Vax VX59 User Manual

Ultra Pro Powerhead
VACUUM CLEAN
VACUUM CLEANER
CYCLONIC BARREL VACUUM
LET’S GET STARTED.
VX59
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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.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS 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.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should not play with the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance on cord.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• 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 rating label.
• Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, 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
• Always make sure the lter and dirt container are tted correctly before using your vacuum cleaner.
• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting or connecting the battery.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting or connecting the hose and accessories.
• Always protect the charger cord from heated surfaces or near open ames.
• Only Vax recommend tools and accessories should be used with this vacuum cleaner
• Vax recommends the use of a Residual Current Device rating of 30 mA or less.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard, or invalidating the warranty.
CAUTION: The hose contains electrical connections: – Do not use to suck up water – Do not immerse in water for cleaning – The hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged
IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the unit o. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet and turn o the switch. Remove dirt container and empty. Clean lters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one (1) hour. To re-start, plug into an electrical outlet and switch back on.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to the vacuum cleaner.
• Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.
• Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous material.
• Do not vacuum our, baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher or deodoriser.
• Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.
• 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.
• Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords. 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.
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using your vacuum cleaner.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
Thank you for buying this Vax Ultra Pro Powerhead.
Taking care of your carpets and hard fl oors
The Vax Ultra Pro Powerhead 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 will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve chosen the carpets and hard  oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Taking care of your Vax Ultra Pro Powerhead
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.
We’re here if you need us
For troubleshooting simply visit or call:
Australia: 1300 361 505* New Zealand: 0800 800 900* vax.com.au vax.co.nz
*Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make note of the serial
number and model number of the product before calling.
Contents
Let’s talk safety
Vax Performance
Included with your machine
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Accessories
Notes
Hose and handle
3 in 1 tool
Hard  oor brush
Telescopic extension wand
Filters
Motorised powerhead
Pre-motor  lter
HEPA post-motor  lter
This product
regulatory
requirements
Carry handle
Getting to know your machine
Dirt container
Dirt bin release button
Cord rewind button
Wheel
Cyclone separator and shroud
Hose connector
On/o button
Floor head parking slot
Technical Specifi cation
Name Vax Ultra Pro Powerhead Voltage 220-240V ~ 50Hz Wattage 1500W Cord length 6m Weight 5.9kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
Motorised Powerhead Specifi cations
Rated Voltage 220-240V ~ 50Hz Rated Input Power 120W Model Number HW-PO6
Accessories & Consumables
Filter pack*
VWCF
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.com.au
Getting started
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments, or removing and emptying the dirt container.
Keep you Vax like new
IMPORTANT: The condition of the  lters a ects the performance of your machine. Please check, clean and replace  lters periodically (depending on the level of use). For full cleaning instructions, see “Cleaning the pre-motor  lter” and “Cleaning the post-motor  lter”.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the vacuum cleaner with blocked  lters and without all of the  lters in place.
Connect Hose
C
Push Hose Connector end (A) into opening (B) on front of cleaner. To disconnect hose from cleaner,
B A
WARNING: Always turn o this appliance before connecting hose.
IMPORTANT: The  exible hose contains electrical wires for connection to the Power Nozzle and should not be used if
damaged, cut, punctured, or wires are exposed.
press release buttons (C) on sides of Hose Connector and pull out.
Getting started
Connect wand Connect nozzle
D
E
F
Push Hand Grip (D)  rmly into end of Wand (E) until Latch clicks. Push button (F) on wand to utilize telescopic feature. To remove Wand from Hose, press on Wand Release Button on end of Wand and pull apart.
G
Push the opposite end of Wand  rmly into Power Nozzle. To remove, press on Nozzle Release Button (G) and pull wand out to disconnect from nozzle.
WARNING: Always turn o this appliance before connecting Power Nozzle.
Using your machine
Cord release
Grasp the end of the plug and pull to release cord from cord reel.
WARNING: When pulling on the cord, yellow tape will identify when the cord is almost fully extended. When red tape is visible on the cord, the cord has reached its full length. (Do not pull the cord past the red tape.)
Carry handle
Use the carry handle located on the top of the canister to move the vacuum cleaner from room to room.
On-Off switch Stair cleaning
A
Insert the plug into the elec­trical outlet. Press the on/o pedal (A) on back of canister, to switch the cleaner on and press pedal again to turn the cleaner o .
Clean stairs from bottom to top.
CAUTION: Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on  oor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.
Using your machine
Floor surface selector
C
D
Carpet, Rug or Hard Floor Cleaning
Push brushroll button (C) to turn brushroll On and O .
Brushroll on: Vacuums carpets. Brushroll off : Vacuums hard  oors.
Selector proper tool
B C
A
CAUTION: Not to be used for grooming a pet.
D
Variable Suction
Slide the Variable power slider (D) to close for maximum suction; open if power nozzle is diffi cult to push on some carpets or if lightweight rugs or draperies are being cleaned.
3-in-1 Combination Tool
Simply push the attachment  rmly on the end of the wand or hose end. To remove tool, twist and pull apart gently and return to storage.
A. Telescoping Extension Wand: The telescoping extension wand can be lengthened or shortened by pushing the button in and sliding the wand apart or together as required.
B. 3 in 1 Combination Tool: Push lock button in to release dusting brush and slide down to revert to crevice mode. Crevice Tool may be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furni­ture, stairs and baseboards. Dusting Brush may be used for furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting  xtures, venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers. Furniture Nozzle may be used for upholstered furniture, dra­peries, mattresses, clothing, and carpeted stairs.
C. Motorised Powerhead: May be used for carpets, rugs and hard  oor surfaces. Brushroll on: Vacuums carpets. Brushroll o : Vacuums hard  oors.
D. Hard Floor Tool: Use hard  oor tool to vacuum hardwood, laminate and ceramic  oors.
Attaching tools
Cord rewind/storage
Using your machine
Tools may be attached directly to the hand grip or to the telescoping wand. Firmly push tool into the hand grip or wand. Twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen connection.
To return cord for storage, unplug from wall hold plug and press down Cord Release Pedal.
WARNING: Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
For convenience there is a parking slot located at the rear of the vacuum cleaner where the  oor tool and hose can be parked for carrying and storage.
Cleaning the pre-motor fi lter
Familiarise yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning e ectiveness. Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
IMPORTANT
An Auto Reset Thermal Protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. When the Auto Reset Thermal Protector activates the cleaner suction motor will stop running. If the vacuum stops running proceed as follows:
1. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug it from the electrical outlet. *IMPORTANT: If left plugged in and turned on, the cleaner suction motor may restart unexpectedly.
2. Empty dirt cup.
3. Inspect the nozzle inlet, nozzle connector, hose connector, hose, wand, primary  lter and HEPA  lter. Clear obstructions if present.
4. When cleaner is unplugged and motor cools for 30 minutes, the Auto Reset Thermal Protector will deactivate and cleaning may continue.
If the Auto Reset Thermal Protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner needs servicing.
Dirt cup
When to Empty
Empty the dirt cup and before the dirt reaches the max  ll line or at the end of each cleaning session.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury ­Unplug vacuum before cleaning or servicing. Do not use vacuum without dirt cup or  lters in place. Very  ne materials, such as face powder or cornstarch, may seal the  lter and cause a reduction in performance. When using the vacuum for this type of dust, empty the cup and clean the  lters often.
How to Empty
Press button on the handle located on the dirt cup lid and pull dirt cup out.
Holding dirt cup over trash receptacle, press dirt cup door release button to open and empty dirt cup. When all the dirt has fallen, close the dirt cup door and replace.
Taking care of your machine
Cyclone separator
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug vacuum before cleaning or servicing. Do not use vacuum without dirt cup or  lters in place.
IMPORTANT: The cyclone separator should not be submerged in water.
How to Clean
Remove dirt cup as described in “Dirt cup - How to Empty”
To remove inner shroud, hold the dirt cup and rotate the shroud clockwise.
Hold the dirt cup and turn the separator counter-clockwise.
Dirt and debris can be cleaned from the  lter assembly with dusting brush or a towel or rag.
Replace the  lter assembly on the dirt cup, and twist it clockwise to secure into position.
Replace dirt cup.
Filters
Rinsable Filter
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug vacuum before servicing. Do not use vacuum without dirt cup or  lters in place. Allow  lter to dry completely before replacing.
When to Clean
It is recommended that the Rinsable  lter be checked and cleaned at least every 2 months or more frequently with heavy use.
How to Clean
Remove dirt cup as described in “Dirt cup - How to Empty”
Twist dirt cup lid counterclockwise and remove Rinsable  lter.
IMPORTANT: Rinsable can be rinsed in warm water (max 40°C). Allow to air dry for 24 hours before replacing. Do NOT use any detergents or boiling water to wash  lter.
Grasp tab on  lter and remove from dirt cup.
Hold Rinsable  lter under running water to clean. Allow to air dry for 24 hours before replacing.
Replace  lter in dirt cup and twist lid clockwise until secure.
Replace dirt cup.
Gently tap the  lter on the inside of a trash receptacle to remove dust and dirt.
Taking care of your machine
Filter made with HEPA
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug vacuum before cleaning or servicing. Do not use vacuum without dirt cup or  lters in place.
When to Clean
It is recommended that the Filter Made With HEPA be checked and cleaned at least every 2 months or more frequently with heavy use.
WARNING: DO NOT RINSE OR WASH THE FILTER MADE WITH HEPA.
How to Clean
The Filter Made With HEPA is located inside the right wheel. Remove  lter by turning the wheel cover counter­clockwise.
Fold down small tab to grasp  lter in center of  lter and pull out.
Place  lter back into wheel. Replace the wheel cover by aligning with slots, push in and turn clockwise to lock into place.
Gently tap the  lter on the inside of a trash receptacle to remove dust and dirt. Place  lter back into wheel and replace  lter wheel cover.
Lubrication
The motor and brushroll are equipped with bearings which contain suffi cient lubrication for their lifetime. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor or brushroll.
Checking for and clearing blockages
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug vacuum before cleaning or removing hose, wands, tools and accessories to check for or clearing blockages.
Low suction or pick up may be due to a blockage in the system. Refer to the following steps to check for blockages, continuing with each step until the blockage is found.
Checking vacuum connection: While vacuum cleaner is o and unplugged, remove hose from vacuum cleaner, visually check hose inlet on canister for blockages and remove if any is found. Reconnect hose.
CAUTION: Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.
Taking care of your machine
Checking for and clearing blockages
Checking hose: While vacuum cleaner is o and unplugged. Remove wand and all attachments from hose. Plug in vacuum and turn on. Check suction level at the end of the hose. If low suction is detected, turn o vacuum and unplug. Clear blockage in hose.
Check wand: Turn vacuum o and unplug. Remove wand from hose AND remove nozzle from wand. Visually inspect wand looking through from one end to the other. If daylight cannot be seen, clear blockage.
Clean debris from brushroll.
Also check and clear any blockages in nozzle around wand connection.
Reposition bottom plate and refasten all (6) screws.
Check nozzle: While vacuum is o and unplugged, detach nozzle from wand. Turn vacuum over so bottom side is facing up. Remove 6 screws from bottom plate as shown.
Pivot bottom plate out to access brushroll.
What to do if it goes wrong What to do if it goes wrong
Problem
Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up
Dust escaping from the vacuum
The vacuum cleaner won’t run
The vacuum suction motor won’t run
Solution
• The lters may be clogged – Refer to “Taking care of your machine” section regarding the lters.
• The dirt cup is full or blocked – Refer to “Taking care of your machine” section regarding the dirt cup.
• Dirt cup may be incorrectly installed – Refer to “Taking care of your machine” section regarding the dirt cup.
• Hose/Wand may be clogged – Refer to “Maintenance section”
• The lters may not be installed correctly – Refer to “Taking care of your machine” section regarding the lters.
• The dirt cup may be incorrectly installed – Remove the Dirt Cup from the unit by pressing the Dirt Cup Release Button and reattach it to the unit, ensuring it is locked rmly back into place.
• The lters may be clogged – Refer to “Taking care of your machine” section regarding the lters.
• It may not be plugged into the electrical outlet correctly – Ensure that the plug is pushed into the electrical outlet securely.
• No voltage in wall plug – Check the fuse or breaker in home.
• Blown fuse or tripped breaker – Replace fuse/reset breaker in home or consult an electrician.
• The motor Thermal Protector may have tripped – Refer to the “Taking care of your machine” section regarding the Thermal Protector.
Motorised powerhead brushroll won’t run
• Hose power cord not rmly plugged in – Plug rmly into receptacle on cleaner base.
• Broken or worn belt – Call AU 1300 361 505 / NZ 0800 800 900 for Customer Service.
• Brushroll switch set to “OFF” – Set Brushroll switch to “ON”.
• The motorised powerhead motor protector activated – Call AU 1300 361 505 / NZ 0800 800 900.
• Brushroll jammed – Refer to “Taking care of your machine” section.
• Hose/Wand may be clogged – Refer to “Taking care of your machine” section.
What to do if it goes wrong
Problem
Powerhead won’t pick up
Accessories won’t pick up properly
Solution
• Blockage in nozzle connector – Remove blockage.
• Brushroll not running – See section “Power nozzle brushroll won’t run” above.
• Brushroll brushes worn – Replace brushes.
• The accessory may be blocked – Refer to ““Taking care of your machine” section.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the product before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Getting in touch Accessories
* Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner
before calling.
Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.com.au / www.vax.co.nz
Filter Pack Model no. VWCF
Includes pre-motor lter and pre-motor lter.
Notes Notes
Notes
Distributed by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd.
31 Gilby Road, Mt Waverley, VIC 3149 Australia.
Careline AU: 1300 361 505 www.vax.com.au
Careline NZ: 0800 800 900 www.vax.co.nz
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