User Guide Stick Steam Cleaner St eam C l e an e r Get Cleaning... What’s your Vax model number? (Located on the flap of the packaging) e.g. S 8 7- C X What’s your serial number? – (Located on the base of the machine) – – – – Note these down in case you need them in future. Please keep instructions for further use. vax.co.
Machine Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 Handle Upper cord clip Lower cord clip Power cord Clean water tank LED indicator a) Water heating/power on (orange LED) b) Steam ready (orange LED) + (green LED) 7 Floor head 8 Steam release trigger Unit 8 1 2 4 3 5 12 6 a 7 b 9 Microfibre cleaning pad 10 Carpet glider (dependant on model) 11 Hard water filter (hidden) (pre-assembled in unit) 12 Cooling base (dependant on model) 13 Measuring jug (dependant on model) 14 Screw x 1 15 Washer x 1 Accessories 9 10 12 13
General Safety Information FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 13. When using the stick steam cleaner, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use and test the steamer on a discrete area of flooring to begin with. WARNING: The stick steam cleaner head gets very hot during operation. WARNING: 1. 14. Turn off all controls before unplugging. 15.
Operation Assembling your stick steam cleaner Remove clean water tank. Insert handle into main body. Line up the screw holes on the handle and the main body. Secure the handle in place with one of the screws provided. Before you begin cleaning IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use and test the steamer on a discrete area of flooring to begin with. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the steamer when assembling the unit.
Operation Before you begin cleaning a a b Orange LED will illuminate when the unit is switched on at the plug and water is heating. b After approximately 1 minute the green LED will also illuminate showing steamer is ready to use. The green LED will go off when unit water is re-heating. Attaching the microfibre cleaning pad WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the steamer when assembling the accessories.
Operation Steam cleaning hard floors IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use and test the steamer on a discrete area of flooring to begin with. WARNING: Never leave the stick steam cleaner in one spot on any surface for an extended period of time with a damp or wet microfibre cleaning pad attached as this may damage the floor surface. WARNING: Your stick steam cleaner should only be used on tiles, lino or sealed wood flooring. Do not use on laminate flooring.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) Empty the water tank IMPORTANT: Allow the unit to fully cool down before performing any maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Remove the clean water tank. Twist the cap anti-clockwise to remove. Empty any excess water over the sink, replace water cap and return to the unit. Remove the microfibre cleaning pad from the unit IMPORTANT: Allow the unit to fully cool down before performing any maintenance or troubleshooting checks. 1 Undo drawstring.
Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new) 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). 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 6 months, or once the filter has completely darkened.
FAQs WARNING: to reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the steam stick before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks. Is there an accessory missing? Why is the stick steam cleaner not producing steam? • Check the Parts Overview page in the guide to make sure the part is definitely included in your unit • There may be no water in the tank; please refer to the operation section • If the part is missing we’re here to help.
Other Information UK Service & Help Any queries or concerns about using your Vax, simply visit; vax.co.uk/support – vaxireland.ie or call the Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before calling. Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308 Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm Consumables To purchase spares and accessories, please visit vax.co.
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