Let’s talk safety • This carpet washer is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. • Only use the carpet washer indoors and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit. Basic • Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and safety openings whilst using the carpet washer.
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• Before using your carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness and pile distortion. • Only Vax recommend tools and solution should be used with this carpet washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee. Please keep instructions for further use and use only as instructed in this guide.
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Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and smell fresh and clean. You’ve chosen carpets for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Contents Dual Power Included with your machine Let’s talk safety Getting to know your machine Vax Ultra + Pet Solution Getting started Using your machine Taking care of your machine Let’s talk technical Accessories What to do if it goes wrong...
Belt Kit (Type 19)* Name Dual Power Cord length 8m 1-1-133460-00 Code W86-DP-A Weight 6kg Ultra+ Pet* 1-9-132707-00 Part Number 1-1-135542-00 Voltage 220-240V ~50-60Hz Wattage 800W Subject to technical change without notice. vax.co.uk To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit...
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Assembling your carpet washer Stand base in Assemble the two lower handle screws and tighten Slide handle down upright position and with a cross/fl at head screwdriver. onto unit. lower top section to connect onto base.
• When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed. • IMPORTANT: Only use Vax carpet solution. Using other solutions may cause excess foaming and may invalidate your warranty. • IMPORTANT: The clean water tank should only be fi lled with warm water (max 40°C).
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Using your machine Operating your carpet washer 40 C Mix solution with Fill clean water tank Tighten cap before Unwrap power cord warm water with solution mix. returning tank to unit. and plug unit in. (40°C Max). Turn the machine on. Turn the machine on.
Taking care of your machine For large spills use the carpet washer Turn the machine on. Recline the machine. For best results use straight parallel strokes. Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove any debris that has accumulated in the screen above the fl oat. If the screen becomes clogged, this may reduce the performance of your cleaner.
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Taking care of your machine Lift to remove dirty water Clean the fi lter screen tank lid. Empty dirty water located at the back of over the sink. Rinse dirty the dirty water tank. water tank and lid under water to remove debris. Allow tank to dry, and to re-fi t, tilt dirty water tank and line up to carpet...
Let’s talk technical Removing blockages from the brushbar Threads caught in the brushbar can be cut. Replacing the belt or brushbars CAUTION: Do not open the motor cover. Use a crosshead Remove belt cover from unit. Pull both brushbars Remove and dispose screwdriver to remove NOTE: Wheel is intended to towards user to remove...
Accessories Don’t forget your accessories! Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions Ultra+ Carpet Cleaning Solution (1.5l) 1-9-132706-00 Ultra+ Carpet Cleaning Solution tackles stubborn spots and stains and removes unpleasant odours too. It’s specially formulated to leave no sticky residue, so your carpets stay fresher for longer.
What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket. • Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with a 13amp fuse. Why won’t my carpet washer turn on? •...
Getting in touch * Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.
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@VaxUK Vax Ltd., 5th Floor 2 Colmore Square, 38 Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6BN, UK email: info@vax.co.uk website: vax.co.uk EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the Dual Power W86-DP-A is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.
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