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 away from moving parts and safety openings whilst using the carpet washer.
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• Before using the carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness and pile distortion. • Only Vax recommended tools and solution should be used with this carpet washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee. • Don’t use the carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning items or use in an area where there may be harmful fluids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain cleaner).
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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 Pro Included with your machine Let’s talk safety Getting to know your machine Hose Getting started Using your machine Taking care of your machine Accessory bag Let’s talk technical What to do if it goes wrong SpinScrub tool Getting in touch Accessories Wash tool...
Technical Specification Name Dual Power Pro Wash tool 1-9-127821-00 Code W85-PP-T Part number 1-1-134978-00 SpinScrub tool 1-9-133245-00 Voltage 220-240V~50Hz Wattage 1200W Cord length 8m Weight 9.5kg vax.co.uk Subject to technical change without notice. To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit...
When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed and don’t over saturate your carpets. Only use Vax carpet solution. Using other solutions may cause excess foaming and will invalidate your guarantee. The clean water tank should only be filled with warm water (max 40’C). Filling the clean water tank with hot/ boiling water will damage your machine and invalidate the guarantee.
Using your machine CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks. IMPORTANT: Your dirty water tank is fitted with a float. When the dirty water tank is full, or the floor head is not in contact with the carpet the float will shut off the suction on the carpet washer. You will be able to hear if this has happened as the motor noise on the machine will increase.
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Using your machine NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing. For heavily soiled areas, it may be necessary to repeat the cleaning process. Make crisscrossing strokes to the original pattern and overlap each pass. Pour required amount of Fill the clean water/ Turn wash/rinse dial to Plug into mains,...
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Using your machine CAUTION: Test for colourfastness - Wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small hidden area of your carpet/ rugs/upholstery gently rub with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for colour removal or bleed with a white paper towel or cloth.
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Using your machine NOTE: The carpet washer should be in the upright position when using the upholstery tool; de-activating the SpinScrub brushes and brushbar. Using the upholstery wash tool Pour required amount of Fill the clean water/ Turn wash/rinse dial Pull down accessory hose connector cover.
Using your machine CAUTION: To prevent damage to wood floors and other hard floors, follow the flooring manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations. Inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or separated joints. If it’s not recommended to use the carpet washer on floors if any of these conditions exist. IMPORTANT: Before attaching the hard floor squeegee onto carpet washer, remove tanks or make sure tanks are empty before lying the carpet washer on its back.
Taking care of your machine Removing and cleaning the nozzle Remove both tanks and tilt Lift nozzle release clip Rinse nozzle under water Replace nozzle by lining carpet washer back. and pull nozzle forward, to remove dirt/debris. up tabs on nozzle with separating tabs on nozzle tabs underneath front and carpet washer.
Let’s talk technical CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks. Changing the brushbar Lie carpet washer on its Using a crosshead Firmly pull sides Use a crosshead back exposing SpinScrub screwdriver remove the of SpinScrub screwdriver. Undo 2 brushes and brushbar.
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Let’s talk technical Changing the brushbar (continued) Line up the ‘right’ side brushes with base and slide Attach the other side of brushbar to side into place. Attach brushbar to side brushes. brushes. Slide onto side of base and into place. Refit belt guard and tighten x2 screws.
What to do if it goes wrong What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is definitely included in your unit. Is there an accessory missing? •...
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. †...
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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.
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