This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors 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.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) 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 by a person responsible for their safety.
• Don’t pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with wet
hands.
• 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 rating label.
• Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, matches or
smoking hot burning items or use in an area where there
may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain
cleaner).
Do’s
• Always make sure the lter and dirt container are tted
correctly before using your vacuum cleaner.
• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting the battery.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the hose and accessories.
• Always protect the cord from heated surfaces
or near open ames.
Children should not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and user
maintenance should not be made by children without supervision
• Only Vax recommend tools and accessories should be used with this
vacuum cleaner
• Vax recommends the use of a Residual Current Device rating of 30 mA or less.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
or similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard, or invalidating
the warranty.
• 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
outlet 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 outlet and switch back on.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to the vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.
• Don’t not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building
or vitreous material.
• Don’t vacuum our, baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher
or deodoriser.
• Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.
• 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.
• Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords. Care should be taken to
arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
• Always carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle.
• Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using your
vacuum cleaner.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
Thank you for buying this Compact Vacuum Cleaner.
Taking care of your carpets and hard oors
The Compact Vacuum Cleaner is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly
as eective and ecient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your
machine. Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve
chosen the carpets and hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good
care of them.
Taking care of your Compact Vacuum Cleaner
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.
We’re here if you need us
For troubleshooting simply visit or call:
Australia: 1300 VAX AUS (1300 829 287)* vax.com.au
New Zealand: 0800 VAX NZL (0800 829 695)* vax.co.nz
*Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm
Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make note of the serial
number and model number of the product before calling.
Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Compact Vacuum Cleaner
Included with
your machine
Crevice tool
Dusting brush
Taking care of your machine
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Accessories
Notes
Hose and handle
Telescopic wand
Combination oor tool
Getting to know your machine
Double
Insulated
This product
meets applicable
regulatory
requirements
Indoor
UseOnly
Read
Instructions
Dirt container handle
Power Button
Main body
Dirt container
Dirt container lid
Base
Dirt container release latch
Variable power dial
Cord rewind button (hidden)
Wheel outer
Wheel inner
(lter hidden under
wheel cover)
Technical Specication
Name Advance Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
Model VX96
Voltage 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Wattage 2000W
Cord length 5m
Weight 4.1kg
Dirt Capacity: 2.0L
Subject to technical change without notice.
Hose Connector
Inner seperator
Outer cyclone
Dirt container release latch
Accessories & Consumables
Filter pack*
VWCF2 Filter Pack
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.com.au Made in China.
Getting started
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
CAUTION: Before plugging the cord into the electrical socket, make sure the switch is in the ‘o’ position.
Assembling your cylinder
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.
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.
Plug in and switch the
unit on by pressing the
power button.
Using your machine
How to use
Adjust the power by rotating
the dial for dierent surfaces
as required.
Packing away and storage
Hard oors
Carpets
For use on carpets click
rocker switch forward. For
use on hard oors click rocker
switch back.
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.
T
A
P
24hr
Taking care of your machine – Filters
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 washed 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.
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
Remove dirt container
by pushing down the dirt
container release button and
lifting the dirt container.
Hold the dirt container over a bin and press the dirt release latch
(located at the rear of the dirt container).
Cleaning the pre-motor lter
1
Hold the dirt container and
twist the lid anti-clockwise.
456
23
Lift the lid to reveal the
pre-motor lter.
Lift out the pre-motor lter.
40˚C
MAX
Tap excess dirt from the lter. Rinse under a tap and leave to dry for 24 hours.
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.
T
A
P
TAP
Taking care of your machine – FiltersWhat to do if it goes wrong
Cleaning the shroud
1
Hold the dirt container and
twist the lid anti-clockwise.
4
Remove the inner separator
from the container.
2
Lift the lid to reveal the
pre-motor lter.
5
Remove the cap from the
inner separator.
Cleaning the HEPA media post-motor lter
3
Lift out the pre-motor lter.
6
Dislodge any excess dirt
by gently tapping the inner
separator upside down above
a bin.
14
Post motor lter is located in
the right side wheel. Hold the
centre of the wheel and twist
wheel cover anti-clockwise.
2
With the wheel cover o
the post-motor lter is
easily removed.
3
Tap all excess dirt o the
lter. Do not wash.
Ensure to align the arrows on
the lter cap when replacing
the lter cap back onto the
wheel.
There is an
accessory missing.
Why won’t the vacuum
cleaner pick up?
Why won’t the
accessories
pick up properly?
What to do if it goes wrong
SolutionProblem
• Check the ‘Contents’ page in this guide to make sure the part is
denitely included in your unit.
• If it is missing, we’re here to help. Simply call us on
• The lters may need cleaning, please refer to the ‘Taking care of
your machine – Filters’
• The separator may be clogged, please refer to the ‘Taking care of
your machine – Filters’
• 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 ‘Taking
care of your machine – Emptying and cleaning dirt container’
• The dirt container may be incorrectly installed, please ensure the
dirt container is locked in place
• The accessory may be blocked – remove any blockages.
What do I do if the unit/
an accessory becomes
damaged or broken?
Why does my vacuum
cleaner have no power?
Why does the vacuum
cleaner cut out?
• We’re here to help. Simply call
AUS: 1300 VAX AUS (1300 829 287) / NZ: 0800 VAX NZL (0800 829 695) or visit vax.com.au
• It may not be plugged into the electrical outlet correctly; ensure that
the plug is pushed in securely.
• The electrical outlet may not be working properly; check the fuse
or breaker, or consult an electrician.
• The motor thermostat may have tripped; switch o and unplug
the vacuum cleaner, and leave for one hour before switching the
cleaner back on.
• 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)
Getting in touch
SolutionProblem
* 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.
Notes
Distributed by
Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149, Melbourne, Australia
Careline AU: 1300 VAX AUS (1300 829 287) www.vax.com.au
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
2 Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand