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POWERFUL PERFORMANCE FOR TOTAL HOME CLEANING
LET’S GET STARTED.
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VX65
Dual Power Pro
Don’ts
Let’s talk safety
Basic safety precautions Do’s
• Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands.
• Do not leave outdoors.
• 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 machine over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not put any objects into openings or operate with openings blocked. Keep them free of anything that might reduce airow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, ash, matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects.
• Do not use without the lter in place.
• Do not carry appliance while motor is running.
• Turn o all controls before unplugging.
• Do not use cleaner to pick up harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
• Do not use cleaner to pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
• Do not use cleaner to pick up baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher or deodoriser.
• Do not use cleaner to pick up plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous material.
• Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to the carpet washer.
• Do not 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 rating label.
• Use only approved 10 amp extension cords. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be tripped over. Only use a weatherproof 10 amp extension cord.
• Store the cleaner in a cool, dry area. Remove water and solution from tanks before storage and clean the lter.
• To prevent dirty water from running into motor, do not hold the appliance upside-down or lay on its side. Use appliance in normal upright position.
• Take extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Turn o the on/o switch before unplugging the cleaner.
• We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
• Only use the cleaner indoors and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using the carpet washer.
• Always use cleaner with all water/solution tanks and lters in place.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may aect the airow/suction.
DAMAGE TO THE 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.
If servicing of this product is required, it should only be performed by a qualied service agent. Please visit the Vax website for a most up to date list of vax service agents or contact our Customer Care Line on: AU: 1300 361 505 / NZ: 0800 800 900 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm)
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Always switch o and unplug the machine from the electrical outlet before assembling, opening, emptying the water tanks, before connecting/disconnecting the attachments, or carrying out maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
WARNING
If the tanks or tools are blocked, switch o the cleaner and remove the blockage(s) before re-starting your machine.
IMPORTANT
Cleaning lters and replacing them regularly maintains performance. Vax recommends that your lters should be checked, cleaned and replaced periodically.
IMPORTANT
This machine is intended for household use only, and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
WHEN USING THE CARPET CLEANER:
Basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
• Do not leave the cleaner unattended when plugged in. Unplug it from the socket when not in use.
• Not to be used as a toy.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only Vax recommended attachments, tools and solutions with this carpet washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the warranty.
• 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.
• Do not use the cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Do not use the 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.
• Before using the carpet washer, test your carpets / rugs / upholstery for colour fastness and pile distortion.
Contents
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
Dual Power Pro
Hose
Included with your machine
Accessory bag
SpinScrub tool
2x 250ml Ultra+ solution
Hard oor tool
Wash tool
Thank you for buying this Dual Power Pro.
Taking care of your carpets
The Dual 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 Dual 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.
We’re here if you need us
For troubleshooting simply visit or call:
Australia: 1300 361 505* New Zealand: 0800 800 900* vax.com.au vax.co.nz
*Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make note of the serial
number and model number of the product before calling.
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Getting to know your machine
Recline pedal
On/O
pedal
Handle lock dial
Handle
Dirty water tank release latch
SpinScrub brushes and brushbar
Nozzle release clip
Accessory hose connector cover
Dirty water tank
Wash/Rinse dial
Nozzle
Hard
oor tool
Hose connector
port (hidden)
Solution tank cap
Clean water tank cap
Clean water/solution tank release button
Technical Specication
Name Dual Power Pro Code VX65 Voltage 220-240V~50Hz Wattage 1200W
Accessories & Consumables
CCSOL125 Vax Carpet Cleaning Solution 1.25LClean water tank 3.5L Dirty water tank 2L Cord length 8m Weight 11kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.com.au
Getting started
Quick cord release hook
Trigger (hidden)
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 warranty. The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water (max 40’C). Never use boiling water as you may damage your machine and invalidate the warranty. This is a powerful carpet washer, before plugging in make sure all controls are turned o also hold carpet washer rmly when starting and during use.
Assembling your vacuum cleaner
Stand the base of carpet washer on the oor in the upright position.
Turn handle lock dial clockwise to lock in position until it clicks into position.
Tilt clean water/solution tank and line up onto carpet washer. Push tank back until it clicks into place.
Using your machine
Filling the water/solution tank
Washing carpets
Using your machine
CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks. NOTE: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing. For heavily soiled areas, it may be necessary
to repeat the cleaning process. Make crisscrossing strokes to the original pattern and overlap each pass.
IMPORTANT: Your dirty water tank is tted with a oat. When the dirty water tank is full, or the oor head 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.
Press clean water/ solution tank release button, pull and lift to remove tank.
Pour required amount of carpet cleaning solution into the clean water/ solution tank.
Press the recline pedal and pull handle backwards.
Press clean water/ solution tank release button, pull and lift to remove tank.
Fill the clean water tank with warm water (max 40’C).
Fill the clean water/ solution tank with warm water (max 40’C).
Squeeze the trigger to release solution and water mix.
Pour required amount of carpet cleaning solution into tank. Tighten cap before returning tank to unit.
Turn wash/rinse dial to ‘wash’. The SpinScrub brushes and brushbar deep clean your carpets with water and solution removing dirt and stains.
For best results apply water/solution on the forward stroke and release the trigger to pick up water/solution on the backward stroke.
Plug into mains, press the On/O button to switch on.
Turn wash/rinse dial to ‘rinse’. Only water is released to remove solution residue.
Twist solution tank cap anti-clockwise and remove.
TIP TIP
This machine has an auto mix tank so any solution not used can be poured back into the bottle.
For best cleaning results use slow straight parallel strokes. Intermittent dry forward strokes will increase water pick up.
The ‘rinse’ mode will also work when using the hose.
Using your machine Using your machine
Using the hose and SpinScrub tool Using the upholstery wash tool
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.
NOTE: The carpet washer should be in the upright position when using the upholstery tool; de-activating the SpinScrub brushes and brushbar.
Pour required amount of carpet cleaning solution into the clean water/ solution tank.
Pour required amount of carpet cleaning solution into the clean water/ solution tank.
Press trigger on hose to release solution/water.
Push hose end and hose solution connector into hose and solution connection port.
Push hose end and hose solution connector into hose and solution connection port.
Fill the clean water/ solution tank with warm water (max 40’C).
Fill the clean water/ solution tank with warm water (max 40’C).
Squeeze trigger on the forward stroke, release trigger on backward stroke to recover solution/water.
Slide SpinScrub tool over tab at end of hose until it clicks into place.
Pull down accessory hose connector cover.
Pull down accessory hose connector cover.
Turn wash/rinse dial to ‘wash’.
Turn wash/rinse dial to ‘wash’.
Plug into mains, press the On/O button to switch on.
Plug into mains, press the On/O button to switch on.
Slide upholstery tool over tab at end of hose until it clicks into place.
TIP
Use the carpet washer or hose to pick up spills before washing and cleaning the area.
Using your machine Taking care of your machine
Washing hard oors
Emptying the dirty water tank
Removing blockages from brushbar and SpinScrub brushes
CAUTION: To prevent damage to wood oors and other hard oors, follow the ooring manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations. Inspect oor surface for worn nish, bare wood or separated joints. If it’s not recommended to use the carpet washer on oors if any of these conditions exist.
IMPORTANT: Before attaching the hard oor squeegee onto carpet washer, remove tanks or make sure tanks are empty before lying the carpet washer on its back.
CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Lie carpet washer on its back, line up squeegee with nozzle.
Press dirty water tank release latch, pull to remove dirty water tank.
Remove both tanks and tilt carpet washer back.
To re-t, tilt dirty water tank and line up onto carpet washer. Push back until it clicks into place.
Hook front of squeegee onto edge of nozzle.
Push down dirty water tank clip to release lid. Lift to remove dirty water tank lid.
Lift nozzle release clip and pull nozzle forward, separating tabs on nozzle and carpet washer.
Push squeegee under nozzle until it clicks into place.
Empty dirty water over the sink. Rinse dirty water tank and lid under water to remove dirt/debris.
Rinse nozzle under water to remove dirt/debris.
Replace nozzle by lining up tabs on nozzle with tabs underneath front of carpet washer. Push nozzle down until it clicks into place.
Clean the lter screen located at the back of the dirty water tank.
Removing and cleaning the nozzle
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.
IMPORTANT
Using a pair of scissors remove any threads or hair caught around the brushbar.
Using a crosshead screwdriver remove the bottom screws from each of the rug guards (metal pins) so the bottom of the pin is released. Unclip the top of each to release
Firmly pull sides of SpinScrub cover to remove.
Remove any threads or hair caught around the brushes, rinse under water to remove debris.
Let’s talk technical
Changing the brushbar (continued)
Undo the four screws on the side brushes.
Pull and slide right side brushes together with brushbar. Remove side cap from brushbar and unloop brushbar from belt.
Line up the ‘right’ side brushes with base and slide into place. Attach brushbar to side brushes.
Ret belt guard and tighten x2 screws. Ret and tighten screws x2 on either side of side brushes. Ret SpinScrub brushes. Ret rug guard pins and tighten screws.
Attach the other side of brushbar to side brushes. Slide onto side of base and into place.
Loop replacement brushbar through belt and onto belt grip.
Pull and slide left side brushes and remove side cap from brushbar.
Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/ troubleshooting checks.
CAUTION
Let’s talk technical
CAUTION: Always unplug the carpet washer before performing any maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Changing the brushbar
Lie carpet washer on its back exposing SpinScrub brushes and brushbar.
Using a crosshead screwdriver remove the bottom screws from each of the rug guards (metal pins) so the bottom of the pin is released. Unclip the top of each to release
Use a crosshead screwdriver. Undo 2 screws and remove belt guard.
Firmly pull sides of SpinScrub cover and remove SpinScrub brushes.
* Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the cleaner before calling.
Getting in touchWhat to do if it goes wrongWhat to do if it goes wrong
Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is denitely included in your unit.
The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with a 10amp fuse.
The oat in the dirty water tank may have been activated. Empty the dirty water tank wait for the oat to settle before re-starting your carpet washer.
The accessory hose connector cover has not been correctly closed. Correctly close cover.
Check the SpinScrub brushes and brushbar for blockages and clear.
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’.
Make sure the clean water tank is tted securely. 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.
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 cover.
SolutionProblem
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the carpet washer before performing maintenance/
troubleshooting checks.
Is there an accessory missing?
Why won’t my carpet washer turn on?
Why won’t the solution/clean water dispense?
Why won’t my carpet washer pick up?
Why won’t the brushes spin?
Notes Notes
Distributed by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd.
31 Gilby Road, Mt Waverley, VIC 3149 Australia.
Careline AU: 1300 361 505 www.vax.com.au
Careline NZ: 0800 800 900 www.vax.co.nz
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