Mon-Fri. 9.00am to 5.00pm. An answer phone is available out of these hours. If you have queries or concerns about using your VAX, call the HELPLINE. Calls are charged at the UK national rate.
Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your VAX before calling. There are over 400 approved VAX Service Agents in the UK. For your nearest Service Agent please call VAX Care.
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Mon-Fri. 9.00am to 5.00pm. An answer phone is available out of these hours. If you have queries or concerns about using your VAX, call the HELPLINE. Calls are charged at the UK national rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your VAX before calling. There are over 400 approved VAX Service Agents in the UK. For your nearest Service Agent please call VAX Care.
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 1 Parts checklist pre-treatment post carpet solution solution de prélavage pour tapis et moquettes teppichvorwaschspray tapit reiniger spray pre-treatment carpet solution solution de prélavage pour tapis et moquettes teppichvorwaschspray tapit reiniger spray Handle Dirty water tank aa Carrying handle Solution trigger Floor/tools selector...
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 2 Putting your cleaner together Feed the cord through the slots on Place a nut into the recess in the Remove the backing tape from the the back of the handle and push back of the upper handle. While screw cover and press into place.
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 3 Tool storage Slide the tool caddy downwards Connect upholstery attachment to Push upholstery attachment into until it is secured in place. end of hose by pressing until it the left hose clip, wrap the hose clicks into place.
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Fill the tank with pre-treatment solution. machine and pre-treatment wand with clean water. Wash the carpet as described in this guide, using VAX AAA carpet cleaner. Pre-treating your carpets with the pre-treatment wand and solution Return clean water tank by lining Remove the clean water tank cap Replace the solution tank cap.
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Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank.If the tank does not appear full turn off the power switch and wait for the float to settle. For best results use only VAX AAA Carpet Cleaner.
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CAUTION: Do not overfill. You should leave up and out. 1-2 cm of air space. Fill the tank with VAX AAA Carpet Cleaner. The cleaner can be stored with solution in the solution tank. It does not have to be removed after each use.
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 7 How to operate your cleaner To spray cleaning solution, depress Plug the cord into an electrical Turn main power switch, brush the solution release trigger (3a) and socket. Step on the handle release switch and soap switch all to the move the cleaner backward and pedal to put the cleaner into a ON position.
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 8 Hose attachments Put the cleaner in its upright Remove the hose from its stored Insert the end of the hose into the position. Turn the brush switch and position on the back of the cleaner. tool opening and twist clockwise power switch to the off position.
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 9 Hose attachments While depressing the blue solution spray Remove the hose from the fitting by Disconnect water supply connector trigger, pull the attachment in a downward twisting it counterclockwise to from the water supply port by motion.
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 10 Emptying the dirty water tank Depress the dirty water tank latch Remove the dirty water tank by Place the dirty water tank over a and simultaneously pull the dirty lifting the dirty water tank handle large sink and remove the dirty water tank nozzle tab up and away and pulling the tank out of the base.
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VAX AAA carpet cleaner. Remove the clean water tank by when refilling. pressing the clean water tank release and pulling the tank by the handle.
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 12 CAUTION: Do not overfill. You Replace the solution tank cap. Remove solution tank cap. should leave Return the solution tank to the 1-2 cm of air space. cleaner making sure the solution tube lines up with the groove in the Fill the tank with post-treatment back of the solution tank.
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 13 Caution: DO NOT turn the soap switch Releasing the trigger will stop N.B The carpet treatment wand will ON without solution in the tank. DO solution flow. need priming before using to allow the NOT allow the solution tank to run dry. correct solution to run through.
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V-027HT 12/4/07 14:34 Page 14 Belt or brush removal Belt or brush removal and replacement and replacement 1. Loop the belt around the rear shaft. Return the nozzle cover to the Remove the screw that holds the 2. Loop the top of the belt above the small original position.
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• Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing. • The unit must be unplugged from the mains socket outlet after use, and before cleaning or maintaining the unit. For further information in the UK, call the VAX HELPLINE : 0870 606 1248...
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