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H85-DP-B21
H85-DP-B25
Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• It is a battery-operated appliance, the battery being charged
outside the appliance.
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors and keep the area
you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t charge the Cordless upright outdoors, or leave the charger
connected to the mains when not in use.
• Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged,
immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don’t handle the charger plug or use the vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
• Don’t run over the charger cord or use the vacuum cleaner if the
charger cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer
Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm,
Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• This vacuum cleaner can be used by 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 vacuum cleaner in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children should not play with the vacuum
cleaner. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children
without supervision.
• Only Vax recommend charger, tools and accessories should be used with
this vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t use the charger cord as a handle, pull the charger cord around corners
or sharp edges or close a door over the charger cord. Don’t unplug charger
by pulling on the charger cord.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your vacuum cleaner.
• 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.
• 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).
Do’s
• Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp objects such a glass, nails,
screws, coins, etc.
• Always make sure the lter and dirt container are tted
correctly before using your vacuum cleaner.
• Always turn o and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the
charger before carrying out any maintenance.
• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting the charger.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always protect the charger cord from heated surfaces
or near open ames.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can
be a trip hazard.
• Always carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle.
• Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
Please keep instructions for further use.
Thank you for buying this Dynamo Power.
Contents
Taking care of your carpets and hard oors
The Dynamo Power is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly, as eective
and ecient 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
and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Taking care of your Dynamo Power
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.
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) 0330 026 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., Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 0LW, UK
This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support
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
Getting in touch
Dynamo Power
Included with
your machine
Docking station
2-in-1 tool
2-in-1 tool connector
Charger
Let us know what you think @VaxUK
On/O switch
Getting to know your machine Getting started
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Suction control button
Handheld release button
Handheld On/O button
Dirt container
release button
Machine charging ports
2-in-1 tool holder
Assembling your 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner
Line up oorhead with
main body, push rmly
into place.
Line up handle with main
body and lower into place.
Charging your 2-in-1 vacuum cleaner
NOTE: Charging will be required before rst use. Initial charge requires 10 hours.
Insert screw into back of the
handle and tighten with a
cross head screwdriver until
handle is secured into place.
Floorhead release button
Floorhead
Technical Specication
Name Dynamo Power 21.6V
Model No H85-DP-B21
Battery voltage 21.6V
Run time 45 minutes
Charge time 5 hours
Weight 3.25kg
Dust bin capacity 0.5l
Subject to technical change without notice. * Low speed setting on hard oors. Images are illustrative only.
*
Name Dynamo Power 25.2V
Model No H85-DP-B25
Battery voltage 25.2V
Run time 55 minutes
Charge time 5 hours
Weight 3.29kg
Dust bin capacity 0.5l
*
Accessories & Consumables
Pre-motor lter (Type 132)
1-1-135931-00
2-in-1 tool (Type 3)
1-1-135932-00
To purchase consumables and
accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Charging point
Plug the charger into the
back of the docking station
and plug into mains.
When the vacuum needs recharging the LED
indicator on the handheld On/O button will
ash red and the machine will cut out.
Slide the vacuum onto the
docking station. The LED
indicator on the handheld
On/O button will initially
turn green, then illuminate
red to indicate that it is in
place and charging.
Once fully charged (8-10)
hours LED indicator on the
handheld On/O button will
illuminate green and turn o
to power saving mode.
Using your machineUsing your machine
Operating as an upright vacuum cleaner
NOTE: Do not use brushbar on hard oors as it may cause damage.
Unplug the charger from
the mains and remove
the vacuum from the
docking station.
Place foot on the oorhead and
pull the handle backwards to
recline the machine.
Operating as a handheld vacuum cleaner
Press the handheld release
button. Lift to remove the
handheld from the main body.
Press the On/O button to
switch the handheld on.
Press the ON button on
the handle to turn the
machine on.
To select between fast and
slow suction press the
suction controller button.
The brushbar will
not rotate when the
vacuum cleaner is in
the upright position.
TIP
For a more detailed clean, line up and push the 2-in-1 connector
into the handheld nozzle, then push and attach the 2-in-1 tool
securely onto the connector.
Press the On/O button to switch the
handheld o. Pull and remove the 2-in-1
tool and connector from the nozzle. Line
up and return handheld into main body.
Always take extra care
when cleaning stairs.
Always switch the handheld
o before connecting
or disconnecting the
accessories and before
returning the handheld to
the main body.
CAUTION
Taking care of your machine
24hr
Emptying the dirt containerCleaning the lter
Taking care of your machine
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting.
Press the handheld release
button. Lift to remove the
handheld from the main body.
Squeeze tabs to remove lter,
lter frame and separator.
Press the dirt container release
button to remove the dirt container.
Hold dirt container over a bin
allowing dirt/debris to fall out.
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting.
Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the lters in place.
Press the handheld release
button. Lift to remove the
handheld from the main body.
Tap lter, lter frame and
separator over a bin to remove
any dirt and debris. Do not
wash lter frame or separator.
Press the dirt container
release button to remove
the dirt container.
Pull foam lter from
underneath of lter frame.
Wash foam lter under
running water (max 40’C).
Squeeze tabs to remove lter,
lter frame and separator.
Don’t over ll the dirt
container. Replace the
lters every 6-9 months.
TIP
Leave for at least 24 hours or
until fully dry before replacing
into the machine.
For best cleaning
result lters require
cleaning every 4-6
uses or as needed.
TIP
Taking care of your machine/Let’s talk technicalLet’s talk technical/Accessories
Cleaning the terminals
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before carrying out any maintenance or troubleshooting.
Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the lters in place.
Changing the brushbar
Using a dry cloth or soft dusting brush remove any dust or debris from terminals in vacuum, on handheld
and on docking station.
For best performance terminals in vacuum, on handheld
CAUTION
and on docking station must be free from dust and dirt.
Clearing blockages
Press the handheld
release button. Lift to
remove the handheld
from the main body.
Press the oorhead
release button and pull
oorhead to remove.
Remove any blockage
from the main body.
Cleaning blockage for the brushbar
If the brushbar has been
obstructed, the motor
protection sensor may have
been activated. Clear any
obstruction from the brushbar,
stand the machine onto the
docking station and wait
30 minutes for the vacuum
cleaner to reset itself.
Using a pair of scissors
remove any threads or hair
caught around the brushbar.
Turn the lock release to unlock
the oorhead cover. Lift and
remove oorhead cover.
Remove brush bar by lifting side
of brushbar not connected to the
spindle rst.
Replace the brushbar. Fitting
the spindle side rst, line up
and push the brushbar into
the spindle. Push the other
side of the brushbar back into
the oorhead and ret the
oorhead cover.
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at:www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
Pre-motor lter (Type 132)
1-1-135931-00
2-in-1 tool (Type 3)
1-1-135932-00
A replacement 2-in-1 tool for your
Dynamo Power cordless vacuum.
What to do if it goes wrong
Why does my vacuum
cleaner have no power?
Why isn’t my vacuum
cleaner charging?
Why won’t the vacuum
cleaner pick up?
SolutionProblem
• Check the machine is fully charged. Go to ‘Using your machine’.
• Check the charger is plugged into the mains and correctly connected to the
docking station. Go to ‘Getting started’.
• Check the handheld has been correctly tted into the main body.
• Check terminals on vacuum, handheld and docking station are clean.
Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• If the brushbar has been obstructed, the Motor Protection Sensor may have
been activated. Clear any obstruction from the brushbar. Wait 30 minutes for
the vacuum cleaner to reset itself.
• Check the vacuum is connected correctly to the docking station.
Go to ‘Getting started’.
• Check terminals on vacuum, handheld and docking station are clean.
Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
• Check charger and docking station for damage. If damaged please contact
our Customer Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm,
Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• Check the charger is plugged into the mains and correctly connected to the
docking station. Go to ‘Getting started’.
• Empty the dirt container and clean lters. Go to the ‘Taking care of your
machine’ page.
• There may be a blockage in the vacuum cleaner. Go to ‘Clearing blockages’.
• The brushbar may not be turning. Go to ‘My brushbar isn’t turning?’ below.
• Low suction has been selected, increase to high suction. Go to ‘Using
your machine’.
Getting in touch
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My brushbar
isn’t turning.
Why is the LED light
Continually ashing?
• If the brushbar has been obstructed, the Motor Protection Sensor
may have been activated. Clear any obstruction from the brushbar.
Wait 30 minutes for the vacuum cleaner to reset itself.
• The brushbar may be blocked. Go to the ‘Let’s talk technical’ page.
• The Red light will ash when the vacuum needs recharging.
Go to ‘Getting started’.
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GET IN TOUCH
0330 026 8455VaxVacuumsinfo@vax.co.ukvax.co.uk@Vax UK
EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the
H85-DP B21/B25 are 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
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