Let’s talk safety Basic safety precautions This Carpet Washer is intended for household use • Using improper voltage may result in damage to the only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. motor and possible injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the rating label.
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If the performance of your cleaner is compromised and/or the lters are severely discoloured, the lters may need to be replaced. As a general guide, Vax recommends lters be replaced every 3-6 months depending on the level of use to ensure optimum performance of your cleaner.
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We ’ re here if you need us For troubleshooting simply visit or call: Australia: 1300 361 505* New Zealand: 0800 800 900* vax.com.au vax.co.nz *Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make note of the serial...
Contents Let’s talk safety Rapide Spring Clean Included with Getting to know your machine your machine Getting started Vax Cleaning Using your machine Solution Bottle Taking care of your machine What to do if it goes wrong Getting in touch...
Suction channel On/o switch Technical Speci cation Name Rapide Spring Clean Capacity Clean water tank 2.6L Model No VCWRS700 Dirty water tank 1.8L Voltage 220-240V ~ 50Hz Weight 6.2kg Wattage 700W Cord length 6m Subject to technical change without notice. To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit...
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Assembly: Putting your cleaner together Insert middle frame to machine base. Insert one screw on either side Slide the upper handle down onto of middle frame to secure. the unit.
Using your machine IMPORTANT: Turn o when emptying and lling the tanks and performing any maintenance. Putting the Vax Cleaning Solution into the machine Grasp the solution reservoir under Tilt the solution reservoir away Unscrew the cap from the back of the handle and press the handle from the cleaner and remove.
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Replace the measuring cap. into place. There will be an audible switch on. click when the reservoir is in the NOTE: use only Vax Solution, using correct position. other cleaning solutions may cause excessive foaming. This may cause the oat to shut o the cleaner prematurely.
Once the oat is activated, empty the dirty water tank. If the tank does not appear full turn o the power switch and wait for the oat to settle. For best results use only Vax Solution. You will hear a change in motor pitch when the tank is full and needs emptying.
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Taking care of your machine Cleaning the dirty water tank Rinse the dirty water tank and top thoroughly, with warm water. You should allow them to dry fully before replacing them on your cleaner to prevent mildew. Do not use any chemicals in the cleaning process. Replacing the dirty water tank Lift the front of the carpet cleaner While making sure the dirty water...
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Taking care of your machine Brush removal and replacement NOTE: The plug must be removed from socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. Switch o and unplug carpet washer, Replace oating brushbar. then remove the water tank. Flip the cleaner on its side to expose the nozzle base.
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Taking care of your machine Cleaning the tank lter IMPORTANT: Do not use any detergents or boiling water to wash the lters. Vax recommends checking the lters. NOTE: All lters must be in place before using your machine. Remove the dirty water tank from...
What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • Not properly plugged into electrical outlet. Plug in rmly. • No electricity in electrical outlet. Check fuse or breaker. • On/o switch not turned on. Push on/o switch to ‘on’. The cleaner won’t run.
Getting in touch * 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.