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Water Tank / Storage
Emptying and Cleaning the Dirty Water Tank
WARNING: To reduce risk of electric shock or
injury, unplug before removing tank(s) and remove
tanks from unit before emptying.
When to empty:
- Dirty water reaches the "full" line on the dirty water
tank - OR
- Float shuts off airflow, indicated by a change in
pitch of the motor and reduced suction
- At the end of each use, prior to storage
1.
Turn ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Unplug
power cord from outlet. Press down on the Lid
Release Latch and tilt towards the front of cleaner
to access the tanks.
Fig.5/5
2.
Remove Clean and
Dirty
Water
Tank
assembly by pulling
up and out of cleaner
and separate Dirty
Water Tank.
3.
Open Dirty Water
Tank plug and empty
contents into sink
(Fig.5/7).
Rinse
thoroughly with clean
water (Fig.5/7a).
Fig.5/7
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30/6/06
8:46 am
Fig.5/6
Fig.5/7a
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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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