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Steam Fresh
Combi Classic

Let’s get started

S86-SF-CC

Thank you for buying this Steam Fresh Combi Classic

Taking care of your sealed hard oors and surfaces

The Steam Fresh Combi Classic 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 Classic will ensure they
keep looking beautiful, smell fresh and are hygienically clean.

Taking care of your Steam Fresh Combi Classic

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.

Basic safety precautions

3 Always ll the water tank with water only. Never add perfume,

stain remover or products containing alcohol. Filling the water
tank with hot or boiling water will damage the steamer and
invalidate the guarantee

3

Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly and ensure hard oor

areas are free from grit and debris before using your steamer

3

Always unplug the steamer before carrying out any

maintenance

3

Turn o all controls on the steamer before disconnecting or

connecting the power cord, after use always wrap the power
cord around the cord clips provided

3

Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs

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

Always protect the power cord from heated surfaces or near
open ames

3

Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved

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

3

Store the steamer in a cool, dry area away from children.

Before storing the steamer please make sure all water/
detergent tanks are thoroughly clean

Don’ts

Do’s

Let’s talk safety

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) 0844 412 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 Steam Fresh Combi Classic before calling.

Alternatively, you can write to us at:

Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK

Let us know what you think @VaxUK

This steamer is intended for household use only and NOT for
commercial or industrial use

• Only use the steamer indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit

• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts
and openings whilst using the steamer

• This steamer can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the steamer. Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision

• Please refer to oor manufacture’s care recommendations
before us, and test your ooring/carpet/rugs by running the
steamer 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 steamer should not be used to clean electrical appliances
such as microwaves, televisions and electrical heating systems
etc

• Only Vax recommended cloths, detergent and accessories
should be used with this steamer. Using other detergents will
invalidate the guarantee

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

WARNING: Danger of scalding

8 Don’t touch any hot areas/accessories on your steamer. It’s

normal for the steamer and accessories to heat up during use,
always allow them to cool down before handling

8

Don’t leave the steamer turned on when unattended

8 Don’t use the steamer if it has been dropped, damaged,

immersed in water or left outdoors

8

Don’t run over the power cord or use steamer if the power cord

or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer Care Line

8

Don’t handle the plug or use the steamer with wet hands. Don’t

pull or carry the steamer by the power cord

8

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 unplug the steamer by pulling on the power cord

8

Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this

may cause damage to the steamer, remove blockages only as
instructed in this guide

8

Don’t aim the steam cleaner at people, animals, plants and

electrical components or wires. Never touch the steam jet
(there is a risk of scalding)

8

Don’t use the steamer with incorrect voltage as this may result

in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on
the ratings label

8

Don’t use the steamer to clean or refresh any items of clothing

that are still being worn on the body

Contents Getting to know your machine

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

Accessories

Notes

Plug storage

Handle release button

Detergent trigger (hidden)

Handle

Steam ready indicator

On/O switch

Handheld steam trigger

Name Stream Fresh Combi Classic
Voltage 220-240
Wattage 1600w
Cord length 7m
Weight 3.7kg

Technical Specication

Subject to technical change without notice.

Microbre Cleaning Pads
(Type 1)

1-1-131448-00

Pro Cleaning Pads (Type 6)

1-1-132319-01

Coral Cleaning Pads (Type 3)

1-1-131643-00

Carpet Glider (Type 3)

1-1-133527-00

Hard Water Filter (Type 1)

1-1-133327-00

Accessories & Consumables*

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

Quick cord
release hook

Carpet glider

Floorhead
release button

Detergent control dial

Water tank

Floorhead

Hard water lter (hidden)

Concentration
nozzle storage

Detergent tank

Tool storage

Quick cord
release hook

Microbre
cleaning pad

Carpet glider

Metal brush

Small plastic brush

Large plastic brush

Window tool

Window tool cloth

Concentration nozzle

Grout brush

Accessory bag

250ml detergent

Detail nozzle

Scraper nozzle

Handheld release button

Steam Fresh Combi Classic

Included with
your machine

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

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

Stand the steamer upright
by pushing the main body
forward to lock into position.

Assembling your steamer

Getting started Using your machine

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

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

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

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

Pull the tab on the water tank
cap to open.

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

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

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

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

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.

• Don’t over ll the clean water/detergent tanks or exceed the maximum amount required.

• Don’t use the steamer without water in the water tank. Always top up with water in good time.

Before you Begin
WARNING

• The steamer and accessories get very hot during use, always allow them to cool down before handling.

• Always unplug and switch o the steamer when assembling.

• Always switch o the steamer before emptying the water tank or changing the cloths/accessories.

IMPORTANT

• Please refer to oor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use and test the steamer on a hidden area of ooring
to begin with.

• Test for colour fastness in a small hidden area of upholstery/fabric to check for colour removal before use.

• When using the steamer, basic safety precautions should always be observed.

• Don’t aim the steamer at people, animals, plants and electrical components or wires. Never touch the steam jet or oor head
from a short distance (there is a risk of scalding).

• The steamer is equipped with a thermostat and a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the steamer overheats it will switch o.
If this happens turn o and unplug the steamer, allow to cool for at least 2 to 4 hours and re-try.

Filling water tank

Insert tools into the back of
the steamer.

Replace the detergent tank
back into the steamer and
push until it clicks into place.

Replace the detergent
tank cap and twist
clockwise to close.

Filling detergent tank

Always switch OFF the steamer
when tting the microbre
cleaning pads.

WARNING

Using your machine Using your machine

To produce steam squeeze
the trigger in short bursts.
Don’t hold the trigger
continuously to prevent over
wetting carpet.

Move the steamer slowly
backwards and forwards
across the carpet paying
particular attention to high
trac areas. Squeeze/
release trigger as required.

To release the carpet
glider, place your foot on
clip and push down. Lift
steamer to remove.

Refreshing carpets

Place your foot on oor head
and pull handle backwards
to recline.

IMPORTANT: Never use the steamer without a cleaning pad attached to the oor head. Never leave the steamer on one spot
for an extended period of time or with a damp or wet microbre pad attached as this may damage the oor surface.

IMPORTANT: When using on carpets, always make sure the microbre cleaning pad is used and covers the oor head entirely

before using the carpet glider

Only use the carpet glider when refreshing carpets and turn the detergent dial to OFF

Place the microbre pad on
the oor white side facing
up. Place steamer onto pad
making sure the entire pad
covers the oor head.

To steam your oors with
detergent turn the dial to ON
and without detergent turn
the dial to OFF.

Plug into mains and twist
on/o control dial to ON.

The blue light will illuminate
to indicate power on. The
green light will illuminate
to indicate the steamer is
ready to use.

Place your foot onto the
oor head and pull handle
backwards to recline.

Using the steamer

Move the steamer slowly
backwards and forwards
across the oor paying
particular attention to high
trac areas. Squeeze
/release trigger as required.

To produce steam
squeeze the trigger in
short bursts. Don’t hold

the trigger continuously to
prevent over wetting oors.

Hold corner of pad down with
your foot and lift steamer
to peel away.

Plug into mains and twist on
/o control dial to ON.

Place the microbre pad on
the oor white side facing
up. Place steamer onto pad
making sure the entire pad
covers the oor head.

With microbre pad attached,
push steamer into front of
the carpet glider, then place
back of the oor head into the
clip. The carpet glider should
only be used when refreshing
carpets.

Turn the detergent dial to OFF
when refreshing carpets.

Using your machine Using your machine

WARNING: Always switch o the steamer before attaching the concentration tool and accessories.
IMPORTANT: The handheld is to be used with water only, putting detergent into the water tank can cause damage.

Always check the tools are clean and free from debris, don’t use if damaged, broken or worn.

IMPORTANT:

Taps should be turned o when steaming around them. Don’t steam clean ovens, oven surfaces or grills when hot,

allow to cool to room temperature rst.

Remove water tank and ll
before use.

When using the handheld always attach the
concentration tool. Push the concentration tool
onto the handheld nozzle and twist clockwise
to lock into position.

Lift the handheld release
button and gently pull the
handheld to release from
the steamer.

To produce steam squeeze the
trigger in short bursts. Don’t hold
the trigger continuously to prevent
over wetting.

Plug into mains and twist on/o
control dial to ON.

Using the handheld steamer

Small tools can be attached via the concentration
tool. Twist clockwise until locked into position and
secure. Turn anti-clockwise to remove.

To re-attach the handheld to the steamer, align
the handheld with the steamer, lift the handheld
release button and slide the handheld back into
the steamer until it clicks into place taking care
not to trap the power cord.

Attaching small tools

Ideal for any surface from tiles,
sinks, toilets and oven tops.

Use to remove soap scum
in baths and shower enclosures
and to clean heavily soiled areas
in kitchens.

Using the tools

Great for leaving your
windows, tiles and
mirrors gleaming.

Attach the cloth to the
squeegee tool for use on
upholstery and clothes.

For hard to reach areas
e.g. around taps.

Lifts embedded dirt from
in between tiles.

Ideal for removing dried on
residue from ovens, work
surfaces and pans.

Concentration nozzle Brushes Squeegee tool Upholstery/clothes tool

Grout brush Detail nozzle Scraper tool

TIP

After attaching your chosen
tool gently pull to make sure it’s
locked into place.

Taking care of your machine

Replacing the hard water lter

Pull to remove the hard
water lter.

New lter (beige/cream
colour).

Hard water lter should
be replaced every 3 to 6
months or if discoloured.

Remove the water tank
to access the hard
water lter.

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

Emptying the water/detergent tanks

Pull the tab on the water
tank to open.

Using your foot, hold the corner
of the microbre cleaning pad
down, lift steamer to peel away.

The microbre pad is machine wash­able (Max 40⁰C) allow to fully dry
before use.

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

Removing cleaning pads Storing your steamer

Taking care of your machine

Max 40°C

IMPORTANT: Allow the steamer 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 eect the steamer’s performance, the water/detergent tanks need to be emptied and
rinsed after each use.

IMPORTANT: Don’t use bleach or fabric softener when washing the microbre cleaning pad. Always allow the steamer to fully cool
down before removing the microbre cleaning pad.

Empty any excess water
over the sink.

Rinse water tank with water and
replace water tank tab, push rmly
to close before replacing back onto
the steamer.

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

Emptying the detergent tank

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

Empty any excess
detergent over the sink.

Rinse detergent tank with water,
replace detergent tank cap and turn
clockwise to tighten. Replace the
detergent tank back onto the steamer

3-6 Months

IMPORTANT: Don’t operate the steamer without hard water lter in place. The condition of the lter aects the performance of your
steamer, check and change lter periodically. If you live in a hard water area the lter will discolour or darken over time. Depending on
water hardness and frequency of use, the lter should be changed every 3 to 6 months (or if the lter has discoloured)

If there is an obstruction
to the steam ow through
the machine, steam may be
released through the bleed
valve located on the side of
the handheld.

With the pad removed from
the oor head, insert a
small thin object such as
a paper-clip in to the steam
holes to remove a blockage.

To remove the oor head
from main body push the
oor head release button
and lift.

After oor head is removed,
using a thin object such as
a paper-clip (in the area
shown), insert to remove
the blockage.

Removing blockages

• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part
is included with your steamer.

• Check the on/o control dial

• 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

• The microbre pad may already be saturated or dirty. Wash the
microbre cleaning pad, go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

• There may be no water in water tank, check the water tank has water.

• Check the water tank is securely tted and the hard water lter is in place.

• Hard water lter may be blocked or discoloured and needs to be replaced.

• Make sure the handheld is tted securely in the steamer.

• The water may not yet be at temperature, the green indicator light will be
illuminated when it is ready.

• Steam path may be blocked. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.

• Detergent must not be used in the handheld. Putting detergent into the water
tank can cause damage to the steamer.

• Check correct setting has been selected on detergent dial, turn dial to ON.

• Check the detergent has been diluted to correct strength.

SolutionProblem

WARNING: Always unplug the steamer before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks

What to do if it goes wrong Getting in touch

Is there an accessory
missing?

The steamer has
no power

Why is the steamer
not producing steam
/detergent?

Why won’t the microbre
pad pick up dirt?

* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the Steam Fresh Combi Classic

before calling.

• Steam coming from the side of the steamer indicates a blockage.
To clear any blockages Go to ‘Let’s talk technical.

Why is steam coming
from the side of steamer?

AccessoriesAccessories

Don’t forget your accessories!

Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions

2x Microbre Cleaning Pads (Type 1)
1-1-131448-00

Microbre cleaning pads, ideal to remove dirt and
grime. These cleaning pads attach themselves to the
base of the steamer using , so it’s quick and easy to t
and remove.

Hard Water Filter (Type 4)
1-1-133719-00

3x hard water lters to prevent the build-up of lime
scale deposits in hard water areas.

Steam Detergent Spring Fresh
1-9-132807-00

Vax Spring Fresh Steam Detergent cuts through
grease and grime, neutralises odours, eliminates

99.9% of harmful bacteria for up to 7 days and
leaves your oors smelling spring fresh.

Pro Cleaning Pads (Type 6)
1-1-132319-00

3x pro cleaning pads. Ideal for stubborn stain
removal throughout your home. These cleaning
pads attach to the base of the steamer using,
so it’s quick and easy to t and remove.

Steam Detergent Pet
1-9-132813-00

Vax Pet Steam Detergent cuts through grease and
grime, neutralises pet odours, eliminates 99.9% of
harmful bacteria for up to 7 days and leaves your
oors smelling of apple blossom.

Steam Mop Cleaning Pads
1-1-131864-00

2x microbre cleaning pads, ideal to
remove dirt and grime.
2x coral cleaning pads for your steam cleaner.
Super absorbent and ideal for removing stubborn stains.

Steam Detergent Lime Zest
1-9-132809-00

Vax Lime Zest Steam Detergent cuts through grease and
grime, neutralises odours, eliminates 99.9% of harmful
bacteria for up to 7 days and leaves your oors smelling
of lime zest.

Total Home
1-1-132528-00

8x microbre cleaning pads. Avoid cross
contamination between dierent areas of your
home with this Total Home Cleaning Kit. Kit
contains 8 x coloured microbre cleaning pads
for all areas of your home. Kit also contains a free
wash bag worth £9.99.

Steam Detergent Ocean Breeze
1-9-132811-00

Vax Ocean Breeze Steam Detergent cuts through
grease and grime, neutralises odours, eliminates

99.9% of harmful bacteria for up to 7 days and
leaves your oors smelling of ocean breeze.

S4 Series Steam Accessory Tool Kit (Type 3)
1-1-132732-00

Tools ideal to use on tiles, grout and BBQ to remove
stubborn stains, grease and grime.

NotesNotes

Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK
email: [e-mail] website: vax.co.uk

Version 1.0

EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility,

declare that the S86-SF-CC is 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.
Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

@VaxUK