Vax U88-T4 series User manual

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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-T4-P
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Bagless Uprig t
U88-T4 series
Vax Carel ne: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
User Guide
U88-T4 series
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Un t
Accessor es F lters
Mac ine Overview
2Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
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1Handle
2 On/off button
3 Qu ck release cord hook
4D rt conta ner release button
5 Carry/d rt conta ner handle
6 D rt conta ner l d
7D rt conta ner
8Pr mary separator
9 Exhaust f lter cover
10 Brushbar he ght adjust
11 Cord
12 Cord safety hook
13 Hose
14 Extens on tube
15 Floor/tool selector d al
16 Crev ce tool
17 Dust ng brush
18 Un t recl ne pedal
19 Pre-motor f lter
20 HEPA post-motor f lter - h dden
(Ant -bacter al f lter - some models only)
21 TurboTool (some models only)
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 can be used by ch ldren aged from 8 years and
above and persons w th reduced phys cal sensory or mental
capab l t es or lack of exper ence and knowledge f they have
been g ven superv s on or nstruct on concern ng use of the
appl ance n a safe way and understand the hazards nvolved.
Ch ldren shall not play w th the appl ance. Clean ng and user
ma ntenance shall not be made by ch ldren w thout superv s on.
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 socket 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 socket, 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 at least every 3 months. 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 socket 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 socket
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
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Operation
Remove cardboard and screw from
rear of the handle.
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Insert extens on tube nto holder and
push dust ng brush nto area shown.
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electr cal socket before assembl ng or remov ng
the accessor es.
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Al gn tabs on hose to slots n lower
hose holder.
Rotate hose clockw se unt l locked
nto place.
Push hose handle nto hold ng
bracket.
Insert handle onto ma n un t and
secure w th screw prov ded us ng a
crosshead screwdr ver.
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Operating t e appliance
Operation
IMPORTANT: Vax recommends that you ra se the he ght of the brushbar to the hard floor sett ng when
us ng th s cleaner on l no and hard floor ng due to constant 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.
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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 hard floor sett ng.
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Tw st cord storage hook to release
cord.
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TOOLS
FLOOR
When vacuum ng floors, ensure the
floor/tool selector d al s on the floor
pos t on.
Press un t recl ne pedal w th foot
wh le pull ng back the handle to
recl ne nto operat ng pos t on.
Turn on vacuum by press ng the
button on the handle.
In upr ght pos t on turn brushbar
he ght adjust to des red sett ng.
S ort carpet pile
Hig carpet pile
Hard floor
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6Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Operation
NOTE: The crev ce tool, dust ng brush and TurboTool can only be attached to extens on tube.
NOTE: Th s un t has a constantly rotat ng brushbar. Vax recommends you ra se the brushbar to hard floor sett ng
before attach ng accessor es.
Using tools
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Turn floor/tool selector d al to the
tools pos t on when us ng tools.
Pull hose out of hose hold ng bracket
us ng the hose handle.
Remove extens on tube from holder.
Attach extens on tube to hose.
Choose an accessory, then attach to
extens on tube.
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Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)
Emptying t e dirt container
Cleaning t e pre-motor filter.
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2
24hr
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40° C
max
Keep your Vax like new
IMPORTANT: The cond t on of the f lters affects the performance of your mach ne.
Please check and clean/wash f lters at least every 3 months (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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IMPORTANT: Wash foam only.
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8Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)
Replacing t e HEPA post-motor filter (anti-bacterial - some models only)
IMPORTANT: The HEPA post-motor f lter w ll d scolour w th use.
It should be cleaned at least every 3 months. For opt mum
performance we recommend replac ng your f lter every 9-12 months. The
f lter CANNOT be washed.
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Cleaning t e primary separator
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40° C
max
24hr
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Removing blockages
WARNING: To reduce the r sk of electr c shock, turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug from the electr cal
socket before perform ng ma ntenance/troubleshoot ng checks. D sconnect the hose from the vacuum
cleaner and remove any blockages found then reconnect the hose securely.
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Replacing t e brus bar belt
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Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)
Unscrew the 4 screws
from the base of the un t
us ng a crosshead
screwdr ver.
Remove floor nozzle cover. L ft brushbar and remove
belt from the end of the
brushbar.
Squeeze tabs to remover
d al cover.
Pull d al towards you. Clean and remove any
debr s from ns de.
Remove lower hose and
check for blockages.
Removing blockages from t e TurboTool (some models only)
Locking ring
Tabs
Turn the TurboTool over and sl de
off the lock ng r ng.
Detach lower hous ng and
remove blockage.
To re-assemble the TurboTool, ensure
that the tabs are engaged and p vot the
lower hous ng closed. Sl p the lock ng
r ng over the neck of the TurboTool and
nto the groove to f n sh.
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10 Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
FAQs
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WARNING: to reduce t e risk of personal injury, unplug t e vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance/troubles ooting c ecks.
Is t ere an accessory missing?
• Check the ‘Mach ne Overv ew’ page n th s gu de to
make sure the part s def n tely ncluded n your un t.
• If t s m ss ng, we’re here to help. S mply call us on
(UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
W y won’t t e vacuum cleaner pick up?
• The d rt conta ner may be ncorrectly nstalled; remove
the d rt conta ner from the un t by press ng the d rt
conta ner release button and then re-attach ng t to
the un t, ensur ng t s locked f rmly back nto place.
• The f lter may be clogged; refer to ‘Ma ntenance:
Clean ng the f lters’ on page 7.
• The d rt conta ner may be blocked; refer to
‘Ma ntenance: Empty ng and clean ng the d rt
conta ner’ on pages 7 and 8.
• There may be a blockage n the hose/tube; d sconnect
from the vacuum cleaner. Carefully remove any
blockages found and reconnect securely.
W y is dust escaping from t e vacuum?
• The f lter may be clogged; refer to ‘Ma ntenance:
Clean ng the f lters’ on pages 7 and 8.
• The d rt conta ner may be blocked; refer to
‘Ma ntenance: Empty ng and clean ng the d rt
conta ner’ on pages 7 and 8.
• The d rt conta ner may be ncorrectly nstalled; remove
the d rt conta ner from the un t by press ng the d rt
conta ner release button and then re-attach ng t to
the un t, ensur ng t s locked f rmly back nto place.
W at do I do if t e unit/an accessory becomes
damaged or broken?
• We’re here to help. S mply call us on
(UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
or v s t vax.co.uk
W y won’t t e accessories pick up properly?
• Hose blockages: remove the hose from the un t.
Carefully remove any blockages found and reconnect
hose securely.
• Accessory blockages: remove accessory from
handle/tube. Carefully remove blockage and re-attach
to the vacuum cleaner.
• The accessory may be faulty. S mply call us on
(UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308 for
ass stance.
W y will t e vacuum cleaner not run?
• It may not be plugged nto the electr cal socket
correctly; ensure that the plug s pushed n securely.
• The electr cal socket may not be work ng properly;
check the fuse or breaker, or consult an electr c an.
• The motor thermostat may have tr pped; sw tch off
and unplug the vacuum cleaner, and leave for one
hour before sw tch ng the cleaner back on.
(UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
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This does not aect your statutory rights
Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply call:
we’re here to help
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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 46 F lter K t: 1-1-131869-00
Tec nical Specification
Voltage: 220-240V ~50Hz
Wattage: 1200W
Capac ty: 1.4L
F lters: Pr mary separator (tap to clean),
Pre-motor f lter: Frame (not washable)
Foam (washable)
Post motor f lter: (Ant -bacter al - some models only) (not washable)
Cord length: 8m (approx)
We ght: 6.0 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-T4 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.
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Ot er Information
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