Vax VX23 Series, User Manual

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Basic safety precautions
Don’ts
Let’s talk safety
This steam mop is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the steam mop indoors away from rain and moisture
and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit
• Turn OFF the on/off switch on the steam mop controls before
disconnecting or connecting from the mains supply
• Always unplug the steam mop and allow it to cool before
connecting or disconnecting the hose or accessories
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance
• This appliance is not intended for use by children and persons
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
• Please refer to floor manufacturers care recommendations
before use, and test your flooring/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 floors or furniture, acrylic surfaces and synthetic,
velvet or steam/water sensitive materials
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the steam mop
• This steam mop should not be used to clean electrical
appliances such as microwaves, oven, televisions and
electrical heating systems etc
• Only Vax recommended cloths and detergent should be used
with this steam mop. Using other detergents will invalidate
the warranty
IMPORTANT:
The steam mop is equipped with a thermostat and
a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the
thermostat will automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur,
unplug the steam mop from the electrical outlet and turn off the
switch. Let the unit cool, remove and empty the water tank. To
re-start the machine, plug it into an electrical outlet and switch
it back on.
IMPORTANT: We recommend the use of a Residual Current
Device with a Residual Current rating of 30mA or less.
IMPORTANT: This steam mop may not be suitable for all floating
floorboards or sealed floors – please check with your floorboard
manufacturer first prior to use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE
WARNING: Danger of scalding
WARNING:
The stick steam mop head gets
very hot during operation.
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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
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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
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Don’t handle the plug or use the steam mop with wet hands
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Don’t pull or carry this steam mop by the power cord
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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
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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
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Don’t unplug steam mop by pulling on the power cord or run
over the power cord. If the power cord or plug is damaged
please contact our Customer Care Line
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Don’t aim the steam mop at people, animals, plants and
electrical components such as interior of ovens or wires.
Never touch the floor head from a short distance (there is
a risk of scalding)
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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
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Don’t leave this steam mop unattended while it is connected
to the supply mains
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Do not use this steam mop with a damaged cord or plug. If
the supply cord is damaged return the steam mop to a Vax
authorised Service Agent
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Do not use without the tank cap in place. Ensure that the water
tank cap has been screwed down fully before use
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Do not use the steam mop to treat any items of clothing that
are still being worn on the body
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Never immerse the steam mop in water or in other liquids
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Do not operate the steam mop without water in the tank
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Do not use the unit on leather, wax polished furniture or floors,
synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate steam or water
sensitive materials
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Do not use on acrylic surfaces
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Do not overfill the tank. Do not exceed the maximum
prescribed filling level. Please use the measuring jug and
funnel included
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Do not use without the hard water filter in place
WARNING:
Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for an extended period of time as this may damage the
floor surface.