Vax X3 User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
Operating and Servicing Instructions
Please read these instructions
carefully before using your new
vacuum.
Designed with you in mind.™
You are now the proud owner of a VAX®.We trust your new purchase will bring you many years of satisfaction.
Vax was invented to change the way you vacuum. Using a design philosophy we call NEXT CLEAN™,Vax has combined
proven cleaning effectiveness with user-focused engineering, so you can clean more with less strain and bending.
That’s deep cleaning at a higher level.
Thank you for your support of VAX®products.
Visit our website at www.vaxusa.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
To the consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. warrants this VAX®brand vacuum cleaner to be free of defects in material or workmanship commencing
upon the date of the original purchase. Refer to your vacuum cleaner carton for the length of warranty and save your original sales receipt to validate
startof warranty period.
If the vacuum cleaner should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair or replace any defective parts free of charge. The complete
machine must be delivered prepaid to any VAX®Authorized Sales & Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, date
of purchase, copy of original sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number. If you are not near a Warranty Station, call the factory for
assistance at USA & Canada: 1-877-VAX-USA-9 (1-877-829-8729). Use only genuineVAX®replacement parts.
The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident or unreasonable use of the vacuum cleaner. This warranty does not cover
brushes, filters and bulbs.This warranty does not cover unauthorized repairs. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights other rights, which mayvary from state to state in the USA.
ENGLISH
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Safety Instructions Page 3, 4
Features Page 5
Assembly Page 6
How To Operate Page 7-9
Starting Up Page 7
Brush Vacuuming Page 7
Brushroll Reset Page 7
Vacuuming With Accessories Page 8
Vacuuming Upholstery, Furniture, and Curtains Page 9
After Use Page 9
Dirt Container and Filter Page 10-12
Dirt Container Removal and Cleaning Page 10
HEPA Filter Removal and Cleaning Page 10, 11
Exhaust Filter Removal and Cleaning Page 12
General Maintenance Page 13
Lightbulb Removal and Replacement Page 13
Troubleshooting Guide Page 14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
• BRING VACUUM CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN USING THE HOSE AND ATTACHMENTS.
• DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.
• REGULARLY CHECK THE FILTER TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
• WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING.
• WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUT THE HOSE SINCE THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
• WARNING: THE CORDS, WIRES, AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS,
INCLUDING LEAD OR LEAD COMPOUNDS, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER
AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER USING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Electrical shock
could occur.
•Do not allow to be used as a toy.Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water,return it to a service
center for inspection. Call 1-877-VAX-USA-9 (1-877-829-
8729) for the nearest service center.
•Do not pull or carryby cord, use cord as handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
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Your cleaner contains a thermal protective device to shut off the motor to avoid overheating. If this happens, turn switch off and unplug the cleaner. Inspect
the exhaust, inlet, hose, and filters for any blockage. Empty the dirt container and clean filters. After approximately 30 minutes the motor will have
cooled and the vacuum will be ready to use. NOTE: The cleaner must remain unplugged during the 30 minute cooling period.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dirt container and filters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow all label and
marking instructions.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-
held vacuum cleaners may be set on furniture.
• Vacuum cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the
rotating brush off the carpet when doing above floor
cleaning.
• Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.
• Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner
away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
• Using improper voltage may result in damage to the
motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is
listed on the cleaner plate.
• Hold plug when rewinding cord onto reel. Do not allow
plug to whip when rewinding.
• Unplug before connecting Turbo Tool.
• Do not carry vacuum cleaner by the cleaning wand tube.
This is not a carry handle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES
1. Soft touch handle
2. ON/OFF button for brushroll
3. ON/OFF power button for vacuum
4. Soft touch cleaning wand handle
5. Cleaning wand release button
6. Hose fastening ring
7. Hose release button
8. Cleaning wand
9. Dirt container bottom release door
10. Hose clip
11. Reset button (located on back of nozzle)
12. Headlight
13. Brushroll
14. Soft touch furniture guard
15. Power cord hook
16. Crevice tool
17. Rotating upholstery tool
18. Accessory storage
19. Suction hose
20. Dirt container release and carry handle
21. Dirt container lid and lifetime HEPA filter
22. Bottom release lever
23. Dirt container
24. Exhaust filter (permanent filter)
25. Automatic cord rewind pedal
26. Exhaust grille
27.Power cord
28. Wheels
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3
4
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8
9
12
14
10
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25
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ASSEMBLY
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TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS OR FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER
Using a Phillips or Flat Head screwdriver,
secure the handle by inserting the
provided four screws into the back of
the handle.
4.
Align handle onto base of cleaner.
3.
Pull cleaning wand to the front
of the cleaner and press hose
into handle assembly.
Insert excess cord into handle of
the cleaner by pushing down into
lower handle. CAUTION: AVOID
PINCHING CORD WHILE
INSERTING INTO HANDLE.
Connect the cleaning wand to
the opening on the base and push
the wand handle towards unit
until it snaps into place.
1. 2.
5.
Use carry handle located on dirt
container lid.
1.
TRANSPORTING
YOUR CLEANER
NOTE: Do not
carry vacuum
cleaner by the
cleaning wand
tube.This is not
acarry handle.
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HOW TO OPERATE
STARTING UP
BRUSHROLL RESET
BRUSH VACUUMING
Holding the power cord by the plug, pull the
cordout completely. Red tag will indicate the
end of the cord. Plug into the outlet.
1.
Tilt the upright vacuum cleaner
back before you start vacuuming.
At the same time, use your foot
to press the nozzle down onto
the carpet.
1.
If something becomes lodged and
brushroll shuts off, turn cleaner off
and remove obstruction. Once the
problem has been fixed, the vacuum
cleaner can be switched back on
again after approximately 2 minutes
by pressing the reset button.
1.
Switch the upright vacuum
cleaner on or off bypressing the
on/off switch.
3.
For easier handling while
vacuuming, hook the power
cordonto the power cord
hook.
2.
Brush Vacuuming on carpeted floors:
•The brushroll is switched on or off
using the brushroll on/off switch
(Diagram 2). Switch brushroll on for
carpeted floors.
• The rotating brushroll loosens deeply
embedded dirt and brings it to the
surface.
Vacuuming on smooth surfaces:
• Switch brushroll off to obtain the
best results when vacuuming smooth
barefloor surfaces.
2.
NOTE:The brushroll is automatically switched off when it is in the vertical upright position.
RESET BUTTON
HOW TO OPERATE
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VACUUMING WITH ACCESSORIES
1. 3.
5.
2.
6. 6a.
4.
NOTE: The two accessory parts may be used on the suction hose and cleaning wand.
NOTE: For safety reasons when vacuuming stairs, leave the upright vacuum cleaner on the bottom stair.
HOSE
CLIP
CREVICE
TOOL
UPHOLSTERY
TOOL
FASTENING
RING
• Bring the upright vacuum cleaner into its vertical locking position. The brushroll switches off automatically in this position, thus preventing any damage to the
carpet while cleaning with hose or tools.
• To switch the upright vacuum cleaner on again when you resume vacuuming, tilt it back. The brushroll switches on again automatically.
Straighten the hose and hook the hose clip
into the fastening ring to prevent the upright
vacuum cleaner from toppling over during use.
While pressing the hose release
button, pull out the suction hose
to release from cleaning wand.
Press the release button to release the
cleaning wand.The cleaning wand with built-
in brush can be used for cleaning surfaces.
To access tools, rock upholstery tool
away from cleaner. To remove tools,
grasp tool and pull up and out of
accessory clip.
Then attach the accessory to the
suction hose.
The rotating upholstery tool may be turned through 360˚ to allow
vacuuming in poorly accessible areas such as corners, edges, stairs
and vertical surfaces.
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HOW TO OPERATE
VACUUMING UPHOLSTERY, FURNITURE, AND CURTAINS
AFTER USE
1.
Switch off the upright vacuum
cleaner and unplug the power
cordfrom the wall socket.
1.
Pressing the button for automatic cordrewind
draws in the power cordautomatically. NOTE:
Hold onto the power cordto prevent the cord from
whipping during the automatic cord rewind.
2.
After vacuuming, slide the suction
hose back into the cleaning wand
while holding the hose release button.
3.
Use the cleaning wand as an
extension for long reaches.
2.
Slide the hose into the cleaning wand
until locking mechanism engages.
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