easy guide
VS-21
Please read carefully before
using your VS-21. Always
fully extend mains cable
before use.
Important information - Save these instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of your VS-21 cylinder cleaner. In order to get the best performance from this product please r ead and retain
these instructions.
When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, basic safety pr ecautions should be
followed, including the following:-
• Read all instructions carefully, even if you are familiar with the appliance.
• To protect against the risk of electric shock DO NOT IMMERSE the appliance, cordset or plug in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Never leave an appliance unattended when in use.
• Switch off and remove the plug from the power outlet when not in use and before assembling or disassembling parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped/damaged in any manner.
• The use of attachments or accessories sold by other manufacturers is not recommended.
• Do not operate or place any part of this appliance on or near any hot surfaces.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the appliance by the cord or yank it from the power outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
• This product is intended for internal household use only.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
• Do not suck up inflammable liquids such as cleaning fluids, gasoline, etc, or their vapours.
• Do not vacuum hard, sharp or over-large objects, matches, hot ashes, cigarette butts or similar materials.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner without all filters in place.
• Do not use the cleaner if there is any obstruction in its passages, for this may dangerously overheat the motor.
• Do replace the filters after picking up fine dust such as cement, very fine sand, flour etc.
• To clean, wipe exterior with a cloth.
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How to use your VS-21
Assembling the appliance
Fig. 1 Assemble tubes as fig.1 and attach to the handle/flexible hose
Fig.1a Slide the tool holding bracket over the end of the tube and tighten with a screw driver. Vax recommends
positioning the bracket approx 16cm from the tube base as illustrated in fig. 1a. This allows the bracket to be
used in the tool park function (explained in fig’s 11 and 12).
Fig. 2 To attach the flexible hose to the vacuum cleaner, push the connecting end of the flexible hose into the
attachment point on the vacuum cleaner.
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Adjusting the cleaning tool for carpets & hard floors
fig 3. Hard floor position (tiles, parquet floors, etc.) – The floor tool’s brush must be in the lower position. Press
on the rocker switch to lower it.
fig 4. Carpet or rug position – The floor tool’s brush should be raised. Press the rocker switch to lift the brush
up.
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How to use your VS-21
Fully extend the mains cable and plug it into a standard domestic outlet.
fig. 5 Press the power button to start the vacuum cleaner. To stop it press the button again.
fig. 6 Press the cable rewind button to recoil the mains cable.
fig. 7 The hose grip has a bleed valve which allows control of suction power.
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Fig. 8 Vacuum power can be adjusted electronically by rotating the variable power control
Using the tools
Fig. 9 The combination tool is stored on the cleaning tubes (fig. 9a). The tool is designed for use as a crevice tool
and a dusting brush. Simply fit to the end of the tubes or directly onto the end of the flexible hose handle. For
dusting, rotate the brush tool and click into place (fig. 9b). To clean into awkward places such as behind
radiators and skirting boards, simply rotate the other way (fig. 9c).
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Fig. 10 If you wish to pause briefly during vacuuming i.e. to move a piece of furniture or a rug, use the special
parking position on your vacuum cleaner. Slide the hook attached to the floor cleaning tool into the
slot on the rear of the appliance. When you have finished vacuuming press the power button to stop
the appliance then unplug it at the mains and press the cable rewind button to automatically rewind
the cable.
Fig.11 & 12 When not in use, you can move or store your appliance in a vertical position by sliding the hook/holding
bracket on the extension tube into the clip on the underside of the appliance. This practical system
allows you to store it away in the minimum of space.
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How to care for your VS-21
Your appliance is bagless. If you notice that the vacuum cleaner seems to be less efficient than usual, check to
see if the dust vessel needs emptying.
To empty the dust vessel
Turn off the appliance and unplug it.
Press the vessel release button on the handle (fig. 13) and carefully remove the vessel. Grasp the filter and
remove. Empty the vessel into a bin and replace the filter (fig. 14). To replace the vessel onto the vacuum cleaner,
locate the clip at the base of the vessel with the one on the machine body , line up the vessel handle with the handle
on the machine then click into place.
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To change the filters
There are three types of filter on your VS-21. V ax r ecommends changing all filters every 6 months or when
a loss of suction is experienced.
1. Air outlet filters
Fig. 15 The filter is located in a compartment on the side of the machine body. Remove the grill which secures it and
replace the filter with a new one.
2. Motor protection filter
fig. 16 Firstly remove the dust vessed and secondly remove the motor protection filter. Replace used filters with new
ones and re-assemble.
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To change the filters continued
3. Dust vessel filter
Fig. 17 Disconnect dust vessel from vacuum. Remove the filter and rubber seal assembly from the holding frame and
replace with a new filter.
Attention: Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dust vessel filter, motor protection filter or air outlet filter.
Replacement parts
VS-21 filter pack
Pack containing 2 complete filter sets, part number 1-9-124974-00.
UK SERVICE & HELP – VAX CARE 0870 6061248
Mon – Fri. 9:00am to 5:00pm. An answerphone is available out of these hours.
If you have queries or concerns about using your VAX, call the HELPLINE.
Calls are charged at the UK national rate.
Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your VAX before calling.
VAX Limited, Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9 0QH, UK
Email: enquiry@vax.co.uk - Website: www.vax.co.uk
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