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10. UK Service & Help
Vax Care 0870 6061248
Monday-Friday. 9.00am to 5.00pm.
An answerphone will be available out of these
hours. Any queries or concerns about using your
Vax, call the Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the
UK national rate.
Please make a note of the model number and serial
number of your Vax before calling. There are over
400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK. For the
nearest Vax Service Agent, please call the Vax
Careline or visit www.vax.co.uk
www.vax.co.uk
11. Technical Specification
Voltage: 240V ~50Hz
Wattage: 2200W
Capacity: 2.9 litres
Filters: Fibre pre-motor filter
Pleated paper post-motor filter
Cord length: 4.65m
Weight: 6.95kg
Subject to technical change
without notice.
9. Troubleshooting
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TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, UNPLUG VACUUM CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t run
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Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Solution: Plug in firmly.
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No electricity in electrical outlet.
Solution: Check fuse or breaker.
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On/off switch not turned on.
Solution: Push on/off switch to on.
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Motor thermostat has tripped.
Solution: Switch off and unplug cleaner. Leave for one (1) hour before switching the cleaner back on.
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Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution: Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't pick up/loss of suction
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Dust bag not installed correctly.
Solution: Review dust bag removal and replacement.
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Dust bag full or blocked.
Solution: Replace dust bag.
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Clogged filter.
Solution: Remove filter and clean.
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Blockage in hose.
Solution: Disconnect hose, remove obstruction and then re-fit.
PROBLEM: Accessories won't pick up
CCaauussee::
Accessories not attached correctly.
Solution: Refer to page 5 for fitting information.
PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum cleaner
CCaauussee::
Dust bag full.
Solution: Dispose of dust bag and replace with a new one.
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Dust bag not installed correctly.
Solution: Review dust bag removal and replacement.
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Hose not installed correctly.
Solution: Review hose installation.
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Filter not installed completely.
Solution: Review filter removal and replacement.