Post-motor Filter
NOTE
: Located at the r
ear of the vacuum cleaner is
a post-motor filter which can be r
emoved and washed.
1.
T
u
rn
of
f the vacuum cleaner and unplug fr
om the
electrical outlet.
2
.
Push down on the latch to r
elease the
post-motor filter cover (Fig.6/10).
NOTE
: Remove the post-motor filter and wash by
running it under the tap in lukewarm (max 40ºC)
water
. V
ax r
ecommends washing the filter every
6-9 months. Always allow the filter to air dry for
24 hours befor
e r
eplacing back into the cleaner
.
Pr
e-motor Filter
NOTE
: Removing the dirt container exposes the foam
pr
e-motor filter which can be r
emoved and washed.
1.
T
u
rn
of
f the vacuum cleaner and unplug fr
om the
electrical outlet.
2.
Remove the dirt container and lift out the pr
e-
motor filter (Fig.6/11). The pr
e-motor filter can
also be washed in lukewarm (max 40ºC) water
.
V
ax r
ecommends washing the filter every
6-9 months. Always allow the filter to air dry for
24 hours befor
e r
eplacing back into the cleaner
.
7. Clearing Blockages
W
ARNING
: T
o
r
educe the risk of electric shock, the
power cor
d must be disconnected befor
e
performing maintenance/tr
oubleshooting checks.
1
.
T
u
rn
the vacuum cleaner of
f and unplug fr
om
the electrical outlet.
2.
The flexible hose can be disconnected fr
om the
vacuum cleaner by pushing in the button on the
hose and pulling away fr
om the machine
(Fig.7/1). Remove any blockages found then
reconnect the hose secur
ely
.
8. Storage
IMPOR
T
ANT
: Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
fr
om the electrical outlet and r
ewind the power cor
d
as dir
ected befor
e storing.
NOTE
: Always stor
e the vacuum cleaner upright or
base down.
Dirt Container & Filters: Removal & Replacement/Clearing Blockages/Storage
Fig.6/10
Fig.7/1
Fig.6/11
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