Vax Rapida ultra User manual

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Carpet Washer
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VCWRU1000
V C W RU 1 0 0
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User Guide
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Machine Overview
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Machine Overview
Unit
Accessories
items shown packaged separately
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1 Handle
2 Solution trigger
3 Clean water tank release button
4 Clean water tank
5 Recline pedal (hidden)
6 Solution tube port
7 Dirty water tank release lever
8 Dirty water tank carry handle
9 Hose port
10 Rotating brushbar (hidden)
11 On/off pedal
12 Power cord release lock
13 Power cord
14 Hose
15 Wash tool
16 Wash tool solution trigger
17 Vax carpet cleaning solution
18 Pre-treatment wand
19 Pre-treatment wand holder
20 Vax pre-treatment carpet
cleaning solution
21 Accessory holder
22 Float chamber filter
23 Handle locking pin
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Filter
Pre-assembled in machine
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General Safety Information
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:
1. Do not leave the carpet washer unattended when
plugged in. Unplug it from socket when not in use.
2. To prevent electric shock do not use outdoors.
3. Not to be used as a toy. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
5. Use only as described in this manual.
6. Do not use the carpet washer if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water. Do not use the carpet washer with a
damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or a
recommended Service Agent to avoid hazard and
invalidating the guarantee.
7. Do not pull or carry by cord/hose. Do not use the
cord/hose as a handle, close a door on the cord/hose
or pull cord/hose around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run the carpet washer over the cord/hose. Keep
the cord away from heated surfaces.
8. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
9. Do not handle the plug or carpet washer with wet
hands.
10. Do not put any objects into openings or operate with
openings blocked, keep them free of anything that
may reduce airflow.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
12. Do not use the carpet washer on any glowing,
burning or smoking particles.
13. Do not use without the solution tank and dirty water
tank in place.
14. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as petrol, or use in areas where they may
be present.
16. Keep the unit on the floor.
17. Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp
objects as they may cause damage.
18. Store indoors put away after use to prevent tripping
accidents.
19. Using improper voltage may result in damage to the
motor and possible injury to the user. The correct
voltage is listed on the rating label.
20. A hazard may occur if the carpet washer runs over
the power supply cord.
21 . To prevent dirty water from running into the motor, do
not hold the appliance upside-down or lay on its side.
Use appliance in normal cleaning position.
22. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
23. Do not carry appliance while motor is running.
WARNING: Always switch off and unplug your
machine from the electrical outlet before filling and
emptying the clean water tank, emptying the dirty water tank,
before assembling, opening, before connecting/
disconnecting the attachments, or carrying out maintenance
or troubleshooting checks and storage.
NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly
before washing.
IMPORTANT: If the hose or tools are blocked, switch
off and unplug the carpet washer and remove the
blockage(s) before re-starting your machine.
See maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Even with regular cleaning, filters have
a limited lifespan and will eventually need to be replaced
during the lifetime of the cleaner. If the performance of
your cleaner is compromised and/or the filters are severely
discoloured, the filters may need to be replaced. As a general
guide, Vax recommends filters be replaced every 3-6 months
depending on the level of use to ensure optimum
performance of your cleaner.
This machine is intended for household use only, and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER
USE.
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24. Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords.
Non-approved cords may overheat. Care should be
taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be
tripped over.
General Safety Information

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Operation
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Operation
Assembling your carpet washer handle
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Locate locking pin and
press in points shown
to remove.
Insert handle and re-fit
locking pin. Locking pin will ‘click’ when in place.
Press
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Assembling your pre-treatment kit
Wrap solution tube
around holder for
storage.
‘Click’
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Assembling your tool caddy and hose
Fit hose connector
end in first. Wrap hose around caddy tightly
anti-clockwise.
Clip in the last wrap of
the hose and wash
tool as shown.
Ensure locking
tabs are
horizontal.
Attach caddy to unit
top first.
Rotate tabs 90˚
clockwise to lock
caddy onto unit.
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Slide pre-treatment
wand holder onto
handle.
Place wand into holder
as shown

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Operation
Operation
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IMPORTANT: Do not over saturate your carpet.
•Vacuum your carpets thoroughly with a dry vacuum cleaner.
•Test for colourfastness - Wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small, hidden
area of your carpet, 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 your carpet has more
than one colour, check all colours.
•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
finishes from staining your carpet. Pin up furniture skirts and curtains.
Before you begin cleaning
IMPORTANT: Only use Vax carpet cleaning solution. Using other solutions may cause
excess foaming. Excessive foam will prevent the machine from working effectively. Using
other solutions will invalidate the guarantee.
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IMPORTANT: We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual current
!rating of 30mA or less.

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Operation
Fill clean water tank
with solution mix.
Pour required dose of
pre-treatment solution
(approx. 40ml per 1L
of water).
Mix solution with warm
water. (max 40˚ C) Remove clean water tank.
Unwrap power cord and plug unit in.
Operating your pre-treatment wand
NOTE: Pre-treating your carpet before washing will help to remove stubborn stains.
NOTE: Do not over saturate your carpet.
NOTE: Leave pre-treatment solution to work for 10-15 minutes then wash carpets as
described on page 7 of Operation.
IMPORTANT: Before setting the machine up to wash,ensure the clean water tank is
rinsed thoroughly of pre-treatment solution.
Spray evenly onto
desired areas.
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Tighten cap before
returning tank to unit.
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max
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Press ‘on’ pedal.
Remove pre-treatment
wand from holder and
unwrap solution tube.
Align inserts and push in.
Turn clockwise to secure.
To insert wand cable
into socket, align inserts
and push in. Turn
clockwise to secure.

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Operation
Operation
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Operating your carpet washer
Fill clean water tank
with solution mix.
Pour required dose of
cleaning solution
(approx. 40ml per 1L
of water).
Mix solution with warm
water. (max. 40˚C) Remove clean water tank.
Unwrap power cord and plug unit in.
Recline the machine.
NOTE: When
machine is reclined
brushbar will rotate.
Upright position
brushbar will not
rotate.
Press trigger to
release solution
For best results apply
solution on the forward
stroke and release
the trigger to recover
solution on the
backward stroke.
Tighten cap before
returning tank to unit.
!40° C
max
NOTE: Your dirty water tank is fitted with a float. When the dirty water tank is full or the floor head
is not in contact with the carpet the float will shut off the suction at the floor nozzle. You will be able
to hear if this has happened as the motor noise on the unit 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 before re-starting.
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Press ‘on’ pedal.

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Pull wash tool back over
spill to pick up liquid.
Picking up spills
Remove hose.
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Connect to dirty water
tank outlet.
Twist to secure position.
Insert tube into socket. Press ‘on’ pedal.

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Operation
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Using the wash tool
For best results apply
solution on the forward
stroke and release the
trigger to recover on the
backward stroke.
NOTE: Do not over saturate your upholstery.
NOTE: The clean water tank will need to be filled with solution and water before use.
Press trigger to release
solution.
Remove hose. Connect to dirty water
tank outlet.
Twist to secure
position.
Insert tube into socket.
Press ‘on’ pedal.

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Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)
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Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)
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Removing blockages from the brushbar
Cleaning the float chamber filter
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn the machine off and unplug
from electrical outlet before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
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Emptying the dirty water tank
NOTE: Rinse out tank with clean water and leave to air dry before storing your machine.
Rinse under water to remove
debris (max 40ºc). Allow to dry
completely before replacing or
storing away your machine.
Threads caught in
the brushbar can
be carefully cut out.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn the machine off and unplug
from electrical outlet before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
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Pull back release lever. Lift tank. Turn cap and remove. Rinse out tank and
dirty water.
Remove filter from machine
by lifting upwards.
(We recommend 24hrs to dry completely).

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Storage
•Empty and rinse out clean and dirty water tanks and leave to air dry before replacing.
•You can remove the handle and tool caddy for convenient storage.
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Replacing the belt
Use a Phillips
screwdriver to remove
two (2) screws.
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Remove cover. Remove damaged/
broken belt off the
spindles.
Replace new belt on
to spindles and secure
the belt cover.
Press handle release
button.
Remove locking pin
and pull handle
upwards.
Turn orange tab on the tool caddy anticlockwise
to release caddy.
Remove hose caddy
for easy storage.
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WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE MOTOR COVER.

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FAQs
FAQs
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!WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the carpet washer
before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Is there an accessory missing?
• Check the ‘Parts Overview’ page in this guide to
make sure the part is definitely included in your
unit.
Why won’t the carpet washer turn on?
• It may not be plugged into the electrical outlet
correctly: ensure that the plug is pushed in
securely and switched on.
• The power button on the unit hasn’t been fully
depressed.
• If unit cuts out during use, disconnect the unit from
the wall socket, allow to cool for one hour, clean the
filter and empty the dirty water tank and check
hose, brushbar for blockages.
Why won’t the cleaner pick up solution/spills?
• The float in the dirty water tank may have been
activated. Empty the dirty water tank if full. If the
dirty water tank is not full then switch the machine
off and wait for the float to settle before re-starting
your machine.
• The dirty water tank may be full and the auto shut
off engaged. Empty the dirty water tank.
• Ensure the dirty water tank is fitted correctly and the
tank cap is securely fitted.
• Check the hose for blockages.
• Check the brushbar for blockages.
Why won’t the solution/clean water dispense?
• Ensure the clean water tank is fitted securely.
• The solution/clean water tank may be empty.
• Ensure dirty water tank is fitted securely.
Why won’t the brushes rotate?
• The brushes will only rotate when the unitis
reclined and turned on.
• Check the float chamber filter and clean if
necessary.
• Belt may be broken - replace if necessary.
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Other Information
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Vax Service & Help
Vax Careline:
(AU) 1300 361 505
(NZ) 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.au.
Technical Specification
Voltage: 220-240V ~50Hz
Wattage: 1000 W
Capacity: Clean water tank 4.5L
Dirty water tank 3.0L
Cord length: 8m
Weight: 10.6kg
Filter: Float chamber filter
Subject to technical change without notice.
Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the Rapide
Ultra series 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 your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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Other Information

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Notes

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Notes

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Distributed by Techtronic Industries Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 660 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster, Australia 3108.
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