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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
Basic
you're cleaning well lit.
safety
• Keep fingers, hair and loose
precautions
clothing away from moving
parts and openings whilst using
• Don't leave the carpet washer
plugged in when unattended.
• Don't use this carpet washer if
it has been dropped, damaged
Don'ts
or left outdoors.
• Don't run over the power cord
or use carpet washer if the
power cord or plug is damaged.
Please contact our Customer
Care Line on: 0330 026 8455
(Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 6:30pm,
Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• Check with the manufacturer of your flooring prior to using the
carpet washer.
• The clean water tank should be filled with warm water
(max 40'C) only. Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling
Do's
water will damage the machine and invalidate the guarantee.
• Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly before using the
carpet washer.
• Always unplug the carpet washer before carrying out any
maintenance and before connecting or disconnecting the
hose/accessories.
• Turn off all controls on the carpet washer before disconnecting
or connecting the power cord, after use always wrap the power
cord around the cord clips provided.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or near
open flames.
the carpet washer.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack
• Don't use the carpet washer
to pick up any flammable or
combustible materials (lighter
fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or
use the carpet washer in an
area with explosive vapours
or liquid.
• Don't handle the plug or
use the carpet washer
with wet hands.
• Don't pull or carry this carpet
washer by the power cord.
of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
• Don't use the carpet washer to
pick up hot coals, cigarette butts,
matches or smoking hot burning
items or use in an area where there
may be harmful fluids (chlorine,
bleach, and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don't use the power cord as a handle,
pull the power cord around corners,
sharp edges or close a door over the
power cord.
• Don't unplug carpet washer by pulling
on the power cord.
• Always keep the power cord away
from the brushes whilst using the
carpet washer.
• Use only CE approved 13amp
extension cords, non-approved
extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange
the extension cord as it can be a
trip hazard
• Take extra care when cleaning on
the stairs.
• Always use the carpet washer with
all water/solution tanks and filters
in place.
children without supervision.
• Before using the carpet washer test
your carpets/rugs/upholstery for
colourfastness and pile distortion.
• Only Vax recommended tools and
solution should be used with this
carpet washer. Using other solutions
may invalidate the guarantee.
• Don't carry the carpet washer while
it's switched on.
• Don't attempt to remove blockages
with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to the carpet washer.
• Don't use the carpet washer with
incorrect voltage as this may result
in damage or injury to the user.
The correct voltage is listed on the
ratings label.
• Keep all openings clear and free
from debris as this may affect the
airflow/suction.
• Always use the carpet washer in an
upright position. To prevent motor
damage from dirty water, never hold
the carpet washer upside down or
on its side.
• Store the carpet washer in a cool,
dry area. Before storing the carpet
washer please ensure all water/
solutions tanks and filters are
thoroughly clean and dry.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
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