General Safety Information This carpet cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. When using the carpet cleaner basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: Do not leave the carpet washer unattended when plugged in. Unplug it from socket when not in use. To prevent electric shock do not use out doors.
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IMPORTANT: If the hose or tools are blocked, switch off and unplug the carpet washer and remove the blockage(s) before re-starting your machine. See maintenance. IMPORTANT: Cleaning filters maintains cleaning performance. Vax recommends that your filters should be checked and cleaned periodically. If your filters are washable make sure they are completely dry before inserting back into the machine.
Getting Started PLEASE READ THE SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USE (p3-4) Assembling your carpet washer handle and Spinscrub wash tool Place handle on machine. Turn the dial clockwise to Place Spinscrub tool in secure the handle. caddy. Assembling your tool caddy and hose Attach top caddy section Turn locking tab clockwise Attach bottom caddy...
• Test your carpets/rugs/upholstery - Run the machine over a small hidden area. If no pile distortion occurs continue cleaning over required area. IMPORTANT: Only use Vax carpet cleaning solution. Using other solutions may cause excess foaming. (max 40°C). Filling the tank with hot or boiling water may damage the machine and invalidate your warranty.
How To Use Operating your carpet washer Remove the detergent tank cap and pour into tank. Tighten cap before returning tank to unit. Wash/Rinse/Max Extract switch The wash/rinse/max extract switch allows you to easily change from cleaning your carpet with a solution/water mix, rinsing with water only, and solely extracting water and solution from your carpet.
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To avoid saturating your carpet, do not use more than 4 wet strokes over one area. Always end with dry strokes. vax.com.au...
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How To Use CAUTION: cleaning recommendations. NOTE: Unwrap power cord and Then, click the back section into place. Fill the clean water and solution tank with hard plug unit in. Turn the machine on. Recline the machine. When Set the wash/rinse/max Press trigger to the machine is reclined, extract switch to WASH.
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Press trigger to release water. For best results apply water on the forward stroke and release the trigger to recover water on the To avoid backward stroke. saturating your carpet more than 4 wet strokes over one area. Always end with dry strokes. vax.com.au...
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How To Use Max Extract switch and pedal (optional) When the MAX EXTRACT function is selected, no water/solution mix is released onto Turn the machine on. Recline the machine. Set the wash/rinse/max extract switch to MAX EXTRACT. For superior drying For best results use straight performance use in parallel strokes.
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Turn the machine on. Recline the machine. Set the wash/rinse/max parallel strokes. extract switch to MAX EXTRACT. For superior drying performance use in combination with the max extract pedal. The brushes will not rotate when the max extract pedal is pressed. vax.com.au...
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How To Use Using the Spinscrub and Upholstery Wash tool Do not saturate your upholstery. NOTE: Check the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use the cleaner only on upholstery marked ‘W’ or ‘W/S’. Check with the manufacturer before use. Run the Spinscrub brush and upholstery wash tools over a small hidden area. The Spinscrub wash tool has rotating brushes to tackle spots and stains.
Emptying the dirty water tank NOTE: Rinse out tank with clean water and leave to air dry before storing your machine. IMPORTANT: cleaned after each use. Remove the the dirty water Remove any debris from tank from the machine. vax.com.au...
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Looking After Your Machine Rinse under water to Allow to dry completely remove debris. before replacing or storing away your machine (24 hours). Cleaning the nozzle If lint or other debris becomes lodged in nozzle, it can be removed for cleaning. Unplug cleaner from electrical To replace nozzle, line up outlet.
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Locate and remove the Spinscrub brushes as described above. Each brush can be removed After cleaning, place the Use a screwdriver to unclip both Spinscrub covers. and cleaned under running individual brushes back and water. Leave the brushes to clip the Spinscrub covers back into place. vax.com.au...
FAQs Is there an accessory missing? Why won’t the carpet washer turn on? • It may not be plugged into the electrical socket correctly: ensure that the plug is pushed in securely and switched on • The power button on the unit hasn’t been fully depressed the dirty water tank and check hose, brushbar for blockages Why won’t the cleaner pick up solution/spills? •...
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.
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Distributed by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd. Level 1, 660 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Australia 3108. Service Line: AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900 Performance is everything. vax.com.au...
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