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Carpet Washer
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VCWRU1000
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User Guide
Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505
NZ: 0800 800 900
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Vax Service line
AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900
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Machine Overview
Unit
Accessories
items shown packaged separately
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5
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16
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1 Handle
2 Solutiontrigger
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 Powercord 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 Accessor
y holder
22 Float chamber filter
23 Handle locking pin
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Filter
Pre-assembled in machine
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Whenusing the carpet washer, basic safetyprecautionsshould
always beobserved, 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 donotplay with theappliance.
4. Thisappliance isnotintended foruse by persons
(including
children) with reducedphys
ical, sensoryor mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the useof 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
m
ust be replaced by the manufacturer or a
r
ecommended 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 block
ed, 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 wh
ere 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 wate
r from running into the motor, do
not hold the appliance upside-down or la
y 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 carryin
g 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 commerc
ial 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
Assembling your carpet washer handle
1
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
2
Assembling your pre-treatment kit
Wrap solution tube
around holder for
storage.
‘Click’
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2
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.
Slide pre-treatment
wand holder onto
handle.
Place wand into holder
as shown
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Operation
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 t
o 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
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rating of 30mA or less.
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