Vax VX24 Instructions For Use Manual page 8

Using your machine
• The steam mop and accessories get very hot during use, always allow them to cool down before handling.
• Always unplug and switch off the steam mop when assembling and filling water & solution tank.
• Always switch off the steam mop before emptying the water tank or changing the cleaning pads/accessories.
• IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer's care recommendations before use and test the steam mop
on a discrete area of flooring 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 floor head 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 off. If this happens turn off and unplug the steam mop, allow to cool for a least 2 to 4 hours and re-start.
Using the steam mop
Place the microfibre Plug into mains and
pad on the floor white press the power button
side facing up. Place to switch on. The blue
steam mop onto pad light will illuminate to
making sure the entire show power on. The
pad covers the green light will illuminate
floor head to show the steam
mop is ready to use
Push On/Off switch to
turn machine on
Adjust the steam dial to
desired setting
To produce steam
squeeze the trigger in
short bursts. Don't hold
the trigger continuously to
prevent over wetting floors
To steam your floors
with detergent turn the
dial to ON and without
detergent turn the
dial to OFF
Move the steam mop
slowly backwards and
forwards across the floor
paying particular attention
to high traffic areas.
Squeeze/release trigger
as required.
Never leave the steam mop in
one spot on any surface for an
extended period of time as this
may damage the floor surface.
To recline the steam
mop place foot on floor
head and pull handle
backwards
To remove steam pad, hold
corner of pad down with
foot and lift steam mop
to peel away