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2. Parts Overview
1 Hose inlet
2 Dirt container
3 Dirt container handle
4 Dirt container release button
5 Carry handle
6 Auto cord rewind button
7 On/off button
8 Pre-motor filter cover
9 Combination floor head park clip
10 Rubber moulded wheel
Accessories:
11 Telescopic tube
12 Combination floor head
13 Dusting tool
14 Crevice tool
15 Upholstery tool
16 Hose
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Remove foam filter
Open the pre motor filter cover at the rear of
the machine and remove the foam filter with
the plastic housing (Fig.7/1).
Fig.7/1
Foam filter
Clean foam filter
Separate the filters by removing the foam
filter from its plastic housing. Tap the plastic
filter housing on the inside of a rubbish bin to
remove excess dust and dirt (Fig.7/2).
Fig.7/2
Filter housing
Wash foam filter
Hold foam filter under
running water to wash
(Fig.7/3). Squeeze
excess water out of
filter. Allow filter to
thoroughly air dry
before replacing.
Replace foam filter
Return foam filter with plastic housing to
cleaner and replace pre-motor filter cover into
place to secure.
Fig.7/3
Remove HEPA filter
The HEPA filter is located under the dust bin.
Remove the dust bin. Press tab on side of
filter cover and remove the cover to expose
HEPA filter. Lift out HEPA filter (Fig.7/4).
Fig.7/4
Exhaust
HEPA filter
Filter cover
Wash HEPA filter
The post-motor filter can be rinsed in warm
water (max 40°C).
Allow to thoroughly air
dry before replacing.
NOTE:
Do not use any detergents or boiling
water to wash the filters. Vax recommends
washing the filter every 9-12 months.
Replace the filter, filter cover and dust bin
before restarting the vacuum cleaner.
Clean HEPA filter
Tap the HEPA filter on the inside of a rubbish
bin to remove excess dust and dirt from filter
(Fig.7/5).
Fig.7/5