User manual VAX RAPIDE DELUXE

[. . . ] Lock the attachment end of the hose into place by pressing down onto the post located on the right side of the lower tool caddy, until secure in place. How to operate your cleaner 1 2 3 8 Important: Turn off when emptying and filling the reservoir. Grasp the solution reservoir under the handle and press the handle release lever upward. Tilt the solution reservoir away from the cleaner and remove. Unscrew the filler/measure cap from the rear of the solution reservoir. How to operate your cleaner 4 5 6 9 Fill the bottle cap or measure cap 3 times with VAX AAA carpet cleaning solution and pour into the reservoir. Fill the remaining space in the solution reservoir with tap water. Note: use only VAX AAA cleaning solution, using other cleaning solutions may cause excessive foaming. [. . . ] Grasp the handle and pull up out of the base, take care to ensure that no dirty water leaks from the front. Remove dirty water tank lid. Emptying the dirt water tank Cleaning the dirty water tank Replacing the dirty water tank 6 4 5 14 To empty the water tank grasp the handle with one hand and the nozzle with the other and empty into the sink. Rinse the dirty water tank and filter thoroughly with warm water. You should allow them to dry fully before replacing them on your cleaner to prevent mildew. Do not use any chemicals in the cleaning process. Lift the front of the carpet cleaner base off the carpet with one hand. Emptying the dirty water tank 7 8 15 Grasp the handle and hook the front of the dirty water cleaner into the base, making sure that the front of the dirty water tank is resting on the base. The dirty water tank has three tabs on the underside which MUST latch on to the underside of the base of the cleaner. The base must be lifted so that the nozzle is flush with the base of the cleaner. Failure to install the dirty water tank correctly will result in poor dirty water pick up. While making sure the dirty water tank is resting on the base, place the rear of the tank into the base of the cleaner, push down on the handle until it latches. Empty and rinse clean the water tank after use. Belt or brush removal and replacement Phillips screwdriver required The plug must be removed from socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. 1 2 3 16 Remove the water tank switch off and unplug the carpet washer. Flip the cleaner on it's side to expose the nozzle base. To remove the belt cover, use a phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws. Grasp the belt cover near the belt roll and lift out. Belt or brush removal and replacement 4 5 6 17 Grasp the brush bar with one hand, using the other hand to keep tension on the the belt while removing. Lift up while you're pulling it out Slide the belt off the the motor shaft and dispose. Belt or Brush removal and replacement Phillips screwdriver required 7 8 18 When replacing the belt, first slide it onto the motor shaft. Then slip the brush bar through the belt. Place the belt in the area of the brush without bristles. Slide the brush bar into the nozzle, ensuring that the brush bar end caps are orientated correctly, see inset picture. Manually turn the brush bar to check that it is fitted properly. Replace the belt cover by inserting the end furthest from the brush first. Then replace the front of the belt cover before securing in place with the two screws. Troubleshooting Problem Cleaner won't run Possible Cause · Power cord not firmly pushed into a mains socket. · Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. Possible solution · Plug cord in firmly. · Refer to page 15 for fitting information. · · · · See `Emptying the dirty water tank'. Remove obstruction. Vacuum won't pick up/ loss of suction 19 Dust escaping from the vacuum Cleaner won't dispense solution · Dirty water tank is not installed correctly. · Nozzle/dirt passage is clogged. · Dirty water tank is not installed properly. [. . . ] · If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazard. · This carpet washer is intended for household use only. · This is not a dry vacuum cleaner, carpets should be thoroughly vacuumed prior to washing with the Rapide Deluxe. For further information in the UK, call the VAX HELPLINE : 0870 606 1248 20 This page has been left intentionally blank. 21 This page has been left intentionally blank. 22 This page has been left intentionally blank. 23 Mon-Fri. [. . . ]