Vax Steam Fresh COMBI Installation instructions

VERSATILE CLEANING FOR
ALL AROUND THE HOME
S86-SF-C
SteamFresh
COMBI
LET’S GET STARTED.

Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
This steam cleaner is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
WARNING: Danger of scalding
• Only use the steam mop indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts
and openings whilst using the steam mop.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
• 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.
• 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.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the steam mop with wet hands.
• Don’t pull or carry this steam mop by the power cord.
• Don’t leave this steam mop unattended while it is connected to
the supply mains.
• Don’t aim the steam mop at people, animals, plants and electrical
• Always make sure the concentration nozzle and accessories are
securely connected to the handheld before use.
• 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 guarantee.
• Always make sure tanks are tted correctly before using
the steam mop.
• Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly and ensure hard oor
areas are free from grit and debris before using the steam mop.
• Always carry the steam mop by the handle.
• Always unplug the steam mop before carrying out any
maintenance or when unattended.
• Take extra care when cleaning on stairs.

concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
• 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.
• This steam mop should not be used to clean electrical appliances such
as microwaves, oven, televisions and electrical heating systems etc.
• Only Vax recommend cloths and detergent should be used with this steam
mop. Using other detergents will invalidate the guarantee.
components such as interior of ovens or wires. Never touch the steam burst
or oorhead from a short distance (there is a risk of scalding).
• 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.
• 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.
• Don’t unplug steam mop by pulling on the power cord or run over the power cord.
• Don’t use the steam mop if the power cord or plug is damaged.
• 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.
• 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.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or near open ames.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
may overheat.
• Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it could be a trip hazard.
• Store the steam mop in a cool, dry area away from children.
• Before storing the steam mop please ensure all water/detergents tanks and hard
water lter are thoroughly clean and dry.
• Keep the appliance out of reach of children when it is energised or cooling down.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.

Thank you for buying this Steam Fresh Combi
Taking care of your sealed hard oors and surfaces
The Steam Fresh Combi is designed to make steam cleaning your hard oors and surfaces
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 hard oors and surfaces with the Steam Fresh Combi will ensure they keep
looking beautiful, smell fresh and are hygienically clean.
Taking care of your Steam Fresh Combi
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your hard oors and surfaces.
We’re here if you need us
Instead of taking me back to the shop,
simply visit our online support:
support.vax.co.uk
Still need to get in touch?
Our UK based Customer Care Team are here to support you.
For help with assembly, operational or performance problems, or buying and tting new accessories,
you can nd all our contact details at vax.co.uk/contact
This user guide can be found online at: support.vax.co.uk

Contents
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
Getting in touch
Using your accessories
Accessories
Notes
Steam Fresh Combi
Included with
your machine
2x Microbre
Cleaning Pads
Carpet Glider
Hose
Metal Brush
Small Plastic Brush
Large Plastic Brush
Window Tool
Window Tool Cloth
Scraper Nozzle
Concentration Nozzle
Grout Brush
Detail Nozzle
Accessory Bag
250ml Detergent

Plug storage
Handle release button
Detergent trigger (hidden)
Handle
Steam ready indicator
On/O switch
Handheld steam trigger
Name Stream Fresh Combi
Voltage 220-240
Wattage 1400-1600w
Cord length 8m
Weight 3.7kg
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Microbre Cleaning Pads
(Type 1)
1-1-131448
Pro Cleaning Pads (Type 6)
1-1-132319
Coral Cleaning Pads (Type 3)
1-1-131643
Carpet Glider (Type 3)
1-1-133527
Flat Upholstery Tool
1-1-131394
Hard Water Filter (Type 1)
1-1-133327
Accessories & Consumables
To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Quick cord
release hook
Floorhead
release button
Detergent control dial
Steam control dial
Water tank
Floorhead
Compact scrub brush
Hard water lter (hidden)
Concentration
nozzle storage
Detergent tank
Tool storage
Quick cord
release hook
Handheld release button
Getting to know your machine

Getting started
Push the main body down
into the oorhead until
it clicks into place.
Push the handle into main
body until it clicks into place.
To stand the steam mop
upright push handle until
clicks into place.
Assembling your steam mop
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Insert concentration nozzle
into the storage hook on the
back of handle.
Wrap the power cord around
the quick cord release hooks
and insert the plug into the
plug storage.
Insert tools into the back
of the steam mop.

Using your machine
Press the water tank
release buttons and pull
the water tank to remove.
Slide the water tank back into
the machine until it clicks
into place.
Pull the tab on the water
tank cap to open.
Fill the water tank with
260ml of water, replace the
cap and push rmly to close.
Twist the detergent tank
cap anti-clockwise
and lift to remove.
Pour 50ml of Vax detergent
and 150ml of water into the
detergent tank.
To remove the detergent
tank press both release
buttons and pull to release.
IMPORTANT: If you don’t want to use detergent on your ooring, turn detergent dial to OFF position.
Always test on an inconspicuous area of ooring rst before using detergent.
Filling water tank
Insert the detergent tank back
into the machine until it clicks
into place.
Replace the detergent tank cap
and twist clockwise to close.
Filling detergent tank

Using your machine
IMPORTANT:
• 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.
• 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 oorhead 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.
Place the microbre pad on
the oor, white side facing up.
Place steam mop onto pad
making sure the entire pad
covers the oorhead.
To steam your oors with
detergent turn the dial to ON
and without detergent turn
the dial to OFF.
Plug into mains and press the
power button to switch on.
The blue light will illuminate
to show power on. The green
light will illuminate to show the
steam mop is ready to use.
Adjust the steam dial to
desired setting.
To recline the steam mop
place foot on oorhead and
pull handle backwards.
Using the steam mop
Move the steam mop slowly
backwards and forwards
across the oor paying
particular attention to high
trac areas. Squeeze/release
trigger as required.
Push On/O switch to
turn machine on. To produce steam squeeze
the trigger in short bursts.
Don’t hold the trigger
continuously to prevent
over wetting oors.
Hold corner of pad down
with foot and lift steam
mop to peel away.

Using your machine
To produce steam squeeze
the trigger. To prevent
over wetting the carpet,
avoid holding the
trigger continuously.
Move the steam mop slowly
backwards and forwards
across the carpet paying
particular attention to high
trac areas.
To release the carpet glider,
place foot on clip and push
down. Lift steam mop to
unhook and remove.
Refreshing carpets
To recline the steam mop
place foot on oorhead and
pull handle backwards.
Place foot on outer oorhead
and gently pull away steam
mop to release the compact
scrub brush.
Move steam mop back and
forwards across the oor,
getting into corners and
awkward places.
Using compact scrub brush
IMPORTANT: When using on carpets, always make sure the microbre cleaning pad is used and covers the oorhead entirely
before using the carpet glider. Only use the carpet glider when refreshing carpets and turn the detergent dial to OFF.
Turn the detergent dial to OFF
when 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 oorhead.
With microbre pad attached,
hook the steam mop into the
front of the carpet glider and
push to clip into place. Carpet
glider should only be used
when refreshing carpets.
Push On/O button
to switch on.
IMPORTANT: Always switch o the steam mop before attaching or removing the oorhead.