Vax U88-M8-B User manual

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Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwic , Worcesters ire, WR9 OQH, UK
email: inf[email protected]k - website: vax.co.uk
Version 1.0
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Get Clean ng...
What’s your Vax model number? (Located on the top flap of the packag ng)
What’s your ser al number? (Located on the base of the mach ne)
Note these down n case you need them n future. Please keep nstruct ons for further use.
e.g. U88-M8-B
vax.co.uk
Bagless Uprig t
Mac 8
Vax Carel ne: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
User Guide
Mach 8
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Un t
Accessor es F lters
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Mac ine Overview
2Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
1Handle
2 Extens on tube
3 D rt conta ner release button
4Carry handle
5 D rt conta ner l d
6 Separator
7D rt conta ner
8Brushbar he ght adjust
9 Blockage nd cator
10 Pre-motor f lter (h dden)
11 Post motor f lter (h dden)
12 Hose release button
13 Cord safety hook
14 Hose storage
15 Hose
16 Extens on tube release button (h dden)
17 Cord storage hook
18 Cord
19 Power on/off button
20 2- n-1 tool (crev ce tool & dust ng brush)
PLEASE NOTE: some parts may vary
accord ng to model. Please check ns de flap
of box for more deta ls.
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When us ng the vacuum cleaner, bas c safety precaut ons should always
be observed, nclud ng the follow ng:
1. Only use the vacuum cleaner ndoors on dry surfaces.
2. Turn off the vacuum cleaner controls before d sconnect ng or
connect ng from the ma ns supply.
3. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before connect ng or
d sconnect ng the vacuum hose and accessor es.
4. Ch ldren should be superv sed to ensure that they do not play w th
the appl ance.
5. Th s appl ance s not ntended for use by persons ( nclud ng
ch ldren) w th reduced phys cal, sensory or mental capab l t es,
or lack of exper ence and knowledge, unless they have been
g ven superv s on or nstruct on concern ng use of the appl ance
by a person respons ble for the r safety.
6. Use only as descr bed n th s manual. Use only Vax
recommended attachments.
7. Do not use the vacuum cleaner f t has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors or dropped nto water. Do not use the vacuum
cleaner w th a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord s
damaged, t must be replaced by the manufacturer or a
recommended Serv ce Agent to avo d hazard and nval dat ng
the guarantee.
8. Do not pull or carry by cord/hose. Do not use the cord/hose as
a handle, close a door on the cord/hose or pull cord/hose
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum cleaner
over the cord/hose. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
9. Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner w th wet hands.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
10. Do not put any objects nto open ngs. Do not use w th any
open ngs blocked and do not restr ct a r-flow. Keep all open ngs
free of dust, l nt, ha r or anyth ng that m ght reduce a rflow.
11. Keep ha r, loose cloth ng, f ngers and all parts of the body away
from open ngs and mov ng parts.
12. Do not p ck up hot coals, c garette butts, matches or any hot,
smok ng or burn ng objects.
13. Do not p ck up flammable or combust ble mater als (l ghter flu d,
petrol, kerosene etc.) or use n the presence of explos ve l qu ds
or vapours.
14. Do not vacuum up harmful or tox c mater al (chlor ne, bleach,
ammon a, dra n cleaner etc.).
15. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, na ls,
screws, co ns, etc.
16. Do not use w thout ALL of the f lters n place.
17. Take extra care when vacuum ng on sta rs.
18. Keep vacuum ng area well l t.
19. Store the vacuum cleaner n a cool, dry area.
20. Turn off the on/off sw tch before unplugg ng the vacuum cleaner
21. Use only CE-approved 13 amp extens on cords. Non-approved
cords may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord
so that the cord cannot be tr pped over.
WARNING: Always sw tch off and unplug the vacuum
cleaner from the electr cal outlet before assembl ng,
open ng or empty ng the d rt conta ner, or before
connect ng/d sconnect ng the attachments.
CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner s a very powerful un t.
Before plugg ng the cord nto the electr cal outlet, make
sure the sw tch s n the ‘off’ pos t on.
IMPORTANT: If the nlet, hose or extens on tube s blocked,
sw tch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blockage(s)
before re-start ng the vacuum cleaner. See Ma ntenance; Clear ng
Blockages.
IMPORTANT: Clean ng f lters ma nta ns vacuum
performance. Vax recommends that your f lters should be
checked and cleaned per od cally. If your f lters are washable make
sure they are completely dry before nsert ng back nto the vacuum
cleaner.
IMPORTANT: The motor s equ pped w th a thermal cut-out.
If for any reason the un t should overheat, the thermostat
w ll automat cally turn the un t off. Should th s occur, unplug the
vacuum cleaner from the electr cal outlet and turn off the sw tch.
Remove d rt conta ner and empty. Clean f lters. Allow the un t to cool
for approx mately one (1) hour. To re-start, plug nto an electr cal
outlet and sw tch back on.
T is vacuum cleaner is intended for ouse old use only and NOT
for commercial or industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
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General Safety Information
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Assembling t e appliance
4Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Operation
IMPORTANT: When the
vacuum cleaner s stood n
the upr ght pos t on, or when us ng
the hose and tools, the brushbar
he ght adjust must be set to the
h ghest pos t on.
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IMPORTANT: Vax recommends that you ra se the he ght of the brushbar to the h ghest pos t on when us ng
th s cleaner on l no and hard floor ng due to constant brushbar rotat on. Vax cannot be held respons ble for
damage to these surfaces f the customer fa ls to take not ce of th s recommendat on.
Insert handle nto ma n un t. Push
down unt l handle locks nto place.
To remove, press handle release
button.
Push 2- n-1 tool nto storage area on
the back of the ma n un t.
Tw st cord storage hook to release
cord.
Turn un t on.
Place foot on floor nozzle and pull
back mach ne to recl ne nto
operat ng pos t on
In upr ght pos t on turn brushbar
he ght adjust to des red sett ng.
Hig - long carpet p le and hard floors
Low - short carpet p le
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Operating t e appliance
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NOTE: The 2- n-1 tool can only be attached to the extens on tube.
NOTE: Th s un t has a constantly rotat ng brushbar. Vax recommends you ra se the brushbar to the h ghest sett ng
before attach ng accessor es.
Using accessories
Attac ing to extension tube
Remove hose from ts holder and
unw nd hose from un t.
Press the extens on tube release
button and remove tube from holder.
Attach hose to extens on tube.
For crev ce tool, sl de brush
downwards unt l t cl cks nto place.
For dust ng brush, sl de brushes
upwards unt l t snaps nto place.
Operation
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6Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)
Emptying t e dirt container
Cleaning t e HEPA pre-motor filter
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40° C
max
24hr
Keep your Vax like new
IMPORTANT: The cond t on of the f lters affects the performance of your mach ne.
Please check and wash f lters per od cally (depend ng on the level of use).
IMPORTANT: Do not use the vacuum cleaner w thout all of the f lters n place.
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Cleaning t e separator
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Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)
Cleaning t e post-motor
24hr
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40° C
max
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Identification and removal of blockages
WARNING: To reduce the r sk of electr c shock, turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug from the electr cal
outlet before perform ng ma ntenance/troubleshoot ng checks.
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Removing blockages from t e brus bar
8Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)
Unscrew the s x screws on
the base of the un t.
Remove floor nozzle cover. L ft brushbar. Remove the belt from the
end of the brushbar.
The blockage nd cator w ll change n colour from green to red should a blockage
occur. D sconnect the hose from the vacuum cleaner and remove any blockages found
then reconnect the hose securely. Refer to FAQs for further poss ble causes and
solut ons.
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UK Service & Help
Vax Carel ne:
(UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday - Fr day 8.30am to 6.30pm
Saturday - Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm
If you have quer es or concerns about us ng your Vax, call the Vax Carel ne. Calls are charged at the UK local rate.
Please make a note of the ser al number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before call ng. For the nearest
Serv ce Agent, please call the Vax Carel ne or v s t vax.co.uk
Consumables
To purchase spares and accessor es, please v s t vax.co.uk
Type 42 F lter K t: 1-1-131746-00
Tec nical Specification
Voltage: 220-240V ~50Hz
Wattage: 1500W
Capac ty: 1.1L
F lters: Pre-motor f lters (washable) / Post motor (washable)
Cord length: 6m (approx)
We ght: 5.6 kg
Subject to techn cal change w thout not ce.
EEC Statement of Compliance
Manufacturer/EEC mporter: Vax L m ted, hereby on our own respons b l ty, declare that the U88-M8 ser es s
manufactured n compl ance w th the follow ng D rect ves:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage D rect ve
EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnet c Compat b l ty D rect ve
Waste electr cal products should not be d sposed of w th household waste. Please recycle where fac l t es ex st.
Check w th your Local Author ty or reta ler for recycl ng adv ce.
10 Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Ot er Information
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