Vax VX34 User manual

Let’s get started
FLOORMATE
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VX34 / VX34SK

Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
This Floormate Cordless is intended for household use only and NOT for
commercial or industrial use.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
• This Floormate Cordless is for use on sealed 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.
• It is a battery-operated appliance, the battery being charged outside the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety. Children should not play with the cleaner.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.
• Do not pull or carry by charger cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run
appliance on cord.
• Don’t handle the charger plug or use the cleaner with wet hands.
• With brushes on , do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period
of time as damage to the oor can result.
• Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.
• Don’t not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous material.
• Do not vacuum our, baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher
or deodoriser.
• Always turn o the Floormate Cordless before carrying out any maintenance or
removing the battery.
• 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 warranty.
• Turn o all controls on the Floormate Cordless before disconnecting or connecting
the battery.
• Use only the battery (Vax part no. BH03120ANZ) supplied by Vax. Other batteries
may burst causing serious personal injury or damage.
• Use only the charger (Vax part no. BH03200ANZ) supplied by Vax.
• 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.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated.
• Always make sure the lters and water tanks are tted correctly before using your
the cleaner.
• Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords. Care should be taken to arrange the
extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the cleaner after use and may
puddle. Do not leave the appliance on wood or laminate ooring after use to avoid
damage and ensure to soak up drips with a towel or absorbent material.
Let’s talk safety

• Keep the charger and batteries in a dry place, and use them indoors only.
• Please refer to oor manufacturer’s care recommendations before use, and test your ooring by
running the Floormate Cordless over a small hidden area rst, if no damage or discolouration
occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on water sensitive ooring or oating oorboards.
• Replace battery with Vax battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of re or explosion.
• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance or charger is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, take it to a Vax authorised repair
agent prior to continuing use. Please contact our Customer Care Line on: AU: 1300 361 505 /
NZ: 0800 800 900 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5.00pm) or visit www.vax.com.au / vax.co.nz for your
nearest Vax authorised repair agent.
Please keep instructions for further use.
• Do not pull or carry by charger cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run
appliance on cord.
• Don’t handle the charger plug or use the cleaner with wet hands.
• With brushes on , do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period
of time as damage to the oor can result.
• Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.
• Don’t not vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building or vitreous material.
• Do not vacuum our, baking soda or any other powder-based carpet refresher
or deodoriser.
• Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture as it may result in injury or damage.
• Do not clean over oor electrical outlets.
• 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, ash, 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 or
removing the battery.
• 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 warranty.
• Turn o all controls on the Floormate Cordless before disconnecting or connecting
the battery.
• Use only the battery (Vax part no. BH03120ANZ) supplied by Vax. Other batteries
may burst causing serious personal injury or damage.
• Use only the charger (Vax part no. BH03200ANZ) supplied by Vax.
• 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.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated.
• Always make sure the lters and water tanks are tted correctly before using your
the cleaner.
• Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords. Care should be taken to arrange the
extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the cleaner after use and may
puddle. Do not leave the appliance on wood or laminate ooring after use to avoid
damage and ensure to soak up drips with a towel or absorbent material.
• 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.
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.
WARNING: For best performance terminals on battery, battery charger and vacuum cleaner must be clean
and free from dust and dirt.
Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

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.
Taking care of you
We’re here if you need us. For trouble shooting,
simply call or visit:
Australia: 1300 361 505 vax.com.au
New Zealand: 0800 800 900 vax.co.nz
Monday-Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.

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
250ml Floor to Floor
Detergent
*Battery and charger sold separately
Included with
your machine
Model VX34
Model VX34SK
SpinScrubTM Wood
Floor Brush
SpinScrubTM Wood
Floor Brush
1x LithiumLifeTM Battery
Battery Charger

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.
IPX4
Technical Specication
Name Floormate Cordless
Battery voltage 20V
Weight 6.4kg
Dirty water tank 700ml
Clean water tank 700ml
Cleaning width 30cm
Battery Specication
Type Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack
Nominal voltage 20VDC
Capacity 4Ah/72Wh
Battery Model No. BH03120ANZ
Battery Charger Specication
Model No. BH03200ANZ
Charge time 3 hours
Input 100-240V ~0.85A-0.050A Max 50/60Hz
Output 22V 2A
Getting started
VX34 / VX34SK VX34 model only
Indoor
Use
Read
Instructions

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 properly.
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.
IMPORTANT: The battery will need to be fully charged before rst use.
NOTE: The life expectancy of the battery will vary depending on the usage of the Floormate Cordless. If you require
a replacement battery contact us – Vax Careline (AU) 1300 361 505 / vax.com.au OR (NZ) 0800 800 900 / vax.co.nz
Removing the battery
Press the release button,
hold base of battery
charger and lift the battery
to remove.
To check how much charge 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 warranty.
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 rst. If no damage or discolouration has occurred
once the area is dry, continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on water sensitive ooring or oating oorboards.
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. Do not use water or any solutions on terminals, battery or charger.
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 battery is inserted correctly into the vacuum cleaner.
• The battery may not be charged, remove and charge the battery.
• Battery may be too hot, remove and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
Replace 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
battery charge?
Why is the battery
charger light
continually ashing?

* Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner
before calling.
Getting in touch

Distributed by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd.
31 Gilby Road, Mt Waverley, VIC 3149 Australia.
Careline AU: 1300 361 505 www.vax.com.au
Careline NZ: 0800 800 900 www.vax.co.nz