
Let’s talk safety
Basic safety precautions
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
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
Don’ts
8 Check with the manufacturer
of your ooring prior to using
the carpet washer to ensure
its suitability.
8 The clean water tank should be
lled with warm water (max
40C) only. Filling the clean water
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 detergent should be used
with this carpet washer. Using
other detergents may invalidate
the guarantee.
tank with hot or boiling water will
damage the machine and invalidate
the guarantee.
8 Always vacuum your carpets
thoroughly before using the
carpet washer.
Don’ts
8 Always unplug the carpet
washer before carrying out
any maintenance and before
connecting or disconnecting the
hose/accessories.
8 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.
8 Always replace the fuse in the plug
with a British 13amp fuse.
Do’s
3 Take extra care when cleaning on
the stairs.
3 Always use the carpet washer with
all water/detergent tank and lters
in place.
3 Keep all openings clear and free
from debris as this may aect the
airow/suction.
8 Always protect the power cable
from heated surfaces or near
open ames.
8 Always protect the power cable
from heated surfaces or near
open ames.
8 Always keep the power cord away
from the brushes whilst using the
carpet washer.
3Always 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.
3 Store the carpet washer in a cool,
dry area. Before storing the carpet
washer please ensure all water/
detergent tanks and lters are
thoroughly clean and dry.
Please keep instructions
for further use.

Thank you for buying this Dual V Advance.
Taking care of your carpets
The Dual V Advance 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 carpets for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care
of them.
Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Dual V Advance
Included with
your machine
Vax Ultra+ Carpet
Cleaning solution
Taking care of your Dual V Advance
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) 0844 412 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., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
Accessories
Wash tool
SpinScrub wash tool
Dual V Advance
+
Reach
Dual V Advance
+
Total Home
2.6m hose
4.2m hose
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Hard oor tool
Floor to oor solution

Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Handle grip
Trigger (hidden)
SpinScrub caddy
SpinScrub wash tool
On/O switch
Mode selector switch
Clean water tank
release button
Carry handle
Clean water tank
Dirty water tank
carry handle
Dirty water tank
Hose connection port
Power cable hook
Hose/Stretch hose
Power cable
Stretch hose
caddy
Recline pedal
IMPORTANT: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.
Do not saturate your carpet.
• Test for colourfastness – Wet a white absorbent cloth with the detergent. 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.
• 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 detergent. Using other detergents may cause excess foaming and will invalidate your guarantee.
• The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water (max 40C). 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 and hold carpet washer rmly when starting and during use.
Detergent tube
connector port
Nozzle
SpinScrub brushes
(hidden)
Edge Cleaners
Technical Specication
Name Dual V Advance
Code: W87-DV-B
Voltage: 220-240V~50Hz
Wattage: 1350W
Subject to technical change without notice.
Max Extract pedal
Wheels
Clean water tank capacity: 3.7L
Dirty water tank: 3.2L
Cord length 10m
Weight 10.3kg (depending on model)
Hose length W87-DV-B – 2.6m
W87-DV-R – 4.2m
W87-DV-T – 4.2m
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk