Vax Flair Total Home Installation instructions

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C85-FA-Te
Flair Total Home
Let’s get started
vax.co.uk
C85-FA-Te
Flair Total Home
Let’s get started

Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
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 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.
• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting the power cord.
• Always make sure lters are in place before use.
• 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.

• This vacuum cleaner 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 vacuum cleaner in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Only Vax recommend 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 vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws
or coins etc.
• 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.
• Take extra care when positioning and using the vacuum cleaner
on the stairs.
• 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.
• Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area. If lters have been
cleaned as per 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.

Thank you for buying this Flair Total Home.
Taking care of your carpets and hard floors
The Flair Total Home 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 Flair Total Home
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.
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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
Let’s talk technical
Accessories
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Flair Total Home
(Included with all models)
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 Bleeds must be closed.
5. Floorheads/tools set to Carpet Mode for carpet cleaning.
6. Mechanical Agitation turned ON for carpet cleaning.
7. Floorheads/tools set to Hard Floor Mode for hard oor cleaning.
8. Mechanical Agitation turned OFF for hard oor cleaning.
Accessory Hose
and Handle
Combination
Floorhead
Crevice Tool
Dusting Brush
4.2m Stretch Hose
Post-motor Filter
Pre-motor Filter
TurboTool
Included with
your machine
Tool Connector
Telescopic
Extension Tube
Hard oor Tool

Technical Specification
Name Flair Total Home
Voltage See rating label on machine for details
Wattage See rating label on machine for details
Cord length 6.0m
Weight 4.9kg
Accessories & Consumables
Filter (Type 117) Pre-Filter
1-1-134533-00
Filter (Type 105) Post-Filter
1-1-134328-00
Tool Connector (Type 1)
1-1-133838-00
TurboTool (Type 4)
1-1-134340-00
Combination Floor Tool (Type 7)
1-1-134342-00
Crevice Tool (Type 2)
1-1-39-01-010
Dusting Brush (Type 1)
1-1-127512-00
Hard Floor Tool (Type 4)
1-1-133836-00
Separator and shroud
Dirt container
Hose
entry point
Carry handle
Cord rewind
button
On/O button
Dirt container
release button
Floorhead
parking slot
Post-motor
lter (hidden)
Pre-motor lter
(hidden)
Post-motor
lter cover
Getting to know 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 cleaner).
• Clean the pre-motor lter every time the dirt container is emptied and replace the post-motor lter every 12 months.
• If the vacuum cleaner is blocked, switch o and unplug before removing the blockage.
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Assembling your vacuum cleaner
Press both buttons at end
of hose and insert into
hose entry point.
Insert hose grip into
telescopic extension tube.
Press button on telescopic
extension tube and adjust
to required length.
Insert the other end
of the telescopic tube
into the oorhead.
CAUTION
When unwinding the power
cord do not pull further than
the yellow marker.
Getting started

Raise brushes
for carpets.
Choose an accessory.
Lower brushes for
hard oors.
IMPORTANT: The base of the vacuum cleaner should always be positioned at on the oor when starting and in use.
The dirt container should be locked into place before lifting the vacuum cleaner by the carry handle.
Unwind the power cord.
Do not pull further than
the yellow marker.
Attach accessory
to hose end.
If required use
tool connector.
Plug into mains and press
the On/O button to turn
the machine on.
For use on carpets, click rocker
switch forward. For use on hard
oors click rocker switch back.
Slide vent cover
on hose grip open
to reduce suction
if required.
Using your vacuum cleaner
Using accessories
Using your machine
For most ecient results
on hard oors replace the
combination oorhead with
the specialist hard oor tool.

Cleaning the shroud
Press dirt container release
button and lift to remove.
Twist the shroud to remove.
MAX
40˚C
Hold dirt container over a bin and pull the
dirt release clip on the bottom of the dirt
container, allowing dirt/debris to fall out.
Tap the shroud over a bin
to remove any dirt/debris.
Rinse the shroud under water (Max 40°C).
Leave to dry for 24 hours or until fully dry
before placing back in the machine.
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch o vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Don’t over ll the dirt
container to avoid blocking
the air ow through the
vacuum cleaner.
Taking care of your machine

Taking care of your machine
TAP
MAX
40˚C
T
AP
MAX
40˚C
24hrs
Cleaning the pre-motor filter
Press dirt container release
button and lift to remove.
Remove the pre-motor
lter. Separate the frame
and foam by pulling.
Leave to dry for 24 hours or
until fully dry before placing
back in the machine.
Tap the lter frame and foam over a bin to remove
any dirt/debris.
Rinse both the frame and foam under water
(Max 40°C).
Clean the pre-motor
lter every time the dirt
container is emptied.

Press cord rewind
button to retract cord
into vacuum cleaner.
Place oorhead into parking
slot on the back of vacuum
cleaner for storage and carrying.
Storing your vacuum cleaner
Post-motor filter maintenance
Squeeze the lter cover
clips together and pull
to remove.
Push tab pull to remove
the post-motor lter.
Check the post-motor lter
for discolouration.
Taking care of your machine
Replace the post-motor
lter every 12 months.
!
40˚C
MAX
24hr
IMPORTANT: The post-motor 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.

Removing dirt/debris from TurboTool*
Removing a blockage from the hose
IMPORTANT: Remove accessory from hose or telescopic extension tube before performing maintenance
or trouble shooting checks.
*Not applicable for all models.
Remove the hose from the vacuum cleaner and
telescopic extension tube. Remove any blockage
by inserting a long, blunt object in to hose.
Let’s talk technical
Slide the locking ring
to remove.
Lift and separate
the housing.
Using a pair of scissors,
remove any threads
or hair caught around
the brushbar.
Line up the tabs on front of
housing and push together
to ret. Slide locking ring
into groove to secure.
Tabs
To test for a blockage in
the hose, drop a small ball
of paper into the hose.
The paper will drop
through if the hose is clear.

Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
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.
TurboTool (Type 4)
1-1-134340-00
Use the TurboTool for vacuuming your stairs,
upholstery and car interiors. It’s great for
picking up stubborn pet hair.
Fur ‘n‘ Fluff Tool
1-1-131392-00
Specically designed to remove extra stubborn
pet hair from upholstery, furniture and carpets.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance
/troubleshooting checks.
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure
the part is included with your vacuum cleaner.
• The dirt container may not be correctly tted, remove the dirt container
from the vacuum cleaner and check pre-motor lter and dirt container
are assembled correctly, ret ensuring it’s locked into place. Go to
‘Taking care of your machine’.
• The lter may be clogged, clean the lter. Go to ‘Taking care of
your machine’.
• The dirt container may be blocked, empty the dirt container. Go to
‘Taking care of your machine’.
• There may be a blockage in the hose/tube. Disconnect from the vacuum
cleaner and carefully remove any blockages. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• The lters may be clogged, clean the lter.
Go to ‘Taking care of 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 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).
SolutionProblem
Is there an
accessory missing?
Why won’t the vacuum
cleaner pick up?
Why does my vacuum
cleaner have no power?
Why is dust escaping
from the vacuum?

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Getting in touch

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declare that the C85-FA-Te is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
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