Vax VX23 Series User Manual

Steam Fresh Pet
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VX23 Series
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Let’s talk safety
Basic safety precautions
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
• 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 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
• 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.
8 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
8 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
8 Don’t handle the plug or use the steam mop with wet hands 8 Don’t pull or carry this steam mop 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
8 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
8 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
8 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)
8 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
Don’ts
8 Don’t leave this steam mop unattended while it is connected
to the supply mains
8 Do not 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
8 Do not use without the tank cap in place. Ensure that the water
tank cap has been screwed down fully before use
8 Do not use the steam mop to treat any items of clothing that
are still being worn on the body
8 Never immerse the steam mop in water or in other liquids 8 Do not operate the steam mop without water in the tank 8 Do not use the unit on leather, wax polished furniture or oors,
synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate steam or water sensitive materials
8 Do not use on acrylic surfaces 8 Do not overll the tank. Do not exceed the maximum
prescribed lling level. Please use the measuring jug and funnel included
8 Do not 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.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE
3 Always make sure the concentration nozzle and accessories
are securely connected to the handheld before use
3 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
3 Always make sure tanks are tted correctly before using
the steam mop
3 Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly and ensure
hard oor areas are free from grit and debris before using the steam mop
3 Always carry the steam mop by the handle 3 Always unplug the steam mop before carrying out
any maintenance or when unattended
3 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
3 Take extra care when cleaning on stairs 3 Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or
near open ames
Let’s talk safety
Do’s
3 Store the steam mop in a cool, dry area away from children 3 Before storing the steam mop please ensure all water/
detergents tanks and hard water lter are thoroughly clean and dry
3 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
3 The steam mop must be kept level during operation. 3 Always remove the mains plug from the socket and allow
the steam mop to cool down completely before topping up with water
3 In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the appliance to sockets
with an RCD adaptor connected in series.
3 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.
Thank you for buying this Steam Fresh
Taking care of your sealed hard oors and surfaces
The Steam Fresh is designed to make steam cleaning your sealed hard oors 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 sealed hard oors with the Steam Fresh will ensure they keep looking beautiful, smell fresh and are hygienically clean.
Taking care of your Steam Fresh
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 361 505* New Zealand: 0800 800 900* vax.com.au 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.
Contents
Steam Fresh Boost
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Included with
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
your machine
x2 250ml Vax Steam Detergent
x2 Microbre cleaning pad
Carpet glider
Hard water lter
Getting in touch
Notes
Steam Fresh Pet
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250ml Vax Pet Steam Detergent
x2 Microbre cleaning pad
Pet pad
Carpet glider
Hard water lter
Handle
Solution trigger (hidden)
On/O switch
Getting to know your machine
Twin tank release button
Twin tank
Hard water lter (hidden)
Steam and solution dial
On/O switch
Steam Burst button
Compact scrub brush (hidden)
Floorhead
Steam Burst nozzle
Handle release button
Quick cord release hook
Plug storage
Quick cord release hook
Floorhead release button
Carpet glider
*Please note model shown is Steam Fresh Boost, the Pet version is a dierent colour
Technical Specication
Name Steam Fresh Boost Voltage 220–240V Wattage 1400-1600W Cord length 8m Weight 3.3kg
Subject to technical change without notice.
Name Steam Fresh Pet Voltage 220–240V Wattage 1400-1600W Cord length 9m Weight 3.3kg
Getting started
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Assembling your steam mop
Push the main body down into the oor head until it clicks into place
Wrap power cord around hooks for easy storage and insert into plug storage
Push the handle into main body until it clicks into place
Place the cleaning pad on the oor white side facing up. Place steam mop onto pad making sure the entire pad covers the oor head
To stand steam mop upright push handle until clicks into place
Filling twin tank
Press the twin tank release button and lift the twin tank by the handle
Twist water cap anti-clockwise and lift to remove
WaterDetergent
Fill the water tank with 500ml of water, replace cap to tighten and twist clockwise
Using your machine
IMPORTANT:
If you do not want to use detergent on your ooring, select carpet or wood on the surface selector.
Always test on an inconspicuous area of ooring rst before using detergent.
Filling twin tank
Twist the detergent cap anti-clockwise and lift to remove
Pour 50ml of Vax detergent and 250ml of water into the detergent tank then replace cap and twist clockwise to tighten
Before replacing the twin tank make sure the hard water lter is in place
Align the twin tank and push until it clicks into place
Before you begin cleaningBefore you begin cleaning
• The steam mop and accessories get very hot during use, always allow them to cool down before handling.
• Always unplug and switch o the steam mop when assembling and lling water and solution tank.
• Always switch o the steam mop before emptying the water tank or changing the cleaning pads/accessories.
IMPORTANT: Please refer to oor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use and test the steam mop on a discrete area of ooring to begin with.
• When using the steam mop, basic safety precautions should always be observed.
• Don’t aim the steam mop at people, animals, plants and electrical components such as interior of ovens or wires. Never touch the steam burst or oor head from a short distance. (There is a risk of scalding)
• The steam mop is equipped with a thermostat and a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the steam mop overheats it will switch o. If this happens turn o and unplug the steam mop, allow to cool for a least 2 to 4 hours and re-start.
Using your machine
Plug into mains and slide switch to on position. The red light will illuminate to show power on. The blue light will illuminate to show the steam mop is ready to use
To recline the steam mop place your foot onto the oor head and pull handle backwards
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Using your machine
To produce steam, squeeze the trigger. To prevent over wetting oors avoid holding the trigger continuously
Refreshing carpets
Place the microbre pad on the oor white side facing up. Place steam mop onto pad making sure the entire pad covers the oor head
Move the steam mop slowly backwards and forwards across the oor paying particular attention to high trac areas, squeeze/ release trigger as required
With microbre pad attached, hook steam mop into the font of the carpet glider and push to clip into place. Carpet glider should only be used when refreshing carpets
For steam burst from front nozzle set to steam only select wood or carpet. Press the steam burst button to activate, squeeze the trigger to release steam. Press the steam burst button to turn o
*Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any surface for an extended period of time as this may damage the oor surface.
Select the Carpet setting To recline the steam mop
place foot on oor head and pull handle backwards
WARNING
When using on carpets, always make sure the velcro 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
Refreshing carpets
Using your machine
To produce steam, squeeze the trigger. To prevent over wetting oors avoid holding the trigger continuously
Using accessories
Place foot on outer oor head and gently pull away steam mop to release the compact scrub brush
Move the steam mop slowly backwards and forwards across the carpet paying particular attention to high trac areas
Move steam mop back and forwards across the oor, getting into corners and awkward places
To remove carpet glider push down on clip and lift steam mop
For steam burst from front nozzle set to steam only select wood or carpet. Press the steam burst button to activate, squeeze the trigger to release steam. Press the steam burst button to turn o
Applying the pet pad
WARNING: Always turn OFF the steam mop when
changing accessories and steam pads.
Place the pet pad on the oor white side facing up. Place steam mop onto pad making sure the entire pad covers the oor head.
Taking care of your machine
IMPORTANT: Allow the steam mop to fully cool down before performing any maintenance or troubleshooting checks
Dont leave water or detergent in the twin tank between uses, as this can eect the machines performance, the twin tank
needs to be emptied and rinsed after each use
Emptying the twin tank
Press the twin tank release button and lift the twin tank by the handle
Removing cleaning pads
Hold corner of pad down with foot and lift steam mop to peel away
Twist water cap anti­clockwise and lift to remove
Max 40°C
All cleaning pads are machine washable (Max 40°C) allow to fully dry before use
Empty any excess water over the sink, replace water cap and turn clockwise to tighten
Replacing the hard water lter
Taking care of your machine
Remove twin water tank to access the hard water lter
Lift to remove the hard water lter
Clearing blockages
If there is an obstruction to the steam ow through the machine, steam may be released through the bleed valve
New lter - (beige/cream colour)
To remove the oor head from main body push the plastic clip and lift
Hard water lter should be replaced every 6-8 months or when discoloured and darkened (dark orange)
After oor head is removed, using a thin object such as a paper-clip (in the area shown), insert to remove the blockage
*Ensure steam cleaner is completely cool before clearing blockages.
Remove cleaning pad and inspect steam mop base for blockages. If a blockage can be seen use a small thin object such as a paper-clip insert to remove
What to do if it goes wrong
SolutionProblem
Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part is included with your machine
There is an accessory missing
Check the On/O switch is in the On position
The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket
The steam mop has no power?
Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing
Why is the steam mop not producing steam/solution?
Why won’t the cleaning pad pick up dirt?
Why is steam coming from the side of the steam mop?
There may be no water in twin tank, check the twin tank has water
Check the twin tank is securely tted and the hard water lter is in place
Hard water lter may be blocked and need to be replaced
Steam path may be blocked. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’ page
Check correct setting has been selected, to use solution selected vinyl or tile
Check the solution has been diluted to correct strength
The cleaning pad may already be saturated or dirty, wash the cleaning pad. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’ page
Steam coming from the side of the machine may indicates a blockage within the machine. To clear any blockages go to ‘Taking care of your machine’ page
Warning: Always unplug the steam mop before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks
Getting in touch
* Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner
before calling.
Notes
Notes
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