Preparing The Carpet; How To Operate - Vax VCW-01 Instruction Manual

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4. Preparing the Carpet

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE CARPET WASHER
!
AS A DRY VACUUM.
1. Vacuum carpet thoroughly. Use a vacuum cleaner with a
revolving brushbar for best results.
2. Remove as much furniture from the room as possible. If
unable to remove the furniture, place plastic or foil
under and around the legs until the carpet has dried
completely.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING CARPET:
1. Only use Vax AAA Carpet Cleaner with this carpet
washer.
2. Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution while
using the carpet washer.
3. For heavily soiled areas, additional applications may be
necessary.
4. Allow plenty of time to dry carpet thoroughly.
5. Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork and wood to
prevent any damage.
6. Try not to walk on carpet until it is completely dry.
7. After carpet is thoroughly dry, vacuum the carpet using
a vacuum cleaner with a revolving brushbar.
8. Before cleaning, determine where to start and end,
making sure not to walk over previously cleaned areas.
CHECK FOR COLOUR FASTNESS:
Before cleaning carpet, test for colour fastness. Dampen a
white cloth with solution. Test a small area in a closet.
Gently rub the cloth over the area. Check each colour for
colour bleeding. If the cloth remains clean, it should be safe
to clean the carpet.
AFTER CLEANING:
• Allow carpet to dry completely. Try not to walk on the
carpet until it is dry.
• If it is necessary to walk on the carpet, place white
towels on the areas to be walked on.
• If the carpet is not dry and the furniture must be placed
back in the room, use plastic or foil under the furniture to
prevent staining the carpet.
• Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank with warm
(max 40ºC) tap water.
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5. How to Operate

Grasp clean water tank under handle while pressing clean
water tank latch. Tilt clean water tank away from cleaner
and remove (Fig 5/1).
Fig.5/1
Unscrew measuring cap from back side of clean water tank
(Fig 5/2).
Fig.5/2
Fill measuring cap with solution. Pour into clean water tank
(Fig 5/3).
Fig.5/3
Clean water
tank latch
Clean water
tank handle