Vax POWERMAX VRS18W User Manual

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usage
6. Usage
IMPORTANT: Never leave unit unattended with power
on. Turn off when emptying and filling tanks. Do not
over-saturate the car pet
Plug cord into electrical socket. Turn on the machine by
using the on/off switch located on the side of the machine.
Step onto handle release pedal to put the machine into
cleaning position (Fig.6/1).
While depressing the solution spray trigger, pull carpet
washer in a backward motion. Release the trigger and
push the unit forward in the same path to agitate and
remove dirty water and solution from carpet. (For more
heavily soiled areas, repeat if necessary).
IMPORTANT: For best cleaning results use a steady,
moderate, forward and backward motion. Always work
from back to front across the room to avoid stepping on
wet carpet and lowering the pile.
When dirty water tank is full lift dirty water tank latch
and remove from base unit using the handle (Fig.6/2).
Twist dirty water tank outlet cap to the left and remove,
empty, rinse and replace (Fig.6/3)
When finished cleaning remove the dirty water tank and
rinse with warm water and allow it to dry before storage.
Also remove filter (as shown) rinse with warm water (max
40˚C) and allow it to dry thoroughly before storing.
MPORTANT: Do not use any chemicals when cleaning.
NOTE: Do not store cleaner with solution in clean water
tank or dirty water in dirty water tank. Mineral deposits
and mildew can form with will affect the performance of
the carpet washer.
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Fig.6/2
Fig.6/3
Fig.6/4
Fig.6/1
Fig.6/5
Fig.6/6
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CAUTION: The carpet washer is a very powerful unit. Before
plugging the cord into the electrical outlet, make sure all
controls on the unit are turned off. Hold the carpet washer
firmly when starting and in use.
IMPORTANT: Cleaning filters maintains cleaning
performance. Vax recommends that your filters should be
checked and cleaned periodically. If your filters are
washable make sure they are completely dry before
inserting back into the machine.
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Vax POWERMAX VRS18W Specifications

General

AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz
Maximum input power	500 W
Annual energy consumption	- kWh
Cord length	5.9 m
Dust capacity	- L
Product color	Black, Red
Tube material	Metal
Dust container type	Bagless
Noise level	- dB
Machine type	Step-on
Cleaning type	Wet
Cleaning surfaces	Carpet, Hard floor
Maximum area covered	- m²
Vacuum air filtering	-
Maximum area performance	- m²/h
Dirty water tank capacity	1.7 L
Fresh water tank capacity	2.1 L
On/off switch	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	5600 g