Vax Grime Pro User manual

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User Guide
Grime Pro

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Mac ine Overview
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1Water tank
2Steam nozzle
3Detergent/ Solut on control d al
4Safety pressure nd cator
5Water tank l d
6Steam tr gger
7Carry handle
8Detergent tank
9Power button
1 0 Power nd cator l ght
(water heat ng)
(blue LED)
1 1 Steam ready nd cator l ght
(green LED)
1 2 Measur ng jug
1 3 W ndow/upholstery tool
1 4 Upholstery tool cloth
1 5 Concentrat on nozzle
1 6 Small plast c brush
1 7 Large plast c brush
1 8 Scraper tool
1 9 Bend ng nozzle
20 Gap brush w th br stles/ Grout brush
21 Accessory Adapter
22 Hose
23 1 x 4 F nger fork
24 1 x 4 F nger fork cloth
25 1 x 2 F nger fork
26 1 x 2 F nger fork cloth
27 Vax Steam detergent
28 Accessory bag
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General Safety Information
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When us ng the steam cleaner, bas c safety precaut ons should always be
observed, nclud ng the follow ng:
IMPORTANT: Please refer to t e up olstery/surface manufacturer’s
care recommendations before use and test t e steamer on a discrete
surface to begin wit .
WARNING: T e steam cleaner unit and accessories get very
ot during operation.
DANGER OF SCALDING: Avoid contact wit t e steam.
1. Do not leave the steam cleaner unattended when plugged n.
Unplug t from socket when not n use.
2. To prevent electr c shock do not use outdoors.
3. Not to be used as a toy. Close superv s on s necessary when
used near ch ldren or the nf rm.
4. Use only as descr bed n th s manual.
5. Do not use the steam cleaner f t has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors or dropped nto water. Do not use the steam
cleaner w th a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord s
damaged, call the Vax customer carel ne on 0844 412 8544
6. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, allow
the cord to come nto contact w th hot or sharp surfaces or
close a door on the cord.
7. Do not unplug by pull ng on the cord.
8. Do not handle the plug or steam cleaner w th wet hands.
9. Do not put any objects nto open ngs or operate w th
open ngs blocked.
10. Do not use w thout the tank cap n place.
11. Turn off all controls before unplugg ng.
12. Do not use an extens on cord.
13. Do not attempt to remove blockages w th sharp objects as they
may cause damage.
14. Store ndoors, put away after use to prevent tr pp ng acc dents.
15. Us ng mproper voltage may result n damage to the steam
cleanerand poss ble njury to the user. The correct voltage s
l sted on the rat ng label.
16. A hazard may occur f the steam cleaner runs over the power
supply cord.
17. The steam cleaner must be kept level dur ng operat on.
18. Never mmerse the steam cleaner n water or other l qu ds.
19. Keep the steam cleaner away from ra n and mo sture. The
steam cleaner s not su table for outdoor use.
20. Do not operate the steam cleaner w thout water n the tank.
Always top up w th water n good t me.
21. Empty the water tank when the steamer s not n use.
22. Never f ll the tank w th anyth ng other than water. Never put
add t ves (such as perfume, sta n remover or products
conta n ng alcohol) n the water as they may damage the steam
cleaner or make t dangerous to use.
23. Always remove the ma ns plug from the socket and allow th s
steam cleaner to cool down completely before topp ng up
w th water.
24. Do not overf ll the tank. Do not exceed the max mum prescr bed
f ll ng level. Please use the measur ng jug ncluded.
25. Ensure that the water tank cap has been screwed down fully
before use.
26. Only carry the steam cleaner by the carry handle.
27. Do not touch any hot areas on the steam cleaner. It s normal
for the steam cleaner to heat up dur ng operat on.
28. Do not use the steam cleaner to treat any tems of cloth ng that
are st ll be ng worn on the body.
29. The force and heat of the steam may have an adverse effect on
some mater als. Always check whether a surface s su table for
treatment w th the steam cleaner by carry ng out a test
beforehand on a concealed area.
31. Always nclude these operat ng nstruct ons f pass ng the steam
cleaner on to a th rd party.
32. Never a m the steam cleaner at people, an mals or plants (r sk
of scald ng)! Do not a m the steam cleaner at electr cal systems
or w res.
33. Please always sw tch the appl ance off and remove the ma ns
plug from the socket f leav ng the work area.
34. The steam cleaner s f tted w th a thermostat and a thermal cut-
out as protect on aga nst overheat ng.
35. Accessor es become hot dur ng use - allow them to cool down
before handl ng.
36. Please ensure all parts are correctly f tted before us ng
the product.
39. Do not use your steam cleaner f damaged/faulty. Please call
our Vax Carel ne on 0844 412 8455.
40. Do not use un t on leather, wax pol shed furn ture or floors,
synthet c fabr cs, velvet or other del cate steam or water
sens t ve mater als.
NOTE: The l qu d or steam must not to be d rected towards equ pment
conta n ng electr cal components.
T is steamer is for ouse old use only and NOT for commercial or
industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

Getting Started
Operating your steam cleaner
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Squeeze tabs on s de of detergent tank
to sl de tank out of steamer.
Remove cap from detergent tank and f ll w th
max mum 120ml of Vax detergent. Replace cap
f rmly and sl de solut on tank back nto steamer
NOTE: For best results, f ll w th 120ml of detergent.
Alternat vely d lute the m xture w th 50ml detergent
and 70ml water
NOTE: Wh lst n use do not recl ne un t more than 45 degrees.
Place steamer on a level surface and ensure
steamer s sw tched off and s cool. To remove
l d push down and tw st ant clockw se.
Ensure the l d s securely fastened by
turn ng n a clockw se d rect on.
Slowly pour water nto water tank.
Do not overf ll the water tank. Allow
space to be left at the top.
F ll measur ng jug w th max mum 300ml.
CAUTION: Do not use hot or bo l ng water to f ll water compartment. Do not open the water tank l d when us ng the steamer. Your steamer s
pressur sed, do not completely remove the l d when tank s hot. F ll tank only when cool. Do not overf ll the water or detergent tank
compartments.
Filling t e detergent tank
Filling t e water tank
IMPORTANT: After use, sw tch off the mach ne, compress the tr gger to release all rema n ng steam. Allow mach ne to cool for a
m n mum of 10 m nutes before ref ll ng or stor ng.

If you w sh to clean w th steam alone,
s mply turn the Detergent Control D al
to OFF.
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After you plug n and sw tch on your
mach ne you w ll see a blue LED wh ch
nd cates water s be ng heated. After 5
m nutes a green LED w ll nd cate that your
steamer s ready to use.
max
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If you w sh to clean us ng Vax Solut on,
s mply turn the Detergent Control D al
to the des red sett ng. Now, when
press ng the Steam Tr gger, the steam
cleaner w ll release the amount of
solut on that s nd cated on the
Detergent Control D al as well as
steam.
Plug n steamer and sw tch on
at the ma ns.
Operating your steamer
Depress the tr gger to release
steam/steam+detergent from the nozzle.

How To Use
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Accessories
Attac ing small tools
Using t e tools
Brus
Ideal for any surface from t les,
s nks, to lets and oven tops.
Squeegee tool
Great for leav ng your w ndows,
t les and m rrors gleam ng.
Up olstery/clot es tool
Attach the cloth to the squeegee tool
for use on upholstery and cloths.
IMPORTANT: Test for colour fastness n a small h dden area of upholstery/fabr c to check for colour
removal before use.
Concentration nozzle
Use to remove soap scum n baths
and shower enclosures and to
clean heav ly so led areas
n k tchens.
Larger accessor es can be attached us ng the hose. The hose should be rotated clockw se unt l locked nto
pos t on and secure.To remove hose, turn ant -clockw se.
Bending nozzle
For hard to reach areas
e.g. around taps.
Grout brus
L fts embedded d rt from
nbetween t les.
Scraper tool
Ideal for remov ng dr ed on
res due from n ovens, work
surfaces and pans.
Attach accessory adapter to the
hose so that small tools can be
used w th the hose.
Small tools can be attached v a
connector when requ red.
Tw st to connect.
IMPORTANT: Taps should be turned off when steam ng around them. Do not steam clean ovens, oven surfaces or gr lls when hot. Allow to
cool to room temprature
Attac ing larger tools

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Refilling and Storing
After allow ng steamer to cool for a m n mum of 10
m nutes, slowly start to unscrew the l d ant -clockw se
wh le gently push ng on the tr gger. DO NOT FULLY
UNSCREW THE WATER FILL SAFETY CAP. Allow
steam cleaner to cool an add t onal 5 m nutes. After you
have ensured the steam cleaner has cooled and pressure
has been released, the l d should turn freely for removal.
Unscrew the l d completely. Empty the res dual water n
the tank and allow to dry. Clean the ecternal surface w th
a dry cloth.
After us ng your steamer, press the Power
Button to turn power “OFF” and then unplug the
power cord from the ma ns. Release excess
pressure by depress ng the tr ger and releas ng
steam before open ng the water cap. Th s can be
ensured when the pressure nd cator s
completely depressed n the cap.
Cleaning clot s
IMPORTANT: Never use bleach or fabr c softener when wash ng the cloths.
Wash by hand or mach ne washable at ‘warm’ temperature. Always use a m ld detergent.
Allow cloths to completely dry before next use.
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IMPORTANT: Always ensure before clean ng or ma nta n ng the steam cleaner that t s sw tched off, unplugged
from the ma ns and cooled down to room temperature. Only clean the steam cleaner by w p ng over the hous ng
w th a sl ghtly mo stened cloth. Do not use any clean ng agents, abras ves or alcohol s nce they may damage the
hous ng. Vax recommend that the tank be r nsed out after 5 f ll ng operat ons at the latest f water hardness s
above 1.8 mmol/l (10od/H). Informat on regard ng local water hardness may be obta ned from the water or ut l ty
company. Vax recommend f ll ng the water tank w th water and g v ng t a good shake to clean t. Th s w ll loosen
any l mescale that has been depos ted on the bottom of the steam cleaner. Pour out the water and allow the tank
to dry out completely before clos ng t. The water tank should be treated w th l mescale remover approx. every
6 months to prolong the steam cleaner’s l fe. Place one (or at most two) l mescale removal st cks n 0.3 l tre of
warm water (50oC) and f ll the water tank w th t. Allow the solut on to work for approx. 30 m nutes then pour away
the water w th the d ssolved sol ds. Repeat th s process f necessary then r nse out the tank w th water.
Cleaning your steamer

FAQs
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WARNING: to reduce t e risk of personal injury, unplug t e steamer and ensure unit as fully cooled
down before performing maintenance/troubles ooting c ecks.
Is t ere an accessory missing?
• Check the parts overv ew page n th s gu de to make sure
the part s def n tely ncluded w th your mach ne.
• If the part s m ss ng, we’re here to help. S mply call us
on: 0844 412 8455
W at do I do if t e mac ine/an accessory as become
damaged or broken?
• V s t vax.co.uk for spares and parts.
• Please call our Carel ne to purchase new spares or order
a replacement.
W at to do if t e steam cleaner as no power?
• The un t may not be plugged nto an electr cal outlet;
ensure the plug s pushed n securely.
• Check the ma ns power s sw tched on.
• The electr cal outlet may not be work ng; check the fuse or
breaker and consult an electr c an.
• The power cord may be damaged; f t s t must be
replaced by the manufacturer.
W y is t e steam cleaner not producing steam?
• Check the ma ns power s sw tched on.
• There may be no water n the tank; please refer to the
operat on sect on.
• Check that the safety latch has been unlocked on the
steam handle.
• Check that the un t has not been overf lled as there must
be space n the tank for the water to heat. If overf lled the
un t w ll del ver l ttle steam or water droplets.
• The water may not yet be at temperature; the green and
red steam ready nd cator l ght w ll both be llum nated
when the water s at temperature and s ready to use.
• If the un t s produc ng a very small amount of steam,
check the var able steam power d al and adjust to max.
• If none of the po nts above are of ass stance, we’re here
to help. S mply call us on: 0844 412 8455
• When the un t has been sw tched off and fully cooled
remove the water tank l d. If l mescale bu ld up can be
seen ns de the tank the un t w ll need to be descaled.
W at do I do if t e steam cleaner takes a long time to
eat up?
• When the un t has been sw tched off and fully cooled
remove the water tank l d. If l mescale bu ld up can be
seen ns de the tank the un t w ll need to be descaled.
• Otherw se, we’re here to help. S mply call us on:
0844 412 8455
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Ot er Information
UK Service & Help
Vax Carel ne:
(UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Fr day 8.30am to 6.30pm
Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Any quer es or concerns about us ng your Vax, call the Vax Carel ne. Calls are charged at the UK local rate.
Please make a note of the ser al number and model number of the steam cleaner before call ng. For the nearest
Serv ce Agent, please call the Vax Carel ne or v s t vax.co.uk
Consumables
Upholstery cloths (Type 5): 1-1-130746-00
M crof bre narrow pads
(2 F nger fork cloth) (Type 7): 1-1-133081-00
M crof bre w de space pads
(2 F nger fork cloth) (Type 8): 1-1-133082-00
Steam clean ng k t (Type 1): 1-1-132732-00
Steam brush k t (Type 3): 1-1-132730-00
Tec nical Specification
Wattage: 1200W
Voltage: 220 - 240V - 50Hz
Water tank capac ty: 300ml
Detergent tank capac ty: 120ml
We ght: 2.5kg
Cord length: 5m
Subject to techn cal change w thout not ce.

EEC Statement of Compliance
Manufacturer/EEC mporter: Vax L m ted, hereby on our own respons b l ty, declare that the S4 ser es s
manufactured n compl ance w th the follow ng D rect ves:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage D rect ve
EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnet c Compat b l ty D rect ve
Waste electr cal products should not be d sposed of w th household waste. Please recycle where fac l t es
ex st. Check w th your Local Author ty or reta ler for recycl ng adv ce.
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