User guide
Vax Service line: AU: 1300 361 505
NZ: 0800 800 900
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Maintenance
(Keep your Vax as good as new)
Replacing the hard water lter
Clearing blockages
Hard water lter in unit.
Steam exhaust vent.
Hard water lter removed.
Remove microbre 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.
New lter.
If steam path is still
blocked, remove steam
mop oor head from main
body by pushing white
plastic locking pin and
pulling away.
Filter needs to be replaced.
After oor head is
removed, using a thin
object such as a paper-clip
(in the area shown),
attempt to remove the
blockage.
IMPORTANT: The condition of the lter aects the performance of your machine.
Check and change lter (depending on level of use). Do not operate unit without hard water lter in place.
Your machine is tted with a hard water lter. If you live in an area of hard water the lter will discolour/darken
over time (2). Depending on water hardness and/or frequency of use the lter should be changed every
12 months, or once the lter has completely darkened.
(2)(1)
IMPORTANT: Turn unit o. Allow unit to fully cool down before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
There is a small opening at the bottom of the trim that goes around the outside of the back of the unit.
This opening is a steam exhaust vent should the primary path become blocked. If steam starts to escape from
this vent you should: