Vax HF85-FM-C User manual

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HF85-FM-C/HF85-FM-CA
Let’s get started
FLOORMATE

Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
This Floormate Cordless is intended for household use only
and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• This Floormate Cordless is for use on hard oors only.
• Only use the Floormate Cordless indoors and keep the area
you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the Floormate Cordless.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Don’t use this Floormate Cordless if it has been dropped,
damaged, immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use Floormate Cordless
if the power cord or plug is damaged.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the Floormate Cordless with
wet hands.
• Don’t unplug the charger by pulling on the power cord.
• Always turn o the Floormate Cordless before carrying out
any maintenance.
• The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water (max
40°C). Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling water may
damage your machine and invalidate your guarantee.
• Turn o all controls on the Floormate Cordless before
disconnecting or connecting the battery.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Use only the battery (Vax part no. BH03120UK) supplied by Vax.
Other batteries may burst causing serious personal injury
or damage.
• Only use Vax hard oor cleaning detergent. Using other solution
may cause excess foaming.
Let’s talk safety

• Please refer to oor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use, and
test your ooring by running the Floormate Cordless over a small hidden
area, if no damage or discolouration occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable
for use on water sensitive ooring.
• Replace battery with Vax battery only. Use of another battery may present
a risk of re or explosion.
• Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to
prevent shorting. The battery is to be disposed of safely at your local battery
recycling centre.
• In case of battery leakages, avoid any contact with skin and contact our
Customer Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm, Sat
9:00am to 5:00pm).
• In the eventuality of scrapping the product, please remove the battery from
the unit.
• The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with
the appliance.
• Don’t use this Floormate Cordless if it has been dropped,
damaged, immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use Floormate Cordless
if the power cord or plug is damaged.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the Floormate Cordless with
wet hands.
• Don’t unplug the charger by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your Floormate Cordless.
• Don’t use the Floormate Cordless with incorrect voltage as this may result in
damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning
items or use in an area where there may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach,
and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don’t try to short the terminals of the battery and the charger.
• Always turn o the Floormate Cordless before carrying out
any maintenance.
• The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water (max
40°C). Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling water may
damage your machine and invalidate your guarantee.
• Turn o all controls on the Floormate Cordless before
disconnecting or connecting the battery.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Use only the battery (Vax part no. BH03120UK) supplied by Vax.
Other batteries may burst causing serious personal injury
or damage.
• Only use Vax hard oor cleaning detergent. Using other solution
may cause excess foaming.
• Always protect the charger cord 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 can be
a trip hazard.
• Always carry the Floormate Cordless by the handle.
• Always use the Floormate Cordless in an upright position. To prevent motor
damage from dirty water, never hold the Floormate Cordless upside down or
lay on its side.
• Store your Floormate Cordless in a cool, dry area. Before storing your
Floormate Cordless please ensure all water/detergent tanks and lters are
thoroughly clean and dry.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.

Thank you for buying this Floormate Cordless.
Taking care of your hard oors
The Floormate Cordless is designed to make washing hard oors 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 will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve chosen
hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Taking care of your Floormate Cordless
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.
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Taking care of you
We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:
vax.co.uk/support or call:
(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd, Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwitch, WR9 OLW, UK
This User Guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

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
Accessories
Notes
Floormate Cordless
250ml Floor to Floor
Detergent
Included with
your machine
SpinScrubTM Wood
Floor Brush
1x LithiumLifeTM Battery
(dependant on model*)
Battery Charger
(dependant on model*)
*Not included with HF85-FM-CA

Getting to know your machine
Handle Release
Pedal
Folding Handle Release Button
Scroll Selector Control
Handle
Carry Handle
Battery Cover
Dirty Water Tank
Release Button
Clean Water/
Detergent Tank
Release Button
Dirty Water Tank
Clean Water/
Detergent Tank
Brush Release Buttons
Nozzle Release Latch
Nozzle
Subject to technical change without notice.
Technical Specication
Name Floormate Cordless
Battery voltage 20V
Weight 6.35kg
Part number 1-1-134995-00
Battery Specication
Type Lithium-Ion rechargeable
battery pack
Nominal voltage 20VDC
Capacity 4Ah/72Wh
Battery Model No. BH03120UK
Battery Charger Specication
Model No. BH03200UK
Technical Specication
Name Floormate Cordless
Weight 5.4kg
Part Number 1-1-135756-00
Accessories & Consumables
Battery Charger 1-1-134171-00
LithiumLifeTM Battery 1-1-134164-00
Floor to Floor Sanitise 1-9-133258-00
Floor to Floor Detergent 1.5L 1-9-132708-00
Getting started
HF85-FM-C HF85-FM-CA

Raise handle to upright
position until it clicks and
locks into place.
Pull the nozzle release
latch upwards and
forwards to remove.
Lie your Floormate
Cordless on its back. Line
up the spindle on the
SpinScrubTM brushes with
the plate on the base of
the Floormate Cordless.
Push SpinScrubTM brushes
rmly to lock into place.
Line up and push nozzle
until clicks into place.
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE.
Getting started

Charging the battery
Fit the battery onto the
battery charger.
The battery charger light will
turn blue when charging. If
a red light appears an error
has occurred, remove the
battery and ret.
The battery will be fully
charged after 3 hours
and the charger light will
turn o.
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE.
CAUTION: The battery used in this device may present a risk of re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
disassemble or heat above manufacturer’s maximum temperature limit (60° C/140°F) or incinerate. Replace battery
with Vax battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of re or explosion. Dispose of used battery
promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in re. Do not attempt to disassemble
the battery or remove any component projecting from the battery terminals. The battery and charger have no user
serviceable parts. Fire or injury may result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to
prevent shorting. The battery is to be disposed of safely at your local battery recycling centre.
For best performance terminals on battery, battery charger and Floormate Cordless must be clean and free from dust
and dirt. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The battery must be removed from the appliance
before it is scrapped. The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the battery. In case
of battery leakages avoid any contact with skin and contact our Customer Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri
8:30am to 6:30pm, Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
IMPORTANT: The battery will need fully charging before rst use.
NOTE: The life expectancy of the battery will vary depending on the usage of the Floormate Cordless.
Removing the battery
Press the release button,
hold base of battery
charger and lift the battery
to remove.
To check how much life is left
on the battery, press down on
the battery button and see the
battery life indicator.
25% Charged
50% Charged
75% Charged
Getting Started
Using your machine

Filling the clean water tank
IMPORTANT: Only use Vax hard oor cleaning detergent. Using other solution may cause excess foaming.
Excessive foaming will prevent the machine from working eectively. Using other detergents will
invalidate the guarantee.
Getting Started
Using your machine
Press the release button
on the clean water/
detergent tank. Pull to
remove tank.
Twist clean water/
detergent tank cap
clockwise to re-t.
Twist clean water/
detergent tank cap anti-
clockwise, lift to remove.
Tilt clean water/detergent
tank and line up onto
Floormate Cordless. Push
until it clicks into place.
Using the clean water/
detergent tank cap, pour
the required amount of
detergent to the ll line
(approx. 60ml
per 1 litre of water).
Pour detergent into tank.
Top up tank to ll line with
warm water (Max 40˚C).

IMPORTANT: Please refer to oor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use, and test your ooring by
running the Floormate Cordless over a small hidden area. If no damage or discolouration has occurred once
the area is dry, continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on water sensitive ooring. Vacuum your hard oor
thoroughly prior to using your Floormate Cordless.
NOTE: If you just want the brushes to spin, push scroll selector control forward one click to the central position.
Using your machine
TIP
To enhance drying on the oor
surface, release the trigger
and continue to move machine
over the area to pick up dirty
solution.
Pull to open battery cover.
Fit the battery into the
Floormate Cordless. The
battery will click into posi-
tion when correctly tted.
Press the handle
release pedal and pull
handle backwards.
Push scroll selector
control forward 2 clicks.
Squeeze trigger to release
clean water and detergent
(WASH mode), release
trigger to pick up dirty
water (DRY mode).
In WASH mode, with the
trigger held down
to release clean water
and solution, slowly move
the Floormate Cordless
forward to arms length.
Release the trigger and
pull the Floormate Cord-
less backwards
to pick up.
Taking care of your machine

IMPORTANT: Remove battery before carrying out any maintenance on your machine.
NOTE: The dirty water tank has an automatic shut o to prevent the tank from overowing. If this is
activated, the Floormate Cordless will not pick up and the sound of the motor will change. The dirty water tank
will need to be emptied.
IMPORTANT: Empty and rinse out clean and dirty water tanks and leave to air dry before replacing. Do not
leave solution stored in the tanks between uses.
Using your machine
Cleaning the lter
Remove dirty water tank
lid from dirty water tank
and lift oat.
Pinch lter together to remove
from lid.
Rinse under water
(max. 40˚C) to remove
debris. Leave to fully dry
before replacing back into
your Floormate Cordless.
Emptying the dirty water tank
Taking care of your machine
Press the release button
on the dirty water tank.
Pull to remove tank.
Lift dirty water tank
clips up and outward to
release. Lift to remove
dirty water tank lid.
Empty dirty water over
the sink. Rinse dirty water
tank and lid under water
to remove debris. Replace
dirty water tank lid.
Tilt dirty water tank
and line up onto
Floormate Cordless. Push
until it clicks into place.

IMPORTANT: Remove battery before carrying out any maintenance on your machine.
Taking care of your machine
Cleaning the brushes
Pull the nozzle release latch
up and forward.
Press both brush
release buttons to unlock
brush assembly.
Remove nozzle from
Floormate Cordless and rinse
under running water
(max. 40°C).
Remove the brush
assembly cover. Rinse brushes
under water to remove debris
(Max 40˚C).
Remove any debris from
squeegee by wiping with
a damp cloth.
Cleaning the nozzle
Taking care of your machine

Carrying and storage
Using a dry cloth or soft dusting brush remove any
dust/debris from terminals on battery charger, battery
and Floormate Cordless.
To lower handle, press handle
release button and fold
handle to storage position.
The Floormate Cordless can be
moved by lifting the carry handle
on the front.
Cleaning terminals
Taking care of your machine

Getting in touch
• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure
the part is denitely included in your unit.
• Check the fuse in the charger plug. Always replace the fuse in the
plug with a British 3amp fuse.
• The battery may not be charged, remove and charge the battery.
• Clean water tank may not be locked in position.
• Clean water tank may be empty and need to be relled.
• Check the battery charger is plugged in.
• Check the battery is inserted correctly into the charger.
• The battery may not be connecting with the charger. Remove the
battery and unplug charger, wait 10 seconds then retry.
• This could also indicate that the battery is fully charged
and ready to use.
• Check the battery is inserted correctly into the charger.
• The battery of charger has an error. Remove the battery and
unplug charger, wait 10 seconds then plug charger into socket
and reinsert the battery.
• Check terminals on battery and Floormate Cordless are clean.
• The dirty water tank has an automatic shut o to prevent the tank
from overowing. If this is activated, the machine will not pick up
and the sound of the motor will change. The dirty water tank will
need to be emptied. The nozzle may be blocked. Go to ‘Taking care
of your machine’.
SolutionProblem
What to do if it goes wrong
There is an
accessory missing.
Why won’t the
Floormate Cordless
turn on?
Why won’t my
Floormate Cordless
pick up?
Why won’t the water/
detergent dispense?
Why won’t the
brushes spin?
Why is the battery
charger light
continually ashing?

Getting in touch
* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.
† Registration Required. Terms and conditions apply.

Battery Charger
1-1-134171-00
LithiumLifeTM Battery
1-1-134164-00
LithiumLifeTM battery technology brings power and
cordless convenience for whole-home cleaning.
Floor to Floor Cleaning Detergent 1.5l (x1)
1-9-132708-00
Vax Floor to Floor hard oor cleaning detergent
gently removes tough spots and stains from your
hard oors. Floor to Floor cleans and shines with
no dulling residue. Safe to use on sealed laminates,
hard oors and tiles.
Floor to Floor Sanitise 1.5l (x1)
1-9-133258-00
Vax Floor to Floor sanitise hard oor cleaning
detergent gently removes tough spots and stains
from your hard oors. Floor to Floor Sanitise cleans
and shines with no dulling residue, kills 99.9% of
bacteria. Safe to use on sealed laminates, hard
oors and tiles. Citrus fresh fragrance.
Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
Notes

Accessories
Notes

Vax Ltd., 5th Floor 2 Colmore Square, 38 Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6BN, UK
email: inf[email protected] website: vax.co.uk
EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility,
declare that the HF85-FM-(C/CA) series is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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