Vax V-027X Instruction Manual

Summary of V-027X

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    Mon-fri. 9.00am to 5.00pm. An answer phone is available out of these hours. If you have queries or concerns about using your vax, call the helpline. Calls are charged at the uk national rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your vax before calling. There are over 400 appr...

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    3 c f a d 1 2 3 putting your cleaner together remove your rapide xl from the carton with caution. The handle is connected to the body by a cord. Note : do not tug or pull on the cord. Line up the handle to the upper body of the machine and slide into place. Secure from the back with the two smaller ...

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    4 5 4 5 6 putting your cleaner together feed the cord through the slots on the back of the handle and push into place. Place a nut into the recess in the back of the upper handle. While holding the nut in place insert one of the large screws through the front of the upper handle and tighten. Repeat ...

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    6 7 2 3 4 tool storage slide the tool caddy downwards until it is secured in place. Note : the tool caddy can be removed for storage on a wall. Connect upholstery attachment to end of hose by pressing until it clicks into place. Push upholstery attachment into the left hose clip, wrap the hose aroun...

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    8 5 6 pre-treating your carpets with the pre-treatment wand and solution remove solution tank cap. Caution : do not overfill. You should leave 1-2 cm of air space. Fill the tank with pre-treatment solution. Replace the solution tank cap. Return the solution tank to the cleaner making sure the soluti...

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    10 10 pre-treating your carpets with the pre-treatment wand and solution using the wand and the trigger, apply pre-treatment solution to carpets. Turning the spray nozzle clockwise or anti-clockwise will alter the spray pattern. To pre-treat carpets be sure that the brush switch is off and that the ...

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    12 13 4 5 6 how to operate your cleaner remove solution tank cap. Caution : do not overfill. You should leave 1-2 cm of air space. Fill the tank with vax aaa carpet cleaner. The cleaner can be stored with solution in the solution tank. It does not have to be removed after each use. However the solut...

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    14 15 1 2 3 how to operate your cleaner plug the cord into an electrical socket. Step on the handle release pedal to put the cleaner into a cleaning position. Turn main power switch, brush switch and soap switch all to the on position. Note : see page 10 for details on the various switch functions. ...

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    Hose attachments put the cleaner in its upright position. Turn the brush switch and power switch to the off position. Remove the hose from its stored position on the back of the cleaner. Lift the hose attachment cover located on the top of the dirty water tank. Insert the end of the hose into the to...

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    7 8 9 hose attachments while depressing the blue solution spray trigger, pull the attachment in a downward motion. Release the trigger and push the attachment forward in the same path to remove dirty water and solution from upholstery. For heavily soiled areas, repeat if necessary. To rinse, remembe...

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    Emptying the dirty water tank depress the dirty water tank latch and simultaneously pull the dirty water tank nozzle tab up and away from the cleaner. Remove the dirty water tank by lifting the dirty water tank handle and pulling the tank out of the base. Note: the nozzle does not need to be complet...

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    4 5 6 dirty water tank can be rinsed out with hot tap water to remove any remaining debris. Wipe and let dry thoroughly before storing to prevent mildew from forming. Note: do not use any chemicals when cleaning. Return the dirty water tank cap. Lift the dirty water tank handle and pull out the filt...

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    Belt or brush removal and replacement remove dirty water tank and front nozzle (see page 20) put them to one side. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove two (2) screws. Remove the belt cover. Remove the broken belt. 4 1 belt or brush removal and replacement 1. Loop the belt around the rear shaft. 2. ...

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    Troubleshooting problem cleaner won’t run vacuum won’t pick up/loss of suction water escaping from the vacuum cleaner attachments won’t spray cleaner won’t dispense solution no soap dispensing will not dispense water possible cause • power cord not firmly pushed into a mains socket. • blown fuse or ...

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    • do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug it from socket when not in use. • to prevent electric shock do not use outdoors • not to be used as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children or the infirm. • use only as described in this user guide. • do not use with a ...