Vax 30000 User Manual page 8

Operation
Preparing the Carpet for Washing
IMPORTANT: Do not use the cleaner as a dry vacuum when set up in carpet washing mode.
1. Dry vacuum carpet thoroughly.
2. Remove as much furniture from the room as possible. If unable to remove the furniture, place plastic or foil
under and around the legs until the carpet has dried completely.
Helpful hints for cleaning carpet:
1. Only use Vax recommended solution with this machine.
2. Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution while using the machine.
3. For heavily soiled areas, additional applications may be necessary.
4. Allow plenty of time to dry carpet thoroughly.
5. Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork to prevent any damage.
6. Try not to walk on carpet until it is completely dry.
7. After carpet is thoroughly dry, vacuum the carpet using a vacuum cleaner with a revolving brushbar. ie.
Vax turbo brush.
8. Before cleaning, determine where to start and end, making sure not to walk over previously cleaned areas.
Check for colourfastness
Before cleaning carpet, test for colourfastness. Dampen a white cloth with solution. Test on a small
inconspicuous area prior to washing. Gently rub the cloth over the area. Check each colour for colour bleeding.
If the cloth remains clean, it should be safe to clean the carpet.
After cleaning
• Allow carpet to dry completely. Try not to walk on the carpet until it is dry.
• If it is necessary to walk on the carpet, place white towels on the areas to be walked on.
• If the carpet is not dry and the furniture must be placed back in the room, use plastic or foil under
the furniture to prevent staining the carpet.
• Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank with warm (max 40ºC) tap water.
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