Let’s talk safety This Wet & Dry vacuum is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. • Only use the Wet & Dry vacuum indoors and keep the area you are cleaning well lit. Basic •...
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Wet & Dry vacuum. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • Only Vax recommended tools and accessories should be used with this Wet & Dry vacuum. • Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.
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Our UK based Customer Care Team are here to support you - for help with assembly, operational/performance problems or buying and fitting new accessories. Whether you wish to chat, use Facebook, Twitter or call, you can find all our contact details at vax.co.uk/contactus This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support...
Contents Wet & Dry Included with Let’s talk safety your machine Getting to know your machine Accessory Hose and Grip Getting started Extension Tubes Using your machine Crevice Tool Taking care of your machine Wet & Dry Upholstery Tool What to do if it goes wrong Wet Pick Up Tool Getting in touch Combination Floorhead...
Filter bag (hidden) Float (hidden) Hose connection Lower power cord hook Tank Tool storage Technical Specification Name Wet & Dry Cord length 10m Code ECGAV1B1 Weight 7kg Part number 1-1-138767 Voltage 220-240V-50~60Hz Wattage 1400W Subject to technical change without notice.
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Before you begin • WARNING: Always switch off the Wet & Dry vacuum before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments, or emptying the tank. • IMPORTANT: The Wet & Dry vacuum is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the Wet & Dry vacuum does overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the Wet &...
Using your machine • IMPORTANT: The Wet & Dry vacuum should be positioned flat on the floor when starting and during use to prevent dirty water running into motor. Do not use the Wet & Dry vacuum upside-down or on its side. Always make sure both the filter and filter bag are in place before use.
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Using your machine • IMPORTANT: The Wet & Dry vacuum is fitted with a float. When the tank is full, the float will shut off the suction to the vacuum. You will be able to hear if this has happened as the motor noise will increase. Once the float is activated, switch off the Wet &...
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Using your machine • IMPORTANT: The Wet & Dry vacuum should be positioned flat on the floor when starting and in use. Using blow function Unclip the grill and filter and remove. Push the hose firmly into the blower port and twist to lock into place.
Taking care of your machine Emptying and cleaning the tank after dry pick up Lift and unhook the clips to Lift out the filter bag from the tank and tap against a bin to remove Empty the tank. Use a damp remove the lid.
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Taking care of your machine Cleaning the filter bag Lift and unhook the clips to Lift out the filter bag from the tank and tap against a bin to remove Rinse under a warm tap max remove the lid. the dirt and debris. 40°c, allow to fully dry before replacing into the Wet &...
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Taking care of your machine Cleaning the wet pick up tool Push the clips to remove the brush and squeegee. Slide the squeegee out of the The brush can be washed tool and wipe clean with a (max 40°c). damp cloth. Storage Before storing, the Wet &...
What to do if it goes wrong • IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch off Wet & Dry vacuum before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Problem Solution • Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is included Is there an with your Wet &...
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