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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS ‘EASY GUIDE’ SHOULD BE READ COMPLETELY AND
REFERRED TO AT ALL TIMES BEFORE USING YOUR VAX.
This ‘easy guide’ should be retained with your VAX for
future reference. If your VAX is sold or transferred to
a new owner, this guide should be passed on so that
the new owner can become acquainted with the
machine and this information. The following informa-
tion is provided in the interest of safety. Please read
it before using your VAX.
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD ON YOUR VAX HAS 2
INNER WIRES. IT SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE
PLUG AS FOLLOWS.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: When carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning operations on this product, it is essential
that the plug is removed from the wall socket.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured BLUE for
NEUTRAL and BROWN for LIVE.
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket
outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug
fitted. The cut-off plug should be disposed of and
must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this
can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or
the distribution panel should be provided with a 13
amp fuse.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured blue
MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which
is coloured brown MUST be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH
TERMINAL OF A THREE PIN PLUG (TH1S 1S MARKED
‘E’ OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED
GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW).
When replacing or changing a fuse always replace
the fuse cover/holder. The appliance should not be
used with the fuse exposed. If lost, replacement fuse
covers can be obtained from VAX Ltd.
Only 13 amp fuses approved to B.S. 1362 A.S.T.A.
should be used.
In the interests of product improvement, the Company
reserve the right to introduce modifications or
alterations without notice.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF YOUR VAX SUDDENLY STOPS :
The fuse may have blown. Disconnect your VAX from
the mains, empty the machine and clear any
blockages. Replace the 13 amp fuse and try again.
If it still does not work, contact your nearest
service agent. Check for blockages in the hose,
change and clean all the filters.
IF YOUR VAX DOES NOT SUCK UP PROPERLY :
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Check to see if the dust bag is full.
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Ensure there are no blockages in the hose.
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Clean/change the filters. See pages 10/ 11/ 12.
IF YOUR VAX DOES NOT WASH PROPERLY:
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Check to see if the Dirty water bucket is full. If
it is, empty it. See page 6 picture no. 5.
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Make sure the solution tube is at the bottom of
the water/washing solution.
See page 4 picture no. 3.
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Ensure that the connector on the end of the
water delivery tube is fitted properly.
See page 5 picture no. 8.
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As your VAX is very powerful, you may find that
the dust bag fills up quickly the first time that
you use your VAX.
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WHEN WASHING CARPETS, ALWAYS TEST FOR
COLOUR FASTNESS, WITH SOME UNDILUTED
CLEANER ON A HIDDEN AREA.
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When washing deep pile carpets, move the washing
tool in the same direction as the pile lays.
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Start from the furthest corner of the room and
work backwards towards the door.
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If you are washing very dirty carpets, you may
have to wash them several times over a period of
time to bring the dirt to the surface.
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Metal or wooden furniture legs may mark a wet
carpet, wait until the carpet is dry before replacing
furniture or cover legs with aluminium foil.
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Don’t allow children or animals onto your carpet
until it has had time to dry.
