What To Do If It Goes Wrong - Vax W86-DP-R Let's Get Started

Problem
Why won't my carpet
washer turn on?
Why won't the solution/
clean water dispense?
Why won't my carpet
washer pick up?
Why won't the
brushes spin?
Caution: Always switch off and unplug the carpet washer from the electrical outlet before assembling, filling and emptying the clean water tank,
emptying the dirt water tank, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.
Important: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.
Caution: The carpet washer is a very powerful unit. Before plugging the cord into the electrical outlet, make sure all controls on the unit
are turned off. Hold the carpet washer firmly when starting and in use.
Important: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the
unit off. Should this occur, unplug the carpet washer from the electrical outlet and turn off the switch. Check the hose for blockages.
Clean the filters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one hour. To re-start the machine, plug it into an electrical outlet and switch it back on.

What to do if it goes wrong

Solution
• 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 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 power brushes for blockages and clear
• Check the belt Go to 'Replacing the belt or brushbars'