Vax Astrata V-116 SERIES Instruction Manual

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1. Parts Overview

The Unit

1 On/Off Button

Insert the plug into the electrical outlet. Press the
on/off switch on the top of the vacuum cleaner, to
switch the vacuum cleaner on and press the button
again to turn the vacuum cleaner off.

2 Dirt Container

Locked into the unit.

3 Dirt bin separator
4 Dirt Container Carry Handle

Use the carry handle located on the front of the dirt
bin to carry the dirt container.

5 Dirt Container Release Button

Press the button on the top of the dirt container carry
handle to release the bin from the unit.

6 Hose inlet
7 Tool storage cover

Crevice tool & 2-in-1 tool storage.

8 Carry handle

Located on the top of the unit, used to move the
vacuum cleaner from room to room.

9 Auto-Cord rewind

To rewind the power cord, press the cord rewind
button, located on the top of the vacuum cleaner

10 Floor tool parking slot (hidden)

For convenience there is a parking slot located at the
rear of the vacuum cleaner where the Floor Tool can
be parked for carrying and storage.

11 Plug (hidden)
12 Exhaust filter cover (hidden)

Located at the rear of the unit.

13 Dirt bin quick release button

Hold the dirt container over a bin and press the
release button.

14 Pre-motor filter

Located on the side of the dirt bin.

Retain this guide for future reference.

Bagless cylinder

Vax model number: V-116 SERIES

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Vax careline 0870 606 1248

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What is your vax’s serial number?

Note this down in case you need it in future

(on the base of
your cleaner)

What is your vax’s model number?

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The Accessories

15 2-in-1 Tool

a. Dusting Brush: For delicate surfaces.
b. Upholstery Tool: For carpet, upholstery and stairs etc.

16 Crevice Tool

For crevices, corners and cracks.

17 Telescopic Tube

The telescopic tube can be lengthened or shorted by
pushing the button in and sliding the tube apart or
together as required.

18 Combination floor tool

For carpet and rug cleaning: Press the rocker switch
on the Combination Floor Head to raise the brushes.
For hard floor cleaning: Press the rocker switch on the
Combination Floor Head to lower the brushes.

19 Hose

20 TurboTool

For pet hair, stair and upholstery cleaning.

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Parts Overview

To replace or purchase parts for your vacuum

cleaner, please visit our website:

www.vax.co.uk

If your Vacuum Cleaner or Accessories are Damaged/Faulty

Please Call our Vax Careline on: 0870 6061248

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Your Filters:

21 HEPA pre-motor filter
22 Fibre pre-motor filter
23 Anti-bacterial HEPA post-motor filter

IMPORTANT: The condition of the filters affects
the performance of your vacuum cleaner. Please
check and wash filters periodically (depending on
level of use). For full cleaning instructions see
page 4-5.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the vacuum cleaner

without all the filters in place.

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Replacement filter kits are available at www.vax.co.uk

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assembly / attachments / operation / storage

WARNING: Always
switch off and unplug

the vacuum cleaner from
the electrical outlet before
assembling, opening or
emptying the dirt container,
or before connecting/
disconnecting the attachments.

2. Assembling your vacuum cleaner

3. Choose the attachments for the job:

4. Operating the appliance

5. Packing away and storage

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the vacuum from the electrical
outlet and rewind the power cord as directed before storing.

NOTE: When rewinding the power cord, guide the cord
with one hand, This will prevent the cord from whipping
which could cause damage or injury.

NOTE: For convenience there is a parking slot located at
the rear of the vacuum cleaner where the floor tool and
hose can be parked for carrying and storage.

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NOTE: Fully unwind the
power cord. A yellow mark on
the power cord indicates the
recommended cord length.
Do not exceed the cord
length beyond the red mark.

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dirt container / filters

6. Dirt Container: Maintenance

Emptying the Dirt Container

Cleaning the dirt bin separator

7. The Filters: Maintenance

Cleaning the Pre- Motor Filter

HEPA Pre-motor filter

IMPORTANT : Always switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before removing the Dirt

Container.

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IMPORTANT : Do NOT use the
vacuum without ALL of the

filters in place.

Vax recommends that the pre- and
post-motor filter should be checked and
cleaned periodically depending on the
frequency of use and the volume of dirt
being picked up on each occasion.

NOTE : Both Pre- and Post-Motor Filters
can be rinsed in warm water (max 40°C).
Allow to air dry for 24 hours before
replacing. Do NOTuse any detergents or
boiling water to wash the filters.

IMPORTANT: Your vax vacuum cleaner is fitted with high performance filters it is essential that these are well
maintained and cleaned according to the following instructions.

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