Vizio Vacuum Cleaner VZL 6011 User Manual

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Vax careline  
0870 6061248  
Bagless upright  
Vax model number:  
VZL-6011  
WARNING: This cleaner has a constantly  
rotating brush bar which, when left in  
contact with lino, parquet and other hard flooring  
could potentially cause some damage to the floor  
surface.  
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NOTE: Vax recommends that you raise the height  
of the brush bar when using this cleaner on lino and  
hard flooring. Vax cannot be held responsible for  
damage to these surfaces if the customer fails to  
take notice of this recommendation.  
Please read carefully before using this cleaner.  
Always fully extend the mains cable before use.  
Retain for future reference.  
 
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15. Do not use without the filters in place.  
16. Take extra care when vacuuming on stairs.  
17. Keep vacuuming area well lit.  
2. Safety Information  
For Household Use Only  
When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions  
should always be observed, including the following:  
18. Store the vacuum cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.  
19. Turn off the on/off switch before unplugging the  
vacuum cleaner.  
1. Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry  
surfaces.  
20. Use only CE-approved 13 amp extension cords. Non-  
approved extension cords may overheat. Care should  
be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot  
be pulled or tripped over.  
2. Turn off the vacuum cleaner controls before  
connecting or disconnecting from the mains supply.  
3. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before  
connecting or disconnecting the vacuum hose and  
accessories.  
WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the  
vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet  
before assembling, opening or emptying the dirt  
container, or before connecting/disconnecting the  
attachments.  
4. Close attention is necessary when used by or near  
children. Do not allow children to use as  
a toy.  
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5. Use only as described in this manual.  
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended  
attachments.  
CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner is a very powerful  
unit. Before plugging the cord into the electrical  
outlet, make sure the switch is in the ‘off’ position. Hold  
the vacuum cleaner firmly when starting and in use.  
6. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been  
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into  
water. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with a  
damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord or plug is  
damaged, return the vacuum cleaner to a Vax  
Authorised Service Agent or suitably qualified  
person for examination, repair or adjustment.  
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IMPORTANT: If the inlet, hose or extension tube is  
blocked, switch off the vacuum cleaner and  
remove the blockage(s) before re-starting the vacuum  
cleaner.  
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7. Do not pull or carry by the cord. Do not use the cord  
as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull the cord  
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the  
vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away  
from heated surfaces.  
IMPORTANT: Cleaning filters regularly improves  
vacuum performance. Make sure all filters are  
replaced back into the vacuum cleaner before using. This  
vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and  
not for commercial or industrial use.  
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8. Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet  
hands. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.  
9. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use  
with any openings blocked and do not restrict air  
flow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or  
anything that may reduce airflow.  
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
FURTHER USE.  
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the  
body away from openings and moving parts.  
11. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or  
any hot, smoking or burning objects.  
Motor Thermostat  
IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a  
thermal cut-out. If for any reason, the vacuum  
12. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials  
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc) or use in the  
presence of explosive liquids or vapours.  
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cleaner should over-heat, the thermostat will  
automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur,  
unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet  
and turn off the switch. Remove the dirt container  
and empty. Clean the filters. Allow the cleaner to cool  
for approximately one (1) hour. To re-start, plug into  
an electrical outlet and switch back on.  
13. Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material (chlorine  
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc).  
14. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as  
glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.  
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3. How to assemble  
Handle Assembly  
WARNING: This cleaner has a constantly  
rotating brush bar which, when left in contact  
with lino, parquet and other hard flooring could  
potentially cause some damage to the floor surface.  
!
Slide handle through top of  
back panel until it snaps  
into place.  
NOTE: Vax recommends that you raise the height of  
the brush bar when using this cleaner on lino and hard  
flooring. Vax cannot be held responsible for damage to  
these surfaces if the customer fails to take notice of  
this recommendation.  
Fig.3/1  
Tool Storage  
Attach tools: (a) Slide the dust brush into the hole on the  
back of the cleaner with bristles facing out. (b) Slide the  
crevice tool onto round post on the back of the cleaner  
and snap into place (Fig.3/2).  
Height adjuster  
Fig.4/2  
a
b
On/Off Switch  
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Turn cleaner on by  
pressing the on/off switch located on the side of unit.  
OFF  
ON  
BACK  
FRONT  
Fig.3/2  
4. How to operate  
Cord release  
Fig.4/3  
Turn Quick Cord Release for easy cord removal.  
Handle Release Pedal  
To release handle, push the handle release pedal located  
on the lower left side of the cleaner.  
Cord Release  
Fig.4/1  
Fig.4/4  
Carpet height adjuster  
CAUTION: Brushbar continues to rotate while hose  
is removed or in use and at all times while cleaner  
is on. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of  
body away from brush area while cleaner is on. Cleaner  
must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush  
off the carpet when cleaning above the floor.  
Turn the carpet height adjuster knob to match the  
surface being cleaned.  
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IMPORTANT: For easiest adjustment, place  
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cleaner in full upright position.  
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To change the dusting brush into an upholstery tool,  
simply snap off the square plastice ring housing the  
bristles. To return to dusting brush for delicate surfaces  
(and stowable form) simple push the ring back into place  
until you feel a snap  
Floor/Carpet Cleaning  
Move the handle and adjust it to the desired position for  
(a) storing the upright, (b) operating the cleaner, and (c)  
de-press the handle release pedal again to clean under  
furniture. NOTE: Brushbar could cause rug fringe area to  
become tangled within cleaner. Use caution when  
vacuuming throw rugs with fringe.  
Extension Wand  
Lift wand cap to attach hose to handle/extension wand  
(Fig.4/9).  
a
b
c
Fig.4/5  
Fig.4/9  
Above Floor Cleaning  
Choose any of the handy accessories or use the  
extension wand alone (Fig.4/10).  
Cleaner must be in its upright position to raise brushbar.  
Turn carpet height adjuster to long carpet pile setting.  
Fig.4/10  
Fig.4/6  
Simply push the attachment  
firmly onto the end of the  
extension wand. To remove  
tool, twist and pull apart  
gently.  
Press handle/extension wand release button and pull  
handle/extension wand up to remove.  
The TurboTool is ideal for  
lifting pet hair off carpets,  
stairs and upholstery. The  
TurboTool is most effective  
Fig.4/11  
when using backward  
strokes over the area that  
is being cleaned.  
Fig.4/7  
Pull hose end out of lower hose and remove the hose  
from the hose guide (Fig.4/8).  
Carry Handle  
Use the carry handle located  
on the top of the dirt  
container lid to move the  
cleaner from room to room.  
Fig.4/8  
Fig.4/12  
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Remove foam filter  
5. Dirt container & filter:  
removal & replacement  
Press tab on bottom of foam filter cover and pull to remove.  
WARNING: to reduce risk of injury from moving  
parts - unplug before servicing.  
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Press dirt container release button and remove dirt  
container from cleaner.  
Fig.5/3  
Clean foam filter  
Fig.5  
Separate the filter assembly by removing the foam filter  
from its plastic housing. Tap the foam filter on the inside  
of a rubbish bin to remove excess dust and dirt from filter.  
Fig.5/1  
Hold dirt container inside rubbish bin (Fig.5/2) and press  
bin release empty button to empty (Fig.5/2). Tap the dirt  
container on the inside of rubbish bin to remove excess  
dust.  
Fig.5/4  
Wash foam filter  
Hold foam filter under  
running water to wash. Ring  
excess water out of filter.  
Allow filter to dry for at  
least 24 hours before  
replacing in filter cartridge.  
Fig.5/2  
Fig.5/5  
Replace foam filter  
Return foam filter to cleaner and snap into place. Replace  
foam filter cover and snap into place to secure (Fig.5/6).  
Fig.5/6  
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dirt container and filter  
 
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NOTE: The filter housing also needs to be washed  
regularly with cold water and dried thoroughly before  
replacing and restarting the vacuum cleaner.  
Replace exhaust filter  
Return exhaust filter to base of cleaner and snap into  
place.  
Remove exhaust filter  
Press tab on side of exhaust cover and lift to remove.  
Fig.5/10  
Replace exhaust filter cover and snap into place to secure.  
Fig.5/7  
Press tab on exhaust filter and lift filter out of base of  
cleaner (Fig.5/7).  
Fig.5/11  
Replace dirt container  
Return dirt container to cleaner. Align slot on bottom of  
dirt container with tab on cleaner. Push to snap into place.  
Fig.5/8  
Clean exhaust filter  
Tap the exhaust filter on the inside of a rubbish bin to  
remove excess dust and dirt from filter.  
Fig.5/12  
*REGULAR MAINTENANCE: Each time the dirt container  
is emptied, the foam filter should be checked and when  
necessary, cleaned (Filter will be discolored after use, this  
will not affect the filter’s performance). Do not brush the  
filter. The cleaning instructions may vary depending on  
the dirt conditions. In some cases, more or less cleaning  
of the filter may be required.  
Fig.5/9  
Wash the exhaust filter under cold running water every 9  
-12 months. Leave to dry for 24 hours before replacing  
in machine.  
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To replace belt or brushbar  
6. Belt or brushbar: removal  
Slide belt onto motorshaft.  
and replacement  
TOOL REQUIRED: Phillips screwdriver  
MOTOR SHAFT  
WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury from moving  
parts - unplug cleaner before changing belt or brush.  
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To remove belt  
Lay cleaner flat and flip cleaner to expose nozzle base.  
Base should lay flat and face up. To remove nozzle guard,  
use Phillips screwdriver to remove the three (3) screws.  
Arrows show location of screws.  
Fig.6/4  
Place new belt in area of brushbar without bristles.  
Fig.6/1  
Fig.6/5  
Flip cleaner right side up. Rotate nozzle guard forward  
and lift off.  
With new belt in place, pull and slide brushbar into nozzle  
making sure that the brushbar end caps are in the correct  
orientation (Fig. 6/5 inset). Rotate brushbar manually to  
make sure belt is properly aligned.  
Fig.6/2  
Lift and remove brushbar. Dispose of old belt.  
Fig.6/6  
Fig.6/3  
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Re-attach nozzle guard by aligning the four (4) tabs in the  
base slots. Rotate nozzle guard back in place (Fig. 6/7).  
7. Lightbulb: removal and  
replacement  
TOOL REQUIRED: flathead screwdriver  
WARNING: to reduce risk of electric shock - unplug  
cleaner before removing or replacing lightbulb.  
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For bulb replacement call 0870 606 1248  
Using the end of a Flathead screwdriver, gently pop open  
the lens . Remove lens (Fig.7/1).  
Fig.6/7  
Replace all three (3) screws to secure nozzle guard.  
Fig.7/1  
Pull bulb out of socket. Do NOT twist. Gently push bulb  
into socket to replace.  
Fig.6/8  
Fig.7/2  
Replace lens by aligning tab and snapping into place.  
Fig.7/3  
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8. General maintenance  
9. Troubleshooting  
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY,  
WARNING: to reduce risk of injury from moving  
!
UNPLUG VACUUM CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING  
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parts - unplug before servicing.  
Debris removal/hose  
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t run  
Cause:  
Not properly plugged into wall outlet.  
Solution: Plug in firmly.  
Cause:  
No electricity in wall outlet.  
Solution: Check fuse or breaker.  
Cause:  
Solution: Push on/off switch to on.  
Cause: Motor thermostat tripped.  
On/off switch not turned on.  
Solution: Switch off and unplug the vacuum cleaner.  
Leave for one (1) hour. See page 3.  
Fig.8/1  
Cause:  
Blown fuse/tripped breaker.  
Solution: Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.  
Debris removal/nozzle guard  
PROBLEM: Cleaner won't pick up  
Cause:  
Solution: Clean dirt container.  
Cause: Clogged nozzle.  
Solution: Remove obstruction.  
Cause: Clogged dirt inlet.  
Full or clogged dirt container.  
Solution: Remove suction channel cover and remove  
obstruction.  
Fig.8/2  
Cause:  
Solution: Remove obstruction.  
Cause: Hose not inserted fully.  
Solution: Push hose in securely.  
Clogged hose.  
• Check to see if dirt container is full; empty if needed.  
• Plug cleaner in and check to see if there is any suction  
at end of hose. If there is no suction at the end of hose,  
follow these steps:  
Cause:  
Dirty filters or filter container.  
Solution: Clean/change filters or filter container.  
1. Unwrap hose from caddy. Twist and unlock to remove  
clogs. Clean out hose with a broom handle. Check access  
door on back of cleaner (near hose end). Remove the  
seven (7) screws and check for obstruction (Fig.8/1).  
PROBLEM: Accessories won't pick up  
Cause:  
Accessories not attached correctly.  
Solution: Refer to page 5 for fitting information.  
2. Remove dirt container (Pg. 6) and check dirt container  
inlet located on cleaner (Fig.8/1).  
PROBLEM: Brushbar does not turn  
3. Remove nozzle guard (see Fig.8/2) by removing the  
three (3) screws. Remove obstructions (Refer to Page 8  
for belt and brushbar removal and replacement).  
Cause:  
Brushbar blocked.  
Solution: Remove blockages.  
PROBLEM: Air flow restricted with attachment use  
Cause:  
Attachment use restricts air flow.  
Solution: Check attachment.  
Cause:  
New carpet debris clogging air path.  
Solution: Remove obstruction.  
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general maintenance  
 
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10. UK Service & Help  
11. Technical Specification  
Vax Care 0870 6061248  
Voltage: 220 – 240V ~50Hz  
Monday-Friday  
8.00am to 8.00pm.  
Wattage: 1200W  
Saturday-Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm.  
Capacity: 1.5l  
Any queries or concerns about using the Vax, call the  
Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the UK national rate.  
Filters: Foam pre-motor pleated HEPA exhaust filters  
Cord Length: 7.2m  
Please make a note of the serial number and model  
number of the carpet cleaner before calling. There are  
over 400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK. For the  
nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Careline.  
Weight: 8.5kg  
Subject to technical change without notice.  
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EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE  
Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the  
VZL-6011 Mach1 Upright is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:  
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive  
EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive  
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where  
facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.  
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 OQH, UK  
 

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