Vax VCWRU, VCWRU Rapide Ultimate User Manual
Rapide
Ultimate
Designed in the UK
User Guide
Vax Rapide Ultimate
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Contents
Contents
Machine Overview
General Safety Information
Getting Started
How To Use
Looking After Your Machine
FAQ s
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Other Information
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Machine Overview
Handle
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Solution trigger
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Clean water tank release button
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Clean water tank
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Recline pedal
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Solution tube port
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Dirty water tank release lever
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Dirty water tank carry handle
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Hose port
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Rotating brushbar (hidden)
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On/o pedal
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Power cord release lock
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Power cord (hidden)
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Hose
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Wash tool
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Wash tool solution trigger
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Handle locking pin (hidden)
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(hidden)
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Vax pre-treatment carpet
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cleaning solution
Pre-treatment wand
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Pre-treatment wand holder
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Vax carpet cleaning solution
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Float chamber lter
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NOTE: Some parts may vary according to model. Please check inside ap of box for more details.
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General Safety Information
This carpet washer is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
1. Do not leave the carpet washer unattended when plugged in. Unplug the appliance from the socket when not in use.
2. Only use the carpet washer indoors on dry surfaces.
3. Turn o all controls on the carpet washer before disconnecting or connecting from the mains supply.
4. Always unplug the carpet washer before connecting or disconnecting the hose and accessories.
5. Always unplug the carpet washer before carrying out any maintenance.
6. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
7. This appliance is not intended for use by children and persons 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
in a safe way and understands the hazards involved.
8. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
9. The appliance should only be used as described in the quick start guide or in the full online user guide.
10. Only Vax recommended attachments and solutions should be used with this appliance.
11. Do not use this carpet washer if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Do not use this carpet
washer with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged return the carpet washer to a Vax authorised
Service Agent.
12. Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord. Do not use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull the cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the carpet washer over the cord. Keep the cord away from
heated surfaces.
13. Do not handle the plug or the carpet washer with wet hands.
14. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
15. Do not pick up with the machine any hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects.
16. Do not pick up with the machine any ammable or combustible materials (lighter uid, petrol, kerosene ect.) or use the
machine in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
17. Do not pick up with the machine baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher or deodoriser.
18. Do not pick up with machine plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous material.
19. Do not use the machine on areas where there may be harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner.)
20. Store the carpet washer in a cool, dry area.
21. Do not use an extension cord with this machine.
22. Do not carry the appliance while it’s switched on.
23. To prevent dirty water from running into the motor, do not hold the appliance upside-down or lay it on its side. Use the
appliance in a normal cleaning position.
24. Do not use without all water tanks and solution tanks in place.
25. Do not use the carpet washer unless the carpets have been dry vacuumed thoroughly rst.
26. Keep the unit on the oor.
27. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked and do not restrict airow. Keep all openings
free of dust, lint, hair or anything that might reduce airow.
28. Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as they may cause damage.
29. Do not use without all of the lters in place.
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General Safety Information
30. Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
31. Keep the area you are cleaning well lit.
32. Do not unplug the machine by pulling on the cord.
33. Only use 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.
WARNING: Always switch o and unplug your machine from the electrical outlet before lling and emptying the clean
water tank, emptying the dirty water tank, before assembling, opening, before connecting/disconnecting the attachments
or before carrying out maintenance or trouble shooting checks and storage.
NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.
IMPORTANT: If the hose or tools are blocked, switch o and unplug the carpet washer and remove the blockage(s)
before restarting your machine (see Maintenance).
IMPORTANT: Cleaning a replacing lters maintains cleaning performance. Vax recommends that your lters be checked
and cleaned periodically and replaced when required. If your lters are washable make sure they are completely dry
before inserting back into the machine.
CAUTION: The carpet washer is a very powerful unit. Before plugging the cord into the electrical outlet, make sure all
controls on the unit are turned o. Hold the carpet washer rmly when starting and in use.
IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat
will automatically turn the unit o. Should this occur, unplug the carpet washer from the electrical outlet and turn o
the switch. Check the hose for blockages. Clean the lters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one hour (if you have
cleaned the lters you will need to wait twenty four hours for the lters to dry before putting them back in the machine).
To re-start the machine, plug it into an electrical outlet and switch it back on.
DAMAGE TO THE CARPET WASHERS CAUSED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF NOT ADHERING TO THE GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION AND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER GUIDE INVALIDATES THE WARRANTY.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
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