R Easy Guide Luna 1300 Luna 1400 PARTS CHECKLIST - LUNA 1300 AND LUNA 1400 1400 ONLY Telescopic extension tube Hose and hand grip Carpet washer Quick Clip tube (for washing) Hard floor washer Luna Washing solution tank (packed inside Luna) 2 Upholstery tool Crevice tool Upholstery brush Turbo brush Dry vacuuming attachment AAA Machine carpet cleaner 2 Dust bags Stair cleaning hose
GETTING READY TO VACUUM grey catch upper body water inlet hose blue filter cage suction mouth washing solution tank 3 1 Pull on the bottom of the grey catch and lift the upper body off. 2 Lie the upper body on its back. Remove the water inlet hose. 3 Put the plug in the water inlet hole. Store the water inlet hose in a safe place. 4 Remove the washing solution tank by lifting its handle. Then remove the blue filter cage by turning it anti-clockwise. 5 Before fitting the dustbag, unfold it and open it out. 6 IMPORTANT Push the bottom of the card collar of the dust bag onto the slots below the suction mouth. GETTING READY TO VACUUM...continued slider cover Upholstery brush Carpet washer wash cord wind Crevice tool Turbo brush ON/OFF Upholstery tool 4 7 Push the top of the card collar over the suction mouth and under the catch UNTIL IT CLICKS. REPLACE THE BLUE FILTER CAGE IF YOU HAVE REMOVED IT. 8 Replace the upper body. Carefully slot the back end in first as shown. Make sure the grey catch clicks locked. 9 Push the end of the hose into the suction mouth. Push it hard and twist at the same time. IT DOES NOT CLICK. 10 Fit the telescopic extension tube. Make sure the slider cover on the hose handle is closed. It should only be opened when cleaning fabric, such as curtains. 11 The Carpet Washer can be used for vacuuming looped pile carpets or hard floors, with the dry vacuuming attachment fitted. The Turbo Brush grooms carpets as it cleans. It s best for cut pile carpets. 12 Plug in and press the ON/OFF button. To switch off, press the same button again. When using the rewind button don t let the plug hit the Luna hard.
TIPS FOR BETTER VACUUMING 1400 ONLY 5 1 Check the dustbag regularly. 2 The filter should be It should be changed when it replaced with approximately appears full. every fourth dust bag you use. IT SHOULD NOT BE WASHED 3 When vacuuming fabrics such as upholstery or curtains, open the slider on the hose hand grip. This will reduce the amount of suction. 4 The blue filter can be removed for washing. Dry it thoroughly before re-fitting it. 5 Wash out the grey filter whenever you change the white filter (see picture 2). Dry it thoroughly before re-fitting it. 6 Use the stair hose for stairs. You can leave your Luna at the bottom of a flight of up to 15 stairs. GETTING READY TO WASH cover cup plug blue filter cage 6 1 Always vacuum before you wash. Remove the dustbag, but leave the blue filter cage in position. 2 Carefully replace the water inlet hose. 3 Always stand the upper body on its end. This will avoid the water inlet hose from being squashed. 4 For carpet washing, use Vax AAA machine carpet cleaner. Add 3 capfuls of AAA and fill tank with hand hot water (max 40ºC). For hard floor washing (Luna 1400 only) use Vax Multi Hard Floor Cleaner. Read the bottle carefully 5 Place the washing solution tank in the Luna. It slots into its correct position. Make sure the blue filter cage is fitted securely. 6 Fit the upper body. Make sure the water inlet hose goes into the hole in the tank. The cover cup should be at the top of the hose.
GETTING READY TO WASH...continued 1400 ONLY 7 7 Push the end of the hose into the suction mouth. Push it hard and twist at the same time. IT DOES NOT CLICK. 8 Push the quick click tube over the telescopic tube. Make sure the big connector is at the bottom. 9 Push the connector at the top of the quick click tube into the connector hole in the front of the Luna 10 TO WASH CARPETS Remove the Carpet Washer s cover (you can vacuum with this on, but not wash). 11 Fit the Carpet Washer. Push the connector at the bottom of the quick click tube onto the connector on the Carpet Washer. TO WASH HARD FLOORS Fit the Hard Floor Washer. Push the connector at the bottom of the quick click tube onto the connector on the Hard Floor Washer. WASHING CARPETS WASHING DRYING wash ON/OFF 8 1 The foot button on the Carpet Washer should be pushed forward temporarily. 2 Plug in and switch ON. Also press the washing button. 3 Use your foot to move the foot button on the Carpet Washer backwards. This starts the washing solution flowing. Move the Washer backwards and forwards over an area of about 6ft x 6 ft. 4 Use your foot to push the foot button on the Carpet Washer forwards, to stop the solution. Move the Washer backwards and forwards over the area you have washed, to suck up excess washing solution. 5 If the washing solution runs out switch off and add more solution. Dirty water inside the lower body is normal. See picture 6. 6 When you have finished, switch off, unplug, remove the washing solution tank and the blue filter cage and tip out the dirty water.
WASHING HARD FLOORS (1400 ONLY) WASHING DRYING wash ON/OFF 9 1 The foot button on the Hard Floor Washer should be down at the front until you switch ON. 2 Plug in and switch ON. Also press the washing button. 3 Use your foot to push down the back of the foot button on the Hard Floor Washer. This starts the solution flowing. Move the Head backwards and forwards over an area of about 6ft x 6 ft. 4 Use your foot to push DOWN the FRONT of the foot button on the Hard Floor Washer. Move the Head backwards and forwards over the area you have washed. 5 If the washing solution runs out switch off and add more solution. Dirty water inside the lower body is normal. See picture 6. 6 When you have finished, switch off, unplug, remove the washing solution tank and the float housing and tip out the dirty water. CLEANING UP AFTER WASHING water inlet hose plug 10 1 Rinse out the lower body of the Luna with clean warm water. Make sure it is thoroughly dry before putting the dust bag back in for vacuuming. 2 Rinse out the washing solution tank. 3 The float assembly filter can be removed for washing. Dry it thoroughly before re-fitting it. 4 Whether you have used the Hard Floor Washer or the Carpet Washer, turn it upside down under running water to wash it out thoroughly. 5 Remove the water inlet hose. Put the plug in the water inlet hole. Store the water inlet hose in a safe place. 6 Occasionally open the retaining ring on top of the metal filter at the top of the water inlet hose. Rinse it out and replace it.
SUCKING UP SPILLS 11 1 Remove the dustbag, leaving the blue filter cage in place. 2 Fit the crevice tool or the Carpet Washer, depending on the size of the spill. You DO NOT have to fit the Quick Click tube. 3 Switch ON. 4 Suck up the spill. You can suck up as much as 10 litres. That s about half a normal bucket full. 5 Rinse out the lower body of the Luna with clean warm water. Make sure it is thoroughly dry before putting the dust bag back in for vacuuming. Remove the blue filter cage and rinse thoroughly. 6 Make sure it is thoroughly dry before putting the dust bag back in for vacuuming. See page 3, picture 5 and 6. Replace the blue filter cage. HOW TO KEEP LUNA HAPPY Cover legs of furniture with cling film or aluminium foil. This will stop them staining a wet carpet. If the carpet is very dirty, open the slider cover on the handle grip when washing. Remember to close it when sucking up surplus washing solution. Don t use too much water when cleaning. If you use lots, it takes a long time to suck up and a long time to dry out. The first thing to check if Luna doesn t work is the power cable. Is Luna plugged in and switched on? Is the fuse OK? Plug in another appliance to check. If Luna goes off while washing, an excessive amount of foam inside may have caused it. Check that you have used VAX cleaner or an approved non-foaming cleaner. 12 Remove furniture, whenever possible, before washing. Start washing from the furthest point in the room from the door. Move backwards towards the door. Luna will stop working when it is full of dirty water. Turn off and empty before continuing with your washing. Whenever possible, use VAX cleaning solutions, they are made specially for Luna. When you push in the hose make sure it fixes securely, by twisting as you push.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This Easy guide should be read completely before using your LUNA. 13 This Easy guide should be retained with your VAX for future reference. If your VAX is sold or transferred to a new owner, this guide should be passed on so that the new owner can become acquainted with the machine and this information. The following information is provided in the interest of safety. Please read it before using your VAX. EXTENSION CABLE If using an extension cable always ensure that the insulation sheath is in good condition and is not damaged in any way. Make sure that the plug and socket are fitted to the extension cable correctly, if in doubt have it checked by a qualified electrician. Always use the cable in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. THE POWER SUPPLY CORD ON YOUR VAX HAS 2 INNER WIRES. IT SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE PLUG AS INDICATED BELOW. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: When carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operations on this product, it is essential that the plug is removed from the wall socket. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted. The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with a 13 amp fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured blue MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL OF A THREE PIN PLUG (THIS 1S MARKED E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW). Note: After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. Only 13 amp fuses approved to B.S. 1362 A.S.T.A. should be used. This appliance conforms with the requirements of EEC Directive No. 82/499/EEC relating to radio interference. In the interests of product improvement, the Company reserve the right to introduce modifications or alterations without notice. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND TIPS IF YOUR LUNA DOES NOT SUCK UP PROPERLY : Check to see if the dust bag is full. Ensure there are no blockages in the hose. Clean or change the filters. See page 5. IF YOUR LUNA DOES NOT WASH PROPERLY: See pages 8/9 picture no. 6. See page 4 picture no. 9. Check to see if the lower body is full of dirty water. If it is, empty it. Ensure that the connector on the end of the hose is fitted properly. Check to see if the washing solution tank is empty. If it is, add more washing solution and water. See page 6 picture no. 4 WASHING HARD FLOORS IF THERE ARE STREAKS WHEN DRYING: Check that the squeegee blade and cleaning pads are not worn. Look on the bottom of the Hard Floor Washer. WASHING CARPETS pile lays. the washing hose. CLEANING SOLUTIONS Always test for colour fastness with some undiluted carpet cleaner on a hidden area. If the colour comes out of your carpet, you shouldn t wash it. When washing deep pile carpets, move the washing tool in the same direction as the If you are washing very dirty carpets, you may have to wash them several times over a period of time to bring the dirt to the surface. When washing stairs always ensure that your Luna is stable. Do not pull excessively on Don t allow children or animals onto your carpet until it has had time to dry. VAX Multi solution has been specially formulated to give you the best washing results. Washing solutions containing ammonia or bleach can damage your Luna.
15 DO s DON Ts Ensure the mains cable is fully unwound before use. Ensure the mains cable is kept well away from the revolving brushes (where fitted) of your Luna, when it is turned on and running. Ensure that the dry vacuuming attachment of the Carpet Washer is removed when washing. Keep the mains cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and rough surfaces and avoid damage in any other way. Exercise extreme care when cleaning stair carpets. Ensure that your Luna is in a stable position at either the top or bottom of the stairs without over-stretching the hose or cable. Follow the instructions in this easy guide when fitting accessories. your Luna. Remove the plug from the wall socket before carrying out any maintenance specified in this guide. Wash and/ or replace the filters and change the dustbags at regular intervals as specified. Store your Luna in a dry place. Take caution when removing dust and debris from your Luna, to avoid injury. Have your Luna serviced by an authorised VAX Service Agent only using genuine VAX spare parts. Take caution when removing dust and debris from your Luna, to avoid injury. Do not use your Luna (1400) to clean unsealed wooden floors. Never allow children to tamper or play with your Luna. Never drag your Luna by the mains cable. Never tug at the mains cable to remove the plug from the wall socket. Never allow the complete coiled mains cable to drop on the floor as this may result in knots occurring in the cable, causing premature failure. Don t let anyone touch the rotating brush bar (where fitted) unless your Luna is disconnected from the mains. Never use your Luna in the presence of flammable gases. Avoid sucking up hot items, hazardous liquids or any other material which could damage Never leave your Luna running unattended. Never use without a dust bag except when washing or sucking up spills. If your Luna fails to operate, never attempt to repair it yourself as repairs carried out by an unauthorised or inexperienced person may cause injury to you or damage your Luna. Never alter the specification or modify your Luna in any way. The Luna is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. VAX CLEANING CONSUMABLES VAX GENUINE PARTS AND CONSUMABLES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR USE IN YOUR VAX. USING GENUINE VAX PARTS WILL ENSURE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR VAX. VAX CONSUMABLES ARE AVAILABLE FROM SUPERMARKETS & ELECTRICAL SUPERSTORES. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY OBTAINING THEM CALL THE VAXCARE HELPLINE ON 0870 606 1248. AAA Machine Carpet Cleaner VAX Machine Carpet Cleaner now includes Anti-Allergen Additive, which is most effective in removing dust mites, allergens and deep down dirt from your carpets. Its new spring fragrance leaves your carpets smelling fresh and the anti-resoiling system will ensure your carpets stay cleaner longer. AlIerite Machine Carpet Treatment VAX Allerite Machine Carpet Treatment has been specially developed by VAX to offer relief to those who suffer allergic reactions to household dust mites and dust mite faeces. Its powerful formula will gently lift out allergens and leave your carpet with a neutral fragrance. Multi Hard Floor Cleaner VAX Multi has been specially formulated for use with the LUNA 1400 or the VAX SAHARA POWER MOP. It's designed to cut through dirt and grease leaving hard floors clean and smelling fresh. Suitable for all hard floor types. 4 Dust bags and Filter kit Each bag has a huge 10 litre capacity that will last for about 3 months* before it needs changing. The filter should be replaced with approximately every fourth bag you use. *Based on typical household use. UK SERVICE & HELP Mon-Fri. 8.30am to 6.00pm - Saturdays 9.00am to 1.00pm. An answerphone is available out of these hours. If you have queries or concerns about using your Luna, call the HELPLINE. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your Luna before calling. They are on the label on the bottom of your Luna. There are over 700 approved VAX Service Agents in the UK. For your nearest Service Agent please call VAXCARE. VAXCARE HELPLINE, Tel. FREEPHONE 0870 606 1248 Email luna@vaxint.demon.co.uk Part No: 1-8-124475-00 Version No: 2