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NZ: 0800 800 900 Multifunction Get Cleaning... What ’ s your Vax ’ s model number? What ’ s your serial number? (Located on the carry handle of the machine) Note these down in case you need them in future. Please keep instructions for further use.
16 SpinScrub wash head 17 Upholstery wash tool 18 2 x paper dust bag 19 1 x dust bag 20 Vax carpet cleaning solution 21 Variable power dial 22 Mini turbo tool 23 Turbo brush 24 Hard oor wash tool...
Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax or troubleshooting checks. recommended attachments. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water.
Insert hose and housing. to secure. twist clockwise. Press on/o button. Vary power accordingly NOTE: The Mini turbo tool, Turbo brush, crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery tool, can all be attached to the telescopic tube/handle. NOTE: Fully unwind power cord. vax.com.au...
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Helpful hints for cleaning carpet: 1. Only use Vax recommended cleaning solution with this machine. 2. Do not over saturate carpet with cleaning solution while using the machine. 3. For heavy soiled areas, additional applications may be necessary.
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Remove solution tube from under Remove lter housing. Remove dust bag. side of motor housing. Add 40ml of Vax solution per 1 litre of water, Fill clean water tank with Insert clean water tank. unless otherwise stated on the bottle.
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To put down water, push To suck up excess water, the rocker switch towards push the rocker switch to the back of the hard oor the front. wash head. Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900...
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Attach the upholstery ow, push the collar on the wash tool directly onto the wash tool forwards. handle of the hose and wrap the excess solution To recover excess water tube around as necessary. and solution, pull the collar backwards. vax.com.au...
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) WARNING: Unplug your multifunction cleaner before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks. Emptying and replacing the dust bag Insert new bag. IMPORTANT: The condition of the lters a ects the performance of your machine. Please check, clean, wash and replace lters periodically (depending on level of use). Do not use your machine with blocked lters or without all of the lters in place.
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Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Cleaning the pre-motor lter Remove motor housing. Emptying and cleaning the clean and dirty water tanks Dirty water tank Clean water tank Empty and rinse both tanks out with clean water after use.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Clearing blockages WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug your multifunction cleaner before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks. Hose blockages Accessory blockages Disconnect the hose from your machine. Carefully Remove accessory from the hose or tube. Carefully remove any blockages found and reconnect the remove the blockage and return to the cleaner.
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Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Removing debris from the SpinScrub brushes Pull SpinScrub brush out. If blockages occur, they may be removed. vax.com.au...
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What do I do if an accessory/the unit has become damaged or Please call our Careline or visit www.vax.com.au to purchase new spares or order a replacement. broken? A filter may be clogged; refer to maintenance section for cleaning instructions.
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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