Vax VCW-01 User Guide.qxd 21/12/07 09:20 Page 4 VCW-01 3. Preparing the Machine Insert the upper handle screw (as shown) and tighten until secure (Fig.3/4). Assembling the carpet washer NOTE: Make sure the power cord is out of the Stand base in upright position. Push mid-section onto base by way to avoid pinching.
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Vax VCW-01 User Guide.qxd 21/12/07 09:20 Page 5 user guide Run hose from the tool caddy to the upper hose Cord Storage wrap and press into hose clip No.1 (Fig.3/10). Wrap cord around upper and lower cord wraps. Clip plug to cord to secure for storage (Fig.3/7).
HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING CARPET: 1. Only use Vax AAA Carpet Cleaner with this carpet washer. Clean water 2. Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution while tank handle using the carpet washer.
Vax VCW-01 User Guide.qxd 21/12/07 09:20 Page 7 user guide 6. Carpet Cleaning Step onto handle release pedal to put into cleaning position (Fig 6/4). Fill remainder of clean water tank with warm (max 40ºC) tap water. Replace cap (Fig 6/1).
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Vax VCW-01 User Guide.qxd 21/12/07 09:20 Page 8 VCW-01 7. Accessories Connect the hose solution tube into the fitting on the lower left side of handle facing carpet washer (Fig 7/4). For cleaning upholstery and stairs Put carpet washer in its upright position, then turn off Back View (Fig 7/1).
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Use 4 (four) capfuls of Vax AAA Carpet Cleaner per fill up of the clean water tank. A higher concentration of carpet cleaner may cause excessive foaming.
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Vax VCW-01 User Guide.qxd 21/12/07 09:20 Page 10 VCW-01 Grasp handle and pull tank out of base (Fig 8/2). Remove filter from rear of dirty water tank lid (Fig 8/5). Fig.8/2 Fig.8/5 Remove dirty water tank lid (Fig 8/3). Rinse dirty water tank and filter with warm tap water.
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Vax VCW-01 User Guide.qxd 21/12/07 09:20 Page 11 user guide Push handle down until it latches (Fig 8/8). 9. Storage Transporting & storing carpet washer Put handle in upright locked position. Turn unit off. Store cord and above floor cleaning attachments if used (Fig 9/1).
An answerphone is available outside of these hours. Cause: The dirty water tank door is not installed. Any queries or concerns about using the Vax, call the Solution: Insert the dirty water tank door. Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the UK national rate.
Vax VCW-01 User Guide.qxd 21/12/07 09:20 Page 13 12. Technical Specification Power supply: 220-240/50Hz Motor power: 900W Clean water tank volume: 4 litres Dirty water tank volume: 2.3 litres Filter system: Foam block Cord length: Weight: Noise <84dB(A) (IEC60704-2-1) Subject to technical change without notice.
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09:20 Page 16 EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the product VCW-01 Carpet Washer is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.