Dual Power

Let’s get started

W86-DP-R vax.co.uk
 Let’s talk safety

Basic safety precautions

• This carpet washer is intended for • Any cleaning or maintenance of your
household use only and NOT for carpet washer should not be made by
commercial or industrial use. children without supervision and ensure
• Only use the carpet washer indoors and they don’t play with the carpet washer.
keep the area you’re cleaning well lit. • Before using your carpet washer
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for
from moving parts and openings whilst colourfastness and pile distortion.
using the carpet washer. • Only Vax recommend tools and solution
• This carpet washer is NOT to be used should be used with this carpet washer.
by children under eight years or persons Using other solutions may invalidate
with reduced physical, sensory or mental the guarantee.
capabilities, unless they have been given Please keep instructions for further use.
instructions on how to use the machine
or are supervised during use.

Don’ts
8 Don’t leave the carpet washer plugged 8 Don’t carry the carpet washer while it’s
in when unattended. switched on.
8 Don’t use this carpet washer if it 8 Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer
has been dropped, damaged or by the power cord.
left outdoors. 8 Don’t use the power cord as a handle,
8 Don’t run over the power cord or use pull the power cord around corners,
carpet washer if the power cord or sharp edges or close a door over
plug is damaged. Please contact our the power cord. Don’t unplug carpet
Customer Care Line on: washer by pulling on the power cord.
0330 026 8455 8 Don’t use your carpet washer to pick
(Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:00pm, Sat up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches
09:00am to 5:00pm) or smoking hot burning items or use in
8 Don’t use your carpet washer to pick an area where there may be harmful
up any flammable or combustible fluids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia
materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene drain cleaner).
etc.) or use the carpet washer in an 8 Don’t attempt to remove blockages
area with explosive vapours or liquid. with sharp objects as this may cause
8 Don’t handle the plug or use the carpet damage to your carpet washer.
washer with wet hands.
8 Don’t over saturate your carpet. in damage or injury to the user. The
8 Don’t use the carpet washer with correct voltage is listed on the
incorrect voltage as this may result ratings label.

Do’s
3 Check with the manufacturer of 3 Always replace the fuse in the plug with
your flooring prior to using the a 13amp fuse. Always protect the power
carpet washer. cable from heated surfaces or near
3 The clean water tank should only be open flames.
filled with warm water (max 40’C). 3 Always keep the power cord away
Filling the clean water tank with hot or from the brushes whilst using your
boiling water may damage your machine carpet washer.
and invalidate your guarantee. 3 Use only CE approved 13amp extension
3 Store your carpet washer in a cool, dry cords, non-approved extension cords
area. Before storing your carpet washer may overheat. Care should be taken to
please ensure all water/solutions tanks arrange the extension cord as it can be
and filters are thoroughly clean and dry. a trip hazard.
3 Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly 3 Take extra care when cleaning on
before using your the stairs.
carpet washer. 3 Always use the carpet washer with all
3 Always unplug the carpet washer before water/solution tanks and filters in place.
carrying out any maintenance and 3 Keep all openings clear and free
before connecting or disconnecting the from debris as this may affect the
hose/accessories. airflow/suction.
3 Turn off all controls on the carpet 3 Always use the carpet washer in an
washer before disconnecting or upright position. To prevent motor
connecting the power cord, after use damage from dirty water, never hold
always wrap the power cord around the the carpet washer upside down or lay
cord clips provided. on its side.
Thank you for buying this Dual Power.
Taking care of your carpets
The Dual Power is designed to make washing carpets regularly, as effective and efficient as
possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and smell fresh and
clean. You’ve chosen carpets for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care
of them.

Taking care of your Dual Power

Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your carpets.

Taking care of you

We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:
vax.co.uk/support or call:
(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.

Alternatively, you can write to us at:

Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
The user guide can also be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

Let us know what you think @VaxUK

Contents Dual Power

Included with
Let’s talk safety your machine

Getting to know your machine

Vax Ultra+ Carpet

Getting started Cleaning Solution

Using your machine

Taking care of your machine Wash tool

Let’s talk technical

Accessory
bag

What to do if it goes wrong

Getting in touch

Accessories
Long reach
hose

Notes
 Getting to know your machine

Handle

Solution trigger (hidden)

Carry handle
Cord storage hooks
Clean water tank release button

Clean water tank Power cable

Dirty water tank handle Cord storage hooks

On/off pedal
Dirty water tank clips

Dirty water tank

Hose connector

Solution port Handle release

pedal
Dual rotating
brushbars Wheels

Technical Specification
Name Dual Power Cord length 8m
Code W86-DP-R Weight 6.6kg
Part Number 1-1-133342-00
Voltage 220-240V~50-60Hz
Wattage 800W Subject to technical change without notice.
 Getting started

PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE

Assembling your carpet washer

Stand base in Assemble the two lower handle screws and tighten Slide handle down
upright position and with a cross/flat head screwdriver. onto unit.
lower top section to
connect onto base

Assemble the upper handle screw and tighten

with a cross/flat head screwdriver
 Using your machine

Before you begin cleaning

• IMPORTANT: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly
before washing
• Test for colourfastness – Wet a white absorbent cloth with the
solution. In a small hidden area of your carpet/rugs/upholstery
gently rub with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check TIP
for colour removal or bleed with white paper towel or cloth. If your
carpet has more than one colour, check all colours
• Test your carpet/rugs/upholstery – Run the carpet washer over a
small hidden area. If no pile distortion occurs continue cleaning
• Don’t over saturate your carpets.
• When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should
always be observed
When cleaning an entire room,
• IMPORTANT: Only use Vax carpet solution. Using other solutions
move furniture out of the area
may cause excess foaming and may invalidate your warranty
to be cleaned. If the furniture
• IMPORTANT: The clean water tank should only be filled with is too heavy to move, place
warm water (max 40°C). Filling the clean water tank with hot/ aluminium foil or wax paper
boiling water may damage your machine and invalidate your
under legs. This will prevent
warranty.
wood finishes from staining
• CAUTION: This is a powerful carpet washer, before plugging in your carpet. Pin up furniture
make sure all controls are turned off also hold carpet washer skirts and curtains.
firmly when staring and during use.

Cleaning the
Operating your
shroud
carpet washer
Your dirty water tank is fitted with a float. When the dirty water tank is full or the floor head is not in contact with the
carpet the float will shut off the suction at the floor nozzle. You will be able to hear if this has happened as the motor
noise on the unit will increase. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank if full. If the dirty water tank is not
full then turn off your machine at the power switch and wait for the float to settle.

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Remove clean water tank Unscrew the clean water Pour required dose of
tank cap from the top of carpet cleaning solution
the clean water tank. (approx.40ml per 1.0L of
water) and pour into tank.
 Using your machine

Operating your carpet washer

40C
Max

Mix solution with Fill clean water tank with Tighten cap before Unwrap power cord and
warm water. solution mix. returning tank to unit. plug unit in.
(40°C Max)

Turn the machine on. Recline the machine. Press trigger to For best results apply
release solution. solution on the forward
stroke and release the
trigger to recover solution
TIP
on the backward stroke.

Carpets should be dry

vacuumed thoroughly
before washing.
 Using your machine

Cleaning
Picking the shroud
up spills

Remove the long Plug the long reach

reach hose from the hose into the front of
accessory bag. the cleaner.

Turn the machine on. Pull wash tool over spill to

pick up liquid.
 Using your machine

Cleaning
Using the shroud
the wash tool

Remove the long Plug the long reach Plug the solution tube,
reach hose from the hose into the front of from the long reach hose,
accessory bag. the cleaner. into the solution port.

Turn the machine on. Press trigger to Pull wash tool over
release solution. treated area to pick
up solution.

TIP

Do not over saturate your upholstery. For best results apply

The clean water tank will need to be filled with solution solution on the forward
and water before use. stroke and release the
trigger to recover on the
backward stroke.
 Taking care of your machine

For large spills use the carpet washer

Turn the machine on. Recline the machine. For best results use
straight parallel strokes.

Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank

IMPORTANT: All solution must be emptied from tanks when storing the machine.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove any debris that has accumalated in the screen above the float. If
the screen becomes clogged, this may reduce the performance of your cleaner.
NOTE: Rinse out tank with clean water and leave to air dry before storing your machine

Remove dirty water tank Lift dirty water tank clips up and outward to release.

CAUTION
Always switch off and unplug the
carpet washer from the electrical
outlet before assembling, filling
and emptying the clean water
tank, emptying the dirty water
tank, or before connecting /
disconnecting the attachments.
 Taking care of your machine

Emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank

Lift to remove dirty water tank Clean the filter screen located at To re-fit, tilt clean water/solution tank
lid. Empty dirty water over the the back of the dirty water tank. and line up to carpet washer. Push
sink. Rinse dirty water tank and back until it clicks into place.
lid under water to remove debris.

TIP

Storage
During normal use of cleaning,
Empty and rinse out clean and dirty water tanks debris may accumulate inside
and leave to air dry before replacing. the dirty water tank. In order
Do not leave solution stored in the tanks between uses. to keep your unit functioning
properly and to prevent any
odours building up, it is best
to rinse out your dirty water
tank with fresh water after
each use.
 Let’s talk technical

Removing blockages from the brushbar

CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric
Threads caught in the shock, turn the machine off
brushbar can be cut. and unplug from electrical
socket before performing
maintenance/
troubleshooting checks.

Replacing the belt or brushbars

WARNING: Do not open the motor cover.

Use a crosshead Remove belt cover from unit. Pull both brushbars Remove and dispose of
screwdriver to remove NOTE: Wheel is intended to towards user to remove old belt.
the seven screws. be removed with belt cover. from unit.

To replace belt, slip With the belt in place, pull Place new belt on motor shaft. Replace belt cover
the brushbars through and slide the brushbars and secure by replacing all screws.
the belt. NOTE: Place into the unit, making sure
belt on rounded areas the brushbar end caps are
of brushbars without in the correct position.
bristles.
 What to do if it goes wrong

Problem Solution

• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
• Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always
Why won’t my carpet replace with a 13amp fuse
washer turn on?

• Make sure the clean water tank is fitted securely

• The clean water tank valve may be stuck, hold the clean water
Why won’t the solution/ tank over the sink and press the valve underneath to release
clean water dispense?

• The float in the dirty water tank may have been activated.
Empty the dirty water tank wait for the float to settle before
re-starting your carpet washer
Why won’t my carpet • Check the dual spin power brushes for blockages and clear
washer pick up? • The dirty water tank may not be fitted correctly, also make
sure the lid is pushed down securely
• Check the nozzle for blockages and clear

• Check the power brushes for blockages and clear

• Check the belt Go to ‘Replacing the belt or brushbars’
Why won’t the
brushes spin?

Caution: Always switch off and unplug the carpet washer from the electrical outlet before assembling, filling and emptying the clean water tank,
emptying the dirt water tank, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.
Important: Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing.
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: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the
unit off. Should this occur, unplug the carpet washer from the electrical outlet and turn off the switch. Check the hose for blockages.
Clean the filters. Allow the unit to cool for approximately one hour. To re-start the machine, plug it into an electrical outlet and switch it back on.
 Getting in touch

* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.
 Accessories

Don’t forget your solution!

Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions

Ultra+ Pet Carpet Pre Treatment Post Treatment

Cleaning Solution (1.5L) Trigger Spray (500ml) Trigger Spray (500ml)
(1-9-132707-00) (1-9-131929-00) (1-9-131930-00)
Our best ever deep cleaning Ideal for use on carpets and Ideal for use on carpets and
performance on carpets and upholstery. Use this spray upholstery. Use this spray
upholstery. Ultra+ Pet Carpet before washing your carpets after washing your carpets
Cleaning Solution tackles to loosen stubborn stains and to protect your carpets. It
stubborn spots and stains embedded dirt. It is perfect contains an anti-resoil agent
and removes unpleasant pet for those high traffic areas, to protect carpet fibres and
odours too. removing dirty foot prints and keep them cleaner for longer
muddy paw prints. after cleaning.
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declare that the W86-DP-R is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

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