Vax X5 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Operating and Servicing Instructions
Please read these instructions
carefully before using your new
VaCUUm.

You are now the proud owner of aVAX®.\A/e trust your new purchase will bring you many years of satisfaction.
Vax was invented to change the way you vacuum. Using a design philosophy we call NEXT CLEANTM,Vax has combined
proven cleaning effectiveness with user-focused engineering, so you can clean more with less strain and bending.
That's deep cleaning at a higher level.
Thank you for your support ofVAX ® products.
Visit our website at www.vaxusa.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features
How To Operate
Brush Vacuuming
Vacuuming With Accessories
Vacuuming Upholstery, Furniture, and Curtains
Dirt Container and Filter
HEPA Filter Removal and Cleaning
General Maintenance
Turbo Tool Removal and Cleaning
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THINSVACUUN CLEANER mS_NTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY,
Do not leave appHance when plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Electrical shock
couW occur.
Do not allow to be used as atoy° Close attention is
necessary when used by or near ch[_dreno
Use only as described in this manual Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments°
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, _eft
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center for inspect[ono Call Io877oVAXoUSAo9 (1o877o829o
8729) for the nearest service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as hand_e, dose a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run appWiance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated su_aces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord° To unplug, grasp the
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plug, not the cord.
Do not handle p_ug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any obiects into openings. Do not use with
any opening b_ocked_ keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, _oose clothing, fingers, and aH parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without dirt container and fi_ters in p_ace.
Turn off aH controls before unplugging.
Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow aH [abe[ and
marking instructions.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammaMe or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-
hew vacuum cleaners may be set on furniture.
•Vacuum cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the
rotating brush off the carpet when doing above floor
cleaning.
•Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.
•Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner
away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
"Using improper voltage may result in damage to the
motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is
listed on the cleaner p_ate°
•Hold p_ug when rewinding cord onto reel Do not allow
p_ug to whip when rewinding.
• Unplug before connecting Turbo Tool
•Do not carry vacuum cleaner by the cleaning wand tube.
This is not a carry handle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet, Do not change the plug in any way,
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1. Soft touch handle
2. ON/OFF button for brushroll
3. ON/OFF power button for vacuum
4. Soft touch cleaning wand handle
5. Cleaning wand release button
6. Hose fastening ring
7. Hose release button
8. Cleaning wand
9. Dirt container bottom release door
10, Hose clip
11. Reset button (located on back of nozzle)
12. Headlight
13. Brushroll
14. Soft touch furniture guard
15. Power cord hook
16. Crevice tool
17. Rotating upholstery tool
18, Accessory storage
19. Suction hose
20, Dirt container release and carry handle
21. Dirt container lidand lifetime HEPA filter
22. Bottom release lever
23, Dirt container
24. Exhaust filter(permanent filter)
25. Automatic cord rewind peda[
26. Exhaust grille
27. Power cord
28, Wheels
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Pull cleaning wand to the front
of the cleaner and press hose
into handle assembly.
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Using a Phillips or Flat Head screwdrive_
secure the handle by inserting the
provided four screws into the back of
the handle.
Insert excess cord into handle of the
cleaner by pushing down into lower
handle. CAUTION: AVOID PINCHING
CORD WHILE INSERTING INTO
HANDLE.
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Connect the cleaning wand to
the opening on the base and push
the wand handle towards unit
until it snaps into place.
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Align handle onto base of cleaner.
y vacuum !
aner by the
aning wc,nd
e.This isnot
carry handle
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TRANSPORTING
YOUR CLEANER
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Use carry handle located on dirt
container lid.

STARTING UP
1, 2,/ 3./
Holding the power cord by the plug, pull the
cord out completely. Red tag will indicate the
end of the cord. Plug into the outlet.
BRUSH VACUUMWNG
Tilt the upright vacuum cleaner
beck before you start vacuuming.
At the same time, use your foot
to press the nozzle down onto
the carpet.
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For easier handling while
vacuuming, hook the power
cord onto the power cord
hook.
Brush Vacuuming on carpeted floors:
•The brushroll is switched on or off
using the brushroll on/off switch
(Diagram 2). Switch brushroll on for
carpeted floors.
• The rotating brushroll loosens deeply
embedded dirt and brings it to the
surface.
Vacuuming on smooth surfaces:
•Switch brushroll off to obtain the
best results when vacuuming smooth
barefloor surfaces.
Switch the upright vacuum
cleaner on or off by pressing the
on/off switch.
BRUSHROLL RESET
1
RESET BUTTON
If something becomes lodged and
brushroll shuts off, turn cleaner off
and remove obstruction. Once the
problem has been fixed, the vacuum
cleaner can be switched back on
again after approximately 2 minutes
by pressing the reset button. 7

VACLJUM_NG WiTH ACCESSORIES
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• Bring the upright vacuum cleaner into its vertical locking position. The brushroll switches off automatically in this position, thus preventing any damage to the
carpet while cleaning with hose or tools.
• To switch the upright vacuum cleaner on again when you resume vacuuming, tilt it back. The brushrotf switches on again automatically.
3.
Press the release button to release the
cleaning wand.The cleaning wand with built-
in brush can be used for cleaning surfaces.
4.
UPHOLSTERY
TOOL
While pressing the hose release
button, pull out the suction hose
to release from cleaning wand.
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To access tools, rock upholstery tool
away from cleaner. To remove tools,
grasp tool and pull up and out of
accessory clip.
Straighten the hose and hook the hose clip
into the fastening ring to prevent the upright
vacuum cleaner from toppling over during use.
Then attach the accessory to the
suction hose. The rotating upholstery tool may be turned through 360 ° to allow
vacuuming Jn poorly accessible areas such as corners, edges, stairs
and vertical surfaces.

VAX MAX SYSTEM
TURBO TOOL
S.
Air powered hand-held Turbo Tool
makes removing pet hair and lint
from upholstery and stairs easy.
FLEXoN-HOLD NOZZLE
Attach the Turbo Tool to the suction hose or cleaning wand.
Flex-n-Hold Nozzle bends and
forms to reach around corners
and into tight spaces.
Attach the Flex-n-Hold Nozzle to the suction hose
or cleaning wand. 9

VACUUMING UPHOLSTERY, FURNITURE, AND CURTAINS
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Slide the hose into the cleaning wand
until locking mechanism engages.
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Use the cleaning wand as an
extension for long reaches.
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After vacuuming, slide the suction
hose back into the cleaning wand
while holding the hose release button.
Switch off the upright vacuum
cleaner and unplug the power
cord from the wall socket.
Pressing the button for automatic cord rewind
draws in the power cord automatically. NOTE=
Ho_d onto the power cord to prevent _he cord from
whipping during the ou_omo_ic cord rewind.

DIRT CONTAINER
REMOVAL EMPTY DIRT CONTAINER
1. 2. ---,,_
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Push down on carry handle and
pull dirt container away from unit.
CLEANING YOUR LIFETIME HEPA FILTER
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Twist lid to the left to remove lid and filter from
container
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Hold dirt container over trash can and push down on bottom
release lever to release debris.
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Remove foam filter from dirt
containen Tap filter firmly against inside of trash can to remove loose dirt.
Close bottom cover on the dirt
cup until it snaps shut.
/ NOTE: For best results, 1
I _@¢,l_erdea,_periodic@ I
[to maximize cleaning I
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CLEANmNGYOURLiFETiME HEPA FILTER (CONTINUED
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Twist filter handle to the left and
pull out of lid.
Hold filter under running water to wash.
Ring excess water out of filter. Allow
filter to dry for at least 24 hours.
Place filter under water to clean. Make
sure filter is completely dry before
returning to cleaner.
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I NOTE: Let filter dry for at I
least 24 hours before placing [
ock in deoner. [
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REPLACE FOAM FILTER REPLACE PLEATED F_LTER
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Replace filter inside filter cup by
aligning with tabs inside of filter
cup.Twist to the right until filter
locks in place.
Return filter to the dirt container
lid.
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Place filter lid on top of dirt container and
align arrows (Diagram 3). Push down gently
and twist filter cup to the right until lid is
secure and snaps in place (Diagram 3a).

CLEANING THE EXHAU_ FILTER
I, 2,
Loosen the exhaust grille by
pressing the locking tab, and
remove it.
Remove the exhaust filter and shake it clean.
REPLACE THE EXHAUST FmLTER
1.
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REPLACE THE D_RT CONTAINER
1
Replace the cleaned exhaust filter and cover with exhaust grille. Replacethe dirt containen
NOTE: Dirt container will not
align on base if filter is not
aligned properly.
The exhaust filter that comes
with this unit is a lifetime filter
and can be washed. Make sure
filter is completely dry before
returning to cleaner.
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Make sure vacuum has been
switched off and unplugged
before changing light bulb.Also,
allow the light bulb to cool.
Remove the two screws and
remove the light cover.
Remove the burned out light
bulb and pull it from the socket.
DEBRIS REMOVAL /TURBO TOOL
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Insert the new bulb.
Remove Turbo Tool from end of
suction hose. Unsnap locking
tabs on both sides of Turbo Tool.
Flip the top cover up and
remove obstruction. To reassemble, close top cover
of TurboTool and snap both
locking tabs into place.
Attach the light cover using
both screws.

PROBLEM
Cleaner won't run
POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTmON
Cleaner won't pick up
or low SUCtiOn
Dust escaping from
cleaner
Cleaner tools won't
pick up
Headlight not working
Dirt container won't
lock into place
Brushroll not rotating
LDirt container not installed correctly.
2. Dirt container full.
3. Brushroll not on.
4. Dirty/clogged fllten
5. Dirt passage clogged.
6. Cleaning wand not installed correcdy or misaligned.
I. Review dirt container removal & replacement - Pg. I [& 13.
2. Empty dirt container - Pg. t 1.
3. Turn on brushroll - Pg. 7.
4. Remove HEPA filter and clean -Pg. I 1-13.
5. Remove dirt container and cleaning wand then check hose inlets for obstructions - Pg. [ I.
6. Review cleaning wand installation - Pg. 6.
1. Dirt passage clogged. I. Remove dirt container and cleaning wand then check hose inlets for obstructions - Pg. l I.
2. Dirt container" full. 2. Empty dirt container - Pg. I I.
3. Filter clogged. 3. Clean filter - Pg. 12 & 13.
4. Dirt container not installed correctly. 4. Review dirt container removal & replacement - Pg. [ [& I3.
1. Dirt container lid not aligned properly. 1. Remove and realign lid - Pg. 12.
2. Alignment tab not aligned. 2. Realign tab - Pg. 13.
ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVBCE REPRESENTATIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-877-VAX-USA-9 (1-877-829-8729)
h the even_ th&t fur her assistance is required, see your Yellow Pa_:esfor an ;_uthorized VA>( '_ Dc_,_lelc Costs of _/ly tr;mspor_%ion to ;rod from any pace of repair are to be paid by the
owner The service p;w_s used in this unit ;we e;_sily replaced and re;_dily _vailab_e from an r_u_horizedVAX <>Dealer or r _ailer Always idendfy your cleaner by the model number and
mam_ac_urff_f! code when requesdnf! information or orderir_f! replacement par_s. ([he model nurnber appears on #le bottom of the cle_lneE) 15

PIANUEL DU PROPRII_TAIRE
Notice d'utilisation et d'entretien
Veuillez lire attentivement ces
instructions avant d'utiliser votre
aspirateur.

Vous _tes desormais I'heureux proprietaire d'un VAX ®.Nous sommes persuades que cet appareil vous satisfera pendant
plusieurs annees.
Le Vax a ere invent6 pour changer votre maniere de nettoyer. Grace _ la philosophie de conception dire
<<NEXT CLEAN TM >>,Vax allie I'efficacite de nettoyage eprouvee _ une ingenierie axee sur I'utilisateur, de sorte que vous
pouvez nettoyer davantage en vous fatigant moins et en vous penchant moins.
Vous nettoyez en profondeur a un niveau plus elev6.
Merci d'utiliser les produits VAX ®.
Visitez notre site Web :www.vaxusa.com

TABLE DES MATmERES
Caracteristiques
Fonctionnement
Nettoyage avec I'aspirateur-brosse
Nettoyage avec les accessoires
Nettoyage des tissus d'ameublement, du mobilier et des rideaux
Godet _ poussiere et filtre
Enlevement et nettoyage du filtre HEPA
Entretien general
Enlevement et nettoyage d'accessoire Turbo
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CETAPPAREmLA }_TECON_U EXCLUSmVEHENTPOURUN USAGEDOHESTIQUEo
o Ne laissez iamais rappareil sans surveillance quand il est
branch,. D6branchezoJe quand i[ n'est pas utiJis6 ainsi qu'avant
de proc6der _.son entretien.
• N'utilisez pas I'apparei[ _ I'ext@'ieur ou sur des surfaces
mouiH6es.Vous pourriez vous 6[ectrocuter:
• Ne laissez pas [es enfants iouer avec rappareil. Exercez une
surveillance 6troite quand I'appareil est utiJis6 par des
enfants ou _.proximit6 de ceux-ci.
Utilisez rappareil en respectant _.[a [ettre Jesconsignes de
ce manuel. Utilisez seulement les accessoires recommand6s
par"le fabricant.
N'utilisez pas ['appareil si Jafiche ou Jecordon est endommag6.
Si ['aspirateur ne fonctionne pas comme pr6vu, s'i[ est tomb6,
s'il a 6t6 endommag6, [aiss6 A Pext6rieur ou s'i[ est tomb6
dans I'eau_exp6diezde A un centre de r6paration pour qu'il
soit v6rifi6. Appelez [e 1-877A/AX-USA°9 (1-877o829o8729)
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