-1-134419-00
Use the TurboTool for vacuuming your stairs,
upholstery and car interiors. It’s great for
picking up stubborn pet hair.
3-in-1 Tool
1-1-129167-00
3-in-1 tool includes crevice tool for awkward
areas and corner, dusting brush for areas
such as skirting and an upholstery tool for
cleaning sofas, curtains, chair seats and
car interiors.
Pro cleaning kit
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 areas such
as on top of cupboards and in between blinds
to the dust that collates behind and within
the radiator.

SolutionProblem
What to do if it goes wrong
• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure
the part is included with your machine.
• 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. If this has happened, unplug
the vacuum cleaner. Remove and empty the dirt container and check
the hose for blockages.
• Clean the lters and allow the vacuum cleaner to cool for approximately
1 hour (if you have washed the lters you will need to wait 24 hours for
the lters to fully dry before putting them back into the vacuum cleaner).
• The brushbar may be clogged, check the brushbar and clear
any hair or debris. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• The belt may be broken. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• There may be a blockage in the hose. Please remove the hose from
the vacuum cleaner, check and clear any blockages.
• Empty the dirt container and clean lters. Go to the ‘Taking care
of your machine’.
• The brushbar may not be turning. Go to ‘My brushbar isn’t turning’ below.
• If the accessory/tool will not pick up, check and clear any blockages.
• Air vent may be open, close vent. Go to ‘Using your machine’
IMPORTANT:To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum before performing
maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
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
Getting in touch

What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
†Registration required. Terms and conditions apply, see vax.co.uk for details.
* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.

GET IN TOUCH
0330 026 8455 VaxVacuums[email protected].uk vax.co.uk @VaxUK
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the U85-AS-Be, U85-AS-Pe, U85-AS-Ppe, U85-AS-Pme, U85-AS-Te, U85-AS-Ce and U85-AS-Ue manufactured
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Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
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