Vax HF86-DV-A Installation instructions

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HF86-DV-A
Dust & Vac
Let’s get started

Thank you for buying this Dust & Vac.
Taking care of your hard oors
The Dust & Vac is designed to make cleaning sealed 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 hard oors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and smell fresh
and clean. You’ve chosen hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good
care of them.
Taking care of your Dust & Vac
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are, to tackle your hard oors.
This Dust & Vac is intended for household use
only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• This Dust & Vac does not stay upright without
constant support.
• Only use the Dust & Vac indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the Dust & Vac.
• 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 and accessories should be used
with this Dust & Vac.
Basic safety precautions
3Always make sure the lter and dirt container are tted
correctly before using your Dust & Vac.
3Always turn o and unplug the Dust & Vac before carrying out
any maintenance.
3Turn o all controls on the Dust & Vac before disconnecting or
connecting the power cord. After use always wrap the power
cord around the cord clips provided.
3Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
3 Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse.
3 Always protect the power cord from heated surfaces or near
open ames.
3Use 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.
3Always carry the Dust & Vac by the handle.
3Store your Dust & Vac in a cool, dry area.
Don’ts
Do’s
8Don’t use this Dust & Vac if it has been dropped, damaged,
immersed in water or left outdoors.
8Don’t run over the power cord or use Dust & Vac if the power
cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer
Care Line on: 0844 4128 455 (Mon-Fri 08:30-18:30
Sat 09:00-17:00).
8Don’t handle the plug or use the Dust & Vac with
wet hands.
8 Don’t throw the Dust & Vac into re or expose to
high temperatures.
8Don’t pull or carry this Dust & Vac by the power cord.
8 Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord
around corners or sharp edges or close a door over the
power cord.
8 Don’t unplug Dust & Vac by pulling on the power cord.
8Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this
may cause damage to your Dust & Vac.
8Don’t use the Dust & Vac with incorrect voltage as this may
result in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is
listed on the ratings label.
8 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).
Let’s talk safety
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) 0844 412 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. Before you call we’ll need you to have the following information
to hand: your machine, your proof of purchase or warranty registration code
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
Let us know what you think @VaxUK
Please keep instructions for further use.
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Contents
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
Getting to know your machine
Microbre grab pad
Dust & Vac
Included with
your machine
Power cord
Name Dust & Vac
Code HF86-DV-A
Part Number 1-1-133419-00
Voltage 220-240V ~50Hz
Wattage 150W
Cord length 6m
Weight 1.97kg
Filters
Filter (Type 84)
1-1-133596-00
Quick Clean Microbre Pads (Type 1)
1-1-133266-00
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Storage hook
Power button
Upper handle
Dirt container
release button
Vacuum nozzle
p01
p04
p05
p06
p07
p09
p10
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Filter
Dirt container
Frame for cleaning pad

Assembling your hard oor cleaner
Depress the power
button to turn machine
on and o
Use the microbre pad to pick up ne
debris like dirt, dust and pet hair. Use
vacuum to suck up any left over debris
Getting started Using your machine
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE IMPORTANT: Always support Dust & Vac during use
NOTE: This machine is not free standing
Push the handle into the
main body until it locks
into place
Plug into mains socket
Slide the frame of your machine into the cleaning pad
pocket one side at a time
Emptying the Dirt Container
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Gently push the lter into
the dirt container
To ret the dirt container tilt so that the bottom aligns
rst, then gently push until it locks into place
Grasp the center tab on
the lter and pull out of
the dirt container
To empty the Dust & Vac
depress the release button to
remove the dirt container
Empty contents from the
container, shake and lightly
tap lter against bin to
remove remaining dirt
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Depress the release
button to remove the
dirt container
Check dirt air path is clear of dust and debris above the
dirt container and below the base of Dust & Vac
Storage
Taking care of your machine Taking care of your machine
After use wrap power cord
around cord clips provided
Important: Store in a cool dry area
Important: DO NOT USE BLEACH or FABRIC SOFTENER. For best results, wash the microbre cloth after every use
Always switch o and unplug Dust & Vac
before carrying out any maintenance.
Ensure lter is fully dry (at least 24
hours drying time) before retting into
the dirt container and is replaced every
6 months.
NOTE
Switch o and unplug
Use storage hook to hang
Dust & Vac where it can
easily be stored
Depress the release button
to remove the dirt container
Hold lter under warm
running water (max 40° C)
to rinse. DO NOT use soap/
detergent. Tap excess water
out of lter
Gently push the dry lter
back into the dirt container
Allow lter to COMPLETELY
DRY for at least 24 hours
before retting into the
dirt container
To ret the dirt container
tilt so that the bottom
aligns rst, then gently
push until it locks
into place
Grasp the center tab on
the lter and pull out of
the dirt container
Shake and lightly tap the
lter against the bin to
remove dirt
Maintaining your lter
Maintaining your Microbre grab pad
Machine washable at warm temperature (40°C max).
Always use a mild detergent and lay at to dry completely
before re-using
For best results tap out lter after every use and wash periodically Clearing a blockage
40°C MAX
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24hr

• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make
sure the part is included with your machine.
• Ensure the handle is tted correctly and pushed fully on to
the main body.
• Check the fuse in the plug. Always replace the fuse in the plug
with a British 13amp fuse.
• Dirt container may be full and may need to be emptied.
• Filter may need to be washed please allow 24 hours to dry
before retting.
• Clear any blockages from the machine. (See page 8)
• Empty dirt container, remove and wash lter allowing
24 hours to dry before retting.
• Dirt container may not be tted correctly. To ret the dirt
container tilt so that the bottom aligns rst, and then gently
push until it locks into place.
• Clear any blockages from the machine. (See page 8)
SolutionProblem
What to do if it goes wrong Getting in touch
There is an
accessory missing
Dust & Vac will not
switch on
Dust & Vac won’t pick
up or poor suction
Dust escaping from
Dust & Vac
* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner
before calling.
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Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
email: inf[email protected] website: vax.co.uk
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EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility,
declare that the HF86-DV-A Dust & Vac is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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