Vax Dual Power Max VRS801 Installation instructions

VRS801
DOUBLE UP AND DEEP CLEAN
LET’S GET STARTED.
DualPower
MAX

Let’s talk safety
Do’s
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 this carpet washer if it has been dropped,
damaged or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use carpet washer if the
power cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer
Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri: 8:30am to 6:30pm,
Sat: 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• 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.
• 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 pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.
• 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,
sharp edges or close a door over the power cord.
• Don’t unplug 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.
Let us know what you think @VaxUK
Taking care of you
We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:
vax.co.uk/support or call:
(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd., Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich,
Worcestershire, WR9 0LW, UK
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
Dual Power Max
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
Boost trigger
Clean water/solution tank
release button
Handle
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 VRS801
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
1-1-126261-00
Subject to technical change without notice. *To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk

Assembling your carpet washer
Stand base in
upright position.
Push handle into
main body.
Turn handle lock dial
anti clockwise to lock
in position.
Tilt clean water/solution
tank and line up to carpet
washer. Push 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 also hold carpet washer rmly when staring 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 clean water/solution
tank release button,
pull to remove.
Twist clean water/solution
tank cap anti-clockwise,
lift to remove.
Using the water/solution
tank cap, ll to marked
level 3 times and pour into
clean water/solution tank.
(approx. 40ml per 1.0L
of water).
Twist clean water/solution
tank cap clockwise
to re-t.
Fill clean water/solution
tank to ‘max ll’ mark.
To re-t, tilt clean water/
solution tank and line up to
carpet washer. Push 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.

ON
HANDLE
RELEASE
Plug into mains, press the
on/o button to switch on.
Squeeze solution trigger
to release 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 solution trigger
to pick up water/solution on the
backward stroke. Use slow,
straight, parallel strokes making
sure you overlap each pass.
Press solution trigger together
with boost trigger to remove
tough stains.
NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.
Using your machine
TIP
For best results carpets
should be dry and
vacuumed thoroughly
before washing.
Use intermittent dry
forward strokes,
increasing water
pick up.

Using your machine
Using the wash tool
Pull down accessory hose connector cover. Push hose end and hose solution connector into hose
and solution connection port.
Slide upholstery tool over
tab at end of hose until
it clicks into place.
Squeeze solution trigger
to release water and
solution mix.
Plug into mains. Press the
on/o button to switch on.
Move wash tool forward
and backwards without
squeezing the solution
trigger to pick up.
NOTE: The carpet washer should be in the upright position when using the hose, de-activating the dual brush bar.
Taking care of your machine
TIP
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
Press dirty water tank
release latch, pull to remove.
Lift to remove dirty water tank
lid. Empty dirty water over the
sink. Rinse dirty water tank and
lid under water to remove debris.
Lift dirty water tank clips up and outward to release.
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 oor head 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 clean water/
solution tank and line
up to carpet washer.
Push back until it clicks
into place.
Taking care of your machine

Taking care of your machine
Remove both tanks. From upright
position tilt carpet washer back.
Replace nozzle lining up tabs.
Push nozzle until clicks into place.
Removing and cleaning the nozzle
Lift nozzle release clip,
pull nozzle forward.
Slide nozzle downwards to release
from tabs.
Rinse nozzle under water
to remove debris.

Removing blockages from the brush bar
Using a pair of scissors
remove any threads or hair
caught around the brush bar.
Let’s talk technical
IMPORTANT: If the brush bars do not rotate easily then the belt may not have been tted correctly. Make sure
the belt is not twisted.
Always unplug the carpet
washer before performing
any maintenance/
troubleshooting checks.
CAUTION

• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
• Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always
replace with a British 13amp fuse.
• 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.
• The brushes will only spin when the carpet washer is reclined.
• Check the dual spin power brushes for blockages and clear.
• If the belt is broken please contact the Customer Care Line
on 0330 026 8455.
• 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’.
SolutionProblem
Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the carpet washer before performing maintenance
/troubleshooting checks.
What to do if it goes wrong
Why won’t my carpet
washer turn on?
Why won’t the solution/
clean water dispense?
Why won’t my carpet
washer pick up?
Why won’t the
brushes spin?
Getting in touch

Getting in touch
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* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.

Accessories
Don’t forget your solution!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
Notes
Ultra+ Pet carpet cleaning solution (1.5l)
1-9-132707-00
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.
Ultra+ carpet cleaning solution (1.5l)
1-9-132706-00
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.
Ultra+ Refresh & Revitalise (1.5l)
1-9-133260-00
Ultra+ Refresh and Revitalise tackles stubborn spots and
stains. It’s Oxy-Lift Action 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.

Accessories Notes

GET IN TOUCH
0330 026 8455 VaxVacuums[email protected] vax.co.uk @VaxUK
EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare
that the VRS801 is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive.
EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
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