Vax W85-PL-T Dual Power Pro Advance User manual

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Dual Power
Pro Advance
Let’s get started
W85-PL-T

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.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
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.

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.
• Before using the carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for
colourfastness and pile distortion.
• 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 ltersin 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 Pro Advance.
Taking care of your carpets
The Dual Power Pro Advance 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 Pro Advance
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, Droitwitch, WR9 OLW, 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 Pro Advance
Included with
your machine
Pre-treatment wand
Hose
Accessory bag
SpinScrub tool
2x 250ml
Ultra+ solution
Wash tool
Pre-treatment solution

Getting to know your machine
Recline pedal On/O
pedal
Handle lock dial
Handle
SpinScrub tool
Boost trigger
Dirty water tank
release latch
SpinScrub brushes
and brushbar
Nozzle release clip
Accessory hose
connector cover
Dirty water tank
Wash/Rinse dial
Nozzle
Hose/Solution
and pre-treatment
wand connection
port (hidden)
Solution tank cap
Clean water tank cap
Clean water tank
Clean water/Solution
tank release button
Technical Specication
Name Dual Power Pro Advance
Code W85-PL-T
Part number 1-1-134979-00
Voltage Please refer to product rating label
Wattage Please refer to product rating label
Cord length 9m
Weight 9.5kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
Accessories & Consumables
Wash tool
1-9-127821-00
SpinScrub tool
1-9-133245-00
Pre-treatment wand
1-9-135814-00
Hose
1-2-135810-00
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Getting started
Quick cord
release hook
Trigger (hidden)

PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Getting started
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 a 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 starting and during use.
Assembling your vacuum cleaner
Stand the base of carpet
washer on the oor in the
upright position.
Turn handle lock dial
clockwise to lock
in position.
Tilt clean water/solution
tank and line up onto carpet
washer. Push tank back until
it clicks into place.
Slide SpinScrub tool holder
over and down handle.
Line up SpinScrub tool with holder,
slide tool down holder and into place.

Using your machine
Filling the water/solution tank
CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
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.
Press clean water/
solution tank release
button, pull and lift to
remove tank.
Tilt clean water/solution
tank and line up onto
carpet washer.
Push tank back until
it clicks into place.
Twist solution tank
cap anti-clockwise
and remove.
Turn wash/rinse dial to
‘wash’. The SpinScrub
brushes and brushbar
deep clean your carpets
with water and solution
removing dirt and stains.
Fill the clean water tank
with warm water
(max 40’C).
Pour required amount
of carpet cleaning
solution into tank.
Tighten cap before
returning tank to unit.
Plug into mains,
press the On/O
button to switch on.
TIP
This machine has an auto
mix tank so any solution
not used can be poured
back into the bottle.

Using your machine
Using your machine
NOTE: 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.
Pour required amount
of carpet cleaning
solution into the clean
water/solution tank.
Press the recline
pedal and pull
handle backwards.
Fill the clean water/
solution tank with warm
water (max 40’C).
Squeeze the trigger to
release solution and
water mix.
Turn wash/rinse dial to
‘wash’. The SpinScrub
brushes and brushbar
deep clean your carpets
with water and solution
removing dirt and stains.
For best results apply
water/solution on the
forward stroke and
release the trigger to pick
up water/solution on the
backward stroke.
Plug into mains,
press the On/O
button to switch on.
Turn wash/rinse dial
to ‘rinse’. Only water
is released to remove
solution residue.
Press the boost trigger to
remove tough stains.
TIP
For best cleaning results use
slow straight parallel strokes.
Intermittent dry forward
strokes will increase water
pick up.
The ‘rinse’ mode will also
work when using the hose.

Using your machine
NOTE: The carpet washer should be in the upright position when using the hose or pre-treatment wand; de-activating the
SpinScrub brushes and brushbar.
Pre-treating your carpet before washing will help to remove stubborn stains. Do not saturate your carpet.
Using the pre-treatment wand
Pour required amount
of pre-treatment cleaning
solution into tank.
Tighten cap before
returning tank to unit.
Fill the clean water tank
with warm water
(max 40’C).
Turn wash/rinse
dial to ‘wash’.
Pull down accessory
hose connector cover.
Push wand connector
into solution tube port.
Plug into mains,
press the On/O
button to switch on.
Press and hold trigger
on pre-treatment wand,
spraying evenly over
stubborn stains.
15
Leave the solution for
10-15 minutes before
washing carpet.

Using your machine
Using your machine
Using the upholstery wash tool
NOTE: The carpet washer should be in the upright position when using the upholstery tool; de-activating the SpinScrub
brushes and brushbar.
Pour required amount
of carpet cleaning solution
into tank. Tighten cap
before returning tank to
unit.
Push hose end and hose
connector into hose and
solution connection port.
Fill the clean water tank
with warm water
(max 40’C).
Pull down accessory
hose connector cover.
Turn wash/rinse
dial to ‘wash’.
Plug into mains,
press the On/O
button to switch on.
Slide upholstery tool over tab at end of hose until it
clicks into place.

Using your machine
Using the hose and SpinScrub tool
CAUTION: 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 a white
paper towel or cloth. If your carpet has more than one colour, check all colours.
Pour required amount of
cleaning solution into the
clean water/solution tank.
Press trigger on hose
to release solution/water.
Push hose end and
hose solution connector
into hose and solution
connection port.
Fill the clean water/
solution tank with warm
water (max 40’C).
Squeeze trigger on the
forward stroke, release
trigger on backward
stroke to recover
solution/water.
Slide SpinScrub tool over tab at end of hose until
it clicks into place.
Pull down accessory
hose connector cover.
Turn wash/rinse
dial to ‘wash’.
Plug into mains,
press the On/O
button to switch on.
TIP
Use the carpet washer
or hose to pick up spills
before washing and
cleaning the area.

Using your machine
Emptying the dirty water tank
CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Press dirty water tank
release latch, pull to
remove dirty water tank.
To re-t, tilt dirty water
tank and line up onto
carpet washer.
Push back until
it clicks into place.
Pull and lift dirty water
tank clip to release lid.
Lift to remove dirty
water tank lid.
Empty dirty water over
the sink. Rinse dirty water
tank and lid under water
to remove dirt/ debris.
Clean the lter screen
located at the back of the
dirty water tank.
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.
IMPORTANT

Taking care of your machine
Removing blockages from brushbar and SpinScrub brushes
Using a pair of scissors
remove any threads or
hair caught around
the brushbar.
Remove both tanks and
tilt carpet washer back.
Using a crosshead screwdriver remove the top and bottom screws from
each of the rug guards (metal pins) and remove to get access to the brushbar.
Lift nozzle release clip
and pull nozzle forward,
separating tabs on nozzle
and carpet washer.
Remove any threads or
hair caught around the
brushes, rinse under
water to remove debris.
Firmly pull sides
of SpinScrub
cover and remove
SpinScrub brushes.
Rinse nozzle under water
to remove dirt/debris.
Replace nozzle by lining
up tabs on nozzle with
tabs underneath front of
carpet washer.
Push nozzle down until
it clicks into place.
Removing and cleaning the nozzle
TIP
Dry vacuum before
washing will help prevent
excessive build up of dirt/
debris in the nozzle

Changing the brushbar
Lie carpet washer on its
back exposing SpinScrub
brushes and brushbar.
Use a crosshead
screwdriver. Undo 2
screws and remove
belt guard.
Firmly pull sides
of SpinScrub
cover and remove
SpinScrub brushes.
CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Using a crosshead screwdriver remove the top and bottom screws from
each of the rug guards (metal pins) and remove to get access to the brushbar.
Let’s talk technical

Let’s talk technical
Changing the brushbar (continued)
Undo the four screws on the side brushes.
Pull and slide right side brushes together with brushbar.
Remove side cap from brushbar and unloop brushbar
from belt.
Line up the ‘right’ side brushes with base and slide
into place. Attach brushbar to side brushes.
Ret belt guard and tighten x2 screws. Ret and tighten screws x2
on either side of side brushes. Ret SpinScrub brushes.
Ret the rugguards and tighten screws.
Attach the other side
of brushbar to side brushes.
Slide onto side of base
and into place.
Loop replacement brushbar through belt
and onto belt grip.
Pull and slide left side brushes and remove side cap
from brushbar.
Always unplug the carpet
washer before performing
any maintenance/
troubleshooting checks.
CAUTION

Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
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+ Sanitise (1.5l)
1-9-133261-00
Ultra+ Sanitise tackles stubborn spots and stains and removes
embedded dust and dirt from carpet pile. Ultra+ Sanitise is
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.
Ultra+ Allergen (1.5l)
1-9-133262-00
Ultra+ Allergen tackles stubborn spots and stains, but also
removes deep down dirt and allergens in your carpet.
Formulated to leave no sticky residue, so your carpets stay
fresher for longer. Ultra+ Allergen carpet cleaning solution is
approved by the British Allergy Foundation.

What to do if it goes wrong
• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is
denitely included in your unit.
• 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.
• 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.
• The accessory hose connector cover has not been correctly closed.
Correctly close cover.
• Check the SpinScrub brushes and brushbar for blockages and clear.
• The dirty water tank may not be tted correctly. Re-t making sure
the lid is pushed down securely. Go to ‘taking care of your machine’.
• Check the nozzle for blockages and clear. Go to ‘Taking care
of your machine’.
• Check the nozzle is correctly tted. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
• Make sure the clean water tank is tted securely. Go to ‘using your machine’.
• Wash/Rinse dial has been set to Rinse, set dial to wash to dispense solution.
• 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 SpinScrub brushes and brushbar for blockages and clear.
• Check for damage to the brushbar and the spindle on the back of the
SpinScrub brush cover.
SolutionProblem
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the carpet washer before performing maintenance/
troubleshooting checks.
Is there an
accessory missing?
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

What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
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@VaxUK
Vax Ltd., 5th Floor 2 Colmore Square, 38 Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6BN, UK
email: inf[email protected] website: vax.co.uk
EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility,
declare that the W85-PL-T 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.
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