Vax VX5, Multifunction SpinScrub Pet VX5 User Manual

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Multifunction

User Guide

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

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What’s your Vax’s model number?

V X 5

What’s your serial number?

Note these down in case you need them in future. Please keep instructions for further use.

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(Located on the carry handle of the machine)

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

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Machine Overview

1 Filter housing 2 Clean water tank 3 Dirty water tank / dirt container 4 Carry handle 5 On/o button 6 Solution pump on/o button 7 Power cord 8 Lid 9 Telescopic extension tube

10 Crevice tool

11 Dusting brush 12 Upholstery tool 13 Hose and handle 14 Solution delivery tube 15 Combination oor head 16 SpinScrub wash head 17 Upholstery wash tool 18 2 x paper dust bag 19 1 x dust bag

20 Vax carpet cleaning solution

21 Variable power dial

22 Mini turbo tool 23 Turbo brush 24 Hard oor wash tool

Unit and accessories

26 27

Filters

25 HEPA media lter 26 Foam post-motor lter 27 Foam pre-motor lter

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General Safety Information

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This machine is intended for household use only, and NOT for commercial or industrial use.

When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:

1. Do not leave the multifunction machine unattended when plugged in. Unplug it from the socket when not in use.

2. To prevent electric shock do not use outdoors.

3. Not to be used as a toy.

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

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

6. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax recommended attachments.

7. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a recommended service agent to avoid a hazard.

8. Do not handle the plug or multifunction machine with wet hands. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use cord as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the multifunction machine over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

10. Do not put any objects into openings or operate with openings blocked. Keep them free of anything that might reduce airflow.

11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

12. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects.

13. Do not use the carpet washing function 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 vacuum up harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).

17. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

18. Do not vacuum baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher or deodoriser.

19. Do not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous material.

20. Use only SAA 10 amp extension cords. Non approved cords may over heat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be tripped over.

21. Store the multifunction machine in a cool, dry area.

22. 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/carpet washing position.

23. Take extra care when cleaning on stairs.

24. Turn off the on/off switch before unplugging the multifunction machine.

25. Do not carry appliance while motor is running.

26. We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.

WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the multifunction machine from the electrical outlet before assembling, opening, emptying the dirt container, before connecting/ disconnecting the attachments, or carrying out maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.

IMPORTANT: If the hose or tools are blocked, switch off the multifunction cleaner and remove the blockage(s) before re-starting your machine. See maintenance.

IMPORTANT: Cleaning filters and replacing them regularly maintains vacuum performance. Vax recommends that your filters should be checked, cleaned and replaced periodically. If your filters are washable make sure they are completely dry before inserting back into the multifunction machine.

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 off. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet and turn off the switch. Remove dirt container and empty. Clean filters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one (1) hour. To re-start, plug into an electrical outlet and switch back on.

DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM CLEANER 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 THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

Operation

Vacuuming Assembling your multifunction cleaner (dry vacuuming)

WARNING: Do not use the multifunction cleaner as a carpet washer when set up in dry vacuuming mode.

Remove lid.

Insert the lter housing.

Press down on clips to secure.

Remove clean water tank.

Insert hose and twist clockwise.

Insert dust bag.

NOTE: The Mini turbo tool, Turbo brush, crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery tool, can all be attached to the telescopic tube/handle.

NOTE: Fully unwind power cord.

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Press on/o button. Vary power accordingly

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Operation

Carpet washing

WARNING: Do not use the multifunction cleaner as a dry vacuum when set up in carpet washing mode.

Before you begin carpet washing:

1. Dry vacuum your carpet thoroughly.

2. Test for colourfastness – wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small, hidden area 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 surface has more than one colour, check all colours.

NOTE: When cleaning entire oor, move furniture out of area to be cleaned. For furniture too heavy to move, place aluminium foil or wax paper under legs. This will prevent wood nishes from staining carpet. Pin up furniture skirts or curtains.

Helpful hints for cleaning carpet:

1. Only use Vax recommended cleaning solution with this machine.

2. Do not over saturate carpet with cleaning solution while using the machine.

3. For heavy soiled areas, additional applications may be necessary.

4. Allow plenty of time for carpet to dry thoroughly.

5. Try not to walk on carpet until it is completely dry.

6. After carpet is thoroughly dry, vacuum the carpet using your multifunction cleaner in dry mode.

7. Before cleaning, determine where to start and end, making sure not to walk over previously cleaned areas.

8. Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank and clean water tank after use with warm water (max 40°c).

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

Operation

Assembling your multifunction cleaner (carpet washing)

Remove solution tube from under side of motor housing.

Add 40ml of Vax solution per 1 litre of water, unless otherwise stated on the bottle.

Remove lter housing. Remove dust bag.

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

Insert clean water tank.

Press down on clips to secure.

Attach solution tube and twist into position.

Attach the solution tube to the wash head at the connection point.

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Insert hose and twist clockwise.

Ensure the solution tube is wrapped loosely around the hose and extension tube. Secure in place with the clips provided.

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Operation

Operating the appliance (carpet washing mode)

Press red button – power.

Press green button to activate pump.

Washing carpets

NOTE: For best results apply solution on the forward stroke and recover solution on the backward stroke.

To put down water and solution and turn the brushes on, push rocker switch towards the back of the oor head.

To suck up excess water push the rocker switch to the front.

Washing hard oors

NOTE: Rinse out your carpet cleaning solution and ll the clean water tank with clean water before washing your

hard oors.

To put down water, push the rocker switch towards the back of the hard oor wash head.

To suck up excess water, push the rocker switch to the front.

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NZ: 0800 800 900

Operation

Washing upholstery

Attach the upholstery wash tool directly onto the handle of the hose and wrap the excess solution tube around as necessary.

To start water and solution ow, push the collar on the wash tool forwards.

To recover excess water and solution, pull the collar backwards.

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Maintenance

WARNING: Unplug your multifunction cleaner before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

(Keep your Vax as good as new)

Emptying and replacing the dust bag

IMPORTANT: The condition of the lters aects the performance of your machine.

Please check, clean, wash and replace lters periodically (depending on level of use). Do not use your machine with blocked lters or without all of the lters in place.

Insert new bag.

Cleaning the HEPA media lter

Cleaning the post motor lter

Wash under tap. Allow to dry completely

before replacing in machine.

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

Maintenance

Cleaning the pre-motor lter

Remove motor housing.

(Keep your Vax as good as new)

Emptying and cleaning the clean and dirty water tanks

Dirty water tank Clean water tank

Empty and rinse both tanks out with clean water after use.

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Maintenance

Clearing blockages

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug your multifunction cleaner before performing

maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

(Keep your Vax as good as new)

Hose blockages

Disconnect the hose from your machine. Carefully remove any blockages found and reconnect the hose securely.

WARNING: The brushbar on the Mini turbo tool / Turbo brush will stop rotating if it is blocked or if anything is wrapped around it.

Clearing debris from the Mini turbo tool

Accessory blockages

Remove accessory from the hose or tube. Carefully remove the blockage and return to the cleaner.

Removing debris from the Turbo brush

Remove wrapped threads.

Vax Careline: AU: 1300 361 505

NZ: 0800 800 900

Maintenance

(Keep your Vax as good as new)

Removing debris from the SpinScrub brushes

Pull SpinScrub brush out.

If blockages occur, they may be removed.

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FAQ’s

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

Problem Solution

Is there an accessory missing?

Why won’t my multifunction cleaner put down water/solution mix?

Why won’t my multifunction cleaner recover water?

Why won’t the brushes rotate on my Turbo tool/Turbo brush/SpinScrub wash head?

What do I do if an accessory/the unit has become damaged or broken?

Why wont the multifunction cleaner pick up in dry mode?

Check the “Machine Overview” page to make sure the attachment is supplied with your unit.

Check there is water/solution mix in the clean water tank.

Ensure the solution tube on the underside of the motor housing has been released and is in the clean water tank.

Check that the pump button on the carry handle has been switched on.

Ensure the foot pedal on the floor head is positioned to the back of the floor head.

Ensure the collar on the wash tool is pushed forward.

The dirty water tank may be full.

The floor head/wash tool nozzle might have an obstruction.

Ensure there are no obstructions in the floor head.

Carpet threads may be trapped around the bristles which may need to be removed.

Please call our Careline or visit www.vax.com.au to purchase new spares or order a replacement.

A filter may be clogged; refer to maintenance section for cleaning instructions.

The dust bag may be incorrectly fitted, check “Assembling your multifunction cleaner (dry vacuuming).”

Why is dust escaping from my multifunction cleaner in dry mode?

The dust bag may be full, check and replace with a new dust bag.

Check for blockages in the hose/floor heads/accessories.

The filters may be incorrectly installed, refer to the “Maintenance Section”

The dust bag may be incorrectly fitted, refer to “Assembling your multifunction cleaner (dry vacuuming).”

The dust bag may be full, or blocked; refer to the “Maintenance Section”

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