Vax X3 User Manual

™

OWNER’S MANUAL

Operating and Servicing Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using your new vacuum.

Designed with you in mind.

You are now the proud owner of a VAX®.We trust your new purchase will bring you many years of satisfaction.

Vax was invented to change the way you vacuum. Using a design philosophy we call NEXT CLEAN

™

,Vax has combined

proven cleaning effectiveness with user-focused engineering, so you can clean more with less strain and bending.

That’s deep cleaning at a higher level.

Thank you for your support of VAX

products.

Visit our website at www.vaxusa.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

To the consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. warrants this VAX®brand vacuum cleaner to be free of defects in material or workmanship commencing upon the date of the original purchase. Refer to your vacuum cleaner carton for the length of warranty and save your original sales receipt to validate start of warranty period.

If the vacuum cleaner should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair or replace any defective parts free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered pr of purchase, copy of original sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number. If you are not near a Warranty Station, call the factory for assistance at USA & Canada: 1-877-VAX-USA-9 (1-877-829-8729). Use only genuine VAX

The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident or unreasonable use of the vacuum cleaner. This warranty does not cover brushes, filters and bulbs.This warranty does not cover unauthorized repairs. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights other rights, which may vary from state to state in the USA.

epaid to any VAX®Authorized Sales & Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, date

replacement parts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions Page 3, 4 Features Page 5 Assembly Page 6 How To Operate Page 7-9

Starting Up Page 7 Brush Vacuuming Page 7 Brushroll Reset Page 7 Vacuuming With Accessories Page 8 Vacuuming Upholstery, Furniture, and Curtains Page 9 After Use Page 9

Dirt Container and Filter Page 10-12

Dirt Container Removal and Cleaning Page 10 HEPA Filter Removal and Cleaning Page 10, 11 Exhaust Filter Removal and Cleaning Page 12

General Maintenance Page 13

Lightbulb Removal and Replacement Page 13

Troubleshooting Guide Page 14

THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

• BRING VACUUM CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN USING THE HOSE AND ATTACHMENTS.

• DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.

• REGULARLY CHECK THE FILTER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

• WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING.

• WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUT THE HOSE SINCE THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.

• WARNING: THE CORDS, WIRES, AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS, INCLUDING LEAD OR LEAD COMPOUNDS, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER USING.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from

outlet when not in use and before servicing.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Electrical shock

could occur.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is

necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only

manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not

working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center for inspection. Call 1-877-VAX-USA-9 (1-877-829-

8729) for the nearest service center.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the

plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dirt container and filters in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow all label and marking instructions.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-

held vacuum cleaners may be set on furniture.

• Vacuum cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the carpet when doing above floor cleaning.

• Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.

• Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.

• Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is listed on the cleaner plate.

• Hold plug when rewinding cord onto reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

• Unplug before connecting Turbo Tool.

• Do not carry vacuum cleaner by the cleaning wand tube. This is not a carry handle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Your cleaner contains a thermal protective device to shut off the motor to avoid overheating. If this happens, turn switch off and unplug the cleaner. Inspect the exhaust, inlet, hose, and filters for any blockage. Empty the dirt container and clean filters. After approximately 30 minutes the motor will have cooled and the vacuum will be ready to use. NOTE: The cleaner must remain unplugged during the 30 minute cooling period.

FEATURES

1. Soft touch handle

2. ON/OFF button for brushroll

3. ON/OFF power button for vacuum

4. Soft touch cleaning wand handle

5. Cleaning wand release button

6. Hose fastening ring

7. Hose release button

8. Cleaning wand

9. Dirt container bottom release door

10. Hose clip

11. Reset button (located on back of nozzle)

12. Headlight

13. Brushroll

14. Soft touch furniture guard

15. Power cord hook

16. Crevice tool

17. Rotating upholstery tool

18. Accessory storage

19. Suction hose

20. Dirt container release and carry handle

21. Dirt container lid and lifetime HEPA filter

22. Bottom release lever

23. Dirt container

24. Exhaust filter (permanent filter)

25. Automatic cord rewind pedal

26. Exhaust grille

27. Power cord

28. Wheels

TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER

ASSEMBLY

1. 2.

Pull cleaning wand to the front of the cleaner and press hose into handle assembly.

Insert excess cord into handle of the cleaner by pushing down into lower handle. CAUTION: AVOID PINCHING CORD WHILE INSERTING INTO HANDLE.

Align handle onto base of cleaner.

TRANSPORTING YOUR CLEANER

NOTE: Do not carry vacuum cleaner by the cleaning wand tube.This is not a carry handle.

Using a Phillips or Flat Head screwdriver, secure the handle by inserting the

provided four screws into the back of the handle.

Connect the cleaning wand to

the opening on the base and push the wand handle towards unit until it snaps into place.

Use carry handle located on dirt container lid.

STARTING UP

HOW TO OPERATE

Holding the power cord by the plug, pull the cord out completely.Red tag will indicate the end of the cord. Plug into the outlet.

BRUSH VACUUMING

NOTE: The brushroll is automatically switched off when it is in the vertical upright position.

Tilt the upright vacuum cleaner

back before you start vacuuming. At the same time, use your foot to press the nozzle down onto the carpet.

For easier handling while vacuuming, hook the power cord onto the power cord hook.

Brush Vacuuming on carpeted floors:

• The brushroll is switched on or off using the brushroll on/off switch (Diagram 2). Switch brushroll on for carpeted floors.

• The rotating brushroll loosens deeply embedded dirt and brings it to the surface.

Vacuuming on smooth surfaces:

• Switch brushroll off to obtain the best results when vacuuming smooth barefloor surfaces.

Switch the upright vacuum cleaner on or off by pressing the on/off switch.

BRUSHROLL RESET

RESET BUTTON

If something becomes lodged and brushroll shuts off, turn cleaner off and remove obstruction. Once the problem has been fixed, the vacuum cleaner can be switched back on again after approximately 2 minutes by pressing the reset button.

VACUUMING WITH ACCESSORIES

NOTE: The two accessory parts may be used on the suction hose and cleaning wand. NOTE: For safety reasons when vacuuming stairs, leave the upright vacuum cleaner on the bottom stair.

• Bring the upright vacuum cleaner into its vertical locking position. The brushroll switches off automatically in this position, thus preventing any damage to the carpet while cleaning with hose or tools.

• To switch the upright vacuum cleaner on again when you resume vacuuming, tilt it back. The brushroll switches on again automatically.

1. 3.

FASTENING

RING

HOSE

CLIP

HOW TO OPERATE

Press the release button to release the cleaning wand.The cleaning wand with builtin brush can be used for cleaning surfaces.

CREVICE

TOOL

UPHOLSTERY

TOOL

To access tools, rock upholstery tool away from cleaner. To remove tools, grasp tool and pull up and out of

accessory clip.

While pressing the hose release

button, pull out the suction hose to release from cleaning wand.

Then attach the accessory to the suction hose.

The rotating upholstery tool may be turned through 360˚ to allow vacuuming in poorly accessible areas such as corners, edges, stairs and vertical surfaces.

Straighten the hose and hook the hose clip into the fastening ring to prevent the upright vacuum cleaner from toppling over during use.

6a.

VACUUMING UPHOLSTERY, FURNITURE, AND CURTAINS

HOW TO OPERATE

Slide the hose into the cleaning wand until locking mechanism engages.

AFTER USE

Use the cleaning wand as an extension for long reaches.

After vacuuming, slide the suction hose back into the cleaning wand while holding the hose release button.

Switch off the upright vacuum cleaner and unplug the power cord from the wall socket.

Pressing the button for automatic cord rewind draws in the power cord automatically.

Hold onto the power cord to prevent the cord from whipping during the automatic cord rewind.

NOTE:

DIRT CONTAINER

WARNING: MAKE SURE VACUUM HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED BEFORE REMOVING DIRT CONTAINER. NOTE: For best results, empty the dirt container before dirt reaches the maximum fill line labeled on the dirt container. NOTE: If necessary, the dust compartment can be cleaned with a dry dust cloth/dust brush.

REMOVAL EMPTY DIRT CONTAINER

2a.

AND FILTER

Push down on carry handle and pull dirt container away from unit.

CLEANING YOUR LIFETIME HEPA FILTER

1a.

Twist lid to the left to remove lid and filter from container.

Hold dirt container over trash can and push down on bottom release lever to release debris.

Remove foam filter from dirt container.

Tap filter firmly against inside of trash can to remove loose dirt.

Close bottom cover on the dirt cup until it snaps shut.

NOTE: For best results, tap filter clean periodically to maximize cleaning performance.

CLEANING YOUR LIFETIME HEPA FILTER (CONTINUED)

DIRT CONTAINER

AND FILTER

Twist filter handle to the left and pull out of lid.

NOTE: Let filter dry for at

least 24 hours before placing

back in cleaner.

VAX Tip:

For your convenience while your lifetime HEPA filter is drying, pick up an additional filter at a retailer near you or

online at www.vaxusa.com.

Hold filter under running water to wash. Ring excess water out of filter. Allow filter to dry for at least 24 hours.

REPLACE PLEATED FILTER

Replace filter inside filter cup by aligning with tabs inside of filter cup.Twist to the right until filter locks in place.

REPLACE FOAM FILTER

Return filter to the dirt container lid.

Place filter under water to clean. Make

sure filter is completely dry before returning to cleaner.

Place filter lid on top of dirt container and align arrows (Diagram 3). Push down gently and twist filter cup to the right until lid is secure and snaps in place (Diagram 3a).

3a.

DIRT CONTAINER

CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER

AND FILTER

2.1.

2a.

Loosen the exhaust grille by pressing the locking tab, and remove it.

REPLACE THE EXHAUST FILTER

Replace the cleaned exhaust filter and cover with exhaust grille.

1a.

Remove the exhaust filter and shake it clean.

NOTE: Let filter dry for at least 24 hours before placing back in cleaner.

The exhaust filter that comes with this unit is a lifetime filter and can be washed. Make sure filter is completely dry before returning to cleaner.

REPLACE THE DIRT CONTAINER

Replace the dirt container.

NOTE: Dirt container will not align on base if filter is not aligned properly.

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING LIGHTBULB. NOTE: This cleaner uses a common automotive lamp #906, 13.0 volts. For bulb replacement call 1-877-VAX-USA-9 (1-877-829-8729) or visit our

website at www.vaxusa.com to locate a dealer nearest you.

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL

Make sure vacuum has been switched off and unplugged before changing light bulb.Also, allow the light bulb to cool. Remove the two screws and remove the light cover.

Remove the burned out light bulb and pull it from the socket.

Insert the new bulb.

Attach the light cover using both screws.

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