Thank you for buying this Performance Floors & All.
Taking care of your carpets and hard floors
The
Performance Floors & All
is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard floors
regularly, as effective and efficient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most
out of your machine.
Maintaining your carpets and hard floors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer.
You’ve chosen carpets and hard floors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you
take good care of them.
Taking care of your Performance Floors & All
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 floors.
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use
only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces
and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving
parts and openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Only Vax recommended tools should be used with
this vacuum cleaner.
Please keep instructions for further use and use only
as instructed in this guide.
Basic safety precautions
3
Turn off all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting the power cord, hose
or accessories.
3
Always make sure both the pre-motor/post motor
filters are in place before use.
3
Always take extra care when positioning the vacuum
cleaner on the stairs.
3
Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this
may affect the airflow/suction.
3
Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British
13amp fuse. Always protect the power cable from
heated surfaces and open flames.
3
Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-
approved extension cords may overheat. Care should
be taken to arrange the extension cord as it could be
a trip hazard.
3
Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
If filters have been cleaned as per user guide
instructions make sure they are thoroughly dry
before storing away.
Don’ts
Do’s
8
Don’t use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped,
damaged or left outdoors.
8
Don’t run over the power cord or use the vacuum
cleaner if the power cord or plug is damaged. Please
contact our Customer Care Line.
8
Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
8
Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power
cord around corners, sharp edges, close a door over
the power cord or unplug the vacuum cleaner by
pulling on the power cord.
8
Don’t vacuum up sharp or hard objects or any
flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid,
petrol, kerosene etc.) or use the vacuum cleaner in an
area with explosive vapours or liquid.
8
Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches
or smoking hot burning items or use in an area where
there may be harmful fluids (chlorine, bleach, and
ammonia drain cleaner).
8
Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects.
8
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 ratings label.
Let’s talk safety
Taking care of you
We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:
vax.co.uk/support
or call:
(UK)
0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
Let us know what you think
@VaxUK
U86-PF-P_Performance_Floors&All_UG_[J2214]_Comp_31.12.13.indd 2-3
31/12/2013 14:22