Vax Steam Fresh Pro User Manual

LET’S GET STARTED.

VX87

THE POWER OF
STEAM + DETERGENT

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Steam Fresh Pro

STEAM CLEANER

Let’s talk safety

Basic
safety
precautions

This steam mop is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING: Danger of scalding
WARNING: The stick steam mop head gets very hot during operation.

• Only use the steam mop indoors away from rain and moisture and keep
the area you’re cleaning well lit

• Turn OFF the on/o switch on the steam mop controls before disconnecting
or connecting from the mains supply

• Always unplug the steam mop and allow it to cool before connecting
or disconnecting the hose or accessories or performing any maintenance

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance

• This appliance is not intended for use by children and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety

• Please refer to oor manufacturer’s 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

• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and openings whilst using the
steam mop

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

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

IMPORTANT: The steam mop is equipped with a thermostat and a thermal cut-out. If for
any reason the unit should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the unit o.
Should this occur, unplug the steam mop from the electrical outlet and turn o the switch.
Let the unit cool, remove and empty the water tank. To re-start the machine, plug it into
an electrical outlet and switch it back on.

IMPORTANT: We recommend the use of a Residual Current Device with a Residual
Current rating of 30mA or less.

IMPORTANT: This steam mop may not be suitable for all oating oorboards or sealed
oors – please check with your oorboard manufacturer rst prior to use.

Let’s talk safety

Don’ts

Do’s

• 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 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 our
Customer Care Line

• Don’t aim the steam mop at people, animals, plants and electrical
components such as interior of ovens or wires.

• Never touch the oor head from a short distance (there is a risk of scalding)

• 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

• 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 warranty

• 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

• 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

• Take extra care when cleaning on stairs

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

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

• Don’t use this steam mop with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged
return the steam mop to a Vax authorised Service Agent

• Don’t use without the tank cap in place. Ensure that the water tank cap has been screwed
down fully before use

• Don’t use the steam mop to treat any items of clothing that are still being worn on the body

• Never immerse the steam mop in water or in other liquids

• Don’t operate the steam mop without water in the tank

• Don’t use the unit on leather, wax polished furniture or oors, synthetic fabrics, velvet
or other delicate steam or water sensitive materials

• Don’t use on acrylic surfaces

• Don’t overll the tank. Do not exceed the maximum prescribed lling level. Please use the
measuring jug and funnel included

• Don’t use without the hard water lter in place

WARNING: Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any surface for an extended period
of time as this may damage the oor surface.

• 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

• The force and heat of the steam may have an adverse eect on some materials. Always
check whether a surface is suitable for treatment with the steam by carrying out a test
before hand on a concealed area

• The steam mop must be kept level during operation.

• Always remove the mains plug from the socket and allow the steam mop to cool down
completely before topping up with water

• In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the appliance to sockets with an RCD adaptor
connected in series.

• Be very careful when cleaning tiled walls with sockets.

WARNING: Always switch o and unplug the steam mop from the electrical outlet before
assembling, opening or emptying the water tank, or before connecting/disconnecting
the attachments.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

Thank you for buying this Steam Fresh Pro.

Taking care of your sealed hard fl oors and surfaces

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

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

Taking care of your Steam Fresh Pro

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

We’re here if you need us

For troubleshooting simply visit or call:

Australia: 1300 VAX AUS (1300 829 287)* vax.com.au
New Zealand: 0800 VAX NZL (0800 829 695)* vax.co.nz

*Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm
Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make note of the serial

number and model number of the product before calling.