Troubleshooting - Vax VCW-02 Instruction Manual

Remove Clean and Dirty Water Tank assembly by pulling
up and out of cleaner and separate Dirty Water Tank
(Fig.5/6).
Fig.5/6
Open Dirty Water Tank plug and empty contents into sink
(Fig.5/7).
Fig.5/7
Rinse thoroughly with clean water (Fig.5/8).
Fig.5/8

6. Troubleshooting

WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury,
!
unplug carpet washer before servicing.
PROBLEM: The cleaner won't run
Cause: Power cord not firmly plugged into socket.
Solution: Plug cord in firmly.
Cause: Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution: Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won't pick up or low suction
Cause: Dirty Water Tank is not installed correctly.
Solution: Review 'Usage' section of this user guide.
Cause: Dirty Water Tank is full.
Solution: Empty dirty water tank (for instructions
see 'Usage' section of this user guide).
Cause: Incorrect cleaning tool position.
Solution: Reposition cleaning tool, following
instructions from 'Usage' section of this
user guide.
Cause: Incorrect cleaning solution.
Solution: Use only Vax AAA cleaning solution.
PROBLEM: Water escaping from cleaner
Cause: Dirty Water Tank is full.
Solution: Empty dirty water tank (for instructions
see 'Usage' section of this user guide).
Cause: Dirty Water Tank is not installed correctly.
Solution: Review 'Usage' section of this user guide.
Cause: Clean Water Tank is not installed properly.
Solution: Review 'Preparing the Machine' section of
this user guide.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won't dispense solution or is
dispensing at a low rate
Cause: Spray nozzle clogged.
Solution: Remove all attachments and clean
thoroughly.
Cause: Clean Water Tank is not installed properly.
Solution: Review 'Preparing the Machine' section of
this user guide.
Cause: Solution pump needs priming.
Solution: It may be necessary to prime the pump -
review 'Usage' section of this user guide,
or elevate unit above nozzle by placing on
tabletop.
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