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storage / troubleshooting

9. Storage

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
from the electrical outlet and rewind the power

cord as directed before storing.

NOTE: Always store the vacuum cleaner base down.

10. Troubleshooting

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing

maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run

Cause:

Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.

Solution:

Plug in securely.

Cause:

No electricity in the electrical outlet.

Solution:

Check fuse or breaker.

Cause:

On/off switch not turned on.

Solution:

Push on/off switch to ‘on’.

Cause:

Motor thermostat has tripped.

Solution:

Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.
Leave for one (1) hour before switching the
vacuum cleaner back on.

Cause:

Blown fuse/tripped breaker.

Solution:

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.

Cause:

Dirt container not installed properly.

Solution:

Review dirt container replacement.

Cause:

Dirt container full or blocked.

Solution:

Empty dirt container.

Cause:

Clogged filters.

Solution:

Remove, clean and replace filters.

PROBLEM: Accessories won’t pick up.

Cause:

Accessories are not attached correctly.

Solution:

Refer to section 5.

Cause:

TurboBrush / TurboTool is clogged.

Solution:

Refer to section 7.

Cause:

Hose / Stretch Hose is not installed correctly.

Solution:

Refer to section 7.

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Summary of Contents for VZL-118 SERIES

Page 1: ...this cleaner Always fully extend the mains cable before use Retain for future reference Vax careline 0870 6061248 instruction manual Bagless cylinder Vax model number VZL 118 Series Vax VZL 118 Serie...

Page 2: ...iner carry handle 12 Combination floor head Model VZL 118P VZL 1 18PS only 13 TurboTool Model VZL 118P PS only 14 Upholstery tool 15 Telescopic extension tube 16 TurboBrush Model VZL 118AT PS C only 1...

Page 3: ...ick 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 explosiv...

Page 4: ...ise the brushes Model VZL 118AT PS C only Attach the TurboBrush floor head to the end of the extension tube NOTE TurboBrush for pet hair stair and large carpeted areas NOT recommended for hard floors...

Page 5: ...he indicator light will illuminate red when the filter or dirt container has become blocked When this occurs empty the dirt container and check the filters 5 Accessories The accessories can be attache...

Page 6: ...cloth to clean Allow to air dry completely before closing the dirt container bottom Then return the dirt container bin back to the unit a click will be heard when the bin is in the correct position C...

Page 7: ...and fabric filter cassette from the main body of the unit Fig 7 2 The filters may then be tapped against the side of a rubbish bin and may then be rinsed in luke warm water max 40 C Allow to air dry f...

Page 8: ...ation by vacuuming up foreign objects or is strands of carpet are wrapped around it Switch the vacuum cleaner off and disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet Lay the TurboBrush floor head...

Page 9: ...switch to on Cause Motor thermostat has tripped Solution Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner Leave for one 1 hour before switching the vacuum cleaner back on Cause Blown fuse tripped breaker Sol...

Page 10: ...replace filters 11 UK Service Help Vax Care 0870 6061248 Monday Friday 8 30am to 6 30pm Saturday Sunday 9 00am to 5 00pm Any queries or concerns about using the Vax call the Vax Careline Calls are cha...

Page 11: ...2 litres Filters Dirt container wipeable Foam pre motor filter washable Fabric pre motor filter washable HEPA post motor filter washable Cord length 6 0m approx Weight 6 7kg Subject to technical chang...

Page 12: ...C 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 wit...

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