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.
• Any cleaning or maintenance of your carpet washer should not be made by
children without supervision and ensure they don’t play with the carpet washer.
• Before using your carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for
colourfastness and pile distortion.
• Only Vax recommend tools and solution should be used with this carpet
washer. Using other solutions may invalidate the guarantee.
Please keep instructions for further use and use only as instructed in this guide.
• Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.
• Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners,
sharp edges or close a door over the power cord. Don’t unplug carpet washer
by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t use your carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches
or smoking hot burning items or use in an area where there may be harmful
fluids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your carpet washer.
• Don’t over saturate your carpet.
• Don’t use the carpet washer with incorrect voltage as this may result in
damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse. Always protect the
power cable from heated surfaces or near open flames.
• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using your
carpet washer.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can
be a trip hazard.
• Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
• Always use the carpet washer with all water/solution tanks and filters in place.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may affect the
airflow/suction.
• Always use the carpet washer in an upright position. To prevent motor
damage from dirty water, never hold the carpet washer upside down or
lay on its side.
