VAX W86-DD-B (01) PDF MANUAL

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.

Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings whilst using the carpet washer.

Before using the carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness and pile distortion.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Only Vax recommended tools and solution should be used with this carpet washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.

Don’t leave the carpet washer plugged in when unattended.

Don’t use this carpet washer if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.

Don’t run over the power cord or use carpet washer if the power cord or plug is damaged.

Don’t use the carpet washer to pick up any flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use the carpet washer in an area with explosive vapours or liquid.

Don’t handle the plug or use the carpet washer with wet hands.

Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.

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).

Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners, sharp edges or close a door over the power cord.

Don’t unplug carpet washer by pulling on the power cord.

Don’t carry the carpet washer while it’s switched on.

Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to the carpet washer.

Don’t use the carpet washer with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.

Check with the manufacturer of your flooring prior to using the carpet washer.

The clean water tank should be filled with warm water (max 40°C) only. Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling water will damage the machine and invalidate the guarantee.

Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly before using the carpet washer.

Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.

Always unplug the carpet washer before carrying out any maintenance and before connecting or disconnecting the hose/accessories.

Turn off all controls on the carpet washer before disconnecting or connecting the power cord, after use always wrap the power cord around the cord clips provided.

Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or near open flames.

Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using the carpet washer.

Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.

Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.

Always use the carpet washer with all water/solution tanks and filters in place.

Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may affect the airflow/suction.

Always use the carpet washer in an upright position. To prevent motor damage from dirty water, never hold the carpet washer upside down or on its side.

Store the carpet washer in a cool, dry area. Before storing the carpet washer please ensure all water/solutions tanks and filters are thoroughly clean and dry.

IMPORTANT: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.

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 white paper towel or cloth. If your carpet has more than one colour, check all colours.

Test your carpet/rugs/upholstery – Run the carpet washer over a small hidden area. If no pile distortion occurs continue cleaning.

When cleaning an entire room, move furniture out of the area to be cleaned. If the furniture cannot be moved, place aluminium foil or wax paper under the legs. This will prevent wood finishes from staining your carpet. Pin up furniture skirts and curtains.

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. This is a powerful carpet washer, before plugging in make sure all controls are turned off also hold carpet washer firmly when starting and during use.

1. Stand base in upright position.

2. Push handle into main body.

3. Turn handle lock dial anti clockwise to lock in position.

4. Tilt clean water/solution tank and line up to carpet washer. Push back until it clicks into place.

NOTE: Using more solution than recommended may cause excessive foaming.

1. Press clean water/solution tank release button, pull to remove.

2. Twist clean water/solution tank cap anti-clockwise, lift to remove.

3. Using the water/solution tank cap, fill to marked level 3 times and pour into clean water/solution tank. (approx. 40ml per 1.0L of water).

4. Fill clean water/solution tank to ‘max fill’ mark.

5. Twist clean water/solution tank cap clockwise to re-fit.

6. To re-fit, tilt clean water/solution tank and line up to carpet washer. Push back until it clicks into place.

NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.

1. Plug into mains, press the on/off button to switch on.

2. Press the recline pedal and pull handle backwards.

3. Squeeze solution trigger to release solution and water mix.

4. For best results apply water/solution on the forward stroke and release the solution trigger to pick up water/solution on the backward stroke. Use slow, straight, parallel strokes making sure you overlap each pass.

5. Press solution trigger together with boost trigger to remove tough stains.

NOTE: The carpet washer should be in the upright position when using the hose, de-activating the dual brush bar.

1. Pull down accessory hose connector cover.

2. Push hose end and hose solution connector into hose and solution connection port.

3. Slide upholstery tool over tab at end of hose until it clicks into place.

4. Plug into mains. Press the on/off button to switch on.

5. Squeeze solution trigger to release water and solution mix.

6. Move wash tool forward and backwards without squeezing the solution trigger to pick up.

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. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank if full. If the dirty water tank is not full then turn off your machine at the power switch and wait for the float to settle.

1. Press dirty water tank release latch, pull to remove.

2. Lift dirty water tank clips up and outward to release.

3. Lift to remove dirty water tank lid. Empty dirty water over the sink. Rinse dirty water tank and lid under water to remove debris.

4. Clean the filter screen located at the back of the dirty water tank.

5. To re-fit, tilt dirty water tank and line up to carpet washer. Push back until it clicks into place.

1. Remove both tanks. From upright position tilt carpet washer back.

2. Lift nozzle release clip, pull nozzle forward.

3. Slide nozzle downwards to release from tabs.

4. Rinse nozzle under water to remove debris.

5. Replace nozzle lining up tabs. Push nozzle until clicks into place.

CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

Using a pair of scissors remove any threads or hair caught around the brush bar.

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 British 13amp fuse.

Make sure the clean water tank is fitted securely.

The clean water tank valve may be stuck, hold the clean water tank over the sink and press the valve underneath to release.

The float in the dirty water tank may have been activated. Empty the dirty water tank wait for the float to settle before re-starting your carpet washer.

Check the dual spin power brushes for blockages and clear.

The dirty water tank may not be fitted correctly, also make sure the lid is pushed down securely.

Check the nozzle for blockages and clear.

Check the nozzle is correctly fitted, go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

The brushes will only spin when the carpet washer is reclined.

Check the dual spin power brushes for blockages and clear.

The belt may be broken.