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Steam CleanerHome ProUser GuideVax Careline: (AU) 1300 361 505(NZ) 0800 800 900vax.com.auVX21

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Machine Overview1234567891011121314151617181920212223Carry handleWater tank lidOn/off buttonSteam ready (green LED)Water heating (orange LED)Variable steam dialHose inletTool storage (hidden)Steam handle and hosea) Extension tube releaseb) Safety latch (hidden)c) Steam triggerd) Detergent tank cape) Detergent control dial (hidden)Metal brushDetail nozzleSmall plastic brushLarge plastic brushScraper toolConcentration nozzleWindow squeegee/upholstery toolVelcro microfibre pad (x1)Floor headMeasuring jugFunnel3pc extension tubesUpholstery tool cloth (x2)Carpet glider812354679b9e9c9d9a2119Tool storage20NOTE: Items 10-17 are storedonboard at the rear of the unit.1518171622101112131423vax.com.au2

General Safety Information FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.15.When using the steam cleaner, basic safety precautions shouldalways be observed, including the following: ccessories will become hot during use – allow them to coolAdown before handling.16.IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer’s carerecommendations before use and test the steam cleaner on adiscrete area of flooring to begin with. o not use the steam cleaner to treat any items of clothingDthat are still being worn on the body.17. he force and heat of the steam may have an adverse effectTon some materials. Always check whether a surface issuitable for treatment with the steam by carrying out a testbefore hand on a concealed area.18.The steam cleaner must be kept level during operation.19.Never immerse the steam cleaner in water or in other liquids.When using the steam cleaner, basic safety precautions shouldalways be observed, including the following:WARNING: The stick steam cleaner head gets very hot during operation.WARNING:Danger of scalding1. o not leave the steam cleaner unattended when plugged in.DUnplug the product from the socket when not in use.2. nly use the steam cleaner indoors. Keep the steam cleanerOaway from rain and moisture.3. urn off the on/off switch on the steam cleaner controlsTbefore disconnecting or connecting from the mains supply.4. lways unplug the steam cleaner and allow it to cool beforeAconnecting or disconnecting the hose or accessories.5. hildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not playCwith the appliance.6. his appliance is not intended for use by children andTpersons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilitiesor lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have beengiven supervision or instruction concerning use of theappliance by a person responsible for their safety.7. he appliance should only be used as described in thisTUser Guide.8. nly Vax recommended attachments should be used withOthis appliance.9. o not use this steam cleaner if it has been dropped,Ddamaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Do not usethis steam cleaner with a damaged cord or plug. If the supplycord is damaged return the steam cleaner to a Vaxauthorised Service Agent.10. o not pull or carry this appliance by the cord. Do not useDthe cord as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull thecord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the steamcleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.11.Do not unplug the product by pulling on the cord.12.Do not handle the plug or the steam cleaner with wet hands.13. o not use without the tank cap in place. Ensure that theDwater tank cap has been screwed down fully before use.14. o not touch any hot areas on the steam cleaner. It is normalDfor the steam cleaner to heat up during operation.320. D o not operate the steam cleaner without water in the tank.Always top up with water in good time.21. lways remove the mains plug from the socket and allowAthe steam cleaner to cool down completely before toppingup with water.22. N ever aim the steam cleaner at people, animals or plants(there is a risk of scalding). Never touch the steam jet froma short distance with your hands. Do not aim the steamcleaner at electrical items or wires.23. K eep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the bodyaway from openings.24. N ever fill the water tank with anything other than water.Never put additives (such as perfume, stain remover orproducts containing alcohol) in the water as they maydamage the steam cleaner or make it dangerous to use.25. Only carry the steam cleaner by the carry handle.26. Store the steam cleaner in a cool, dry area.27. Do not use an extension cord with this product.28. U sing improper voltage may result in damage to the steamcleaner and possible injury to the user. The correct voltage islisted on the rating label.29. D o not use your steam cleaner if it is damaged or faulty.Please make sure that the product is unplugged from themains and call the Vax Careline on AU 1300 361 505/ NZ 0800 800 900.30. D o not use the unit on leather, wax polished furniture orfloors, synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate steam orwater sensitive materials.31.Do not use on acrylic surfaces.32. I n wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the appliance tosockets with an RCD adaptor connected in series.33. T he device should not be used to clean electrical appliancessuch as ovens, microwaves, televisions and electrical heatingsystems etc.

General Safety Information 34. Be very careful when cleaning tiled walls with sockets.35. Keep the unit on the floor.36. Empty the water tank when the steam cleaner is not in use.37. o not overfill the tank. Do not exceed the maximumDprescribed filling level. Please use the measuring jug andfunnel included. WARNING: Never leave the steam cleaner in one spot onany surface for an extended period of time as this maydamage the floor surface. IMPORTANT: This steam cleaner may not be suitable forall floating floorboards or sealed floors – please checkwith your floorboard manufacturer first prior to use.38. A lways show these instructions to a third party if you arepassing the steam cleaner on to them.39. P lease ensure all parts are correctly fitted before usingthe product.This machine is intended for household use only, and NOTfor commercial or industrial use.40. D o not attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects asthey may cause damage.PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.41.Do not use without the hard water filter in place.42. Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.43. Keep cleaning area well lit.44. P lease refer to the manufacturers care recommendationsbefore use and test the steam cleaner on a discrete area offlooring to begin with. WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the steamcleaner from the electrical outlet before assembling,opening or emptying the water tank, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments. IMPORTANT: The liquid or steam must not be directedtowards equipment containing electrical components, suchas the interior of ovens. IMPORTANT: The steam cleaner is equipped with athermostat and a thermal cut-out. If for any reason theunit should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turnthe unit off. Should this occur, unplug the steam cleanerfrom the electrical outlet and turn off the switch. Let the unitcool, remove and empty the water tank. To re-start themachine, plug it into an electrical outlet and switch it back on.IMPORTANT: We recommend the use of a Residual CurrentDevice with a Residual Current rating of 30mA or less.vax.com.au4

Getting StartedAssembling your steam cleanerAttach hose to unit.Attach extension tube to handle.Attach extension tubes together.To remove the tube/s press thewhite release button.Attach extension tube to floor head.Attaching small toolsIMPORTANT: Do not attach/remove accessories while steamer is in use. (Hot water may drip out of theaccessory-risk of scalding)Concentration nozzle mustbe attached before fitting thesmall tools.Attach concentration nozzle tohandle or extension tube.1. P ush small tools ontoconcentration nozzlealigning arrows.2. Twist clockwise to fit.5

Getting StartedAttaching the velcro microfibre cleaning padFor use on sealed hard floors or refreshing carpets.WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the steamer when fitting the cleaning pads.IMPORTANT: Never use the steam cleaner without a cleaning pad attached to the floor head.Place the floor head on top of the velcro microfibre padmaking sure the mop head covers the entire pad.The blue face should be in contact with the floor and velcroside attaches to the floor head.Before you begin cleaningIMPORTANT: Your detergent control dial will be set to ‘tough stains’ when you remove your steamer fromthe box. If you do not want to use detergent on your hard flooring/hard surfaces, this must be rotated to the‘steam/refreshes carpets only’ position. Always test on an inconspicuous area of flooring/surface firstbefore using detergent.Filling clean water tankTo remove lid, rotateanti-clockwise.Using the measuring jug andfunnel, only fill up to 1.4L. Allowspace to be left at the top.Ensure the lid is securelyfastened by rotating clockwisebefore use.IMPORTANT: Do not use hot or boiling water to fill clean water tank. Do not over fill the water tank.IMPORTANT: Do not operate your steam cleaner without water in the clean water tank.vax.com.au6

Getting StartedFilling detergent tankIMPORTANT: Do not mix Vax detergent with any other cleaning detergent. This product can be used withor without detergent.Detergent tank is located in the hose/handle assembly.Place the hose/handle assemblyon a flat surface. Unscrew thedetergent tank cap by turninganti-clockwise.Pour 50ml of Vax detergentand 150ml of water using themeasuring jug, into the detergenttank. Attach the detergent tankcap and tighten by twistingclockwise.50ml detergent plus 150ml water to 1 clean water tank.Refilling water during operationIMPORTANT: Turn off the steamer and unplug from electrical socket before filling up the clean water tank.IMPORTANT: Wait 10 minutes until the safety pressure indicator has gone down, which indicates the steamerhas cooled. If after this time the indicator has not fully dropped, release residual steam pressure by pressingsteam trigger on handle and then gently pushing the safety pressure indicator. Slowly unscrew the tank lidanti-clockwise but do not remove. Allow steamer to cool an additional 5 minutes. After you have ensuredsteamer has cooled and pressure has been released the water tank lid should turn freely to remove. Removeany remaining water to avoid overfilling. Return to ‘filling clean water tank’.Press steam trigger to releasepressure.7When tank is under pressure, thesafety pressure indicator (red) willrise above the surface of the lid.When the tank is not underpressure, the indicator will beflush or below the surface.

How To UseSteam cleaning hard floorsWARNING: Never leave the steam cleaner floor head in one spot on any surface for an extended periodof time with a damp or wet pad attached as this may damage the floor surface. Your steam cleaner shouldonly be used on sealed floors including tiles, lino, wood flooring and laminate.WARNING: This steam mop may not be suitable for all floating floorboard - please check with your floormanufacturer first prior to use.IMPORTANT: Please refer to the floor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use and test steammop on a discrete area of flooring to begin with.WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the steam cleaner when assembling the accessories.Do not operate the steam cleaner without water in the clean water tank.Plug into mains, turn on andpress power button on.Ensure steam handle safety latchis on.Orange LED will illuminate whenwater is heating.After approximately 12 minutesthe Green LED will illuminateshowing steamer is ready to use.Release steam handle safety latch.To produce steam, squeeze thetrigger in short bursts. To preventoverly wetting floors, do not holddown continuously.vax.com.au8