Steam exhaust vent.
Remove microfibre pad
and inspect unit base for
blockages. If a blockage
can be seen use a small
thin object such as a
paper-clip to try to
free blockage.
Maintenance
(Keep your Vax as good as new)
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Replacing the hard water filter
IMPORTANT:
The condition of the filter affects the performance of your machine.
Check and change filter (depending on level of use). Do not operate unit without hard water filter in place.
Your machine is fitted with a hard water filter. If you live in an area of hard water the filter will discolour/darken
over time (2). Depending on water hardness and/or frequency of use the filter should be changed every 12
months, or once the filter has completely darkened.
Hard water filter in unit.
Hard water filter removed.
Clearing blockages
IMPORTANT:
Turn unit off. Allow unit to fully cool down before performing maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
There is a small opening at the bottom of the trim that goes around the outside of the back of the unit.
This opening is a steam exhaust vent should the primary path become blocked. If steam starts to escape from
this vent you should:
If steam path is still
blocked, remove steam
mop floor head from main
body by pushing white
plastic locking pin
and
pulling away.
After floor head is removed,
using a thin object such as
a paper-clip (in the area
shown), attempt to remove
the blockage.
