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Vax V-2000C Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner

    Quick links: Spares & Accessories Maintenance Troubleshooting

    Maintenance

    Here is what you can do to keep your appliance performing at its best.

    • How do I clear a blockage in the hose?
      Clearing a blockage

       Remove the hose from the machine

       Push a broom handle (or something similar) through the hose to remove the blockage

    • How do I clean the post-motor filter?
      Cleaning the post-motor filter

       Pull the tab on the post-motor filter cover and remove

       Remove filter

       Tap the post-motor filter on the side of a bin

       Rinse the filter under the tap (no detergent)

       Allow 24 hours to air dry

    • How do I clean the pre-motor filter?
      Cleaning the pre-motor filter

       Remove the dirt container

       Pull to remove the filter frame

       Remove the filter from the filter frame

       Tap against the side of a bin

       Rinse filter under the tap (no detergent)

       Allow 24 hours to air dry

    • How do I clean the dirt container?
      Emptying and cleaning the dirt container

       Remove the dirt container

       Release dirt from the dirt container

       Turn the central shroud anti-clockwise and pull to remove

       Tap the central shroud against the side of a bin

       Wipe the inside of the dirt container with a soft cloth

    Troubleshooting

    Here is what you can do to keep your appliance performing at its best.

    • Have you checked the suction from the motor?

      Remove the dirt container and switch the machine on

      Place your hand or a piece of paper over the hole located on the machine,  where the dirt container is normally attached to

      Suction?

      Yes?

      Go to 'Have you cleaned the filters?'

      No?

      Email us

    • Have you cleaned the filters?

      Remove dirt container

      Remove the filter from the back of the dirt container, seperate the filter and filter foam and tap to get all of the dust off

      Rinse the filter and the filter foam under the tap (max 40 degrees, no detergent) allow at least 24 hours for it to fully air dry before placing back in the machine

      Remove the shroud from the dirt container

      Inspect the holes for blockages and clear debris

      No improvement?

      Go to 'Have you checked the hose?'

    • Have you checked the hose?

      Remove the hose from the machine

      Drop a small ball of paper down the top of the hose

      Is the paper stuck?

      Yes?

      There is a blockage and this will need to be removed

      No?

      Complete a visual check of the hose

      Are there any splits/tears on the hose?

      Yes?

      A replacement hose is required, go to 'Spares' tab above

      No?

      Email us