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user guide
usage & troubleshooting
Remove Clean and Dirty Water Tank assembly by pulling
up and out of cleaner and separate Dirty Water Tank
(Fig.5/6).
Open Dirty Water Tank plug and empty contents into sink
(Fig.5/7).
Rinse thoroughly with clean water (Fig.5/8).
6. Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury,
unplug carpet washer before servicing.
PROBLEM: The cleaner won't run
Cause:
Power cord not firmly plugged into socket.
Solution:
Plug cord in firmly.
Cause:
Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
Solution:
Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up or low suction
Cause:
Dirty Water Tank is not installed correctly.
Solution:
Review ‘Usage’ section of this user guide.
Cause:
Dirty Water Tank is full.
Solution:
Empty dirty water tank (for instructions
see ‘Usage’ section of this user guide).
Cause:
Incorrect cleaning tool position.
Solution:
Reposition cleaning tool, following
instructions from ‘Usage’ section of this
user guide.
Cause:
Incorrect cleaning solution.
Solution:
Use only Vax AAA cleaning solution.
PROBLEM: Water escaping from cleaner
Cause:
Dirty Water Tank is full.
Solution:
Empty dirty water tank (for instructions
see ‘Usage’ section of this user guide).
Cause:
Dirty Water Tank is not installed correctly.
Solution:
Review ‘Usage’ section of this user guide.
Cause:
Clean Water Tank is not installed properly.
Solution:
Review ‘Preparing the Machine’ section of
this user guide.
PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t dispense solution or is
dispensing at a low rate
Cause:
Spray nozzle clogged.
Solution:
Remove all attachments and clean
thoroughly.
Cause:
Clean Water Tank is not installed properly.
Solution:
Review ‘Preparing the Machine’ section of
this user guide.
Cause:
Solution pump needs priming.
Solution:
It may be necessary to prime the pump -
review ‘Usage’ section of this user guide,
or elevate unit above nozzle by placing on
tabletop.
Fig.5/6
Fig.5/7
Fig.5/8
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