Let’s talk safety 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. Basic • Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and openings safety whilst using the carpet washer.
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• Before using your carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness and pile distortion. • Only Vax recommended tools and solutions should be used with this carpet washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee. • Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.
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Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and smell fresh and clean. You’ve chosen carpets for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Contents Dual Power Pet Advance Included with your machine Let’s talk safety Getting to know your machine 250ml Ultra+ Pet solution Getting started Using your machine Wash tool Taking care of your machine Accessory bag Let’s talk technical Accessories Reach hose What to do if it goes wrong Pre-treatment wand Getting in touch...
Getting to know your machine Handle Solution trigger (hidden) Carry handle Cord storage hooks Clean water tank release Clean water tank Power cable Dirty water tank release Cord storage hooks Dirty water tank clips On/off pedal Dirty water tank Hose connector Solution and Pre Handle release Treatment wand port...
• When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed. • IMPORTANT: Only use Vax carpet solution. Using other solutions may cause excess foaming and may invalidate your warranty. • IMPORTANT: The clean water tank should only be filled with warm water (max 40°C). Filling the clean water tank with hot/boiling water may damage your machine and invalidate your warranty.
Using your machine Operating your carpet washer Your dirty water tank is fitted with a float. When the dirty water tank is full or the floorhead is not in contact with the carpet the float will shut off the suction at the floor nozzle. You will be able to hear if this has happened as the motor noise on the unit will increase.
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Using your machine Operating your pre-treatment wand 40 C Mix solution with warm Fill the clean water Tighten cap before Unwrap power cord water (40°C Max). tank with solution mix. returning tank to unit. and plug unit in. Plug the pre-treatment Turn the machine on.
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Using your machine Using the wash tool Turn the machine on. Remove the reach Plug the reach hose Plug the solution tube, hose from the into the front of the from the reach hose, into accessory bag. cleaner. the solution port. Press trigger to Release the solution release solution.
Taking care of your machine Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank NOTE: Rinse out tank with clean water and leave to air dry before storing your machine. Remove dirty water tank. Lift dirty water tank clips up and outward to release. Remove dirty water tank Allow tank to dry, and lid.
Let’s talk technical Removing blockages from the brushbar To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn the machine off and unplug from electrical socket before performing maintenance/ troubleshooting checks. Threads caught in the CAUTION brushbar can be cut out with scissors. Replacing the belt or brushbars CAUTION: Do not open the motor cover.
Accessories Don’t forget your accessories! Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions Ultra+ Pet Carpet Cleaning Solution (1.5L) 1-9-132707 Our best ever deep cleaning performance on carpets and upholstery. Ultra+ Pet Carpet Cleaning Solution tackles stubborn spots and stains and removes unpleasant pet odours too.
What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket. • Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, as always replace with a 13amp fuse. Why won’t my carpet washer turn on? •...
Getting in touch † Registration required. Terms and conditions apply, see vax.co.uk for details. * Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.