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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