Vax VCW-01 User manual

www.vax.co.uk Please read carefully before using this cleaner.
Always fully extend the mains cable before use.
Retain for future reference.
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0870 1129 145
Carpet Washer
Vax model number:
VCW-01
CARPET WASHER
VCW-01
(UK only)
instruction manual
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1. Diagram
Vax VCW-01
2parts overview
Fig.1/1
1
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19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1Handle
2 Clean Water Tank Latch
3 Clean Water Tank
4 Dirty Water Tank Latch
5Dirty Water Tank Handle
6 Brushbar
7 Dirty water tank
8 Dirty water tank door
9Dirty water tank lid
10 Solution tube clip
11 Power cord
12 Lower cord clip
13 Lower cord wrap with quick cord release
14 Power on/off pedal
15 Solution tube port
16 Handle release pedal
17 Tool caddy
18 Carry handle
19 Cord wrap
20 Hose wrap
21 Solution tube
22 Upholstery/stair hose adaptor
23 Upholstery/stair hose
24 Upholstery/stair attachment
25 Solution spray trigger
26 8x Screws
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24 25
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safety information
2. Safety Information
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. Close supervision is
necessary when used by or near children or the
infirm.
4. Use only as described in this manual.
5. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply
cord and/or plug is damaged, they must be replaced
by the manufacturer, a Vax Service Agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.
6. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a
handle, allow the cord to come into contact with hot
or sharp surfaces or close a door on the cord.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
8. Do nothandle the plug or carpetwasher with wet
hands.
9. Do not put any objects into openings or operate with
openings blocked, keep them free of anything that
may reduce airflow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing fingers and all parts of
the body away from openings and moving parts.
11. Do not use the carpet washer on any glowing,
burning or smoking particles.
12. Do not use without the solution tank and dirty
water tank in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as petrol, or use in areas wheretheymay
be present.
15. Keep the carpet washer on the floor.
16. Regularly examine the supply cord for damage such
as cracking or ageing. If damage is found the power
cord should be replaced before further use.
17. Do notattempt 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
tothe 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.Disconnect from the mains supply before filling,
emptying, servicing or conducting any maintenance
on the machine
NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed
thoroughly before washing.
NOTE: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, a Vax service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
hazard.
NOTE: The carpet washer must be unplugged
from the mains socket outlet after use, and
before cleaning or maintaining the carpet washer.
This appliance is suitable for commercial use, for
example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops
and offices
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FURTHER USE.
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3. Preparing the Machine
Assembling the carpet washer
Stand base in upright position. Push mid-section onto base by
aligning tabs on inside of mid-section with the pockets on the
base (Fig.3/1).
Insert 4 lower handle/tool caddy screws and tighten until
secure (Fig.3/2).
Slide upper handle down onto unit (Fig.3/3).
Insert the upper handle screw (as shown) and tighten
until secure (Fig.3/4).
NOTE: Make sure the power cord is out of the
way to avoid pinching.
Caddy Assembly
Align tool caddy with screwholes on mid-section
and base (Fig.3/5).
Insert the three (3) tool caddy screws (as shown) and
tighten until secure (Fig.3/6).
Fig.3/1
Fig.3/2
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Fig.3/3
Fig.3/5
Fig.3/6
Fig.3/4
Mid-Section
Tabs Pockets
Cord
Base
Back View
Back View
Upper Handle
Clean water
tank handle
Clean water
tank latch
Clean water
tank handle
Clean water
tank latch
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Cord Storage
Wrap cord around upper and lower cord wraps. Clip plug to
cord to secure for storage (Fig.3/7).
Tool Storage
Place Upholstery/Stair hose adaptor, Upholstery/Stair
hose, and the Upholstery/Stair attachment into their
storing locations (Fig.3/8).
Slide the adaptor end of hose into the left clip
on tool caddy (Fig.3/9).
Run hose from the tool caddy to the upper hose
wrap and press into hose clip No.1 (Fig.3/10).
Continue wrapping hose clockwise, aligning hose into
groove on the bottom hose clip (Fig.3/11).
Wrap hose back tothe upper hose wrap and press into hose
clip No.2 (Fig.3/10).
Slide upholstery tool attachment handle into the right clip
of the tool caddy (Fig.3/12).
Fig.3/9
Fig.3/10
Fig.3/11
Fig.3/12
Fig.3/7
Fig.3/8
Upper Cord
Wrap
1
2
Lower Cord
Wrap with
Quick Cord
Release
Upholstery/
Stair hose
Upholstery/
Stair hose
attachment
Hose Clips
Upholstery/
Stair hose
adaptor
Left clip On
Tool caddy
Adaptor end
of hose
Bottom
hose clip
Upholstery
tool
attachment
handle
Rightclip
on Tool
caddy
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4. Preparing the Carpet
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE CARPET WASHER
AS A DRY VACUUM.
1. Vacuum carpet thoroughly. Use a vacuum cleaner with a
revolving brushbar for best results.
2. Remove as much furniture from the room as possible. If
unable to remove the furniture, place plastic or foil
under and around the legs until the carpet has dried
completely.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING CARPET:
1. Only use Vax AAA Carpet Cleaner with this carpet
washer.
2. Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution while
using the carpet washer.
3. For heavily soiled areas, additional applications may be
necessary.
4. Allowplenty oftime to dry carpet thoroughly.
5. Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork and wood to
prevent any damage.
6. Try not to walk on carpet until it is completely dry.
7. After carpetis thoroughly dry, vacuum the carpetusing
a vacuum cleaner with a revolving brushbar.
8. Before cleaning, determine where to start and end,
making sure not to walk over previously cleaned areas.
CHECK FOR COLOUR FASTNESS:
Before cleaning carpet, test for colour fastness. Dampen a
whitecloth with solution. Test a small area in a closet.
Gently rub the cloth over the area. Check each colour for
colour bleeding. If the cloth remains clean, it should be safe
toclean the carpet.
AFTER CLEANING:
•Allowcarpet to dry completely. Try not to walk on the
carpetuntil it is dry.
•If it is necessary to walk on the carpet, place white
towels on the areas to be walked on.
•If the carpet is not dry and the furniture must be placed
back in the room, use plastic or foil under the furniture to
prevent staining the carpet.
•Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank with warm
(max 40ºC) tap water.
5. How to Operate
Grasp clean water tank under handle while pressing clean
water tank latch. Tilt clean water tank away from cleaner
and remove (Fig 5/1).
Unscrew measuring cap from back side of clean water tank
(Fig 5/2).
Fill measuring cap with solution. Pour intoclean water tank
(Fig 5/3).
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Fig.5/1
Fig.5/2
Fig.5/3
Clean water
tank handle
Clean water
tank latch
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carpet cleaning
6. Carpet Cleaning
Fill remainder of clean water tank with warm (max 40ºC)
tap water. Replace cap (Fig 6/1).
Place bottom of clean water tank into carpet washer and
rotate top into position until the clean water tank Latch
snaps into place (Fig 6/2).
Plug cord into electrical socket. Step on the power on/off
pedal to turn cleaner on (Fig 6/3).
NOTE: Never leave unit unattended with power
on. Turn off when emptying and filling tanks. Do
not oversaturate the carpet.
Step onto handle release pedal to put into cleaning
position (Fig 6/4).
While depressing solution spray trigger, push carpet
washer in forward motion. Release trigger and pull unit
backwards in same path to remove dirty water and
solution from carpet. (For heavily soiled areas, repeat if
necessary) (Fig 6/5).
IMPORTANT: For best cleaning results use a
steady, moderate, forward and backward
motion.
IMPORTANT: If the sound of the motor changes
toahigh pitch, this indicates the dirty water
tank is full and must be emptied.
Fig.6/1
Fig.6/4
Fig.6/5
Fig.6/2
Fig.6/3
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7. Accessories
For cleaning upholstery and stairs
Put carpet washer in its upright position, then turn off
(Fig 7/1).
Remove the dirty water tank door from the top of the
dirty water tank (Fig 7/2).
Insert the up-holstery/stair hose adaptor into the
opening on top ofthe dirty water tank (Fig 7/3).
Connect the hose solution tube into the fitting on the
lower left side of handle facing carpet washer (Fig 7/4).
Upholstery / stair attachment
Step on power on/off pedal to turn cleaner on.
Connect desired attachmentby pressing tool onto the end
ofthe attachment hose until the locking button snaps into
the hole (Fig 7/5).
WARNING: Keep spray pointed away from face.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
NOTE: Do not oversaturate the upholstery.
IMPORTANT: For bestcleaning results use
steady, moderate, forward and backward
motion. Makesure upholstery is dry before use.
NOTE: If the dirty water tank door is not
replaced, there will be no suction through the
nozzle and the unit will not operate properly.
Fig.7/1
Fig.7/4
Fig.7/5
Fig.7/2
Fig.7/3
Back View
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To remove, press down on the locking button and pull the
tool away from the hose. (Fig 7/6).
Hold the tool approximately 1” above the stained surface.
Press the solution dispense trigger to apply cleaning
solution to the stained area (Fig 7/7)
Gently scrub the stained area with the brush on the tool
until the stain is completely removed. Release the solution
dispense trigger and continue moving the tool over
cleaned area to removeas much liquid as possible. (Fig 7/8)
8. Filters
Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank and filter
The carpet washer is equipped with a shut off valve within
the dirty water tank. When the dirty water tank becomes
full, the float will rise, shutting off the air flow through the
nozzle.
NOTE: The float in the carpet washer will shut
off the suction when the dirty water tank is full.
For best results, use smooth, steady motion keeping
the nozzle flat against the carpet. Tipping the carpet
washer and breaking the seal of the nozzle and carpet
will cause the float to rise and shut off the suction.
Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water
tank. If the dirty water tank does not appear full, press
the Power on/off pedal and wait for the float to settle
and reset. If the float repeatedly shuts off the suction,
empty the dirty water tank. For best results, use only
Vax AAA Carpet Cleaner. Other solutions may generate
excessive foam which will cause the float to rise
prematurely and shut off the suction. Use 4 (four)
capfuls of Vax AAA Carpet Cleaner per fill up of the
clean water tank. A higher concentration of carpet
cleaner may cause excessive foaming.
NOTE: There will be a noticeable change in the
pitch of the cleaner. This indicates a need to
empty the dirty water tank.
WARNING: Toreduce the risk of injury from
moving parts - unplug before emptying the dirty
water tank.
Grasp top of dirty water tank handle and push latch to
release (Fig 8/1).
Fig.7/6
Fig.7/7
Fig.7/8
accessories/ filters
Fig8/1
Latch
Handle
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Locking button
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Grasp handle and pull tank out of base (Fig 8/2).
Remove dirty water tank lid (Fig 8/3).
To empty dirty water tank, grasp handle with one hand and
nozzle with the other and empty into sink. To clean, rinse
tank thoroughly with clean water and letdry (Fig 8/4).
Remove filter from rear of dirty water tank lid (Fig 8/5).
Rinse dirty water tank and filter with warm tap water.
Wipe and let dry thoroughly before storing to prevent
mildew from forming (Fig 8/6).
NOTE: Do not use any chemicals when cleaning.
Replacing dirty water tank in base ofcarpet
washer
While making surethe front ofthe dirty water tank is
resting on the base, place the rear of the tank into the
base of the cleaner (Fig 8/7).
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Fig.8/5
Fig.8/6
Fig.8/7
filters
Fig.8/2
Fig.8/3
Fig.8/4
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Push handle down until it latches (Fig 8/8).
NOTE: Do not store cleaner with solution in
reservoir or dirty water in dirty water tank.
Mineral deposits and mildew can form which will
affect the performance of the carpet washer.
9. Storage
Transporting & storing carpet washer
Put handle in upright locked position. Turn unit off. Store cord
and above floor cleaning attachments if used (Fig 9/1).
Tilt unit back on rear wheels and push forward (Fig 9/2).
NOTE: The unit can also be transported
between rooms or floors using the carry
handle.
Before Storing Carpet Washer:
1. Empty and rinse clean water tank and dirty
water tank.
2. Replace empty clean water tank and dirty water tank.
3. Ensure that brushes and underside of unit are fully dry
prior to storing on a carpeted or
wood surface.
NOTE: Do not store unit with a full clean water
tank or dirty water tank.
Do nottransport the carpet washer with either the
clean water tank or dirty water tank full.
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Fig.8/8
Fig.9/1
Fig.9/2
filters / storage
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10. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury,
unplug carpet washer before servicing.
PROBLEM: Carpet washer won’t pick-up or low
suction
Cause: The dirty water tank door is not installed.
Solution: Insert the dirty water tank door.
Cause: The dirty water tank door is not installed
correctly.
Solution: Review placing dirty water tank in base of
carpet washer.
Cause: The dirty water tank is full.
Solution: Empty the dirty water tank.
Cause: The dirty water passage clogged.
Solution: Clean the dirty water tank.
PROBLEM: Water escaping from carpet washer
Cause: The dirty water tank is full.
Solution: Empty the dirty water tank.
Cause: The dirty water tank is not installed correctly.
Solution: Review placing dirty water tank in base of
cleaner.
Cause: The clean water tank is not installed properly.
Solution: Review clean water tank installation.
PROBLEM: Carpet washer won’t dispense solution
Cause: The clean water tank is not installed properly.
Solution: Review How to Operate.
Cause: The carpetwasher needs a service.
Solution: Take it to service center or contact Vax
Careline.
PROBLEM: Carpet washer attachments won’t pick up
Cause: The hose is clogged.
Solution: Remove the hose and tools; remove
obstruction.
Cause: The dirty water tank is full.
Solution: Empty the dirty water tank.
PROBLEM: Carpet washer attachments won’t spray
Cause: The solution tube is not connected properly.
Solution: Connect the solution tube properly.
11. UK Service & Help
Vax Care 0870 1129 145 (UK only)
Monday-Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday-Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm
An answerphone is available outside of these hours.
Any queries or concerns about using the Vax, call the
Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the UK national rate.
Please make a note of the serial number and model
number of the vacuum cleaner before calling. There are
over 400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK. For
the nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Careline.
www.vax.co.uk
troubleshooting/ uk service & help
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technical specification
12. Technical Specification
Power supply: 220-240/50Hz
Motor power: 900W
Clean water tank volume: 4 litres
Dirty water tank volume: 2.3 litres
Filter system: Foam block
Cord length: 12m
Weight: 9kg
Noise (IEC60704-2-1): <84dB(A)
Subject to technical change without notice.
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EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the product
VCW-01 Carpet Washer 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.
Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 OQH, UK
email: inf[email protected]o.uk -website: www.vax.co.uk
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