Operation Manual

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Steam exhaust vent. Remove cleaning pad
and inspect unit base for
blockages. If a blockage
can be seen use a small
thin object such as a
paper-clip to try to free
blockage.
Clearing blockages
There is a small opening on the back of the unit at the bottom of the grey trim. This opening is a steam exhaust
vent should the primary path become blocked. If steam starts to escape from this vent you should:
IMPORTANT: Turn unit off. Allow unit to fully cool down before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
If steam path is still
blocked, remove screw
on floorhead neck.
After floor head is
removed, using a thin
object such as a
paper-clip (in the area
shown), attempt to
remove the blockage.
Replacing the hard water filter
IMPORTANT: The condition of the filter affects the performance of your machine.
Check and change filter (depending on level of use). Do not operate unit without hard water filter in place.
Your machine is fitted with a hard water filter. If you live in an area of hard water the filter will discolour/darken
over time (2). Depending on water hardness and/or frequency of use the filter should be changed every 12
months, or once the filter has completely darkened.
Remove clean water
tank to locate the hard
water filter.
Remove the hard
water filter.
New filter -
(beige/cream colour).
Old filter -
discoloured and darkened
(dark orange).
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)