Vax C91-M3 SERIES, MACH3 C91-M3 SERIES Instruction Manual
Toreplaceor purchase parts
foryour vacuum cleaner,
pleasevisit our website:
vax.co.uk
Ifyour Vacuum Cleaner or
Accessoriesare Damaged/Faulty
PleaseCall our Vax Careline on:
IMPORTANT:Always switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical
outletbeforeremoving the Dirt Container.
SafetyInformation
ForHousehold Use Only
Whenusingthe vacuum cleaner, basic safety
precautionsshouldalways be observed, including
thefollowing:
1. Onlyusethe vacuum cleaner indoors on dry
surfaces.
2. Turnoffthe vacuum cleaner controls before
connectingordisconnecting from the mains
supply.
3. Alwaysunplugthe vacuum cleaner before
co
nnectingordisconnecting the vacuum hose
andaccessories.
4. Childrenshouldbe supervised to ensure that
theydonot play with the appliance.
5. Thisapplianceis not intended for use by
persons(includingchildren) with reduced
physical,sensoryor mental capabilities, or lack
ofexperienceand knowledge, unless they have
beengivensupervision or instruction
concerninguseof the appliance by a person
responsiblefortheir safety.
6. Useonlyas described in this man
ual.
Useonlythe manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
7. Donotuse thevacuum cleaner ifit has been
dropped,damaged,leftoutdoorsor dropped into
water.Donotuse the vacuumcleaner with a
damagedcordorplug. If thesupply cordor plug is
damaged,returnthevacuum cleanerto a Vax
AuthorisedServiceAgentor suitablyqualified
personforexamination,repairor adjustment.
8. Donotpull or carry by the cord. Do not use the
cordasa handle, close a door on the cord or pull
thecordaround sharp edges or corners. Do not
runthevacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the
cordawayfrom heated surfaces.
9. Donothandle the plug or vacuum cleaner with
wethands.Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
10. Do not put any objects into openings.Do not
usewithany openings blocked and do not
restrictairflow. Keep all openings free of dust,
lint,hairor anything that may reduce airflow.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing,fingers and all parts of
thebodyaway from op
eningsandmoving parts.
12. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarettebutts,
matchesorany hot, smoking or burning objects.
13. Do notpick upflammableor combustiblematerials
(lighterfluid,petrol,kerosene,etc)oruseinthe
presenceofexplosiveliquidsorvapours.
14. Do not vacuum up harmful or toxicmaterial
(chlorinebleach,ammonia, drain cleaner, etc).
15. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objectssuch as
glass,nails,screws, coins, etc.
16. Do not use without the filter
sinplace.
17. Takeextra care when vacuuming on stairs.
18. Keep vacuuming area welllit.
19. Storethevacuumcleanerindoorsinacool,dryarea.
20. Turn off the on/offswitch before unplugging
thevacuumcleaner.
21. Use only CE-approved 13 amp extensioncords.
Non-approvedextensioncordsmay overheat.
Careshouldbe taken to arrange the cord so
thatthecord cannot be pulled or tripped over.
WARNING:Alwaysswitch off and unplug
thevacuumcleaner from the electrical ou
tlet
beforeassembling,opening or emptying the dirt
container,orbefore connecting/disconnectingthe
attachments.
CAUTION:Thevacuum cleaner is a very
powerfulunit.Before plugging the cord into
theelectricaloutlet, make sure the switch is in the
‘off’position.Hold the vacuum cleaner firmly when
startingandin use.
IMPORTANT:Ifthe inlet, hose or telescopic
tubeisblocked, switch off the vacuum
cleanerandremove the blockage(s) before
re-startingthevacuu
mcleaner.
IMPORTANT:Washingfilters improves
vacuumperformance.Make sure all the
filtersarecompletely dry beforeinserting back into
thevacuumcleaner.
Thisvacuumcleaner is intended for household use
onlyandnot for commercial or industrial use.
1. PartsOverview
TheUnit
1 On/OffButton
Insertthe plug intothe electrical outlet.
Pressthe on/offswitch on the top of
thevacuum cleaner,to switch the
vacuumcleaner on and pressthe
buttonagain to turnthe vacuum
cleaneroff.
2 DirtContainer
Lockedonto the top of the unit.
3 Cycloneseparator
Locatedinsideof the Dirt container.
4 Pre-motorfiltercover
Pushthe handle catchup to gain
accessto the filter.
5 Dirtcontainer/Carry handle
Usethe carry handle locatedon t
hetop
ofthe dirt bin tomove the vacuum
cleanerfrom roomto room.
6 Dirtcontainerrelease button
Pressthe releasebutton and the dirt
containercanbe lifted and removed off
theunit.
7 Autocordrewind
Torewindthe power cord, pressthe
cordrewindbutton located at the rear
ofthe vacuum cleaner.
8 FloorToolparking storage
Forconveniencethere is a parking slot
locatedatthe rear of the vacuum
cleanerwhere the Floor Toolcan be
parkedforcarrying and storage.
9 PostMotorf
iltercover
Slidethe latch acrossto gain access to
thefilter.
10 Plug
11 Dirtbinquick releasebutton
Holdthe dirt bin containerover a bin
andpress the releasebutton.
12 Hoseinlet
FAQs
CleaningthePre-MotorFilter
Cleaningthe Post-MotorFilter
8. Cleaning Blockages
Turnthevacuum cleaner off and unplug from the electrical outlet.
HOSEBLOCKAGES:Theflexiblehosemaybedisconnectedfromthevacuumcleanerbypressingtheclip
ontheconnectorandpullingawayfromthemachine.Carefullyremoveanyblockagesfoundand
reconnectthehosesecurely.
ACCESSORYBLOCKAGE:Remove the accessories from the cleaner, carefullyremover the
blockagean
dreturnto the cleaner.
ClearingDebris from the TurboTool
Removingdebris from the TurboBrush
Thebrushbar will stop rotating if it is blocked during operation
byvacuuming up foreign objects, or if strands of carpet are
wrappedaround it. Switch the vacuum cleaner off and
disconnectthe power plug from the electrical outlet.
Laythe TurboBrush floor head on a flat surface and turn over
toexpose the brushbar. Using a pair of scissors, cut through
anythreads or hairs caught
bythe brushbar that have
wrappedaround the guides.
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Bagless cylinder
Vaxmodelnumber: C91-M3 Series
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IMPORTANT:Alwaysunplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet and rewindthe
powercordas directed before storing.
NOTE:When rewindingthe power cord, guide the cordwith one hand, This will prevent the
cordfromwhipping which could cause damage or injury.
NOTE:Forconvenience there is a parking slot located atthe rear of the vacuum cleaner where
thefloor tool and hose can be parkedfor carrying and storage.
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Monday-Friday8.30am to 6.30pm Saturday-Sunday9.00am to 5.00pm
Anyqueries or concernsabout using your Vax, call the Vax Careline. Calls arecharged at the UK
nationalrate.
Pleasemake a noteof the model number and serial number of your Vax beforecalling. There
areover400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK. For the nearestVax Service Agent,
pleasecall the VaxCareline or visit vax.co.uk
TechnicalSpecification
Voltage: 220- 240 ~ 50 Hz
W
attage: 1400W
Capacity: 1.5litresapprox
Filters: Cycloneseparator– wipe clean
Pre-motorfilter– washable
HEPAPost-motorfilter – washable
CordLength: 6m(approx)
Weight: 5.5 Kg (approx)
Whatis yourvax’s serial number?
Notethisdown incase you need itin future
(onthebase of
yourcleaner)
Whatis yourvax’s model number?
Notethisdown incase you need itin future
(onthebase of
yourcleaner)
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MotorThermostat
IMPORTANT:Themotor is equipped with a
thermal cut- out. Iffor anyreason, the
vacuumcleanershould over-heat,the thermostat
willautomatically turn theunitoff. Shouldthis
occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the
electricaloutletand turn off the switch.Remove
thedirt containerand empty. Clean the filters.
Allowthecleanerto coolfor approximatelyone(1)
hour.Tore-start,plug into an electricaloutlet and
switchbackon.
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KEEPYOUR VAXLIKE NEW!
20 FoamPre-Motor Filter
21 FibrePre-Motor Filter
22 AntibacterialPost-Motor Filter
IMPORTANT:Thecondition of the filters affects the
performanceofyour vacuum cleaner. Please check
andwashfilters periodically (depending on levelof
use).Forfull cleaning instructionsseepage 4.
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WARNING:to reducethe risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner before
performingmaintenance/troubleshootingchecks.
Isthere an accessory missing?
•check the ‘Parts Overview’page in this
guideto makesure that the part is
definitelyincludedwith your unit.
•If it is missing, please call our VaxCareline
toordera replacement:
visitvax.co.uk toorder online.
Whywon’t the vacuum cleaner pick up?
•Thefilters may be clogged: Referto ‘The
Filters:Maintena
nce’(Page4).
•TheDirt Container is full or blocked:Refer
to‘DirtContainer: Maintenance’(Page 4).
•The Dirt Containermay be incorrectly
installed:Referto ‘Dirt container:
Maintenance’(Page4).
Whyis dust escaping from the vacuum?
•Thefilters may not be installedcorrectly.
Referto‘The Filters: Maintenance’(Page 5).
•The Dirt containermay be incorrectly
installed:Removethe Dirt Container from
theunit by pressing the Dirt Container
ReleaseButton (6) an
dreattachit to the
unit,ensuring it is locked firmlyback into
place.
•The filters maybe clogged: Refer to
‘TheFilters: Maintenance’(Page 4).
Whatdo I do if an accessory/the unit
becomesdamaged or broken?
•Visit www.vax.co.ukfor parts and spares.
•Please call our Vaxcareline to purchase
newspares or ordera replacement:
Whywon’t the accessories pick up
properly?
•The accessory may be blocked:Refer to
‘CleaningBlockages’ (Page5).
•The accessory may be faulty: ca
llour
VaxCarelineto order a replacement:
Whywill the vacuum cleaner not run?
•It may notbe plugged into the electrical
outletcorrectly:Ensure that the plug is
pushedinto the electricaloutlet securely.
•The electrical outlet maynot be working:
Checkthe fuse or breakerand consult an
electrician.
•The motorThermostat may have tripped:
Switchoffand unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leaveforone hour before switching the
vacuumcleaner back on.
Ifnone of these questions a
pplyto you, or
forfurther assistance please callour Vax
Carelineteamon:
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Replacementfilterkits are available on: www.vax.co.uk
YourFilters:
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PartsOverview
TheAccessories
13 2-in-1Tool
a.Dusting Brush: For delicatesurfaces.
b.UpholsteryTool:For carpet,upholstery
andstairsetc.
14 CreviceTool
Forcrevices,corners and cracks.
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TurboBrush
Vacuumscarpets& grooms pile.
Greatforpicking up pet hair.
16 TelescopicTube
Thetelescopictube can be lengthened
orshorted by pushing the buttonin and
slidingthe tube apart or togetheras
required.
17 TurboTool
Greatforpicking up pet hair, vacuuming
stai
rs& upholstery.
NOTE:Donot use the TurboTool on
suedeand leather surfaces.
18 Hose
Toolcaddyon handle for tool storage.
19 HardFloor Tool
Forparquetand laminate flooring.
EECSTATEMENTOF COMPLIANCE
Manufacturer/EECimporter:Vax Limited, hereby on our ownresponsibility, declare that the
C91-M3SeriesMach 3 range is manufactured in compliance with thefollowingDirectives:
Safety:2006/95/ECLow Voltage DirectiveEMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Wasteelectricalproducts should not be disposed of with household waste.Please recycle where facilities
exist.Checkwith your Local Authority or retailer
forrecyclingadvice.
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changewithout notice
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NOTE:Fullyunwindthe
powercord.Ayellowmark
onthepowercord
indicatesthe
recommendedcordlength.
Donotexceedthecord
lengthbeyondthered
mark
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IMPORTANT:RemovetheDirtContainer
fromtheunitand disposeof the dirt
insidethecontainerbeforecleaning.
IMPORTANT:The cyclone separator should
notbe submergedin water.
6. Dirt Container:Maintenance
Emptyingthe Dirt Container
Cleaningthe Cyclone Separator
7. The Filters: Maintenance
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IMPORTANT:Do NOT use the vacuum
withoutALLof the filters in place.
Vaxrecommendsthat the pre- and postmotorfiltershould be checked and cleaned
periodicallydepending on the frequencyof
useand the volume ofdirt being picked up
oneach occasion.
NOTE: BothPre- and Post-Motor Filters can
berinsed in warm water(max 40°C). Allow to
airdry for 24 hours beforereplacing. Do NOT
useany detergentsor boiling water to wash
filter.
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IMPORTANT:Yourvaxvacuumcleaneris fitted withhigh performancefilters it isessential
thattheseare wellmaintained andcleaned accordingto the followinginstructions.
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2. Assembling the vacuumcleaner
3. Choose the attachmentsfor the job:
4. Operatingthe appliance
5. Packingaway and storage
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WARNING:Always
switchoffand
unplugthevacuum
cleanerfromtheelectrical
outletbeforeassembling,
openingoremptyingthedirt
container,or before
connecting/disconnecting
theattachments.
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Oncecompletelydry, return the pre-motor filtersand case to the vacuum cleaner.
Replacethe pre-motorfilter cover beforerestarting the vacuum cleaner.
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Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
vax.co.uk
(UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
0844 412 8455
0844 412 8455
0844 412 8455
0844 412 8455
Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
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