Vax Cordless Slim Vac Series Manual page 15

Cleaning the post-motor filter
CAUTION: Always remove the battery from the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting
checks. For continuous best performance the filter requires cleaning every 3 months and should be replaced every
12 months depending upon use. Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the filters in place.
Press the filter cover
release buttons located
on both sides of the filter
cover and pull to remove
the filter from the machine.
Cleaning the filter and separator
CAUTION: Always empty the dirt container before cleaning the separator and filter and remove the battery,
reach wand/accessories from the handheld.
Turn the handheld
over and press the dirt
container release button.
Pull the dirt container
forward and up away from
the handheld to remove.
Taking care of your machine
Pull to separate the filter from the filter cover/holder.
Tap the filter and filter cover/holder over a bin to
remove any dirt/debris. Wash the filter under running
water (40 degrees max).
Twist the mesh filter
anti-clockwise to
unlock, lift to remove
from the separator.
Twist the separator
anti-clockwise to
unlock, lift to remove
from the handheld.
24hr
Leave for 24hrs or until
fully dry before replacing.