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Vax Careline:   

AU: 1300 361 505 

NZ: 0800 800 900

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FAQ’s

WARNING:  To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing 

maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

 

      

AU: 1300 361 505

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NZ: 0800 800 900

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Problem

Solution

Is there an accessory missing?

Check the “Machine Overview” page to make sure the attachment is supplied with your unit.

Why won’t my multifunction cleaner 
put down water/solution mix?

Check there is water/solution mix in the clean water tank.
Ensure the solution tube on the underside of the motor housing has been released and is in the 
clean water tank.
Check that the pump button on the carry handle has been switched on.

Ensure the foot pedal on the floor head is positioned to the back of the floor head.

Ensure the collar on the wash tool is pushed forward.

Why won’t my multifunction cleaner 
recover water?

The dirty water tank may be full.

The floor head/wash tool nozzle might have an obstruction.

Why won’t the brushes rotate on my 
Turbo tool/Turbo brush/SpinScrub 
wash head?

Ensure there are no obstructions in the floor head.

Carpet threads may be trapped around the bristles which may need to be removed.

What do I do if an accessory/the 
unit has become damaged or 
broken?

Please call our Careline or visit www.vax.com.au to purchase new spares or order a replacement.

Why wont the multifunction cleaner 
pick up in dry mode?

A filter may be clogged; refer to maintenance section for cleaning instructions.

The dust bag may be incorrectly fitted, check “Assembling your multifunction cleaner (dry vacuuming).”

The dust bag may be full, check and replace with a new dust bag.

Check for blockages in the hose/floor heads/accessories.

Why is dust escaping from my 
multifunction cleaner in dry mode?

The filters may be incorrectly installed, refer to the “Maintenance Section”

The dust bag may be incorrectly fitted, refer to “Assembling your multifunction cleaner 
(dry vacuuming).”

The dust bag may be full, or blocked; refer to the “Maintenance Section”

Summary of Contents for Multifunction SpinScrub Pet VX5

Page 1: ...model number What s your serial number Located on the carry handle of the machine Note these down in case you need them in future Please keep instructions for further use vax com au VX5 User Guide Vax Careline AU 1300 361 505 NZ 0800 800 900 V X 5 ...

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Page 3: ...water tank dirt container 4 Carry handle 5 On off button 6 Solution pump on off button 7 Power cord 8 Lid 9 Telescopic extension tube 10 Crevice tool 11 Dusting brush 12 Upholstery tool 13 Hose and handle 14 Solution delivery tube 15 Combination floor head 16 SpinScrub wash head 17 Upholstery wash tool 18 2 x paper dust bag 19 1 x dust bag 20 Vax carpet cleaning solution 21 Variable power dial 22 ...

Page 4: ...cleaner etc 17 Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass nails screws coins etc 18 Do not vacuum baking soda or any other powder based carpet refresher or deodoriser 19 Do not vacuum plaster dust concrete dust or any other building or vitreous material 20 Use only SAA 10 amp extension cords Non approved cords may over heat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot...

Page 5: ...lean water tank Insert hose and twist clockwise Press on off button Vary power accordingly Insert dust bag NOTE The Mini turbo tool Turbo brush crevice tool dusting brush and upholstery tool can all be attached to the telescopic tube handle NOTE Fully unwind power cord WARNING Do not use the multifunction cleaner as a carpet washer when set up in dry vacuuming mode ...

Page 6: ...niture too heavy to move place aluminium foil or wax paper under legs This will prevent wood finishes from staining carpet Pin up furniture skirts or curtains Helpful hints for cleaning carpet 1 Only use Vax recommended cleaning solution with this machine 2 Do not over saturate carpet with cleaning solution while using the machine 3 For heavy soiled areas additional applications may be necessary 4...

Page 7: ...n tube from under side of motor housing Attach solution tube and twist into position Attach the solution tube to the wash head at the connection point Remove filter housing Remove dust bag Fill clean water tank with warm water max 40º C Insert hose and twist clockwise Insert clean water tank Ensure the solution tube is wrapped loosely around the hose and extension tube Secure in place with the cli...

Page 8: ...d To put down water push the rocker switch towards the back of the hard floor wash head Press green button to activate pump To suck up excess water push the rocker switch to the front To suck up excess water push the rocker switch to the front NOTE For best results apply solution on the forward stroke and recover solution on the backward stroke NOTE Rinse out your carpet cleaning solution and fill...

Page 9: ... the upholstery wash tool directly onto the handle of the hose and wrap the excess solution tube around as necessary To start water and solution flow push the collar on the wash tool forwards To recover excess water and solution pull the collar backwards ...

Page 10: ...llow to dry completely before replacing in machine Insert new bag WARNING Unplug your multifunction cleaner before performing maintenance troubleshooting checks IMPORTANT The condition of the filters affects the performance of your machine Please check clean wash and replace filters periodically depending on level of use Do not use your machine with blocked filters or without all of the filters in...

Page 11: ...nce Keep your Vax as good as new Cleaning the pre motor filter Emptying and cleaning the clean and dirty water tanks Remove motor housing Empty and rinse both tanks out with clean water after use Dirty water tank Clean water tank ...

Page 12: ...bleshooting checks Hose blockages Disconnect the hose from your machine Carefully remove any blockages found and reconnect the hose securely Accessory blockages Remove accessory from the hose or tube Carefully remove the blockage and return to the cleaner WARNING The brushbar on the Mini turbo tool Turbo brush will stop rotating if it is blocked or if anything is wrapped around it Removing debris ...

Page 13: ...05 0 vax com au 12 Maintenance Keep your Vax as good as new Removing debris from the SpinScrub brushes Pull SpinScrub brush out If blockages occur they may be removed ...

Page 14: ...water The dirty water tank may be full The floor head wash tool nozzle might have an obstruction Why won t the brushes rotate on my Turbo tool Turbo brush SpinScrub wash head Ensure there are no obstructions in the floor head Carpet threads may be trapped around the bristles which may need to be removed What do I do if an accessory the unit has become damaged or broken Please call our Careline or ...

Page 15: ...note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before calling For the nearest Service Agent please call the Vax Customer Careline or visit vax com au Technical Specification On Vacuum Voltage 220 240V 50Hz Wattage 1500W Capacity Dust Bag 10 Litres Clean Water Tank 4 Litres Dirty Water Tank 8 Litres Cord length 10m Weight 8 7kg Subject to technical change without notice Double Ins...

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Page 18: ...Distributed by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd Level 1 660 Doncaster Road Doncaster Australia 3108 www vax com au Service Line AU 1300 361 505 NZ 0800 800 900 ...

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