Vax VO27 manual Troubleshooting, Safety

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Troubleshooting

	Problem	Possible Cause	Possible solution
	Cleaner won’t run	• Power cord not firmly pushed into	• Plug cord in firmly.
		a mains socket.
		• Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.	• Check fuse/breaker. Replace fuse or
			reset breaker.
26	Vacuum won’t pick up/loss of	• Nozzle hose attachment cover not	• Close the hose attachment cover.
	suction	closed.	• See ‘Emptying the dirty water tank’
		• Dirty water tank is not installed
		correctly.
		• Nozzle not installed correctly.	• See ‘Emptying the dirty water tank’.
		• Floor/Tool selector in wrong position.	• Move selector to the correct position.
		• Dirty water tank is full.	• Empty dirty water tank.
		• Brushbar worn.	• Replace the brushbar.
		• Broken or worn belt.	• Replace the belt.
		• Nozzle/Dirt passage clogged.	• Remove hose, remove obstruction.
		• Clogged hose inlet.	• Remove hose, clean inlet.
			• See ‘How to operate your cleaner’.
	Water escaping from the	• Dirty water tank is full.	• See ‘Emptying the dirty water tank’.
	Vacuum	• Dirty water tank not installed correctly	• See ‘Emptying the dirty water tank’
		• Hose not installed correctly.	• See ‘Hose attachments’.
		• Solution tank not installed correctly.	• See ‘How to operate your cleaner’.
	Cleaner attachments won’t	• Water supply hose not connected	• See ‘Hose attachments’.
	spray	properly
	Cleaner won’t dispense solution	• Solution tank not installed correctly	• See ‘How to operate your cleaner’.
	No soap dispensing	• Pick up tube blocked.	• Clean pick up tube by soaking in water
		• No soap.	• Fill soap tank with Vax AAA Carpet Cleaner.
		• Soap switch off.	• Turn soap switch on.
	Will not dispense water	• Soap tank empty with soap power ON	• Fill soap tank or shut soap power OFF.

Safety

•Do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug it from socket when not in use.

•To prevent electric shock do not use outdoors

•Not to be used as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children or the infirm.

•Use only as described in this user guide.

•Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.

•Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, allow the cord to come into contact with hot or sharp surfaces or close a door on the cord.

•Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.

•Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

•Do not put any objects into openings or operate with openings blocked, keep them free of anything that may reduce airflow.

•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.

•Do not vacuum any glowing, burning or smoking particles.

•Do not use without the solution reservoir and dirty water tank in place.

•Turn off all controls before unplugging.

27 • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol, or use in areas where they may be present.

•Keep the carpet washer on the floor.

•Do not use an extension cord with this carpet washer.

•Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as they may cause damage.

•Store the carpet washer indoors. Put the carpet washer away after use to prevent tripping accidents.

•Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings plate.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.

•This carpet washer is intended for household use only.

•The appliance must be unplugged from the mains socket outlet after use, and before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

•A hazard may occur if the appliance runs over the power supply cord.

•Carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing with the Rapide XL and Rapide XL Pro.

For further information in the UK, call the VAX HELPLINE : 0870 606 1248