User Guide Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900 Multifunction Get Cleaning... What’s your Vax’s model number? V X 5 What’s your serial number? (Located on the carry handle of the machine) Note these down in case you need them in future. Please keep instructions for further use. vax.com.
Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900 vax
505 900 Machine Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Filter housing Clean water tank Dirty water tank / dirt container Carry handle On/off button Solution pump on/off button Power cord Lid Telescopic extension tube Crevice tool Dusting brush Upholstery tool Hose and handle Solution delivery tube Combination floor head SpinScrub wash head Upholstery wash tool 2 x paper dust bag 1 x dust bag Vax carpet cleaning solution Variable power dial Mini turbo tool Turbo brush Hard
General Safety Information This machine is intended for household use only, and NOT for commercial or industrial use. When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 21. 1. Do not leave the multifunction machine unattended when plugged in. Unplug it from the socket when not in use. 23. Take extra care when cleaning on stairs. 2. To prevent electric shock do not use outdoors. 24.
05 900 Operation Vacuuming Assembling your multifunction cleaner (dry vacuuming) WARNING: Do not use the multifunction cleaner as a carpet washer when set up in dry vacuuming mode. 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.
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.
505 900 Operation Assembling your multifunction cleaner (carpet washing) Remove solution tube from under Remove filter housing. side of motor housing. Remove dust bag. Add 40ml of Vax solution per 1 litre of water, unless otherwise stated on the bottle. Fill clean water tank with warm water (max 40º C). Insert clean water tank. Press down on clips to secure. Insert hose and twist clockwise. Ensure the solution tube is wrapped loosely around the hose and extension tube.
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.
505 900 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, clean, wash and replace filters periodically (depending on level of use). Do not use your machine with blocked filters or without all of the filters in place. Cleaning the HEPA media filter Wash under tap.
505 900 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.
505 900 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 New Zealand 1300 361 505 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 vax.com.
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