Vax C85-AW-PE User Manual

C85-AW-Pe
AirSilence
PET
A QUIET CLEAN WITH POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
LET’S GET STARTED.
C85-AW-Pe
Thank you for buying this Air
TM
Silence Pet.
Taking care of your carpets and hard fl oors
TM
The Air
Silence Pet is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard  oors regularly,
as e ective and effi cient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your carpets and hard  oors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve chosen the carpets and hard  oor for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
TM
Taking care of your Air
Silence Pet
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.
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Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
AirTM Silence Pet
Included with your machine
Accessory Hose and Handle
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
Accessories
Notes
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Telescopic Extension Tube
Combination Floor Head
3-in-1 Tool
Tool Connector
Post-motor Filter
Pre-motor Filter
TurboTool
Hard Floor Tool
Initial Setup for normal operation
1. Use the base accessories. – Shortest hose. – Extension tube set to shortest practicable length.
2. Clean  lters installed.
3. Dust receptacle empty.
4. All Bleeds must be closed.
5. Variable Power set to Maximum.
6. Floor heads/tools set to Carpet Mode for carpet cleaning.
7. Mechanical Agitation turned ON for carpet cleaning.
8. Floor heads/tools set to Hard Floor Mode for hard  oor cleaning.
9. Mechanical Agitation turned OFF for hard  oor cleaning.
Getting to know your machine
Pre-motor  lter (hidden)
Separator and shroud
Hose entry point
Dirt container
release button
Dirt container
Carry handle
Power On/O button
Floor head parking slot
Post-motor  lter (hidden)
Technical Specifi cation
Name Air Silence Pet Voltage See rating label on machine for details Wattage See rating label on machine for details Cord length 6.5m Weight 5.5kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
Cord rewind button
Post-motor  lter cover
and release button
Accessories & Consumables
Filter kit (Type 111)*
1-1-134395-00
TurboTool (Type 5)*
1-1-134418-00
Tool connector (Type 1)*
1-1-133838-00
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Combination  oor tool (Type 6)*
1-1-134330-00
3-in-1 Tool (Type 1)
1-1-129167-00
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Assembling your machine
Getting started
Press both buttons at the end of hose and insert into hose entry point.
Insert hose grip into telescopic extension tube.
Press button on telescopic extension tube and adjust to required length.
Insert the other end of the telescopic tube into the  oor head.
Carrying your machine
Always use the carry handle to lift and carry your vacuum cleaner. Do not use the dirt container release handle. The dirt container should be locked into place before lifting the vacuum cleaner by the carry handle.
Before you begin cleaning
• Always switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments, or removing and emptying the dirt container.
• The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the vacuum cleaner does overheat the thermostat will automatically turn the vacuum cleaner o . If this happens, switch the vacuum cleaner o and unplug from electrical socket. Remove and empty the dirt container also check the vacuum cleaner for blockages. Allow the vacuum cleaner to cool for approximately 1 hour (if you have cleaned the  lters please wait 24 hours for the  lters to fully dry before putting back into the vacuum).
• Filters require cleaning at least every 3 months.
• If the vacuum cleaner is blocked, switch o and unplug before removing the blockage.
• When using the accessories always make sure the brushbar is switched to the o position.
IMPORTANT: The base of the vacuum cleaner should always be positioned  at on the  oor when starting and in use. The dirt container should be locked into place before lifting the vacuum cleaner by the carry handle.
How to use
Using your machine
Unwind the power cord. Do not pull further than the yellow marker.
Raise brushes for carpets. Lower brushes
Plug into mains and press the on/o button to switch the machine on.
for hard oors.
Using accessories
For use on carpets click rocker switch forward. For use on hard oors click rocker switch back.
Slide vent cover on hose grip open to reduce suction if required.
Choose an accessory and push onto the telescopic extension tube or hose.
The tool connector must be tted on the hose when using the TurboTool.
When unwinding the power cord always pull out to the yellow marker but no further.
CAUTION
Taking care of your machine
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
Lift dirt container release handle. The dirt bin lid will ‘pop up’. Remove dirt container.
Hold dirt container over a bin and press dirt release clip on the bottom of the dirt container, allowing dirt and debris to fall out.
Cleaning the shroud
Twist separator anti-clockwise, pull to remove.
Tap the shroud over a bin to remove dirt and debris.
Don’t over  ll the dirt container to avoid blocking the air  ow through the vacuum cleaner.
TIP
Taking care of your machine
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40˚C
MAX
Cleaning the pre-motor fi lter
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40˚C
MAX
24hr
Lift dirt container release handle. The dirt bin lid will ‘pop up’.
IMPORTANT: The exhaust  lter is designed to o er long life with no maintenance. The  lter should be checked periodically and when heavily discoloured it should be replaced. Please do not wash, scrub or brush the  lter as this will damage the delicate  lter media.
Pull tab on pre-motor  lter to remove.
Tap the  lter over a bin to remove any dirt and debris.
Rinse the  lter under water (40°C Max). Leave to dry for 24 hours before placing back in the machine.
Post-motor fi lter maintenance
Press down the release button on the post-motor  lter cover, pull to remove.
Press down tab at the top of the  lter and pull to remove.
Check the post-motor  lter for discolouration.
Storing your machine
Press cord rewind button to retract cord.
Place  oor head into parking slot on the back of vacuum cleaner for storage and carrying.
Clean the pre-motor  lter every time the dirt container is emptied and replace the post-motor  lter every 12 months.
TIP
Let’s talk technical
IMPORTANT: Remove accessory from hose or telescopic extension tube before performing maintenance or trouble shooting checks.
Removing blockages from the TurboTool
Tabs
Slide the locking ring to remove.
Lift and separate the housing.
Removing blockages from the hose
Insert a broom handle or similar blunt instrument into the hose to remove blockage.
Using a pair of scissors, cut any hair or debris free from around the brushes.
Line up the tabs on front of housing and push together to re t. Slide locking ring into groove to secure.
To test for a blockage in the hose, drop a small ball of paper into the hose. The paper will drop through if the hose is clear.
TIP
Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
Pro cleaning kit 1-1-133326-00
All our best tools all in one kit that makes cleaning your home quicker, easier and with even better results. We’ve taken care of cleaning all of the hard to reach areas such as on top of cupboards and in between blinds to the dust that collates behind and within the radiator.
TurboTool (Type 5) 1-1-134418-00
Use the TurboTool for vacuuming your stairs, upholstery and car interiors. It’s great for picking up stubborn pet hair.
Fur ‘n’ Fluff Tool 1-1-131392-00
Speci cally designed to remove extra stubborn pet hair from upholstery, furniture and carpets.
Notes
What to do if it goes wrong
There is an accessory missing
Why does my vacuum cleaner have no power?
SolutionProblem
• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is included with your machine.
• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
• Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with a British 13amp fuse.
• The motor thermostat may have tripped. If this has happened, unplug the vacuum cleaner. Remove and empty the dirt container and check the hose for blockages. Clean the  lters and allow the vacuum cleaner to cool for approximately 1 hour (if you have washed the  lters you will need to wait 24 hours for the  lters to fully dry before putting them back into the vacuum cleaner).
• The dirt container may not be correctly  tted, remove the dirt container from the vacuum cleaner and check it’s assembled correctly, re t ensuring it’s locked
Why won’t the vacuum cleaner pick up?
into place.
• The  lter may be clogged, clean the  lter. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
• The dirt container may be blocked, empty the dirt container. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
• There may be a blockage in the hose/tube. Disconnect from the vacuum cleaner and carefully remove any blockages. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• The  lters may be clogged, clean the  lter. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
Why is dust escaping from the vacuum?
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum before performing maintenance/
troubleshooting checks.
Getting in touch
Registration required. Terms and conditions apply, see vax.co.uk for details.
* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.
GET IN TOUCH
0330 026 8455 VaxVacuum sinfo@vax.co.uk vax.co.uk @Vax UK
EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the C85-AW-Pe manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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