Vax White VWC User manual

User Guide
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Designed in the UK
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Contents
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Machine Overview
General Safety Information
Getting Started
Looking After Your Machine — Filters
FAQs
Other Information
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Machine Overview
Dirt container handle
Dirt container lid
Power on/o button
Main body
Dirt container
Hose connector
Base
Cord rewind button (hidden)
Dirt container release button
Variable power dial
Wheel outer
Wheel inner
Inner separator
Outer cyclone
Dirt container release latch
Upholstery tool
Crevice tool
Dusting brush
Hose
Telescopic wand
Combination oor tool
Tool Caddy
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NOTE: Some parts may vary according to model. Please check inside ap of box for more details.
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General Safety Information
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
Please keep instructions for further use.
When using the vacuum cleaner basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
1. Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces.
2. Turn o the on/o switch on the vacuum cleaner controls before disconnecting or connecting
from the mains supply.
3. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the vacuum hose and accessories.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understands the hazards involved.
6. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children.
7. The appliance should only be used as described in the quick start guide or in the full user guide.
8. Only Vax recommended attachments should be used with this appliance.
9. Do not use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water.
Do not use this vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord or plug.
10. Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord. Do not use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord or
pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord
away from heated surfaces.
11. Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
12. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
13. Do not pick up any hot coals, ash, cigarette butts, matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects.
14. Do not pick up any ammable or combustible materials (lighter uid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
15. Do not vacuum harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
16. Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins etc.
17. Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous materials.
18. Do not vacuum baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher or deodoriser.
19. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
20. Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords. Non-approved cords may overheat. Care should be taken to
arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be tripped over.
21. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked and do not restrict airow.
Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or anything that might reduce airow.
22. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with blocked lters and without all of the lters in place.
23. Take extra care when positioning the vacuum cleaner on the stairs.
24. Please ensure that the brushbar is turned o when you are vacuuming on the stairs.
25. Keep vacuuming area well lit.
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General Safety Information
WARNING: Always switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket before assembling,
opening or emptying the dirt container, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.
CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner is a very powerful unit. Before plugging the cord into the electrical socket,
make sure the switch is in the ‘o’ position.
IMPORTANT: If the inlet, hose or telescopic tube is blocked, switch o the vacuum cleaner and remove the
blockage(s) before re-starting the vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: Vax recommends the use of Residual Current Device Rating of 30mA or less.
IMPORTANT: It is very important that lters are kept clean to obtain maximum performance from your vacuum
cleaner. Not cleaning and not replacing your lters regularly can reduce the suction power and
cause overheating and permanent damage to the vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or a similarly qualied person
in order to avoid hazard, or invalidating the warranty.
IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat (eg. from
blocked nozzles, a full dust container or unclean lters), the thermostat will automatically turn o the
switch. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket and turn o the switch.
Remove dirt container and empty. Clean lters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one (1) hour.
To re-start, plug into an electrical socket and switch back on.
DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM CLEANER CAUSED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF NOT ADHERING TO THE GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION AND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE INVALIDATES THE WARRANTY
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Getting Started
Insert the end of the hose
into the unit. Ensure the
hose has clicked into place.
Slot the metal telescopic
extension tube and hose handle
together. All accessories can
be tted to the end of the metal
telescopic extension tube and
hose handle.
PLEASE READ SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USE (p3-4)
Assembling your cylinder
Fully unwind the power
cord. A yellow mark on the
cord indicates the
recommended cord length.
Do not exceed the cord
beyond the yellow mark.
Before plugging the cord into the electrical socket, make sure the switch is in the ‘o’ position.
Plug in and switch the
unit on by pressing the
power button.
How to use
Adjust the power by rotating
the dial for dierent surfaces
as required.
Hard Floors
Carpets
For use on carpets click rocker
switch forward. For use on hard
oors click rocker switch back.
Packing away and storage
Cable rewind button is located
at the rear of the machine.
After unplugging press the
cable rewind until the cord is
fully retracted.
For convenience there is a parking slot located at the rear of
the vacuum cleaner where the oor head and tubes can be
attached for storage and carrying.

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Looking After Your Machine – Filters
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
Remove dirt container
by pushing down the dirt
container release button and
lifting the dirt container.
Remove dirt containerRemove dirt container
Hold the dirt container over a bin and press the dirt release latch
(located at the rear of the dirt container).
Hold the dirt container over a bin and press the dirt release latchHold the dirt container over a bin and press the dirt release latch
Tap excess dirt from the lter. Rinse under a tap and leave to dry for 24 hours.
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Hold the dirt container and
twist the lid anti-clockwise.
Lift the lid to reveal the
pre-motor lter.
Lift out the pre-motor lter.
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Cleaning the pre-motor lter
IMPORTANT: If the air inlet, hose or telescopic tube is blocked, switch o the vacuum cleaner and remove the
blockage(s) before re-starting the vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat
will automatically turn the unit o. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket and turn o
the switch. Remove and empty the dirt container. Check the hose for blockages. Clean the lters. Allow the unit to cool
for approximately one hour (if you have cleaned the lters you will need to wait twenty four hours for the lters to dry
before putting them back in the machine). To re-start the machine, plug it into an electrical socket and switch it back on.
IMPORTANT: Water
temperature should
not exceed 40°C when
washing pre-motor lter.
IMPORTANT: Ensure
lters are completely dry
before inserting back into
the vacuum cleaner.

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Hold the dirt container and twist
the lid anti-clockwise.
Remove the inner separator from
the container.
Lift the lid to reveal the
pre-motor lter.
Remove the cap from the
inner separator.
Lift out the pre-motor lter.
Dislodge any excess dirt by gently
tapping the inner separator upside
down above a bin.
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Cleaning the shroud
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Post motor lter is located in the
right side wheel. Hold the centre
of the wheel and twist wheel
cover anti-clockwise.
With the wheel cover o
the post-motor lter is
easily removed.
Tap all excess dirt o the lter.
Do not wash.
Cleaning the HEPA media post-motor lter

FAQs
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Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Is there an accessory missing?
• Check the ‘Getting Started’ page in this guide or the box that the machine came in to make sure that the part is denitely included in
your unit.
• If it is missing, we’re here to help. Simply call us on AU 1300 361 505 / NZ 0800 800 900
Why won’t the vacuum cleaner pick up?
• The lters may need cleaning, please refer to the ‘Looking After Your Machine – Filters’ page of this user guide (p6-7)
• The separator may be clogged, please refer to the ‘Looking After Your Machine – Filters’ page of this user guide (p6-7)
• There may be a blockage in the hose, please check the hose and remove the blockage
• The dirt container may be full or blocked, please refer to the ‘Looking After Your Machine – Emptying and cleaning dirt container’ page of
this user guide (p5)
• The dirt container may be incorrectly installed, please ensure the dirt container is locked in place
Why won’t the accessories pick up properly?
• The accessory may be blocked – remove any blockages.
What do I do if an accessory/the unit becomes damaged or broken?
• Please check if the damage is with the accessory or the unit. To do this, rstly remove the accessory from the unit and check if there
is suction from the hose. If there is suction from the hose this conrms that the damage is with the accessory.
• If having done the above checks, checked the hose for blockages and cleaned the lters there is still no suction/limited suction from the
hose, please call our Vax Careline AU 1300 361 505 / NZ 0800 800 900
Why is dust escaping from the vacuum?
• The lters may not be installed correctly, please refer to the ‘Looking After Your Machine – Filters’ page of the user guide (p6-7)
• The dirt container may be full or blocked, please refer to the ‘Looking After Your Machine – Emptying and cleaning dirt container’
page of this user guide (p6)
• The lters may need cleaning, please refer to the ‘Looking After Your Machine – Filters’ page of this user guide (p6-7)
• There may be a blockage in the hose, please check the hose and remove the blockage
Why does my vacuum cleaner have no power?
• It may not be plugged into the electrical socket correctly. Ensure that the plug is pushed into the electrical socket securely
• The electrical socket may not be working. Check the fuse or breaker and consult an electrician
• The motor thermostat may have tripped. Switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Check the unit for blockages, clean the lters – please
refer to the ‘Looking After Your Machine – Filters’ page of this user guide (p6-7) and clean the separator – please refer to the ‘Looking After
Your Machine – Emptying and cleaning dirt container’ page of this user guide (p6). Leave the vacuum cleaner for 24 hours before switching
the vacuum cleaner back on
Why does the vacuum cleaner cut out?
• The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the unit o.
Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket and turn o the switch. Remove and empty the dirt container.
Check the hose for blockages. Clean the lters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately 1 hour (if you have cleaned the lters you will need
to wait 24 hours for the lters to dry before putting them back in the machine)
What do I do if the unit becomes damaged or broken?
• We’re here to help. Simply call AU 1300 361 505 / NZ 0800 800 900 or visit vax.com.au / vax.co.nz
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Vax Service & Help
Vax Careline:
Australia 1300 361 505
New Zealand 0800 800 900
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
If you have queries or concerns about using your Vax, call the Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the standard
local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before calling.
For the nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Customer Careline or visit vax.com.au
Technical Specication
Wattage: 2000W
Air Wattage: 280W
Voltage: 220-240V -50Hz
Filters: Pre-motor lter (washable)
Post-motor lter – HEPA media lter (not washable, tap to clean)
Dirt Capacity: 2.2L
Cord Length: 5m
Weight: 4.1kg (cylinder weight)
Subject to technical change without notice.
Other Information
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Level 1, 660 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Australia 3108.
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