20 Most Recent VAX Appliances 2000 Canister Vacuum - Page 4 Questions & Answers

1. Push down on carry handle and pull dirt container away from unit. 2. Once it is pulled back lift it out. 3. Hold dirt container over trash can and push down on bottom release lever to release debris. 4. Close bottom cover on the dirt cup until it snaps shut. While you have the dirt container out you can also clean the Lifetime HEPA filter. It is on the top of the dirt container. 1. Twist lid to the left to remove lid and filter from container 2. Remove foam filter from dirt container and dump out any loose dirt. Wash the foam filter. 3. Remove the HEPA filter by Twist filter handle to the left and pull out of lid. Wash the Heap filter. 4. Once the filters are thoroughly dry (I recommend set out for 24 hours) then installer filters in lid and thread back on top of the dirt canister. Before replacing the dirt canister you can also clean the exhaust filter install below the dirt canister on the top vacuum cleaner head. 1. Loosen the exhaust grille by pressing the locking tab, and remove it. 2. Remove and shake out the exhaust filter and wash it. Note: Scented filter are not washable. 3. Once the filters are thoroughly dry relace it and snap the exhaust grill into place. Replace the dirt container NOTE: Dirt container will not align on base if filter is not aligned properly.

The usual reason for loss of suction is dirty filters that need replacing/cleaning.

Take whole base assembly apart to fix.

This is a Hoover? Could be either a broken idler arm lock ,or the V belt is worn out. Check the side of the belt. If it is shiny, the belt is worn out, because there is no longer any "teeth" to the belt.Recommendation on belts is that both should be replaced at least once a year.If the idler arm lock is broken, you will have to remove the cover to gain access. There are seven screws and two click locks to remove, before cover can be removed. The part is less than $1.00,

you can get one from the vacuum website

replace the bolb and the belt this can be got at guarantee vacuum and sewing center

Unplug it, turn it over and there should be some thing stuck in the roller brush.

That is a good filter.