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instruction manual
Carpet washer
Vax model number:
V-026CC
V-026CC
1. Diagram
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parts overview
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1 Handle
2 Handle screw
3 Vacuum on/off switch
4 Brush bar on/off switch
5 Clean solution reservoir latch
6 Clean solution reservoir
7 Dirty water tank handle
8 Dirty water tank
9 Dirty water tank latch
10 Dirty water tank lid
11 Rotating brush bar
12 Solution release trigger
13 Cord clip
14 Cord hook
15 Power cord
16 Carrying handle
17 Quick cord release
18 Handle release pedal
19 Tool caddy/storage
20 Water supply socket
21 Solution tube plug
22 Upholstery/stair hose
23 Solution spray trigger
24 Upholstery/stair hose adaptor
25 Upholstery/stair wash tool
26 AAA Solution 250ml
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safety information
2. Safety Information
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the vacuum cleaner, 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 usedas a toy. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities,or lackofexperience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
5. Use only as described in this manual.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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 blocked, 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. Do not use the vacuum without the dust bag in place.
15. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
16. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as petrol, or use in areas where they may
be present.
17. Keep the unit on the floor.
18. Do not use an extension cord.
19. Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp
objects as they may cause damage.
20. Store indoors put away after use to prevent tripping
accidents.
21. 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.
22. A hazard may occur if the carpet washer runs over
the power supply cord.
23. To prevent dirty water from running into motor, do
not hold the appliance upside-down or lay on its side.
Use appliance in normal vacuuming position.
24. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
25. Do not carry appliance while motor is running.
NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly
before washing.
NOTE: The unit must be unplugged from the mains
socket outlet after use, and before cleaning or
maintaining the unit.
IMPORTANT: This unit is not intended for
commercial use.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FURTHER USE.
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Motor Thermostat
IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal
cut-out. If for any reason, the vacuum cleaner should
over-heat, the thermostat will automatically turn the
unit off. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner
from the electrical outlet and turn off the switch.
Remove the dirt container and empty. Clean the
filters. Allow the cleaner to cool for approximately one
(1) hour. To re-start, plug into an electrical outlet and
switch back on.
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assembly
3. Assembly
Attach upper handle
Stand the base in the upright position. Assemble the mid
section onto the base, taking care not to trap internal
mains wire. (Fig.3/1).
Insert the two nuts into the recesses located on the left
and right sides of the base. While holding the nuts in place,
insert the two medium length screws through the front of
the mid section and tighten. (Fig.3/2).
Slide the upper handle down onto the unit. Insert the nut
into the recess in the back of the upper handle. While
holding the nut in place, insert the long screw through the
front of the upper handle and tighten.
Run the mains wire above the upper cord hook and secure
with the cord clip (Fig.3/3).
Align tabs on tool caddy with slots on midsection and snap
into place (Fig.3/4).
Place nut into recess on tool caddy and hold into place.
Press handle release with your other hand to tilt the
midsection backwards (Fig.3/5).
Place screw through centre of lower midsection and
tighten (Fig.3/6).
Tool Caddy Use
Wrap the cord around the upper and lower cord clips.
Fig.3/1
Fig.3/4
Fig.3/5
Fig.3/2
Fig.3/6
Upper
Cord
Clip
Hose Clip 1
Hose Clip 2
Lower
Cord
Clip
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Detach the Upholstery hose adaptor from the end of the
hose and slide it onto the adaptor post (Fig.3/8).
Slide the Upholstery attachment into the middle slot of
the lower tool caddy (Fig.3/9).
Slide the adaptor end of the hose into the left slot on the
lower tool caddy. Be sure to line up the pushpin with the
slot and press down until secure in place (Fig.3/10).
Run the hose to the upper caddy and press into hose clip
#1. Continue wrapping the hoseclockwise around the tool
caddies, pressing the hose into the groove on the bottom
of the lower tool caddy (Fig.3/11).
Run the hose back to the upper caddy and press into hose
clip #2 (Fig.3/12).
Lock the attachment end of the hose into place by
pressing down onto the post located on the right side of
the lower tool caddy, until secure in place (Fig.3/13).
Fig.3/8
Fig.3/9
Fig.3/10
Fig.3/12
Fig.3/13
Fig.3/11
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operation
4. Operation
IMPORTANT: Important: Turn off when emptying
and filling the reservoir.
Filling the Solution tank
Grasp the solution reservoir under the handle and press
the handle release lever upward (Fig.4/1).
Tilt the solution reservoir away from the cleaner and
remove (Fig.4/2).
Unscrew the filler/measure cap from the rear of the
solution reservoir. Fill the bottle cap or measure cap 3
times with VAX AAA carpet cleaning solution and pour
into the reservoir (Fig.4/3).
Maximum water temperature 40°C
Fill the remainder of the clean water tank with warm (max
40°C) tap water. Replace the cap (Fig.4/4).
NOTE: use only VAX AAA cleaning solution, using other
cleaning solutions may cause excessive foaming. This may
cause the float to shut off the cleaner prematurely. Using
other cleaners will void your warranty.
Place the bottom of the solution reservoir into the cleaner
and push into place. There will be an audible click when the
reservoir is in the correct position (Fig.4/5).
Operating the Cleaner
IMPORTANT: Important: Never leave the cleaner
unattended with the power on. Vacuum carpets
thoroughly with dry vacuum cleaner before washing.
Plug the cord into a mains electricity socket. Turn the
power and brush bar switches on. The switches are
located on the front of the cleaner, above the solution
reservoir. The power switch controls the vacuum motor
and pump, the brush switch only turns the rotating brush
bar on and off when the power switch is on (Fig.4/6).
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Fig.4/6
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Fig.4/3
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Press on the handle release pedal and pull the cleaner back
into a reclined position (Fig.4/7).
While pressing the solution release trigger, pull the cleaner
in a backward motion. Release the trigger and push
forward in the same path to remove the dirty water and
solution from the carpet. Repeat if necessary (Fig.4/8).
When the dirty water reaches the max fill line on the dirty
water tank, empty the tank.
Hose Attachments
NOTE: DO NOT OVERSATURATE THE UPHOLSTERY
For best results use steady, moderate, forward and
backward motion.
Make sure upholstery is dry before use.
NOTE: If the hose attachment door is not replaced, there
will be no suction through the nozzle and the unit will not
operate properly.
Put cleaner in its upright position. Remove tools from
storage caddy. Assemble as shown. Connect the
upholstery attachment to the trigger adapter (Fig.4/9).
Remove the tank door. from the top of the dirty water
tank (Fig.4/10).
Insert the hose adapter into the top of the dirty water
tank (Fig.4/11).
Connect the hose water supply plug into the socket on the
lower left side of the cleaner (Fig.4/12).
Fig.4/7
Fig.4/8
Fig.4/9
Fig.4/10
Fig.4/11
Fig.4/12
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Using the Hose Attachment
Turn power switch on and brush switch off. While
depressing the solution spray trigger, pull attachment in
backward motion (Fig.4/13).
Release trigger and push attachment forward in same
path to remove dirty water and solution from upholstery.
(For heavily soiled areas, repeat if necessary).
Storing Tools
Place hose and upholstery attachments into their storing
locations. Store for next use (Fig.4/14).
Carry Handle
Grasp the handle on the back of the unit to move unit from
room to room (Fig.4/15).
NOTE: Do not transport the carpet washer with either the
solution reservoir or dirty water tank full.
Emptying the dirty water tank
NOTE: The float in your Rapide is the blue piece in the
dirty water tank lid, it will shut off the suction when the
dirty water tank is full. For best results, use a smooth
steady motion, keeping the nozzle flat against the carpet.
Tipping the cleaner and breaking the seal of the nozzle
against the carpet will cause the float to rise cutting off
suction. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water
tank. If the tank does not appear full, turn off the power
switch and wait for the float to settle. For best results use
only Vax AAA cleaning solution.
You will hear a distinct change in the noise coming from
your cleaner when the tank is full and needs emptying.
IMPORTANT: Unplug your cleaner before emptying
the dirty water tank
Grasp the top of the dirty water tank handle and press the
release latch (Fig.4/16).
Grasp the handle and pull up out of the base, take care to
ensure that no dirty water leaks from the front (Fig.4/17).
Remove dirty water tank lid (Fig.4/18).
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To empty the water tank grasp the handle with one hand
and the nozzle with the other and empty into the
sink (Fig.4/19).
Cleaning the Dirty Water Tank
Rinse the dirty water tank and filter thoroughly with warm
water. You should allow them to dry fully before replacing
them on your cleaner to prevent mildew (Fig.4/20).
NOTE: Do not use any chemicals in the cleaning process.
Replacing the Dirty Water Tank
Lift the front of the carpet cleaner base off the carpet
with one hand (Fig.4/21).
Grasp the handle and hook the front of the dirty water
cleaner into the base, making sure that the front of the
dirty water tank is resting on the base.
The dirty water tank has three tabs on the underside
which MUST latch on to the underside of the base of the
cleaner. The base must be lifted so that the nozzle is flush
with the base of the cleaner (Fig.4/22).
NOTE: Failure to install the dirty water tank correctly will
result in poor dirty water pick up.
While making sure the dirty water tank is resting on the
base, place the rear of the tank into the base of the
cleaner, push down on the handle until it latches (Fig.4/23).
Empty and rinse clean the water tank after use.
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Fig.4/20
Fig.4/22
Fig.4/23
Fig.4/18 Fig.4/21
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maintenance
5. Maintenance
Belt or Brush Removal and Replacement
Phillips screwdriver required
IMPORTANT: Plug must be removed from socket
outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
Remove the water tank, switch off and unplug the carpet
washer. Flip the cleaner on it’s side to expose the nozzle
base (Fig.5/1).
To remove the belt cover, use a phillips screwdriver to
remove the two screws (Fig.5/2).
Grasp the belt cover near the belt roll and lift out (Fig.5/3).
Grasp the brush bar with one hand, using the other hand to
keep tension on the the belt while removing (Fig.5/4).
Lift brushbar while pulling it out (Fig.5/5).
Slide the belt off the the motor shaft and dispose
(Fig.5/6).
When replacing the belt, first slide it onto the motor shaft.
Then slip the brush bar through the belt. Place the belt in
the area of the brush without bristles.
Slide the brush bar into the nozzle, ensuring that the brush
bar end caps are orientated correctly, see inset picture.
Manually turn the brush bar to check that it is fitted
properly (Fig.5/7).
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maintenance / troubleshooting
Replace the belt cover by inserting the end furthest from
the brush first. Then replace the front of the belt cover
before securing in place with the two screws (Fig.5/8).
6. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,
unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
PROBLEM: The cleaner won't run.
Cause: Not properly plugged into electrical outlet.
Solution: Plug in firmly.
Cause: No electricity in electrical outlet.
Solution: Check fuse or breaker.
Cause: ON/off switch not turned on.
Solution: Push on/off switch to ‘on’.
Cause: Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution: Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction.
Cause: Dirty water tank is full.
Solution: Switch off and unplug cleaner. Empty dirty
water tank as shown in Section 4.
Cause: Dirty water tank not installed correctly.
Solution: Refer to page 9 for fitting information.
Cause: Obstruction in hose/nozzle.
Solution: Remove hose and clear obstruction.
Cause: Broken or worn belt.
Solution: Replace the belt. See page 10.
Cause: Brushbar is worn.
Solution: Replace the brush bar. See page 10.
PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the vacuum.
Cause: Dirty water tank is full.
Solution: Switch off and unplug cleaner. Empty dirty
water tank as shown in Section 4.
Cause: Dirty water tank not installed correctly.
Solution: Refer to page 9 for fitting information.
Cause: Solution tank not installed correctly.
Solution: Make sure the tank is securely locked in place
PROBLEM: Clean solution won’t dispense.
Cause: Solution tank not installed correctly.
Solution: Make sure the tank is securely locked in place.
Cause: Solution tank empty.
Solution: Refill tank. Refer to page 6 for instructions.
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uk service & help / technical specification
7. UK Service & Help
Vax Care 0870 6061248
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 630pm
Saturday-Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm
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 carpet cleaner before calling. There are
over 400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK. For the
nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Careline.
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8. Technical Specification
Voltage: 220-240V ~50Hz
Wattage: 600 W
Capacity: Clean water tank - 3.5 litres
Dirty water tank - 2 litres
Cord length: 7.5 metres
Weight: 7.3kg
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
Vax V-026CC 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: info@vax.co.uk - website: www.vax.co.uk
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