Vax Home SpotWash Series User manual

CDSW-MPXP CDSW-MPXA
User Guide
VAX SpotWash
Home Series
Spot Washer

Don’ts
• Don’t leave the machine plugged in when unattended.
• Don’t use the machine if it has been dropped, damaged or left outdoors.
• Don’t use the machine if the power cord or plug is damaged. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Don’t vacuum up any flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol,
kerosene etc.) or use the machine in an area with explosive vapours or liquid.
• Don’t use the machine outside during wet weather conditions.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the machine with wet hands.
• Don’t pull or carry the machine by the power cord.
• Don’t use the machine to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking
hot burning items or use in an area where there may be harmful fluids (chlorine,
bleach, and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners, sharp
edges or close a door over the power cord.
• Don’t unplug the machine by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t carry the machine while it’s switched on.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage
to the machine. Remove blockages only as instructed in this guide.
• Don’t use the machine with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or
injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Don’t over saturate your flooring/surface. Always finish on a dry stroke.
• Don’t use on a surface that is damaged, uneven or incorrectly fitted.
Do’s
Refer to the floor/surface manufacturer’s care recommendations before use.
Test your flooring/surface - run the machine over a small hidden area, if no
damage or discolouration occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on
water sensitive flooring/surfaces.
• The clean water tank should be filled with warm water (max 40°C) only. Filling
the clean water tank with hot or boiling water will damage the machine and
invalidate the guarantee. Always use the machine with all water tanks and filters
in place.
This machine is intended for household use only, not for commercial or industrial use.
Please keep instructions for further use and only as instructed in this guide.
CDSW-MPXP
CDSW-MPXA
Safety Guide
VAX Ltd, Artillery House, Heritage Way, Droitwich, WR9 8YB, UK
VAX SpotWash Home Series

• Always keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Always unplug the machine before carrying out any maintenance and before
connecting or disconnecting the accessories.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Turn off all controls on the machine before disconnecting or connecting the
power cord. After use always wrap the power cord around the cord clips
provided.
• Always protect the power cord from heated surfaces and open flames.
• Use only CE/UKCA approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension
cords may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it
can be a trip hazard.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may affect the airflow/
suction/water pick up.
• Always use the machine in an upright position. To prevent motor damage from
dirty water, never hold the machine upside down or on its side.
• Keep the machine away from direct sunlight and store in a cool, dry area.
Before storing the machine please ensure all water/solutions tanks are empty
and filters are thoroughly clean and dry.
Basic Safety Precautions
• This machine is intended for indoor cleaning and vehicle interiors during dry
weather conditions.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings
whilst using the machine.
• Before using the machine test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness
and pile distortion.
• This machine is not intended to be used or cleaned by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless
they have been given instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance by a
person legally responsible for their safety. They should be supervised whilst using
the appliance. Children shall not use, clean or play with this appliance, which when
not in use should be secured out of their reach.
• Only VAX recommended tools and solution should be used with this machine.
Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.

Welcome to the Vax family!
You are now the proud owner of a VAX SpotWash Home.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about your machine and, most importantly, instructions on
how to get started so that you can get cleaning!
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Weight 4.47kg. Dirty water tank capacity 0.72L.
Clean water/solution tank capacity 1.1L. Cord length 5.5m.
*Included with model CDSW-MPXA SpotWash Home Pet-Design only.
Subject to technical change without notice. Images are illustrative only.
1Carry handle
2On/Off button
(located under handle)
3Clean water/solution tank
4Dirty water tank
5Wash tool
6Wash tool release button
7Clean water/solution
tank handle
8Quick cord release hooks
9Hose storage clip
10 Hose
11 Crevice tool storage
12 Extra wide 2-in-1 tool
13 Messy clean up tool
14 Crevice tool
15 SpinScrub hand tool*
16 250ml Pet Stain & Odour
Remover*
17 250ml Spot Washer
Antibacterial solution
18 Accessory bag
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Registration and Support
Claim your free 2 year guarantee†
For details visit: vax.co.uk/registration
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see vax.co.uk for details. 3
Quick Start
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For help and support with
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2Getting started
Fill the clean water/
solution tank with
warm water (max
40°C) and solution.
1Assembly
Slide the wash tool
onto the hose end
until it clicks into
place.
3Operation
Press the On/Off
button to switch
the machine on.
40°C
MAX

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Warranty and technical
Warranty
Technical
If a Vax machine is used in the way it is intended and it breaks down within the
guarantee period, it’s our responsibility to repair or replace it.
Here’s what isn’t covered:
• Functional parts, tools and accessories after 12 months that may suffer
premature failure due to every day wear and tear.
• Consumables after 3 months such as belts, filters, brushbars, fuses etc.
• Accidental damage.
• Cosmetic damage that does not affect the functioning of the product.
• Damage as a result of use not in accordance with the user guide.
• Damage caused by not carrying out regular maintenance.
• Damage to the cable.
• Blockages; please refer to the user guide.
• Poor product performance caused by:
- Negligent use, misuse or careless operation of the machine.
- Failure to clean or maintain the product in accordance with the user guide.
- Use of the machine which is not in accordance with the user guide.
- Use of a Vax product for anything other than normal domestic household
purposes in the country in which it was purchased.
- Use of parts, accessories and consumables, which are not genuine Vax
components.
- Faulty installation or repairs - unless carried out by a qualified electrician or
engineer.
Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EU importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our
own responsibility, declare that the VAX SpotWash Home series is manufactured in
compliance with the following Legislation:
Safety: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directives/Electrical Equipment (Safety)
Regulations 2016. EMC: 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive/
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local
Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
Vax is a trade mark of Techtronic Cordless GP.
© 2020-2022 Techtronic Cordless GP. All rights reserved.
Vax Ltd, Artillery House, Heritage Way, Droitwich, WR9 8YB, UK.

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Getting started
Assembly
Wrap the cord around the
quick cord release hooks.
PLEASE READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON PAGES 2 & 3 BEFORE USE.
IMPORTANT: Test all carpets/rugs/upholstery/hard floors before use. Before using the machine to
clean dried on stains and dirt, the surface should be vacuumed thoroughly.
Test for colourfastness - Wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small hidden area of
the surfaces to be cleaned, gently rub with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for
colour removal or bleed with a white paper towel or cloth. Check all surfaces to be cleaned and if
the surface has more than one colour, check all colours.
Test the spot washer on a small hidden area - If no damage or pile distortion occurs continue
cleaning. When using the spot washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed
and don’t over saturate your carpets/rugs/upholstery/hard floors. Not suitable for use on water
sensitive flooring/surfaces. Only use with VAX Spot Washer Cleaning Solution or VAX Spot Washer
Antibacterial Cleaning Solution. Using other solutions may cause excess foaming and will invalidate
your guarantee. The clean water/solution tank should only be filled with warm water (max 40⁰C).
Filling the clean water/solution tank with hot/boiling water will damage your spot washer and
invalidate the guarantee.
Refit the clean water/
solution tank onto the
machine so it clicks into
place.
Screw the cap back tightly
onto the clean water/
solution tank.
Filling the clean water/solution tank
Lift the clean water/
solution tank handle and
pull to remove the tank.
Unscrew the cap off the
base of the clean water/
solution tank.
Fill the tank with warm water (max 40°C) and solution to
the desired clean level, indicated by the lines on the tank.
40°C
MAX
LARGE AREA
SOLUTION
WATER
SOLUTION
WATER
SMALL AREA

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Operation
Using the tools
Using your machine
To fit an attachment to the
wash tool, fit the front of
the selected attachment
into the front of the wash
tool and push the clip
down to click into place.
Press the on/off button to
switch the machine on.
Plug the machine into the
mains and switch on.
Pull to remove the wash
tool and hose from the
storage clip.
Turn the quick release
hooks and remove the
cord from the clips.
1 2
A
B
Select a tool/attachment.
1. Extra wide 2-in-1 wash tool for cleaning carpets, rugs, sofas and upholstery
A) multi purpose brush for cleaning carpets, rugs, sofas and upholstery.
B) hard floor scrub attachment for cleaning tiles and sealed wooden floors.
2. Messy clean up tool
A smaller, spare cleaning tool to keep messy clean ups separate from every day cleaning.
3. Crevice tool
For edge and tight spot/crevice cleaning.
4. SpinScrub hand tool* Included with model CDSW-MPXA SpotWash Home Pet-Design only.
For targeting stains and stubborn marks.
3 4
Press the tool lock button
and slide the tool onto the
end of the hose, over the
nib. Release the button
when in place.
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Using your machine
Using the Extra wide 2-in-1 wash tool / Messy clean up tool
For spills, always pick up
the excess liquid before
using water/solution.
Tilt the tool forward onto
the spill and pull back.
Press the trigger on the
wash tool to release
water and solution.
Use the brush to agitate
any stubborn stains,
scrubbing back and forth.
Tilt the nozzle forward so
the nozzle is in contact
with the surface. Pull back
to recover the water and
solution.
Using the crevice tool
Press the trigger on the
crevice tool to release
water and solution.
Use the brush to agitate
any stubborn stains,
scrubbing back and forth.
Turn the tool over and tilt the
nozzle forwards so the nozzle
is in contact with the surface.
Pull back to recover the water
and solution.
Slide the tool over the tab
at the end of the hose
until it clicks into place.
Press the trigger on the
spinscrub hand tool to
release water and solution.
Use the brush in a forwards/
backwards motion to agitate
any stubborn stains.
Tilt the nozzle forward so the
nozzle is in contact with the
surface. Pull back to recover
the water and solution.
Using the SpinScrub hand tool
IMPORTANT: Over or under tilting the
hand tool may result in poor water
pick up.

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Cleaning and maintenence
Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank
IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch off the machine before performing maintenance or troubleshooting
checks.
The dirty water tank is fitted with a float. When the dirty water tank is full, the float will shut off
the suction on the machine. You will be able to hear if this has happened as the motor noise on the
machine will increase. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank if full.
If the dirty water tank is not full then turn off your machine at the power switch and wait for the float
to settle.
Empty and rinse out the clean water/solution tank and dirty water tank and leave to air dry before
refitting to store.
Pull and lift the lid to
remove from the dirty
water tank.
Empty the dirty water into
the sink or toilet.
Press the dirty water tank
release button. Pull to
release the tank and lift by
the carry handle to remove.
40°C
MAX
Rinse the dirty water tank
and lid under water
(max 40°C) to remove
dirt/debris.
To refit the lid align the lid
to the tank and firmly push
into place.
Refit the dirty water tank
onto the machine so it
clicks into place.

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Cleaning and maintenence
Cleaning the hose
IMPORTANT: Clean the hose after each use to remove any debris or water left in the hose.
Press the tool lock button
and pull to remove the tool
from the hose.
Empty the dirty water into
the sink or toilet.
Fill a bowl with 500ml of
warm water (no solution).
Plug the machine into the
mains and switch on.
Submerge the end of
the hose into the bowl of
water. Do not squeeze
the trigger.
Once the bowl is empty,
let the machine run for
10 seconds to remove
residual water and dirt left
in the hose. Repeat the
process again if needed.
Press the on/off button to
switch the machine on.
Press the on/off button to
switch the machine off.
Unplug the machine from
the mains.
Pull and Lift the lid to
remove from the dirty
water tank.
Empty the dirty water into
the sink or toilet.
Press the dirty water tank
release button. Pull to
release the tank and lift by
the carry handle to remove.
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Push the tab up and over
the latch to remove the
SpinScrub tool from the
hose.

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Cleaning and maintenance
Remove any dirt and
debris from the filter grill
located underneath the
dirty water tank.
Cleaning the filter grill
Press the dirty water tank
release button. Pull and lift
to remove the tank.
Removing and cleaning the wash tool and attachments
Pull and lift the clip to
remove the attachment
from the wash tool.
To remove the nozzle on
the wash tool, push and
lift the clear plastic clip up
over the button on the end
of the hose.
Press the tool lock button
and pull to remove the tool
from the hose.
40°C
MAX
Rinse the tools, attachments
and the nozzle under warm
water (max 40°C) to remove
dirt/debris.
To refit the nozzle, slide the
nozzle into the wash tool
until it clicks into place.
To refit, fit the front of the
attachment into the front of
the wash tool and push the
clip down to click into place.
Push the tab up and over
the latch to remove the
SpinScrub tool from the
hose.

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Troubleshooting
There is an accessory missing
• Check the contents on the box.
Why does the machine have no power?
• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
• The fuse in the plug may need replacing. Always replace with a British 13amp fuse.
• The motor thermostat may have tripped. If this has happened, unplug the machine. Check the machine for blockages
and clean the filter grill.
Why won’t the water/solution dispense?
• Squeeze the trigger on the hose to release solution and water mix. See Using the tools page 7.
• Make sure the clean water/solution tank is fitted securely. See Filling the clean water/solution tank page 5.
• The clean water/solution tank is empty. Refill the tank. See Filling the clean water/solution tank page 5.
• The clean water/solution tank valve may be stuck, hold the tank over the sink and press the valve underneath to release.
• Air is trapped in the pump and hose. Switch on the machine, prime the pump by lowering the hose down to the floor
and hold the trigger for up to 1 minute.
Why won’t the machine pick up?
• The float in the dirty water tank may have been activated. Empty the dirty water tank and wait for the float to settle
before restarting your machine.
• The tool nozzle may not be in contact with the surface, tilt the nozzle forwards. See Using the tools page 7.
• Check the wash tool for blockages and clear. See Removing and cleaning the wash tool and attachments page 10.
• The dirty water tank may not be assembled correctly or the lid may not be fitted securely.
See Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank page 8.
• Check the wash tool nozzle is correctly fitted. See Using the tools page 6.
• Check the filter grill located under the dirty water tank for dirt and debris. See Cleaning the filter grill page 10.
WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the machine before performing any checks or maintenance.

Vax Ltd, Artillery House, Heritage Way, Droitwich, WR9 8YB, UK.
[e-mail] vax.co.uk
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