Vax C86-AW-BE Instruction manual

Air Silence

Let’s get started

C86-AW-(Be, Pe)

vax.co.uk

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Basic safety precautions

Please keep instructions for further
use and use only as instructed in
this guide. This vacuum cleaner is
intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use

• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors
on dry surfaces and keep the area
you’re cleaning well lit

• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing
away from moving parts and
openings whilst using the
vacuum cleaner

• This appliance can be used by

Don’ts

8 Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if

it has been dropped, damaged or
left outdoors

8 Don’t run over the power cord or

use vacuum cleaner if the power
cord or plug is damaged. Please
contact our Customer Care Line on:
0844 4128 455 (Mon-Fri: 8.30am to

6.30pm, Sat: 9.00am to 5.00pm)

8 Don’t handle the plug or use the

vacuum cleaner with wet hands

8 Don’t pull or carry this vacuum

cleaner by the power cord. Don’t
use the power cord as a handle,

children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision

• Only Vax recommended tools should
be used with this vacuum cleaner.

pull the power cord around corners,
sharp edges or close a door over the
power cord. Don’t unplug vacuum
cleaner by pulling on the power cord

8 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

8 Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette

butts, matches or smoking hot burning
items or use in an area where there
may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach,
and ammonia drain cleaner)

8 Don’t attempt to remove blockages

with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your vacuum cleaner

8 Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp

objects such as glass, nails, screws
or coins etc

3 Turn o all controls on the vacuum

cleaner before disconnecting or
connecting the power cord

3 Always keep the power cord away

from the brushes whilst using your
vacuum cleaner. After use always
wrap the power cord around the
cord clips provided

3 Always make sure both the pre-

motor/post motor lters are in place
before use

3 Always make sure the brushbar is

set to hard oor when using your
vacuum on the stairs and take extra
care when positioning the vacuum
cleaner on the stairs

3 Always switch o the vacuum

cleaner before disconnecting or
connecting the hose and accessories

Don’ts

8 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
ratings label.

Do’s

3 Keep all openings clear and free

from debris as this may aect the
airow/suction

3 Always replace the fuse in the plug

with a British 13amp fuse. Always
protect the power cable from heated
surfaces and open ames

3 Use only CE approved 13amp

extension cords, non-approved
extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange
the extension cord as it could be
a trip hazard

3 Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool,

dry area. If lters have been cleaned
as per user the guide instructions
ensure they are thoroughly dry
before storing away.

Thank you for buying this Air Silence.

Contents

Air Silence

Taking care of your carpets and hard oors

The Air Silence is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly, as eective and
e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.

Taking care of your Air Silence

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.

Let’s talk safety

Getting to know your machine

Getting started

Using your machine

Taking care of your machine

Let’s talk technical

Accessories

What to do if it goes wrong

Included with
your machine

Accessory hose
and handle

Telescopic
extension tube

Combination
oor head

3-in-1 tool

Tool connector

Post-motor lter

Pre-motor lter

Air Silence Pet

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Taking care of you

We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:

vax.co.uk/support or call:

(UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308

Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.

Alternatively, you can write to us at:

Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK

Let us know what you think @VaxUK

Getting in touch

TurboTool

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.