Vax TBT3V1T1 Manual page 16

Taking care of your machine
Cleaning the separator and foam filter
Press the handheld
release clip. Pull and
remove the reach wand
or the accessory that is
attached to the handheld.
Twist the separator
anticlockwise to unlock
and pull to remove.
Pinch the round foam
filter inside the top of
the separator and pull to
remove. Tap both parts
over a bin to remove
dirt/debris.
Hold the handheld over a bin and press the dirt release
button to allow dirt/debris to fall out.
Wash the foam filter
and the separator under
running water (40°C max).
24hr 24hr
Leave for 24hrs or until
fully dry before refitting
the filter back into the
slim vac.