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How to operate your cleaner
Plug the cord into a mains
electricity socket. Turn the power
switch on.
The switch is located on the front of
the cleaner, above the solution
reservoir.
The power switch controls the
vacuum motor.
Press on the handle release pedal
and pull the cleaner back into a
reclined position.
While pressing the solution release
trigger, pull the cleaner in a
backward motion. Release the
trigger and push forward in the
same path to remove the dirty
water and solution from the carpet.
Repeat if necessary, when the dirty
water reaches the max fill line on
the dirty water tank empty the tank.
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Emptying the dirty water tank
You will hear a distinct change in
the noise coming from your cleaner
when the tank is full and needs
emptying.
Important: Unplug your cleaner
before emptying the dirty water tank.
Grasp the top of the dirty water
tank handle and press the release
latch.
Grasp the handle and pull up out of
the base, take care to ensure that
no dirty water leaks from the front.
Remove dirty water tank lid.
Note: The float in your Rapide Classic is the blue part in the dirty water tank lid, it will shut off the suction when the dirty water tank is full.
For best results use a smooth steady motion keeping the nozzle flat against the carpet. Tipping the cleaner and breaking the seal of the
nozzle against the carpet will cause the float to rise cutting off suction. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank. If the tank
does not appear full turn off the power switch and wait for the float to settle. For best results use only VAX AAA cleaning solution.
Important: Never leave the cleaner unattended with the power on.
Vacuum carpets thoroughly with dry vacuum cleaner before washing.
