User Guide Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900 Multifunction SpinScrub Get Cleaning... What’s your Vax’s model number? W V S S 7 1 5 1 What’s your serial number? (Located on the base of the machine) W – – – – – Note these down in case you need them in future. Please keep instructions for further use. vax.com.
Vax Service line AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900
Machine Overview vax.com.
General Safety Information FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 18. se only SAA 10 amp extension cords. Non approved U cords may over heat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be tripped over. 19. Store the multifunction machine in a cool, dry area. 20. o prevent dirty water from running into motor, do not T hold the appliance upside-down or lay on its side. Use appliance in normal vacuuming/carpet washing position. 21. Take extra care when cleaning on stairs. 22.
Operation Vacuuming Assembling your multifunction cleaner (dry vacuuming) Remove lid. Insert the filter housing. Remove clean water tank. Press down on clips to secure. Insert dust bag. Insert hose and twist clockwise. Press on/off button. Vary power accordingly NOTE: The Turbo tool, Turbo brush, crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery tool, can all be attached to the telescopic tube/handle. NOTE: Fully unwind power cord.
Operation Carpet washing WARNING: Do not use the multifunction cleaner as a dry vacuum when set up in carpet washing mode. Before you begin carpet washing: 1. Dry vacuum your carpet thoroughly. 2. Test for colourfastness – wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small, hidden area gently rub the surface with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for colour removal or bleed with white paper towel or cloth. If surface has more than one colour, check all colours.
Operation Assembling your multifunction cleaner (carpet washing) Remove solution tube from Remove filter housing. under side of motor housing. Add 40ml of Vax solution per 1 litre of water, unless otherwise stated on the bottle. Press down on clips to secure. Attach solution tube and twist into position. Remove dust bag. Fill clean water tank with Insert clean water tank. warm water (max 40º C). Insert hose and twist clockwise.
Operation Operating the appliance (carpet washing mode) Press red button – power. Press green button to activate pump. Washing carpets NOTE: For best results apply solution on the forward stroke and recover solution on the backward stroke. To put down water and solution and turn the brushes on, push rocker switch towards the back of the floor head. To suck up excess water push the rocker switch to the front.
Operation Washing upholstery Attach the upholstery wash tool directly onto the handle of the hose and wrap the excess solution tube around as necessary. vax.com.au To start water and solution flow, push the collar on the wash tool forwards. To recover excess water and solution, pull the collar backwards.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) WARNING: Unplug your multifunction cleaner before performing maintenance/ troubleshooting checks. Emptying and replacing the dust bag Insert new bag. IMPORTANT: The condition of the filters affects the performance of your machine. Please check, wash/change filters periodically (depending on level of use). Do not use your machine without all of the filters in place. Cleaning the HEPA filter Wash under tap.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Cleaning the pre-motor filter Remove motor housing. Emptying and cleaning the clean and dirty water tanks Dirty water tank Clean water tank Empty and rinse both tanks out with clean water after use. vax.com.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Clearing blockages WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug your multifunction cleaner before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks. Hose blockages Accessory blockages Disconnect the hose from your machine. Carefully remove any blockages found and reconnect the hose securely. Remove accessory from the hose or tube. Carefully remove the blockage and return to the cleaner.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Removing debris from the SpinScrub brushes Pull SpinScrub brush out. If blockages occur, they may be removed. vax.com.
FAQ’s WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks. Problem Solution Is there an accessory missing? Check the “Machine Overview” page to make sure the attachment is supplied with your unit. Why won’t my multifunction cleaner put down water/solution mix? Check there is water/solution mix in the clean water tank. Ensure the solution tube on the underside of the motor housing has been released and is in the clean water tank.
Other Information Vax Service & Help Vax Careline: Australia 1300 361 505 New Zealand 0800 800 900 Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm If you have queries or concerns about using your Vax, call the Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before calling. For the nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Customer Careline or visit www.vax.com.
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