User Guide Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900 Carpet Washer Get Cleaning... What’s your Vax’s model number? W 8 W 8 W 0 W 0 W 0 W W W W W What’s your serial number? (Located on the base of the machine) W – – – – – Note these down in case you need them in future. Please keep instructions for further use. www.vax.com.
Machine Overview 18 1 17 16 11 12 9 10 3 13 2 4 5 24 14 8 7 25 15 6 19 20 22 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Handle Clean solution reservoir Clean solution reservoir latch Dirty water tank latch Dirty water tank handle Rotating brush bar Dirty water tank Dirty water tank lid Vacuum on/off switch 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Brush bar on/off switch Handle screw Power cord Carrying handle Quick cord release Handle release pedal Cord hook 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Upholstery water supply plug Upholstery
General Safety Information FOR HOUSE HOLD USE ONLY. 17. When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as they may cause damage. 18. Store indoors put away after use to prevent tripping accidents. 19. Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the rating label. 20.
Operation Assembling your carpet washer (Phillips screwdriver required) Stand the base in the upright position. Assemble the mid section onto the base, taking care not to trap internal mains wire. Insert the two nuts into the recesses located on the left and right sides of the base. While holding the nuts in place, insert the two medium length screws through the front of the mid section and tighten. Slide upper handle down onto the unit. Insert nut into the recess in the back of the upper handle.
Operation Tool Caddy Use Wrap the cord around the upper and lower cord clips. Detach the Upholstery Slide the Upholstery hose adapter from the tool into the middle slot end of the hose and of the lower tool caddy. slide it onto the adapter post. Slide the adapter end of the hose into the left slot on the lower tool caddy. Be sure to line up the pushpin with the slot and press down until secure in place. Run the hose to the upper caddy and press into hose clip #1. (See image above for hose clip position.
Operation How to operate your cleaner Important: Turn off when emptying and filling the reservoir. Tilt the solution reservoir away from the cleaner and remove. Unscrew the filler/measuring cap from the rear of the solution reservoir. Note: Always use the filler/measuring cap from the reservoir to determine precise solution quantity. Grasp the solution reservoir under the handle and press the release lever upward.
Operation How to operate your cleaner continued... Important: Never leave the cleaner unattended with the power on. Vacuum carpets thoroughly with dry vacuum cleaner before washing. Plug the cord into a mains Press on the handle release electricity socket. Turn the pedal and pull the cleaner back power and brush bar switches into a reclined position. on. The switches are located on the front of the cleaner, above the solution reservoir. The power switch controls the vacuum motor and pump.
Operation Upholstery Cleaning NOTE: Do not over saturate the upholstery. IMPORTANT: For best cleaning results use steady, moderate, backward and forward motion. Make sure upholstery is dry before use. NOTE: If the hose attachment door is not replaced, there will be no suction through the nozzle and the unit will not operate properly. Put cleaner in its upright position. Remove tools from storage caddy. Assemble as shown. Connect the upholstery attachment to the trigger adapter.
Operation Using the hose attachment Turn power switch on and brush bar switch off. While depressing the solution spray trigger, pull attachment in backward motion. Release trigger and push attachment forward over the same path to remove dirty water and solution from upholstery. (For heavily soiled areas, repeat if necessary). Storing tools Carry handle Place hose and upholstery attachments into their storing locations (page 4). Store for next use.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) IMPORTANT: Do not use the cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals. Do not use the cleaner to pick up detergents that contain solvent based ingredients. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn the machine off and unplug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.. Emptying the dirty water tank IMPORTANT: The float in your Rapide is the blue piece in the dirty water tank lid.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Cleaning the dirty water tank Rinse the dirty water tank and filter thoroughly with warm water. You should allow them to dry fully before replacing them on your cleaner to prevent mildew. Do not use any chemicals in the cleaning process. Replacing the dirt water tank Lift the front of the carpet cleaner base off the carpet with one hand.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Belt or brush removal and replacement (Phillips screwdriver required) The plug must be removed from socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. Switch off the mains power and unplug carpet washer. Remove the water tank. To remove the belt cover, use a phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws. Grasp the belt cover near the belt roll and lift out. Flip the cleaner on it’s side to expose the nozzle base.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Belt or brush removal and replacement continued... (Phillips screwdriver required) When replacing the belt, first slide it onto the motor shaft. Then slip the brush roll through the belt. Place the belt in the area of the brush without bristles. Slide the brush roll into the nozzle, ensuring that the brush roll end caps are orientated correctly, see inset picture. Manually turn the brush roll to check that it is fitted properly. www.vax.com.
FAQ’s WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the carpet washer before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks. Problem Cause Solution Cleaner won’t run Power cord not firmly pushed into a mains socket. Plug cord in firmly. Blown house fuse or tripped circuit breaker. Check fuse/breaker. Replace fuse or reset breaker. Dirty water tank is not installed correctly. Refer to page 10 for fitting information. Dirty water tank is full. See ‘Emptying the dirty water tank’.
Other Information Vax Service & Help Vax Careline: Australia 1300 361 505 New Zealand 0800 800 900 Monday–Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm If you have queries or concerns about using your Vax, call the Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before calling. For the nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Customer Careline or visit www.vax.com.
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