Vax DualPower MAX User manual

ECB1TNV1
LET’S GET STARTED.
DualPower
MAX
LARGE CAPACITY WITH
DUAL ROTATING BRUSHBARS

Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
This carpet washer is intended for household use only
and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the carpet washer indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts
and openings whilst using the carpet washer.
• Before using the carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery
for colourfastness and pile distortion.
Don’ts
• Don’t leave the carpet washer plugged in when unattended.
• Don’t use the carpet washer if it has been dropped, damaged or
left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use the carpet washer if the
power cord or plug is damaged.
• Don’t use the carpet washer to pick up any ammable or
combustible materials (lighter uid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use
the carpet washer in an area with explosive vapours or liquid.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the carpet washer with wet hands.
• Don’t pull or carry the carpet washer by the power cord.
Do’s
• Check with the manufacturer of your ooring prior to using the
carpet washer.
• The clean water tank should be lled 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 vacuum your carpets thoroughly before using the
carpet washer.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Always unplug the carpet washer before carrying out any
maintenance and before connecting or disconnecting the
hose/accessories.
• Turn o all controls on the carpet washer before disconnecting
or connecting the power cord. After use always wrap the power
cord around the cord clips provided.
• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or near
open ames.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Only Vax recommended tools and solution should be used with this carpet
washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.
• Don’t use the carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or
smoking hot burning items or use in an area where there may be harmful
uids (chlorine, bleach and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners or
sharp edges, or close a door over the power cord.
• Don’t unplug the carpet washer by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t carry the carpet washer while it’s switched on.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to the carpet washer.
• Don’t use the carpet washer with incorrect voltage as this may result in
damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using the
carpet washer.
• Use only CE 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.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always use the carpet washer with all water/solution tanks and lters in place.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may aect the
airow/suction.
• Always use the carpet washer in an upright position. To prevent motor damage
from dirty water, never hold the carpet washer upside down or on its side.
• Store the carpet washer in a cool, dry area. Before storing the carpet
washer please ensure all water/solutions tanks and lters are thoroughly
clean and dry.
Please keep instructions for further use and use only as instructed
in this guide.

Thank you for buying this Dual Power Max.
Taking care of your carpets
The Dual Power Max is designed to make washing carpets regularly, as eective and ecient
as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and smell fresh and
clean. You’ve chosen carpets for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care
of them.
Taking care of your Dual Power Max
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your carpets.
We’re here if you need us
Instead of taking me back to the shop,
simply visit our online support:
vax.co.uk/support
Still need to get in touch?
Our UK based Customer Care Team are here to support you.
For help with assembly, operational or performance problems, or buying and tting new accessories,
you can nd all our contact details at vax.co.uk/contact
This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Accessories
Notes
Included with
your machine
Hose
Upholstery wash tool
250ml Ultra+ solution
Accessory bag

Getting startedGetting to know your machine
On/O pedal
Dirty water
tank clips
Recline pedal
Solution trigger
Handle lock dial
Quick cord release hook
Handle
Clean water/solution tank
release button
Boost trigger
Carry Handle
Clean water/solution tank
Clean water/solution tank cap
Dirty water/solution tank
release latch
Dirty water tank
Accessory hose
connector cover
Hose and solution
connection port (hidden)
Nozzle release clip
Nozzle
Dual brushbars
Technical Specication
Name Dual Power Max
Code ECB1TNV1
Cord length 8m
Weight 8.9kg
Wattage: See rating label on machine for details.
Voltage: See rating label on machine for details.
Accessories & Consumables
Upholstery Wash Tool
1-9-136232-00
Subject to technical change without notice. *To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk

Assembling your carpet washer
Stand the base of the
carpet washer on the oor
in the upright position.
Line up the handle with
the main body and push
into place.
Turn the handle lock dial
anti-clockwise to lock
in position.
Tilt the clean water/
solution tank and line up
onto the carpet washer.
Push the tank back until it
clicks into place.
IMPORTANT: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.
• Test for colourfastness - Wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small hidden area of your carpet/rugs/
upholstery, gently rub with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for colour removal or bleed with white
paper towel or cloth. If your carpet has more than one colour, check all colours.
• Test your carpet/rugs/upholstery – Run the carpet washer over a small hidden area. If no pile distortion occurs
continue cleaning.
• When cleaning an entire room, move furniture out of the area to be cleaned. If the furniture cannot be moved,
place aluminium foil or wax paper under the legs. This will prevent wood nishes from staining your carpet.
Pin up furniture skirts and curtains.
• When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed and don’t over saturate
your carpets.
• Only use Vax carpet solution. Using other solutions may cause excess foaming and will invalidate your guarantee.
• The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water (max 40�C). Filling the clean water tank with hot/boiling
water will damage your machine and invalidate the guarantee. This is a powerful carpet washer, before plugging in
make sure all controls are turned o and hold carpet washer rmly when starting and during use.
Getting started
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE

Using your machine
Filling the water/solution tank
Press the clean water/
solution tank release
button, pull and lift to
remove tank.
Twist the water/solution
tank cap anti-clockwise
and remove.
Using the clean water tank
cap, add the appropriate
amount of solution required
and pour into the clean
water tank. See directions
on the reverse of the
solution bottle for required
amount of solution.
Twist the water/solution
tank cap clockwise to re-t.
Fill the clean water/solution
tank to the ‘max ll’ mark.
Tilt the tank and line up
onto the carpet washer.
Push the tank back until
it clicks into place.
Using your machine
CAUTION:Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
NOTE: Using more solution than recommended may cause excessive foaming.
TIP
When cleaning an entire room, move
furniture out of the area to be cleaned.
If the furniture is too heavy to move,
place aluminium foil or wax paper
under legs. This will prevent wood
nishes from staining your carpet.
Pin up furniture skirts and curtains.

Plug into the mains,
press the On/O button
to switch on.
Squeeze the trigger
to release the solution
and water mix.
Press the recline pedal
and pull handle backwards.
For best results, apply
water/solution on the
forward stroke and
release the trigger to pick
up water/solution on the
backward stroke. For a
dryer nish, follow with a
slow additional dry stroke
without the trigger pressed.
For tough stains press
the boost trigger together
with the solution trigger
to release more water/
solution mix.
NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.
Using your machine
TIP
Carpets should be dry vacuumed
thoroughly before washing.
For heavily soiled areas it may be
necessary to repeat the cleaning
process. Make crisscrossing strokes
to the original pattern and overlap
each pass.

Using your machine
Using the wash tool
Pull down the accessory hose connector cover. Push the hose end into the hose and solution connection
port until it clicks into place.
Slide the upholstery tool
over the tab at the end
of the hose until it clicks
into place.
Plug into the mains, press
the On/O button to
switch on.
NOTE: The carpet washer should be in the upright position when using the hose and tools; this will de-activate
the brushbar.
Taking care of your machine
TIP
For best results do not over
saturate. For a dryer nish,
follow with a slow additional
dry stroke without the
trigger pressed.
Squeeze the solution trigger to release water and solution
mix. Squeeze the trigger on the forward stroke, then
release the trigger on the backward stroke to pick up
the solution/water. For a dryer nish, follow with a slow
additional dry stroke without the trigger pressed.

Using your machine
Press the dirty water
tank release latch and
pull to remove.
Lift to remove the dirty
water tank lid and empty
the dirty water into the sink.
Rinse the dirty water tank
and lid under water (40°C
max) to remove dirt/debris.
Lift the dirty water tank clips up and outward to release the lid.
Clean the lter screen
located at the back of
the dirty water tank.
Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank
IMPORTANT: Your dirty water tank is tted with a oat. When the dirty water tank is full, or the oorhead is not in
contact with the carpet, the oat will shut o the suction on the carpet washer. You will be able to hear if this has
happened as the motor noise on the machine will increase. Once the oat is activated, empty the dirty water tank if full.
If the dirty water tank is not full then turn o your machine at the power switch and wait for the oat to settle.
To re-t, tilt the dirty water tank
and line the front of the tank up
onto carpet washer. Push back
until it clicks into place.
Taking care of your machine
IMPORTANT
Empty and rinse out clean
and dirty water tanks and
leave to air dry before
replacing. Do not leave
solution stored in the tanks
between uses.

Using a pair of scissors
remove any threads or hair
caught around the brushbar.
Taking care of your machine
Remove both tanks and tilt the carpet washer so it is lying
on its back.
Replace the nozzle by lining up the tabs on the nozzle
with the tabs underneath the front of the carpet washer.
Push the nozzle backwards until the clip clicks into place.
Removing and cleaning the nozzle
Removing blockages from the brushbar
Rinse nozzle under water
to remove debris.
Lift the nozzle release clip and pull the nozzle forward
separating the nozzle from the carpet washer.

Don’t forget your solution!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
Ultra+ Pet (1.5l)
1-9-137770
Ultra+ Pet Carpet Cleaning Solution tackles stubborn
spots and stains and removes unpleasant pet odours too.
It’s specially formulated to leave no sticky residue, so
your carpets stay fresher for longer. Safe to use on wool
carpets - Woolsafe approved.
Ultra+ (1.5l)
1-9-137771
Ultra+ Carpet Cleaning Solution tackles stubborn spots
and stains and removes unpleasant odours too. It’s
specially formulated to leave no sticky residue, so your
carpets stay fresher for longer. Safe to use on wool
carpets - Woolsafe approved.
Ultra+ Refresh (1.5l)
1-9-137768
Ultra+ Refresh Carpet Cleaning Solution tackles stubborn
spots and stains. Its Oxy-Lift Boost Technology brings your
carpets back to life and restores carpet pile. Formulated
to leave no sticky residue, so your carpets stay fresher for
longer. Safe to use on wool carpets - Woolsafe approved.
Ultra+ Spring (1.5l)
1-9-137769
Ultra+ Spring Carpet Cleaning Solution tackles stubborn
spots and stains and, with its fresh spring fragrance,
removes unpleasant odours too. It’s specially formulated
to leave no sticky residue, so your carpets stay fresher for
longer. Safe to use on wool carpets - Woolsafe approved.
xy
lift boost
Accessories

SolutionProblem
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
What to do if it goes wrong
• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
• Check if the fuse in the plug needs replacing. Always replace
with a British 13amp fuse.
Why won’t the carpet
washer turn on?
• Make sure the clean water tank is tted securely.
• The clean water tank valve may be stuck, hold the clean water tank
over the sink and press the valve underneath to release.
• Squeeze the trigger on the handle to release solution and water mix.
• The water/solution tank is empty. Rell the tank.
Go to ‘Using your machine’.
Why won’t the
solution/clean
water dispense?
• The oat in the dirty water tank may have been activated.
Empty the dirty water tank wait for the oat to settle before re-starting
your carpet washer.
• Check the dual spin power brushes for blockages and clear.
• The dirty water tank may not be tted correctly, also make sure the lid
is pushed down securely.
• Check the nozzle for blockages and clear.
• Check the nozzle is correctly tted. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
• Check the lter screen located in the dirty water tank for dirt and debris.
Go to 'Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank'.
Why won’t the
carpet washer
pick up?
• The brushes will only spin when the carpet washer is reclined.
• Check the dual spin power brushes for blockages and clear.
Go to 'Removing blockages from the brushbar'.
Why won’t the
brushes spin?

Getting in touch
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