Vax RapidPower PRO ECGLV1B1 Let's Get Started

RapidPower

PRO

CARPETS DRY IN ABOUT 1 HOUR

LET’S GET STARTED.

ECGLV1B1

Let’s talk safety

Basic
safety
precautions

Don’ts

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’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.

• 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 use the carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts,

Do’s

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

• Check with the manufacturer of your ooring and always test in an
inconspicuous area 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 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.

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 pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord. 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.

• Always check accessories are free from damage, dirt and debris before use.

• 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 the Rapid Power Pro.

Taking care of your carpets

The Rapid 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 Rapid 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.

Taking care of you

We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit our online support:

vax.co.uk/support

Still need to get in touch?

Our UK based Customer Care Team are here to support you - for help with assembly,
operational/performance problems or buying and tting new accessories. Whether you wish to chat,
use Facebook, Twitter or call, you can nd all our contact details at vax.co.uk/contactus

This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

Let us know what you think @VaxUK

Contents

Included with
your machine

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

Rapid Power Pro

Hose

Wash Tool

250ml
Ultra+ Solution

Accessory Bag

Accessories

Getting to know your machine

Handle

Clean water/solution
tank release button

Clean water tank cap

Wash/Rinse dial

Dirty water tank
release latch

Dirty water tank

Dirty water tank
release latch

Solution tube
connection port

Trigger (hidden)

Solution tank cap

Clean water

/solution tank

Hose

connector

port

Cleaning
mode dial

Quick cord
release hook

Recline

pedal

On/O

pedal

SpinScrub brushes

Technical Specication

Name Rapid Power Pro
Code ECGLV1B1
Part number 1-1-138933
Voltage 220-240~50/60Hz
Wattage 1200W
Cord length 8m
Weight 8.4kg

Subject to technical change without notice.

Nozzle

*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk

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/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. Hold carpet washer rmly when staring and during use.

Assembling your carpet washer

Line up the handle and
slide onto the main body.

Insert the 2 screws and
tighten using a cross head
screwdriver.

Tilt the clean water/
solution tank and line up
onto carpet washer. Push
tank back until it clicks
into place.

Wrap the power cord
around the cord hooks
for storage.

Using your machine

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.

Using the carpet washer and cleaning modes

NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing. For best overall results use in deep clean mode.
For heavily soiled areas it may be necessary to repeat the cleaning process. Make crisscrossing strokes to the original
pattern and overlap each pass.

Quick Clean Mode: Best for a quick, surface clean because carpets dry in about 1 hour.

Deep Clean Mode: Best overall results for a thorough, deep clean.

Press the clean water/
solution tank release
button, pull and lift to
remove the tank.

Fill the clean water tank
with warm water (max
40°C). Replace the cap
before retting the tank.

Twist the solution tank
cap anti-clockwise to
remove.

Tilt the clean water/
solution tank and line up
onto the carpet washer.
Push the tank back until
it clicks into place.

Always empty and rinse out the clean and
dirty water tanks and leave to air dry before
replacing. Do not leave solution stored in
the tanks between uses.

Pour Vax carpet cleaning
solution into the tank.
Replace the cap.

Choose the cleaning mode
by turning the dial on the
base.
Quick Clean Mode: Best
for a quick, surface clean
with carpets drying in
about 1 hour.
Deep Clean Mode: Best
overall results for a
thorough, deep clean.

TIP

Twist the water tank cap
anti-clockwise to remove.

Turn the wash/rinse dial
to ‘wash’. The SpinScrub
brushes deep clean your
carpets with water and
detergent removing dirt
and stains.

Using your machine

Plug into the mains,
press the on/o pedal
to switch on.

Using Rinse mode

Turn the wash/rinse
dial to rinse. Only water
is released to remove
solution residue.

Press the recline pedal
and pull the handle
backwards.

For best results apply
water on the forward
stroke and release the
trigger to pick up water
on the backward stroke.
Follow with a slow
additional dry stoke
without the trigger
pressed for a dryer nish.

Squeeze the trigger to
release solution and
water mix.

For best results apply
water/solution on the
forward stroke and
release the trigger to pick
up water/solution on the
backward stroke. Follow
with a slow additional dry
stoke without the trigger
pressed for a dryer nish.

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

TIP

Using your machine

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.

IMPORTANT: The carpet washer should be in the upright position when using the hose and tools; de-activating the
SpinScrub brushes and brushbar. Do not place the washer at top of stairs to avoid it falling down stairs. Place washer at
bottom of stairs and work up.

Using the hose and wash tool

Pour Vax carpet cleaning
solution into the solution
side of the tank.

Line up the arrow on the
hose with the arrow on
the washer and push the
hose into position. Rotate
the hose clockwise to lock
into place.

Slide the wash tool over
the tab at the end of the
hose until it clicks into
place.

Fill the clean water
tank with warm water
(max 40°C).

Pull to open the solution tube connector cover and push
the solution tube rmly onto the port.

Plug into the mains and
press the on/o pedal to
switch on.

Turn wash/rinse dial
to wash.

Open the hose connector
cover.

Attach the wash tool.

Use the carpet washer
or hose to pick up
spills before washing
and cleaning
the area.

TIP

Using your machine

Press the trigger on the
hose to release solution
/water.

Squeeze the trigger
on the forward stroke,
release the trigger on the
backward stroke to pick
up solution/water. Follow
with a slow additional dry
stoke without the trigger
pressed for a dryer nish.

Using rinse mode on the hose

Turn the wash/rinse
dial to rinse. Only water
is released to remove
solution residue.

Press the trigger on the
hose to release water.

To remove the tool, lift and
push the tool clip over the
tab at the end of the hose
and pull to remove.

Squeeze the trigger
on the forward stroke,
release the trigger on
backward stroke to
pick up water. Follow
with an additional dry
stoke without the trigger
pressed for a dryer nish.

Taking care of your machine

CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank

IMPORTANT: Always 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.

Lift the tank release clip
and unhook from the front
of the dirty water tank.

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

Use the handle to lift
and remove the dirty
water tank.

Remove the lter from under the dirty water tank lid.
Wash under water (40°C max) to remove dirt and
debris and allow to dry for 24 hours before retting.

For emptying mid clean,
pull the quick spout pour
cap to open. Pour the dirty
water into the sink. Always
make sure the spout is fully
closed before retting to
the washer.

For emptying at the end
of a clean, lift and unhook
the latch on the tank and
lift to remove the lid.

To replace the lid, slide
the tabs on the back of
the lid into the tabs on the
tank and close in a hinge
line manner.

IMPORTANT

Not correctly retting the
quick pour spout or dirty
water tank lid will result in
poor dirty water pick up.

Taking care of your machine

Lift and hook the latch
on the tank onto the lid
and push down to lock
into place.

To re-t, slide the dirty
water tank onto the carpet
washer, making sure
the tabs on the tank line
up with the back of the
washer.

Removing and cleaning the nozzle

Remove both tanks and tilt
the carpet washer so its
lying on its back.

Lift the nozzle release clip
to unlock the nozzle.

Hook the tank release
catch over the front of the
tank and push downwards
to lock the catch in place.

Hold the front of the
nozzle and push down to
release the nozzle away
from the washer. Once
released, lift to remove.

Rinse nozzle under water
(40°C max) to remove dirt
and debris.

To replace the nozzle, hook the tabs on nozzle
with the front of carpet washer and slide the
nozzle into place.

Push the nozzle release
clip to lock the nozzle.

To prevent excessive build up of dirt
/debris in the nozzle, always dry
vacuum before using the carpet washer.

TIP

Let’s talk technical

CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

Cleaning the SpinScrub brushes

Remove the tanks and lie
the washer on its back
exposing the SpinScrub
brushes.

Leave the brushes to fully
dry before reassembling.
Push the cover onto the
clips until they click into
place.

Firmly pull the sides of
the SpinScrub brushes
to remove.

Line up the spindle
and tabs on the side of
SpinScrub brushes into
carpet washer, push
rmly until it clicks into
place.

Depress the clips to
release the SpinScrub
cover and rmly pull the
cover to remove.

The SpinScrub brushes
can be removed and
cleared of any debris/
threads or hair. Rinse
under water to remove
debris.

Cleaning the SpinScrub lter

Let’s talk technical

Remove both tanks and
tilt the carpet washer
so its lying on its back.

Lift the nozzle release clip
to unlock the nozzle.

Hold the front of the
nozzle and push down to
release the nozzle away
from the washer, once
released lift to remove.

A blocked/dirty SpinScrub
lter will cause the
SpinScrub brushes
to slow.

Wipe any dirt and debris
from the mesh lter.

IMPORTANT

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

troubleshooting checks.

SolutionProblem

• Check the contents panel on the box to make sure the part is denitely
included with this carpet washer.

Is there an
accessory missing?

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

Why won’t the carpet
washer turn on?

Why won’t the
solution/clean
water dispense?

• Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with
a British 13amp fuse.

• Make sure the clean water tank is tted securely. Go to ‘Using your machine’.

• Squeeze the trigger on the handle to release solution and water mix. Go to ‘Using
your machine’.

• Water/solution tank is empty, rell. 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.

Why won’t the
carpet washer
pick up?

Why won’t the
brushes spin?

• 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.

• The hose connector cover has not been correctly closed. Correctly close cover.

• 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’.

• 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.

• The SpinScrub lter is blocked, wipe clean. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

Getting in touch

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Accessories

Don’t forget your accessories!

Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions

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+ 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+ Refresh & Revitalise (1.5l)
1-9-133260-00

Ultra+ Refresh and Revitalise tackles stubborn spots and stains.
Its 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.

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.

Notes

GET IN TOUCH

0330 026 8455 [e-mail] vax.co.uk @Vax UK

EU Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EU importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the
ECGLV1B1 is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive. EMC:
2014/30/EU 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.

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