Vizio VEC-101 User Manual

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User Guide

Vax Careline 0844 412 8455

Bagless Cylinder

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What’s your Vax’s model number?

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What’s your serial number? (Located on the base of the machine)

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VEC-101 / 102

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Machine Overview

Unit

1 Dirt container 2 Central HEPA filter 3 Carry handle 4 Hose inlet 5 Cord rewind

6 Dirt container release button 7 Blockage indicator 8 Floor tool parking 9 On/off switch

10 Dirt container empty catch

PLEASE NOTE: some parts may vary according to model. Please check inside flap of box for more details.

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Accessories

11 Combination floor head

12 Telescopic extension tube 13 Hose 14 Dusting brush

15 Crevice tool 16 Tool storage handle clip

17 TurboTool

18 Fibre post-motor filter

(some models only)

Filters

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General Safety Information

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Whenusing the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions

should always be observed, including the following:

1. Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry

urfaces.

2. Turn off the vacuum cleaner controls before

isconnecting or connecting from the mains supply.

3. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before

connecting or disconnecting the vacuum hoseand

accessories.

4. Childrenshould besupervised to ensure thatthey

do not play with theappliance.

5. 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.

6. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax

recommended attachments.

7. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into

water. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with a

damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is

damaged return the vacuum cleaner to a Vax

Authorised Service Agent or contact the Vax Careline

on 0844 412 8455 for assistance.

8. Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use the cord as a

handle, close a door on the cord or pull cord around

sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum

cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away from

heated surfaces.

9. Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet

hands. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

10. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use

with any openings blocked and do not restrict air-

flow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or

anything that might reduce airflow.

11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of

the body away from openings and moving parts.

12. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches

or any hot, smoking or burning objects.

13. Do not pick up flammable or combustible

materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use

in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours.

14. Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material

chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).

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15. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as

lass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

16. Do not use without ALL of the filters in place.

7. Take extra care when vacuuming on stairs.

18. Keep vacuuming area well lit.

19. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.

20. Turn off the on/off switch before unplugging the

vacuum cleaner

21. Use only CE-approved 13 amp extension cords.

Non-approved cords may overheat. Care should

be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord

cannot be tripped over.

WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the

vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before

assembling, opening or emptying the dirt container, or before

connecting/disconnecting the attachments.

CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner is a very powerful

unit. Before plugging the cord into the electrical

outlet, make sure the switch is in the ‘off’ position.

IMPORTANT: If the inlet, hose or telescopic tube

is blocked, switch off the vacuum cleaner and

remove the blockage(s) before re-starting the vacuum

cleaner. See Maintenance: Clearing blockages.

IMPORTANT: Washing filters improves vacuum

performance. Vax recommends that they should

be checked and cleaned periodically (depending on the level

of use). Make sure all filters are completely dry before

inserting back into the vacuum cleaner.

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 off. Should this

occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet

and turn off the switch. Remove dirt container and empty.

Clean filters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one (1)

hour. To re-start, plug into an electrical outlet and switch back

on.

This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

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