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 floor manufacturer’s care recommendations
before use and test t e steam mop on a discrete area of flooring 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. Th s appl ance can be used by ch ldren aged from 8 years and
above and persons w th reduced phys cal sensory or mental
capab l t es or lack of exper ence and knowledge f they have been
g ven superv s on or nstruct on concern ng use of the appl ance n
a safe way and understand the hazards nvolved. Ch ldren shall not
play w th the appl ance. Clean ng and user ma ntenance shall not be
made by ch ldren w thout superv s on.
5. Use only as descr bed n th s manual.
6. 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, t must be
replaced by the manufacturer or a recommended Serv ce Agent to
avo d hazard and nval dat ng the guarantee.
7. 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.
8. Do not unplug by pull ng on the cord.
9. Do not handle the plug or steam cleaner w th wet hands.
10. Do not put any objects nto open ngs or operate w th open ngs
blocked.
11. Do not use w thout the tank cap n place.
12. Turn off all controls before unplugg ng.
13. Keep the steam cleaner on the floor.
14. Do not use an extens on cord.
15. Do not attempt to remove blockages w th sharp objects as they may
cause damage.
16. Store ndoors, put away after use to prevent tr pp ng acc dents.
17. Us ng mproper voltage may result n damage to the steam cleaner
and poss ble njury to the user. The correct voltage s l sted on the
rat ng label.
18. A hazard may occur f the steam cleaner runs over the power
supply cord.
19. The steam cleaner must be kept level dur ng operat on.
20. Never mmerse the steam cleaner n water or other l qu ds.
21. Keep the steam cleaner away from ra n and mo sture. The steam
cleaner s not su table for outdoor use.
22. Do not operate the steam cleaner w thout water n the tank.
Always top up w th water n good t me.
23. Empty the water tank when the steamer s not n use.
24. Never f ll the water 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.
25. Always remove the ma ns plug from the electr cal socket and
allow th s steam cleaner to cool down completely before topp ng
up w th water.
26. Do not overf ll the tank. Do not exceed the max mum prescr bed
f ll ng level. Please use the measur ng jug and funnel ncluded.
27. Ensure that the water tank cap has been screwed down fully
before use.
28. Only carry the steam cleaner by the carry handle.
29. Do not touch any hot areas on the steam cleaner. It s normal for
the steam cleaner to heat up dur ng operat on.
30. Do not use the steam cleaner to treat any tems of cloth ng that are
st ll be ng worn on the body.
31. 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.
32. Always nclude these operat ng nstruct ons f pass ng the steam
cleaner on to a th rd party.
33. Never a m the steam cleaner at people, an mals or plants (r sk of
scald ng)! Never touch the steam jet from a short d stance w th
your hands. Do not a m the steam cleaner at electr cal systems
or w res.
34. Please always sw tch the appl ance off and remove the ma ns plug
from the socket f leav ng the work area.
35. The steam cleaner s f tted w th a thermostat and a thermal cut-out
as protect on aga nst overheat ng.
36. Accessor es become hot dur ng use - allow them to cool down
before handl ng.
37. Please ensure all parts are correctly f tted before us ng the product.
38. Do not use your steam cleaner f damaged/faulty. Please call our
Vax Carel ne on 0844 412 8455.
39. 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.
40. Do not use on acryl c surfaces.
41. In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the appl ance to sockets
w th a ser es connected RCD adaptor.
42. The dev ce should not be used to clean electr cal appl ances
such as ovens, m cro-waves, telev s ons,and electr cal heat ng
systems etc.
43. Be very careful wh le clean ng t led walls w th sockets
The l qu d or steam must not to be d rected towards equ pment conta n ng
electr cal components, such as the nter or of ovens.
T is steamer is for ouse old use only and NOT for commercial or
industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
