Vax S5 User manual

Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwic , Worcesters ire, WR9 OQH, UK
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User Guide
Kitc en and Bat room
Complete Master
vax.co.uk S5-CM
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1Floor head park ng slot
2Water tank l d
3Tool storage (h dden)
4 Carry handle
5 LED nd cator
a) Water heat ng (orange LED)
b) Steam ready (orange LED) +
(green LED)
6On/off sw tch
7Var able steam d al
8 Hose nlet
9 Extens on tubes
10 Steam gun and hose
a) Extens on tube release
b) Safety latch
c) Steam tr gger
11 Measur ng jug
12 Funnel
13 Floor head connector
(dependant on model)
14 Concentrat on nozzle
15 Large plast c brush (x2)
16 Small plast c brush (x2)
17 Deta l nozzle
18 Scraper tool
19 Grout brush (x2)
20 W ndow squeegee/upholstery tool
21 Floor head
(dependant on model)
22 Floor head cloth (x3)
(dependant on model)
23 Upholstery/clothes cloth (x2)
24 Tr angular floor head
(dependant on model)
25 M crof bre pad (dependant
on model)
26 Carpet gl der (dependant on model)
27 Metal brush
Mac ine Overview
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Un t
Accessor es
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17 18 19
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10b
10c
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Tool storage
NOTE: Items 15-19 are stored on both
s des of the un t as shown below.
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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 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
capabl t es or lack of exper ence and knowledge f they have
been gven 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 wth 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 wth 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 datng the guarantee.
7. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, allow the
cord to come nto contact wth 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 sutable for outdoor use.
22. Do not operate the steam cleaner wthout water n the tank.
Always top up wth water n good t me.
23. Empty the water tank when the steamer s not n use.
24. 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 contan 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 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 clothng 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
materals. 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
scaldng)! Do not a m the steam cleaner at electrcal systems or w res.
34. Please always sw tch the appl ance off and remove the mans 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
protecton 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 steamer on leather, wax pol shed furnture or floors,
synthet c fabrcs, velvet or other steam and water senst ve mater als.
39. Do not use your steam cleaner f damaged/faulty. Please call our Vax
Carel ne on 0844 412 8455.
NOTE: 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.
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Operation
Operating your steam cleaner
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Use a measur ng jug.
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Press steam tr gger to release steam.
Ensure steam handle safety latch s on
before heat ng.
Turn steam cleaner on.
Release steam handle safety latch. Rotate var able steam d al to adjust steam
pressure.
NOTE: Do not over
fll. Only f ll w th 1L.
Allow space to be
left at the top.
Attach hose to un t.
To remove l d push down and tw st
ant -clockw se.
Ensure l d s securely fastened by
push ng down and tw st ng.
Inser t the funnel nto the water tank to
make f ll ng the tank eas er.
Orange LED - water heat ng
Orange LED +Green LED - steam ready
(after 8 m nutes)
CAUTION: Your steamer s pressur sed,
so do not completely remove the l d when
the tank s hot. F ll tank only when cool.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach/remove accessor es wh le steamer s n
use (Hot water may dr p out of the accessory - r sk of scald ng).
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Operation
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Accessories
Attach extens on tube to handle.
Extension tubes
Floor ead (dependant on model)
Carpets
Hard floors
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‘Cl ck’ ‘Cl ck’
Attach extens on tubes together. To remove/release tubes, press latch
as shown.
‘Cl ck’
Attach the floor head connector to the
floor head.
Rotate floor head connector nto place.
L ft levers on e ther s de of the floor head to secure floor cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not attach/remove accessor es wh le steamer s n use (Hot water may dr p out of the accessory - r sk of scald ng).
IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer’s care recommendatons before use and test the steamer on a
dscrete area of floorng to begn wth.
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Operation
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Attach extens on tube to tr angular
floor head.
Place the product on top of the m crof bre
pad. The blue face should be n contact
w th the floor.
When clean ng hard floors, move the
steamer slowly backwards and forwards
pay ng part cular attent on to h gh traff c
areas. Squeeze/release tr gger as requ red.
Place floor head (w th m crof bre pad
attached) nto carpet gl der.
Move the steamer slowly backwards and
forwards pay ng part cular attent on to
h gh traff c areas.
IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer’s care recommendatons before use and test the steamer on a
dscrete area of floorng to begn wth.
Attac ing small tools
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NOTE: Concentrat on nozzle must be attached
to the gun before f tt ng the tools.
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Access to built in accessories:
The steamer s f tted w th a ser es of
bu lt- n accessor es stored on both s des
of the un t’s ma n body. To access,
squeeze tab at top of door to open.
Attac ing accessories:
Push small tools onto concentrat on
nozzle, al gn ng arrows.
Tw st clockw se to f t.
Floor ead (dependant on model)
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Maintenance (Keep your Vax as good as new)
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Accessories
Using t e small tools
Concentration nozzle
Use to remove soap scum n baths and
shower enclosures and to clean heav ly
so led areas n k tchens.
Brus es
Ideal for any surface from t les, s nks,
to lets and over taps.
Grout brus
L fts embedded d rt from nbetween t les.
Window 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 clothes.
IMPORTANT: Test for colour fastness n
a small h dden area of upholstery/fabr c
to check for colour removal before use.
Detail tool
For hard to reach areas e.g. around taps.
Scraper tool
Ideal for remov ng dr ed on res due from n
ovens, work surfaces and pans.
The steamer s f tted w th a ser es of
bu lt- n accessor es stored n the un t’s
ma n body. To access, squeeze tab at
top of door to open.
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FAQs
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Storage
IMPORTANT: To ma nta n your steam cleaner’s performance, when stor ng your mach ne turn the un t off at the plug and hold steam
tr gger down to release rema n ng steam pressure. Ensure the water tank has been fully dra ned before stor ng.
Ensure steam handle safety latch s on.Press steam tr gger to release steam.
IMPORTANT: Steam cleaner must have cooled down before stor ng.
Empty un t of any rema n ng water.
Hose can be hung up or loosely stored n the box.
Hose must not be t ghtly wound dur ng storage.
Cleaning clot s
IMPORTANT: Never use bleach or fabr c softener when wash ng cloths.
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2
Wash by hand or mach ne washable at a ‘warm’ (max 40oc) temperature. Always use a m ld detergent.
Allow to fully dry before next use.
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Ot er Information
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WARNING: to reduce t e risk of personal injury, unplug t e steamer and ensure t e 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 do I do if t e steam cleaner as no power?
• The un t may not be plugged nto an electr cal socket;
ensure the plug s pushed n securely.
• Check the electr cal socket s sw tched on.
• The electr cal socket 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 or a Vax author sed Serv ce
Agent.
W y is t e steam cleaner not producing steam?
• Ensure that the ma ns power s sw tched on and the power
button has been pressed on the un t.
• 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 steam
ready nd cator l ght w ll llum nate 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.
• 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 de-scaled.
• If none of the po nts above are of ass stance, we’re here to
help. S mply call us on: 0844 412 8455
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 de-scaled.
• Otherw se, we’re here to help. S mply call us on:
0844 412 8455
we’re here if you need us
(UK) 0844 412 8455
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vax.co.uk/support
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or call:
Instead of taking me back to the shop, simply visit;
This does not a ect your statutory rights.
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Ot er Information
10 Vax Careline: (UK) 0844 412 8455
(ROI) 1-800 928 308
UK Serv ce & 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
To purchase spares and accessor es, please v s t vax.co.uk
Floor head cloth k t: 1-1-130745-00 (dependant on model)
Upholstery cloth k t: 1-9-130146-00
M crof bre clean ng pads (Type 1): 1-1-131448-00 (dependant on model)
Coral clean ng pads (Type 1): 1-1-131643-00 (dependant on model)
Clean ng cloth (Type 1): 1-1-131643-00 (dependant on model)
Guarantee w ll only be val d w th the use of genu ne Vax spares and accessor es.
Techn cal Spec f cat on
Wattage: 1500W
Voltage: 220 - 240V - 50Hz
Water tank capac ty: 1.2L (useable capac ty 1.0L)
We ght: 3.4kg
Cord length: 6m
Subject to techn cal change w thout not ce.
EEC Statement of Compl ance
Manufacturer/EEC mporter: Vax L m ted, hereby on our own respons b l ty, declare that the S5 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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Notes
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