Your Vax carpet cleaner may not be picking up water because the machine has picked up too much grime, and has become blocked up. Check around the head of the carpet cleaner for anything obvious that might make the suction on the Vax weaker, or look for clumps of hair that could be caught in the bristles.

How do you clean a Vax Rapide Ultra dirty water tank?

  1. Pull the dirty water tank handle forward and lift the filter to remove.
  2. Rinse the filter under the tap to remove any dirt or debris.
  3. Using the handle, lift the tank off the machine.
  4. Twist to remove the dirty water tank cap.

Why won’t my carpet cleaner pick up water?

If it is not sucking up water properly, make sure the dial is set to floor cleaning. Jiggle the tank to ensure it is making a good connection to the machine. Dirty filters will also cause problems, so always check before you start the wet process of cleaning flooring.

Why has my Vax carpet cleaner stopped working?

Any failure of your Vax cleaner to function when you switch it on, may be due to something as simple as a plug not properly installed, a blown fuse or a thrown trip switch. Check all of these out. If this is the case, allow your Vax to cool down before doing any more vacuuming.

How do you attach a hose to a Vax Rapide Deluxe?

Insert the hose adapter into the top of the dirty water tank. Connect the hose water supply plug into the socket on the lower left side of the cleaner. Align inserts and push in. Turn clockwise to secure.

How do you use a VAX Rapide spring?

Vax Rapide Spring Clean Carpet Cleaner

  1. Press the button on the top off the dirty water tank.
  2. Lift the lid to remove.
  3. Remove the dirty water tank.
  4. Pull to remove the filter frame.
  5. Remove the filter from the frame.
  6. Rinse under the tap and allow 24 hours to air dry.

How do you clean a dirty water tank?

Use a mixture of detergent and hot water (household laundry soap powder will do) to scrub and clean all internal surfaces of the tank. This can be done with a stiff brush or a high pressure jet. Attaching the brush to a long pole may make it possible to clean the tank without entering it (Figure 3.3).