Power 8 Series - Power Range - Upright - Corded Vacuum Cleaners

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Useful video and PDF guides, showing you how to use, maintain and fix your Vax product.

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

Cleaning the pre-motor filter

Remove the dirt container.

Twist to remove the pre motor filter cover located where the dirt container normally sits.

Remove the pre motor filter from the cover.

Tap the filter against the side of a bin.

Rinse the filter under the tap (40°C max, no detergent).

Allow 24 hours to air dry.

Emptying and cleaning the dirt container

Remove the dirt container.

Release dirt from the dirt container.

Twist the lid to remove.

Remove the dust separator.

Tap the separator against the side of a bin, use a soft brush to remove any remaining debris.

Accessing the belt and brushbar

Switch the machine off and unplug from the wall socket.

Remove the 5 screws underneath the machine.

Turn the machine over, remove the top cover.

Lift the brushbar to remove.

Removing a blockage from the hose

Remove the hose from the side.

Remove the hose where it joins the machine at the back and push a broom handle through to clear any obstruction.

Is the seal missing?

Remove the dirt container and open the dirt release door.

Visually inspect the dirt container door. The seal (on the left, highlighted in orange) should be present.

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