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U85-PC-Be
U85-PC-Pe
LET’S GET STARTED.
CYCLONIC BAGLESS
UPRIGHT VACUUM
PowerCompact
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 keep the power cord away from the brushes, heated
surfaces and open ames whilst using your vacuum cleaner.
• After use always wrap the power cord around the cord
clips provided.
• Always make sure the 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.
• This vacuum cleaner is NOT to be used by children under eight years or persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they have been
given instructions on how to use the machine or are supervised during use.
Any cleaning or maintenance of your vacuum cleaner should not be made
by children without supervision and ensure they don’t play with the vacuum
cleaner. 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.
• This vacuum cleaner is tted with a constantly rotating brushbar. To avoid
damage to your ooring, make sure the brushbar is raised to the highest setting
when using the accessories and when using on stairs.
• Always take extra care when positioning the vacuum cleaner on the stairs.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse.
• 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.
Thank you for buying this Power Compact.
Taking care of your carpets and hard oors
The Power Compact 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 and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Taking care of your Power Compact
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
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 0LW, UK
This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support
Power Compact
(Included with all models)
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
Notes
Included with
your machine
Extension Hose 1.5m
Dusting Brush
Crevice Tool
Extension Tube
Hard Floor Tool
Initial Setup for normal operation
1. Use the base accessories.
a. Shortest hose.
b. Extension tube set to shortest practicable length.
2. Clean lters installed.
3. Dust receptacle empty.
4. All air vents 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
+
Power Compact Pet
TurboTool
Contents
Getting to know your machine Getting started
Extension tube
and crevice tool
Handle release button
Dust brush holder
Handle
Carry handle
Dirt container
release button
Separator
Dirt container lid
Dirt container
Pre-motor lter
(hidden)
Filter release clip
Upper release
cord hook
Name Power Compact
Voltage See rating label on machine for details
Wattage See rating label on machine for details
Cord length 8m
Weight 5.25kg
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Filter Kit (Type 110)
1-1-134394-00
Belt Kit (Type 25)
1-1-134411 -00
TurboTool (Type 6*)
1-1-134419-00
Crevice Tool (Type 16)
1-1-134427-00
Dusting Brush (Type 10)
1-1-134426-00
Accessories & Consumables
* Selected models only.
To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Hose connector
Hose inlet
On/O button
Floorhead
Hose
Height adjuster dial
Getting to know your machine Getting started
Assembling your vacuum cleaner
Lift handle up and click into place.
Put dusting brush into dusting
brush holder with brushes
facing outwards.
Line up latch on accessory hose,
push until clicks into place.
Line up TurboTool brushes into
TurboTool holder, push into place
until it clicks (some models only).
Push accessory hose into hose
to machine connector.
Push extension tube and crevice tool
onto holder.
Before you begin cleaning
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments
or removing and emptying the dirt container.
Filters require cleaning at least every 3-6 months. If the vacuum cleaner is blocked, switch o and unplug before
removing the blockage.
When the vacuum cleaner is stood in the upright position, or when using the hose and tools the brushbar height adjuster
must be set to the highest setting.
IMPORTANT: 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 machine).
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Using your machine Using your machine
IMPORTANT: Always switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/
attachments, or removing and emptying the dirt container.
The accessories can be attached to the extension tube or directly to the hose.
When using accessories on the hose/extension tube raise the height adjuster to the highest setting.
TIP
For best performance
use your vacuum
cleaner with only
the accessory
hose attached.
Plug vacuum cleaner into
the mains, switch on. Turn
brushbar height adjuster
dial to desired setting.
Press On/O button
to switch on.
Place foot on oorhead
and pull handle to recline.
Pull hose out of hose
to machine connector.
Attach accessory
to tube/hose.
Attach accessory hose
to extension hose.
If required attach extension
hose to extension tube.
Using accessories
Choose an accessory.
Using your machine
Hard oor cleaning
Hard oor cleaning tool.
Line up oor tool with base of vacuum
cleaner, push it until it clicks into place.
Lie vacuum cleaner on its back
exposing brushbar.
Hold vacuum cleaner with brushbar over tread of stairs.
Using on the stairs
Always raise the height of the brushbar to hard oor setting when using the vacuum cleaner on lino and hard oor.
Apply the hard oor adaptor for optimum results on hard oors.
TIP
To ensure the oor
tool is correctly tted,
the wheels should be
towards the back of the
oor tool when attached
to vacuum cleaner.
This vacuum cleaner
has a constantly rotating
brushbar. When cleaning
on stairs raise the height
adjuster dial to the highest
setting. The brushbar
must overhang the stair
tread. Always take care
when cleaning stairs.
CAUTION
Taking care of your machine
Press the dirt container
release button, pull to remove.
Emptying the dirt container
Cleaning the HEPA media pre-motor lter
Hold dirt container
over a bin.
Press the dirt release clip,
allowing dirt/debris to fall out.
Turn the dirt container
lid anti-clockwise,
lift to remove.
24hr
Leave to dry for
24 hours or until
fully dry before
placing back in the
vacuum cleaner.
Turn the HEPA
media pre-motor
lter anti-clockwise,
pull to remove.
Tap HEPA media
pre-motor lter over
a bin to remove
any dirt/debris.
Rinse under water
(max 40°C).
Line up HEPA media
pre-motor lter tabs
in dirt container lid,
turn clockwise until it
clicks into place.
IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the machine should overheat,
the thermostat will automatically turn the machine o. Switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Check the
machine for blockages and clean the lters. Wash the pre-motor lters with warm water (40°C max) and leave
for 24 hours or until fully dry before replacing into the machine.
Filters require cleaning at least every 3-6 months (depending on the level of use).
Don’t use your vacuum cleaner without all the lters in place.
TIP
Don’t over ll the
dirt container to
avoid blocking the
air ow through
the vacuum cleaner
and replace lters
every 6-9 months.