Let’s talk safety This carpet washer is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. • This carpet washer is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. Basic • Only use the carpet washer indoors and keep the area safety you’re cleaning well lit.
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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. • Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.
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Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and smell fresh and clean. You’ve chosen the carpets for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Wash tool Accessories Accessory bag Notes Long reach hose What to do if it goes wrong + Dual Power Pet Plus Getting in touch 1 x Vax Pet solution + Dual Power Total Home Pre Treatment solution Pre Treatment wand...
Getting to know your machine Handle Solution trigger (hidden) Carry handle Cord storage hooks Clean water tank release button Clean water tank Power cable Cord storage hooks Dirty water tank handle On/Off pedal Dirty water tank clips Dirty water tank Hose connector (some models only) Solution port...
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Assembling your carpet washer Stand base in upright Assemble the two lower handle screws and tighten position and lower with a cross/flat head screwdriver. 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 filled with warm water (max 40°C).
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Using your machine Operating your carpet washer 40 C Mix solution with warm Fill clean water tank Tighten cap before Unwrap power cord water (40°C Max). with solution mix. returning tank to unit. and plug unit in. Turn the machine on. Recline the machine.
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Using your machine Operating your Pre Treatment wand (Dual Power Total home only) IMPORTANT: Pre-treating your carpet before washing will help to remove stubborn stains. Do not saturate your carpet. Leave pre-treatment solution to work for 10-15 minutes. Before setting the machine to wash, ensure the clean water tank is rinsed thoroughly of Pre Treatment solution. 40 C Tighten cap before Mix required amount...
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Using your machine Using the wash tool IMPORTANT: Do not over saturate your upholstery. The clean water tank will need to be filled with solution and water before use. Remove the long reach hose from the accessory bag. Plug the solution tube, Lift hose connector door and plug the long reach hose from the long reach hose, into the front of the cleaner.
Taking care of your machine Picking up spills (Dual Power Reach, Pet Plus and Total Home only) Remove the long reach hose from the accessory bag. Turn the machine on. Pull wash tool over Lift hose connector door and plug the long reach hose spill to pick up liquid.
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Taking care of your machine Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank IMPORTANT: All solution must be emptied from tanks when storing the machine. IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove any debris that has accumulated in the screen above the float. If the screen becomes clogged, this may reduce the performance of your cleaner.
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 Pull both brushbars Remove and screwdriver to remove the unit.
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 Why won’t my carpet replace with a 13amp fuse. 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. Registration required. Terms and conditions apply, see vax.co.uk for details. †...
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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 W85-DP/W86-DP series is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.
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How do you clean the clear casing on the front of the washer.