Vax Compact Power VX97 User Manual

QUICK, COMPACT AND LIGHT

LET’S GET STARTED.

VX97

Let’s talk safety

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.

• 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.

• 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
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

• Only Vax recommended solution should be used with this carpet washer.
Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.

Dont's

• Don’t leave the carpet washer plugged in when unattended.

• Don’t use the carpet washer if it has been dropped, damaged, immersed in
water or left outdoors.

• Don’t run over the cord or use the carpet washer if the cord or plug
is damaged. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.

• Don’t handle the plug or use the carpet washer with wet hands.

• Don’t leave the carpet washer in one spot for an extended period of time when
it is switched on. This carpet washer is tted with a rotating brushbar which, if
left in one place, may cause damage to the oor surface.

• 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 use the carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or
smoking hot burning items or use in an area that is wet or 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 or
sharp edges, or close a door over the power cord. Don’t unplug the carpet
washer by pulling on the cord. Don’t pull or carry the carpet washer by the
power cord.

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• Don’t carry the carpet washer whilst it's switched on.

• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your 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.

Do's

• Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly before using the carpet washer.

• Check with the manufacturer of your ooring prior to using the carpet washer.
Test all carpets and rugs for colourfastness and pile distortion before full
usage. Run the carpet washer over a small hidden area. If no damage or pile
distortion occurs continue cleaning.

• Always turn o or unplug the carpet washer from the mains before carrying
out any maintenance.

• 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 keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using the carpet
washer.

• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces and open ames.

• 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.

• 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
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.

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Thank you for buying the

Taking care of your carpets

The Compact Power 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 Compact Power

Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your carpets.

We’re here if you need us

Instead of taking your machine back to the shop,
simply visit our online support:

vax.com.au / vax.co.nz

Still need to get in touch?

Our Customer Care Team are here to help and provide support with assembly, operational or performance
problems, and buying and tting new accessories.
Call us on: Australia: 1300 VAX AUS (1300 829 287) New Zealand: 0800 VAX NZL (0800 829 695)

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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

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Accessories

Notes

Included with your machine

250ml
Platinum Solution

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Getting to know your machine

Upper handle

Clean water tank

Trigger

Cord clip

Lower handle

Dirty water

tank release clip

Dirty water tank

Nozzle

Brushbar

Technical Specication

Name Compact Power Pressure Washer
Model number VX97
Voltage 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Wattage 800W
Cord length 6.7m
Weight 5.47kg

Subject to technical change without notice.

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Quick
pour spout

Handle
release pedal

To purchase consumables and accessories,
please visit vax.com.au

Made in China

On/O

button

Getting started

PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE

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/rug 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/rug – 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. Before plugging in make sure all controls are turned o. Hold carpet
washer rmly when starting and during use.

Assembling your carpet washer

Attach the upper handle to the lower handle. Then
push the handle into the top of the carpet washer.

Place the tank onto the machine and push into place.

Remove the clean water tank cap from the side of the
clean water tank and screw onto the tank to attach.

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Using your machine

Using the carpet washer

WARNING: The carpet washer has a constantly rotating brushbar. Never leave the carpet washer in one spot for an
extended period of time as this may damage the oor surface. To prevent any damage being sustained test on an
inconspicuous area of the ooring.

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.

NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing. For heavily soiled areas, it may be necessary to repeat
the cleaning process. Make criss-crossing strokes across the original pattern and overlap with each pass.

Lift and pull to remove the
clean water tank.

Replace the clean water tank cap and twist
clockwise to tighten. Place the tank onto the
machine and push into place.

Squeeze the trigger to
release the solution and
water mix.

Twist the clean water tank
cap anti-clockwise
to remove.

For best results apply water/solution on the forward
stroke and release the trigger on the backward stroke
to pick up water/solution. For a dryer nish, follow
with an additional dry stroke with no trigger pressed.

Fill the clean water tank with warm water (max
40°C) to the water ll line. Pour the required amount
of Vax carpet cleaning solution to the solution ll line.

Plug into the mains, press the On/O pedal to
switch on. Press the recline pedal and pull
the handle backwards.

For best cleaning results use slow straight
parallel strokes. Intermittent dry forward
strokes will increase water pick up.

TIP

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Taking care of your machine

Maintaining the carpet washer

WARNING: Always switch o the carpet washer and unplug from the charger and mains before carrying out any
maintenance or troubleshooting.

Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank

IMPORTANT: 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.

Depress the dirty water
tank release latch and lift
to remove the dirty water
tank from the carpet
washer.

Cleaning the lter

Depress the dirty water
tank release latch and lift
to remove the dirty water
tank from the carpet
washer.

Hold the dirty water tank
over a sink and pull to
open the quick pour spout.

Wipe the lter located on
the machine underneath
the dirty water tank to
clear any dirt/debris.

Empty the dirty water over
the sink. Rinse the dirty
water tank under water
(max 40°C) to remove
dirt/debris.

To re-t, tilt the dirty water
tank and line the back of
the tank up onto the carpet
washer. Drop the front of
the tank forward until the
dirty water tank release clip
clicks into place.

To re-t, tilt the dirty water
tank and line the back of
the tank up onto the carpet
washer. Drop the front of
the tank forward until the
dirty water tank release clip
clicks into place.

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Let’s talk technical

Removing and cleaning the nozzle

IMPORTANT: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing. This will help prevent excessive build up of
dirt/debris in the nozzle.

If the nozzle is tted incorrectly, this will cause poor dirty water pick up.

Remove both tanks and
tilt the carpet washer
back. Lift the nozzle from
the top and pull forward
to remove.

Rinse the nozzle under
water to remove
dirt/debris.

Removing and cleaning the brush bar

Remove the tanks and
lie the carpet washer on
it's back exposing the
brushbar.

Using a crosshead
screwdriver remove the
5 screws around the
brushbar and the 1 screw
by the back wheel.

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To replace the nozzle, line up the tabs on the nozzle
with the tabs underneath the front of the carpet washer.
Push the nozzle down until it clicks into place.

Remove the screw at the
bottom of the centre bar
and lift upwards.

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Pull to remove the belt cover. Lift the brushbar out
from the left hand side rst and unloop the brushbar
from the belt. Pull the brushbar to remove from the
carpet washer.

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Using a pair of scissors, remove
any threads or hair caught around
the brushes. Rinse under water to
remove debris.

What to do if it goes wrong

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the carpet washer before performing maintenance/

troubleshooting checks.

SolutionProblem

Why won’t the carpet
washer turn on?

Why won’t the
carpet washer
pick up?

Why won’t the
brushes spin?

Why won’t the
solution/clean water
dispense?

• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.

• The oat in the dirty water tank may have been activated. Empty the dirty water
tank and wait for the oat to settle before re-starting your carpet washer.

• Check the brushbar for blockages and clear.

• The dirty water tank may not be tted correctly.

• Check the nozzle for blockages and clear.

• Check the lter screen located underneath the dirty water tank.

• Check the brushbar for blockages and clear.

Go to 'Removing and cleaning the brushbar'.

Make sure the clean water tank is tted securely. Go to 'Using the carpet washer'.

• The clean water tank valve may be stuck, hold the clean water tank over the sink
and press the valve underneath to release.

• Squeeze the trigger on the handle to release solution and water mix.

• The water/solution tank is empty. Rell the tank. Go to 'Using the carpet washer.'

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Getting in touch

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Notes

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GET IN TOUCH

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