Taking Care Of Your Machine; Emptying The Water/Detergent Tanks; Emptying The Detergent Tank; Replacing The Hard Water Filter - Vax Steam Fresh Combi Classic S86-SF-CC Let's Get Started

Taking care of your machine

IMPORTANT: Allow the steamer to fully cool down before performing any maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Don't leave water or
detergent in the tanks between uses, as this can effect the steamer's performance, the water/detergent tanks need to be emptied and
rinsed after each use.
IMPORTANT: Don't use bleach or fabric softener when washing the microfibre cleaning pad. Always allow the steamer to fully cool
down before removing the microfibre cleaning pad.

Emptying the water/detergent tanks

To remove the water tank Pull the tab on the water Empty any excess water
press both water tank tank to open. over the sink.
release buttons, and pull
to remove.

Emptying the detergent tank

Press the release buttons Twist detergent tank cap Empty any excess
and pull the detergent anti-clockwise and lift to detergent over the sink.
tank to remove. remove.
Removing cleaning pads
Max 40°C
Using your foot, hold the corner The microfibre pad is machine wash-
of the microfibre cleaning pad able (Max 40⁰C) allow to fully dry
down, lift steamer to peel away. before use.
Rinse water tank with water and
replace water tank tab, push firmly
to close before replacing back onto
the steamer.
Rinse detergent tank with water,
replace detergent tank cap and turn
clockwise to tighten. Replace the
detergent tank back onto the steamer
Storing your steamer
Wrap the power cord around the
quick cord release hooks and insert
the plug into the plug storage socket.
Taking care of your machine
IMPORTANT: Don't operate the steamer without hard water filter in place. The condition of the filter affects the performance of your
steamer, check and change filter periodically. If you live in a hard water area the filter will discolour or darken over time. Depending on
water hardness and frequency of use, the filter should be changed every 3 to 6 months (or if the filter has discoloured)

Replacing the hard water filter

Remove the water tank Pull to remove the hard
to access the hard water filter.
water filter.
Removing blockages
If there is an obstruction To remove the floor head
to the steam flow through from main body push the
the machine, steam may be floor head release button
released through the bleed and lift.
valve located on the side of
the handheld.
3-6 Months
New filter (beige/cream Hard water filter should
colour).
be replaced every 3 to 6
months or if discoloured.
With the pad removed from
After floor head is removed,
using a thin object such as the floor head, insert a
small thin object such as
a paper-clip (in the area
shown), insert to remove a paper-clip in to the steam
holes to remove a blockage.
the blockage.