Vax W85-PP-T Dual Power Pro User manual

Dual Power Pro
Let’s get started
vax.co.uk
W85-PP-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
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.
• Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.
• 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 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 replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or near
open ames.

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.
• 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 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 Pro.
Taking care of your carpets
The Dual Power Pro 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
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
Dual Power Pro
Hose
Included with
your machine
Accessory bag
SpinScrub tool
2x 250ml
Ultra+ solution
Hard oor tool
Wash tool

Getting to know your machine
Recline pedal On/O
pedal
Handle lock dial
Handle
Dirty water tank
release latch
SpinScrub brushes
and brushbar
Nozzle release clip
Accessory hose
connector cover
Dirty water tank
Wash/Rinse dial
Nozzle
Hard
oor tool
Hose connector
port (hidden)
Solution tank cap
Clean water tank cap
Clean water/solution
tank release button
Technical Specication
Name Dual Power Pro
Code W85-PP-T
Part number 1-1-134978-00
Voltage 220-240V~50Hz
Wattage 1200W
Cord length 8m
Weight 9.5kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
Accessories & Consumables
Wash tool
1-9-127821-00
SpinScrub tool
1-9-133245-00
*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.

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 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.
Press clean water/
solution tank release
button, pull and lift to
remove tank.
Press clean water/
solution tank release
button, pull and lift to
remove tank.
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.
Twist solution tank
cap anti-clockwise
and remove.
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.
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
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
carpet 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
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 the clean water/
solution tank.
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).
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
Washing hard oors
Emptying the dirty water tank
CAUTION: To prevent damage to wood oors and other hard oors, follow the ooring manufacturer’s
cleaning recommendations. Inspect oor surface for worn nish, bare wood or separated joints.
If it’s not recommended to use the carpet washer on oors if any of these conditions exist.
IMPORTANT: Before attaching the hard oor squeegee onto carpet washer, remove tanks or make sure tanks are empty
before lying the carpet washer on its back.
CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Lie carpet washer on its back, line
up squeegee with nozzle.
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.
Hook front of squeegee onto edge
of nozzle.
Pull and lift dirty water
tank clip to release lid.
Lift to remove dirty water
tank lid.
Push squeegee under nozzle until it
clicks into place.
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
Remove both tanks and tilt
carpet washer back.
Lift nozzle release clip
and pull nozzle forward,
separating tabs on nozzle
and carpet washer.
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
Using a pair of scissors
remove any threads or
hair caught around
the brushbar.
Using a crosshead
screwdriver remove the
bottom screws from each
of the rug guards (metal
pins) so the bottom of the
pin is released. Unclip the
top of each to release
Firmly pull sides
of SpinScrub cover
to remove.
Remove any threads or
hair caught around the
brushes, rinse under
water to remove debris.

Let’s talk technical
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.
Loop replacement brushbar through belt and onto
belt grip.
Pull and slide left side brushes and remove side cap
from brushbar.
CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Changing the brushbar
Lie carpet washer on its
back exposing SpinScrub
brushes and brushbar.
Using a crosshead
screwdriver remove the
bottom screws from each
of the rug guards (metal
pins) so the bottom of the
pin is released. Unclip the
top of each to release
Use a crosshead
screwdriver. Undo 2
screws and remove
belt guard.
Firmly pull sides
of SpinScrub
cover and remove
SpinScrub brushes.

Let’s talk technical
Changing the brushbar (continued)
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 rug
guard pins and tighten screws.
Attach the other side of brushbar to side
brushes. Slide onto side of base and into place.
Always unplug the carpet
washer before performing
any maintenance/
troubleshooting checks.
CAUTION
Let’s talk technical

Getting in touch
What to do if it goes wrongWhat 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
* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.
†Registration required. Terms and conditions apply.
What to do if it goes wrongWhat to do if it goes wrong

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.

Notes

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EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility,
declare that the W85-PP-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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