SteamFresh COMBI VERSATILE CLEANING FOR ALL AROUND THE HOME LET’S GET STARTED.
Let’s talk safety Basic safety precautions Don’ts Do’s This steam cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use. WARNING: Danger of scalding • Only use the steam mop indoors and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit. • Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and openings whilst using the steam mop.
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. • Please refer to floor manufacturers care recommendations before use, and test your flooring/carpet/rugs by running the steam mop over a small hidden area, if no pile distortion or no damage occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on wax polished floors or furniture, acrylic surfaces and synthetic, velvet or steam/water sensitive materials.
Thank you for buying this Steam Fresh Combi Taking care of your sealed hard floors and surfaces The Steam Fresh Combi is designed to make steam cleaning your hard floors and surfaces regularly, as effective and efficient as possible, and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine. Maintaining your hard floors and surfaces with the Steam Fresh Combi will ensure they keep looking beautiful, smell fresh and are hygienically clean.
Contents Let’s talk safety Steam Fresh Combi Included with your machine Getting to know your machine 2x Microfibre Cleaning Pads Getting started Carpet Glider Using your machine Hose Taking care of your machine Metal Brush What to do if it goes wrong Small Plastic Brush Getting in touch Large Plastic Brush Window Tool Using your accessories Window Tool Cloth Accessories Scraper Nozzle Notes Concentration Nozzle Grout Brush Detail Nozzle Accessory Bag 250ml Detergent
Getting to know your machine Handle Detergent trigger (hidden) Concentration nozzle storage Handle release button Detergent tank Handheld release button Handheld steam trigger Quick cord release hook Detergent control dial Steam ready indicator Plug storage Steam control dial On/Off switch Water tank Hard water filter (hidden) Compact scrub brush Tool storage Quick cord release hook Floorhead release button Floorhead Technical Specification Accessories & Consumables* Name Stream Fresh Combi Volta
Getting started PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE Assembling your steam mop Push the main body down into the floorhead until it clicks into place. Push the handle into main body until it clicks into place. To stand the steam mop upright push handle until clicks into place. Insert tools into the back of the steam mop. Insert concentration nozzle into the storage hook on the back of handle.
Using your machine IMPORTANT: If you don’t want to use detergent on your flooring, turn detergent dial to OFF position. Always test on an inconspicuous area of flooring first before using detergent. Filling water tank Press the water tank release buttons and pull the water tank to remove. Pull the tab on the water tank cap to open. Fill the water tank with 260ml of water, replace the cap and push firmly to close. To remove the detergent tank press both release buttons and pull to release.
Using your machine IMPORTANT: • The steam mop and accessories get very hot during use, always allow them to cool down before handling. • Always unplug and switch off the steam mop when assembling. • Always switch off the steam mop before emptying the water tank or changing the cleaning pads/accessories. • IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use and test the steam mop on a discrete area of flooring to begin with.
Using your machine IMPORTANT: When using on carpets, always make sure the microfibre cleaning pad is used and covers the floorhead entirely before using the carpet glider. Only use the carpet glider when refreshing carpets and turn the detergent dial to OFF. Refreshing carpets Place the microfibre pad on the floor white side facing up. Place steam mop onto pad making sure the entire pad covers the floorhead.
Using your machine WARNING: Always switch off the handheld steamer before attaching the concentration nozzle and accessories. Using the handheld steamer Lift the handheld release button and gently pull the handheld to release from the steam mop. Remove water tank and refill before use. When using the handheld always attach the concentration nozzle or hose. Push the concentration nozzle/hose onto the handheld nozzle and twist clockwise to lock into position.
Taking care of your machine IMPORTANT: Allow the steam mop to fully cool down before performing any maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Don’t leave water or detergent in the tanks between uses, as this can effect the machines performance, the water/detergent tanks need to be emptied and rinsed after each use. Emptying the water tank Press the water tank release button and lift the water tank by the handle. Pull the tab on the water tank to open. Empty any excess water into the sink.
Taking care of your machine IMPORTANT: Don’t operate the steam mop without the hard water filter in place. The condition of the filter affects the performance of your machine, check and change the filter periodically. If you live in an area of hard water the filter will discolour or darken over time. Depending on water hardness and frequency of use, the filter should be changed every 3 to 6 months or if the filter has discoloured.
Using your Accessories Using the accessory tools Concentration Nozzle A concentrated flow of steam to lift grime. Use on any sealed surface in the home or car to tackle stubborn stains. The nozzle allows a powerful jet of steam to remove dirt even in hard to reach places. Brushes A hard–wearing brush for use on sealed surfaces. Always test a hidden area before use. Squeegee Tool Window/Shower Tool Clean your windows and mirrors quickly and easily.
Also available 360° Steam Tools Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions Conversion starter kit (Type 1) – 1-1-137249 Our 360° Connector enables you to access all areas with steam. It twists, so that you don’t have to - making steam cleaning easier on the wrist! Your 360° tools attach to this connector, so keep it safe. The 360° Tool Adapter attaches to your Steam Fresh Combi so you can then attach your 360° Connector.
Accessories Also available 360° Steam Tools for your handheld steamer Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions 360° Steam Tools provide everything you need to clean a multitude of surfaces – rotating at 4 angles through 360°, they do the twisting so you don’t have to. Below is a selection of other 360° Steam Tools for you to enhance your steam cleaning experience. We have also put together some handy tool kits on the previous pages.
Accessories The Brushes The 360° steam brushes help you tackle dirt and grime. They are easy to attach and detach, with a rounded bristle head that makes reaching awkward angles and small crevices even easier. Deep Scrub Brush The Deep Scrub Brush has tough, strong bristles that help tackle more stubborn dirt and grime. The specially designed ‘scraper edge’ helps you to remove stuck-on dirt without changing tools. Uses: oven doors and hobs, grills, taps, work surfaces and much more.
Using your Conversion Starter Kit with the Steam Fresh Combi Handheld Using the 360� connector with cleaning tools To attach cleaning tools to the 360⁰ connector, line up the edge of the tool with the 360⁰ connector and in a hinge like manner rotate the tool until it clicks securely in place. 1 2 To remove the tool from the 360⁰ connector, push the release tab at the front of the tool. 3 4 Slide the rotation collar forward and rotate the 360⁰ connector to the most suited cleaning position.
With the adaptor and cleaning tool attached to the 360⁰ connector, insert it into the handheld. Twist the adaptor clockwise and listen for the locking click. To remove the 360⁰ connector, slide the release button forward and un-twist the adaptor. Then grip the adaptor and pull it away from the handheld. Attaching and detaching the hose Push the end of the hose into the adaptor. Then insert the hose and adaptor into the handheld nozzle, until it clicks into place.
What to do if it goes wrong Problem Solution • Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is included with your machine. There is an accessory missing The steam mop won’t turn on Why is the steam mop not producing steam/detergent? • Check the On/Off switch is in the On position. • The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket. • Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with a British 13amp fuse.
Getting in touch † Registration required. Terms and conditions apply, see vax.co.uk for details. * Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.
Accessories Don’t forget your accessories! Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions 2x Mircrofibre Cleaning Pads (Type 1) 1-1-131448 Microfibre Cleaning Pads, ideal to remove dirt and grime. These cleaning pads attach to the base of the steam mop. S4 Series Steam Accessory Tool Kit (Type 3) 1-1-132732 Tools ideal to use on tiles, grout and BBQ to remove stubborn stains, grease and grime. Pro Cleaning Pads (Type 6) 1-1-132319 3x Pro Cleaning Pads.
Accessories Hard Water Filter (Type 4) 1-1-133719 3x Hard Water Filters to prevent the build-up of lime scale deposits in hard water areas. Steam Detergent Spring Fresh 1-9-132807 Vax Spring Fresh Steam Detergent cuts through grease and grime, neutralises odours, eliminates 99.9% of harmful bacteria and continues to eliminate bacteria for up to 7 days. Leaves your floors smelling spring fresh.
GET IN TOUCH 0330 026 8455 info@vax.co.uk vax.co.uk VaxVacuums @VaxUK EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the S86-SF-C manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
