Vax ECGAV1B1 User manual

ECGAV1B1
LET’S GET STARTED.
Wet&Dry
VACUUMS FLOORS
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Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
This Wet & Dry vacuum is intended for household use only and NOT for
commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the Wet & Dry vacuum indoors and keep the area
you are cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and
openings whilst using the Wet & Dry vacuum.
• The Wet & Dry vacuum should be positioned at on the oor when
starting and during use. To prevent dirty water running into the motor
do not use the Wet & Dry vacuum upside-down or on its side.
• Don’t use the Wet & Dry vacuum if it has been dropped, damaged
or left outdoors.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may
cause damage to your Wet & Dry vacuum.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use the Wet & Dry vacuum
if the power cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer
Service on: 0330 026 8455.
• Don’t vacuum up any ammable or combustible materials (lighter uid,
petrol, kerosene etc.) or use the Wet & Dry vacuum in an area with
explosive vapours or liquid.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the Wet & Dry vacuum with wet hands.
• Turn o all controls on the Wet & Dry vacuum before disconnecting
or connecting the power cord.
• Always make sure the lter and lter bag are in place before use.
• Always check accessories are free from damage, dirt and debris
before use.
• Always switch o the Wet & Dry vacuum 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 cord from heated surfaces or near open ames.
• Take extra care when positioning and using the Wet & Dry vacuum
on the stairs.

• This Wet & Dry vacuum 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 Wet & Dry vacuum. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• Only Vax recommended tools and accessories should be used with this
Wet & Dry vacuum.
• Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws
or coins etc.
• 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 pull or carry the Wet & Dry vacuum 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 the Wet & Dry vacuum by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t use the Wet & Dry vacuum with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage
or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords may
overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
• Before storing the tank, the lter and lter bag must be thoroughly clean and dry as per
the user guide instructions. Store the Wet & Dry vacuum in a cool, dry area.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

Thank you for buying this Wet & Dry.
Taking care of your carpets
The Wet & Dry is designed to make vacuuming and sucking up spills regularly, as eective and
ecient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Taking care of your Wet & Dry
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always
ready when you are to tackle dirt and debris.
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Taking care of you
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This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

Contents
Included with
your machine
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Wet & Dry
Accessory Hose and Grip
Extension Tubes
Crevice Tool
Wet Pick Up Tool
Combination Floorhead
Wet & Dry Upholstery Tool

Getting to know your machine
Name Wet & Dry
Code ECGAV1B1
Part number 1-1-138767
Voltage 220-240V-50~60Hz
Wattage 1400W
Cord length 10m
Weight 7kg
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Blower port (hidden)
Post motor grill and lter
Lid release clips
Upper power cord hook
Lower power
cord hook
Tool storage
Carry handle
On/O switch
Filter bag (hidden)
Float (hidden)
Tank
Hose
connection

PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Getting started
Before you begin
• WARNING: Always switch o the Wet & Dry vacuum before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments,
or emptying the tank.
• IMPORTANT: The Wet & Dry vacuum is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the Wet & Dry vacuum
does overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the Wet & Dry vacuum o. If this happens, switch the Wet &
Dry vacuum o and unplug. Empty the tank and also check the Wet & Dry vacuum for blockages. Allow the Wet &
Dry vacuum to cool for approximately 24 hours (if you have cleaned the lter and lter bag please wait 24 hours for
the lter and lter bag to fully dry before putting back into the Wet & Dry vacuum). For best cleaning results the lter
and lter bag require cleaning after every use and replacement every 6 months. If the Wet & Dry vacuum is blocked,
switch o and unplug before removing the blockage.
Assembling your Wet & Dry vacuum
Push the hose rmly into the
hose connection and twist to
lock into place.
Push the other end of the
extension tube onto the
desired accessory.
Insert the hose grip on to
extension tube.
Additional tools can be stored
on the back of the vacuum.
Push together the 2
extension tubes.

Using your machine
• IMPORTANT: The Wet & Dry vacuum should be positioned at on the oor when starting and during use to prevent
dirty water running into motor. Do not use the Wet & Dry vacuum upside-down or on its side. Always make sure
both the lter and lter bag are in place before use.
Using as a Wet & Dry vacuum
Attach the combination tool
to the extension tube.
Slide vent cover on hose grip
open to reduce suction
if required.
Plug into mains and press
the on/o switch to the I
position to switch on.
Raise brushes for use on
carpets. Lower brushes for
use on hardoor.

Using your machine
Using the accessories
TIP
Brushes on the oor
head should be visible
when using on
hard oors.
TIP
For best cleaning
performance always
empty before and after
using for wet pick up.
Using for wet pick up
• IMPORTANT: The Wet & Dry vacuum is tted with a oat. When the tank is full, the oat will shut o the suction to
the vacuum. You will be able to hear if this has happened as the motor noise will increase. Once the oat is activated,
switch o the Wet & Dry vacuum and empty the dirty water. If the tank is not full, then turn o the Wet & Dry vacuum
at the power switch and wait for the oat under the lid to settle. Always makes sure the oat is able to move freely
prior to use.
Choose an accessory and push
onto the hose grip or
extension tube.
Plug into mains and press
the on/o switch to the
I position to switch on.
Choose an accessory and push onto the hose grip or
extension tube.

Using your machine
• IMPORTANT: The Wet & Dry vacuum should be positioned at on the oor when starting and in use.
Using blow function
Unclip the grill and lter and remove. Push the hose rmly into the blower port and twist to lock
into place.
Plug into mains and press
the on/o switch to the
I position to switch on.

Taking care of your machine
Emptying and cleaning the tank after dry pick up
Lift and unhook the clips to
remove the lid.
Lift out the lter bag from the tank and tap against a bin to remove
the dirt and debris.
Empty the tank. Use a damp
cloth to remove any dirt
and debris.
TIP
The lid will not t correctly if the lter bag is not in place.
Emptying and cleaning the tank after wet pick up
Lift and unhook the clips to
remove the lid.
Lift out the lter bag from the tank and tap against a bin to remove
the dirt and debris.
Empty the tank, rinse with
warm water (Max 40˚C)
to remove dirt/debris and
wipe dry.

Taking care of your machine
Cleaning the lter bag
Cleaning the post-motor lter
Lift and unhook the clips to
remove the lid.
Unclip the grill and lter
and remove.
Lift out the lter bag from the tank and tap against a bin to remove
the dirt and debris.
Separate the foam lter from
the grill.
Tap the lter against a bin to
remove the dirt and debris.
Rinse under a warm tap max
40°c, allow to fully dry
before replacing into the
Wet & Dry vacuum.
TIP
For best cleaning results clean the lter bag after every use and replace every 6 months.
Rinse under a warm tap
max 40°c allow to fully dry
before replacing into the
Wet & Dry vacuum.

Cleaning the wet pick up tool
Storage
Push the clips to remove the brush and squeegee.
Taking care of your machine
Slide the squeegee out of the
tool and wipe clean with a
damp cloth.
The brush can be washed
(max 40°c).
Before storing, the Wet & Dry vacuum, the lter and lter bag must be thoroughly clean and dry.
Store the Wet & Dry vacuum in a cool, dry area.
Release the upper cord hook from the handle and wind the cord
to store.
TIP
Close the upper cord
hook when not being
used to store the cord.
Power cord storage

• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is included
with your Wet & Dry vacuum.
• The lid may not be correctly tted, remove the lid from the Wet & Dry vacuum
and ret ensuring it’s locked into place. The lid will not t correctly if the lter bag
is not in place.
• The lter or lter bag may be clogged. To clean the lter or lter bag go to ‘Taking
care of your machine’.
• The tank maybe full, empty the tank. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
• There may be a blockage in the hose/tube. Disconnect from the Wet & Dry vacuum
and carefully remove any blockages.
• Float may be stuck in the upright position. The Wet & Dry vacuum is tted with a
oat. When the tank is full, the oat will shut o the suction to the vacuum. You will
be able to hear if this has happened as the motor noise will increase. Once the oat
is activated, switch o the Wet & Dry vacuum and empty the tank. If the tank is not
full, then turn o the Wet & Dry vacuum at the power switch and wait for the oat
under the lid to settle.
SolutionProblem
What to do if it goes wrong
Is there an
accessory missing?
Why won’t the
Wet & Dry vacuum
pick up?
Why won’t the blower
function work?
• The tank may be full, empty the tank. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
• The lter may be clogged. To clean the lter go to ‘Taking care of
your machine’.
• Hose may be incorrectly tted, ret. Go to ‘Using your machine’.
• There may be a blockage in the hose/tube. Disconnect from the Wet & Dry vacuum
and carefully remove any blockages.
Why does my
Wet & Dry vacuum
have no power?
• 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 13amp fuse.
• The motor thermostat may have tripped. If this has happened, unplug the Wet & Dry
vacuum. Empty the tank and check the hose for blockages. Clean the lter and lter
bag and allow the Wet & Dry vacuum to cool for approximately 1 hour (if you have
washed the lter and lter bag you will need to wait 24 hours for them to fully dry
before putting them back into the Wet & Dry vacuum).
Why is dust
escaping from the
Wet & Dry vacuum?
• The lter and lter bag may be clogged. To clean the lter and/or lter bag go to
‘Taking care of your machine’.
• IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch o Wet & Dry vacuum before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

Getting in touch
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EMC: 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
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