Dual Power
Let’s get started
W86-DP-B/A/R/T/P/W85-DP-E series
vax.co.uk
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.
• 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 from moving parts
and openings whilst using the carpet washer.
• This carpet washer is NOT to be used by children under eight
years or 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 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:00pm,
Sat 09:00am to 5:00pm).
• Don’t use your 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 carry the carpet washer while it’s switched on.
Do’s
• Check with the manufacturer of your ooring prior to using
the carpet washer.
• The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water
(max 40’C). Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling water
may damage your machine and invalidate your guarantee.
• Store your carpet washer in a cool, dry area. Before storing
your carpet washer please ensure all water/solutions tanks
and lters are thoroughly clean and dry.
• Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly before using your
carpet washer.
• 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.
capabilities, unless they have been given instructions on how
to use the machine or are supervised during use.
• Any cleaning or maintenance of your carpet washer should not
be made by children without supervision and ensure they don’t play
with the carpet washer.
• Before using your carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery
for colourfastness and pile distortion.
• Only Vax recommend tools and solution should be used with this carpet
washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.
• 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 use your carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, 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 attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may
cause damage to your carpet washer.
• Don’t over saturate your carpet.
• 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 replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse. Always protect
the power cable from heated surfaces or near open ames.
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using
your 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.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may aect
the airow/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 lay on its side.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.
Thank you for buying this Dual Power.
Taking care of your carpets
The Dual Power is designed to make washing carpets regularly, as eective and ecient
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 the carpets for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take
good care of them.
Taking care of your Dual Power
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:
vax.co.uk/support or call:
(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd, Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 OLW, UK
This User Guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support
Let us know what you think @VaxUK
Contents
Dual Power
Included with
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
Accessories
Notes
all machines
Vax cleaning solution
+ Dual PowerPet
Vax Pet solution
+ Dual Power Reach
Wash tool
Accessory bag
Long reach hose
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
+ Dual Power Pet Plus
1 x Vax Pet solution
+ Dual Power Total Home
Pre Treatment solution
Pre Treatment wand
Getting to know your machine
Handle
Carry handle
Clean water tank release button
Solution trigger (hidden)
Cord storage hooks
Clean water tank
Dirty water tank handle
Dirty water tank clips
Dirty water tank
Hose connector
(some models only)
Solution port
(some models only)
Dual rotating
brushbars
Power cable
Cord storage hooks
On/O pedal
Handle release pedal
Wheels
Technical Specication
Name Dual Power
Code W85-DP-E, W86-DP-B, W86-DP-A, W86-DP-R, W86-DP-P, W86-DP-T
Voltage
See rating label on machine for details
Wattage See rating label on machine for details
Cord length 8m
Weight 5.8-6.6kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Assembling your carpet washer
Getting started
Stand base in upright
position and lower
top section to connect
onto base.
Slide handle down
onto unit.
Assemble the two lower handle screws and tighten
with a cross/at head screwdriver.
Assemble the upper handle screw and tighten
with a cross/at head screwdriver.
Using your machine
Before you begin cleaning
• 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 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.
• Don’t over saturate your carpets.
• When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should
always be observed.
• IMPORTANT: Only use Vax carpet solution. Using other solutions
may cause excess foaming and may invalidate your warranty.
• IMPORTANT: The clean water tank should only be lled
with warm water (max 40°C). Filling the clean water tank
with hot/boiling water may damage your machine and
invalidate your warranty.
• CAUTION: This is a powerful carpet washer, before plugging
in make sure all controls are turned o. Also hold carpet washer
rmly when staring and during use.
TIP
When cleaning an entire room,
move furniture out of the area
to be cleaned. If the furniture
is too heavy to move, place
aluminium foil or wax paper
under legs. This will prevent
wood nishes from staining
your carpet. Pin up furniture
skirts and curtains.
Operating your carpet washer
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 at the oor nozzle. You will be able to hear if this has happened as the motor
noise on the unit 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.
Remove clean water tank.
Unscrew the clean
water tank cap from
the top of the clean
water tank.
Pour required dose of
carpet cleaning solution
(approx 40ml per 1.0L
of water) and pour
into tank.
Operating your carpet washer
40C
Max
Using your machine
Mix solution with warm
water (40°C Max).
Turn the machine on. Recline the machine. Press trigger to
Fill clean water tank
with solution mix.
TIP
Tighten cap before
returning tank to unit.
release solution.
Unwrap power cord
and plug unit in.
For best results apply
solution on the forward
stroke and release the
trigger to recover solution
on the backward stroke.
Carpets should be dry vacuumed
thoroughly before washing.
Using your machine
Operating your Pre Treatment wand (Dual Power Total home only)
IMPORTANT: Pre-treating your carpet before washing will help to remove stubborn stains.
Do not saturate your carpet. Leave pre-treatment solution to work for 10-15 minutes.
Before setting the machine to wash, ensure the clean water tank is rinsed thoroughly of Pre Treatment solution.
40C
Max
Mix required amount
of pre treatment solution
with warm water
(40ml per 1 litre of water)
Turn the machine on.
Fill clean water tank
with solution mix.
Unwrap power cord
and plug unit in.
Tighten cap before
returning tank to unit.
Plug the Pre Treatment
wand into the solution
port. Twist lock to secure.
Spray evenly onto
desired areas.
Using your machine
Using the wash tool
IMPORTANT: Do not over saturate your upholstery. The clean water tank will need to be lled with solution
and water before use.
Remove the long reach hose from the accessory bag.
Lift hose connector door and plug the long reach hose
into the front of the cleaner.
Turn the machine on. Press trigger to
release solution.
Plug the solution tube,
from the long reach hose,
into the solution port.
Twist lock to secure.
TIP
Pull wash tool over treated
area to pick up liquid.
For best results apply solution
on the forward stroke and
release the trigger to recover
on the backward stroke.
Taking care of your machine Taking care of your machine
Picking up spills (Dual Power Reach, Pet Plus and Total Home only)
Remove the long reach hose from the accessory bag.
Lift hose connector door and plug the long reach hose
into the front of the cleaner.
For large spills use the carpet washer
Turn the machine on. Recline the machine.
Turn the machine on. Pull wash tool over
spill to pick up liquid.
For best results use
straight parallel strokes.
CAUTION
Always switch o and unplug the
carpet washer from the electrical
outlet before assembling, lling
and emptying the clean water
tank, emptying the dirty water
tank, or before connecting /
disconnecting the attachments.
Taking care of your machine
Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank
IMPORTANT: All solution must be emptied from tanks when storing the machine.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove any debris that has accumulated in the screen above the oat.
If the screen becomes clogged, this may reduce the performance of your cleaner.
NOTE: Rinse out tank with clean water and leave to air dry before storing your machine.
Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank
Remove dirty water tank.
Lift to remove dirty water tank lid.
Empty dirty water over the sink.
Rinse dirty water tank and lid
under water to remove debris.
To re-t, tilt clean water/solution
tank and line up to carpet washer.
Push back until it clicks into place.
Lift dirty water tank clips up and outward to release.
Clean the lter screen
located at the back
of the dirty water tank.
Storage
IMPORTANT: 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.
TIP
During normal use of cleaning,
debris may accumulate inside
the dirty water tank. In order
to keep your unit functioning
properly and to prevent any
odours building up, it is best
to rinse out your dirty water
tank with fresh water after
each use.
Let’s talk technical
Removing blockages from the brushbar
Threads caught in the
brushbar can be cut.
Replacing the belt or brushbars
CAUTION: Do not open the motor cover.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn the machine o
and unplug from electrical
socket before performing
maintenance/
troubleshooting checks.
Use a crosshead
screwdriver to remove the
seven screws. For Dual
Power Reach/Total Home/
Pet Plus models remove
the eight screws.
To replace the belt, place
the new belt on the
motor shaft and slide the
brushbars through the belt
NOTE: Place the belt on
rounded area of brushbar
without bristles.
Remove belt cover from
unit. For Dual Power
Reach/Total Home/Pet
Plus models this will be
in two parts. NOTE:
Wheel is intended to be
removed with belt cover.
With the belt in place,
pull and slide the
brushbars into the
unit, making sure the
brushbar end caps
are in the correct position.
Pull both brushbars
away from the
machine to remove.
With the machine in the reclined position replace belt
cover and secure by replacing all screws.
Remove and
dispose of old belt.
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.
It’s 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 Notes
What to do if it goes wrong
Why won’t my carpet
washer turn on?
Why won’t the solution/
clean water dispense?
Why won’t my carpet
washer pick up?
SolutionProblem
• 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 13amp fuse.
• Make sure the clean water tank is tted securely.
• The clean water tank valve may be stuck, hold the clean water
tank over the sink and press the valve underneath to release.
• 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.
• Check the dual spin power brushes for blockages and clear.
• The dirty water tank may not be tted correctly, also make
sure the lid is pushed down securely.
• Check the nozzle for blockages and clear.
• The hose connector door may be open push to rmly shut
(some models only).
• Check the power brushes for blockages and clear.
• Check the belt. Go to ‘Replacing the belt or brushbars’.
Why won’t the
brushes spin?
Caution: Always switch o and unplug the carpet washer from the electrical outlet before assembling, lling and emptying
the clean water tank, emptying the dirt water tank, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.
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: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.
Getting in touch
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EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility,
declare that the W85-DP/ W86-DP series 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.
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