Vax S86-SF-C Instruction manual

SteamFresh

COMBI

VERSATILE CLEANING FOR
ALL AROUND THE HOME

LET’S GET STARTED.

S86-SF-C

Let’s talk safety

Basic
safety
precautions

Don’ts

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 ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts
and openings whilst using the steam mop.

• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction

• Don’t touch any hot areas/accessories on your steam mop.
It’s normal for the steam mop and accessories to heat up during
use, always allow them to cool down before handling.

• Don’t use the steam mop if it has been dropped, if there are visible
signs of damage or if it is leaking, if it has been immersed in
water or left outdoors.

• Don’t handle the plug or use the steam mop with wet hands.

• Don’t pull or carry this steam mop by the power cord.

• Don’t leave this steam mop unattended while it is connected to
the supply mains.

• Don’t aim the steam mop at people, animals, plants and electrical

Do’s

• Always make sure the concentration nozzle and accessories are
securely connected to the handheld before use.

• Always ll the clean water tank with water only, never add
perfume, stain remover or products containing alcohol.
Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling water will
damage the machine and invalidate your guarantee.

• Always make sure tanks are tted correctly before using
the steam mop.

• Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly and ensure hard oor
areas are free from grit and debris before using the steam mop.

• Always carry the steam mop by the handle.

• Always unplug the steam mop before carrying out any
maintenance or when unattended.

• Take extra care when cleaning on stairs.

concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Please refer to oor manufacturers care recommendations before use, and test
your ooring/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 oors or furniture, acrylic surfaces and synthetic, velvet or
steam/water sensitive materials.

• This steam mop should not be used to clean electrical appliances such
as microwaves, oven, televisions and electrical heating systems etc.

• Only Vax recommend cloths and detergent should be used with this steam
mop. Using other detergents will invalidate the guarantee.

components such as interior of ovens or wires. Never touch the steam burst
or oorhead from a short distance (there is a risk of scalding).

• Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners
or sharp edges or close a door over the power cord.

• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to the steam mop, remove blockages only as instructed in this guide.

• Don’t unplug steam mop by pulling on the power cord or run over the power
cord. If the power cord or plug is damaged please contact out Customer Care
Line on 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm, Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm)

• Don’t use the steam mop with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage
or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.

• Turn o all controls on the steam mop before disconnecting or connecting
the power cord, after use always wrap the power cord around the cord
clips provided.

• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.

• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or near open ames.

• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
may overheat.

• Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it could be a trip hazard.

• Store the steam mop in a cool, dry area away from children.

• Before storing the steam mop please ensure all water/detergents tanks and hard
water lter are thoroughly clean and dry.

• Keep the appliance out of reach of children when it is energised or cooling down.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.

Thank you for buying this Steam Fresh Combi

Taking care of your sealed hard oors and surfaces

The Steam Fresh Combi is designed to make steam cleaning your hard oors and surfaces
regularly, as eective and ecient as possible, and this user guide will help you get the most
out of your machine.

Maintaining your hard oors and surfaces with the Steam Fresh Combi will ensure they keep
looking beautiful, smell fresh and are hygienically clean.

Taking care of your Steam Fresh Combi

Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your hard oors and surfaces.

Taking care of you

We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:

vax.co.uk/support or call:

(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.

Alternatively, you can write to us at:

Vax Ltd., Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich,
Worcestershire, WR9 0LW, UK

This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

Let us know what you think @VaxUK

Contents

Steam Fresh Combi

Let’s talk safety

Getting to know your machine

Getting started

Using your machine

Taking care of your machine

What to do if it goes wrong

Getting in touch

Using your accessories

Included with
your machine

2x Microbre
Cleaning Pads

Carpet Glider

Hose

Metal Brush

Small Plastic Brush

Large Plastic Brush

Window Tool

Window Tool Cloth

Accessories

Notes

Scraper Nozzle

Concentration Nozzle

Grout Brush

Detail Nozzle

Accessory Bag

250ml Detergent

Handle

Getting to know your machine

Detergent trigger (hidden)

Handheld release button

Handheld steam trigger

Detergent control dial

Steam ready indicator

Steam control dial

On/O switch

Water tank

Hard water lter (hidden)

Compact scrub brush

Concentration
nozzle storage

Handle release button

Detergent tank

Quick cord
release hook

Plug storage

Tool storage

Quick cord
release hook

Floorhead
release button

Floorhead

Technical Specication

Name Stream Fresh Combi
Voltage 220-240
Wattage 1400-1600w
Cord length 8m
Weight 3.7kg

Subject to technical change without notice.

Accessories & Consumables*

Microbre Cleaning Pads
(Type 1)

1-1-131448

Pro Cleaning Pads (Type 6)

1-1-132319

Coral Cleaning Pads (Type 3)

1-1-131643

*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk

Carpet Glider (Type 3)

1-1-133527

Flat Upholstery Tool

1-1-131394

Hard Water Filter (Type 1)

1-1-133327

PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE

Assembling your steam mop

Getting started

Push the main body down
into the oorhead until
it clicks into place.

Insert tools into the back
of the steam mop.

Push the handle into main
body until it clicks into place.

Insert concentration nozzle
into the storage hook on the
back of handle.

To stand the steam mop
upright push handle until
clicks into place.

Wrap the power cord around
the quick cord release hooks
and insert the plug into the
plug storage.

Using your machine

Filling water tank

IMPORTANT: If you don’t want to use detergent on your ooring, turn detergent dial to OFF position.
Always test on an inconspicuous area of ooring rst before using detergent.

Press the water tank
release buttons and pull
the water tank to remove.

Filling detergent tank

To remove the detergent
tank press both release
buttons and pull to release.

Pull the tab on the water
tank cap to open.

Twist the detergent tank
cap anti-clockwise
and lift to remove.

Fill the water tank with
260ml of water, replace the
cap and push rmly to close.

Pour 50ml of Vax detergent
and 150ml of water into the
detergent tank.

Slide the water tank back into
the machine until it clicks
into place.

Replace the detergent tank cap
and twist clockwise to close.

Insert the detergent tank back
into the machine until it clicks
into place.