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2. To take the floor nozzle off again, press in the
appropriate release button and pull the nozzle off
with a downward movement.
Triangular Nozzle
1. Attach the triangular nozzle to the end of the
extension tube. Ensure that the nozzle clicks into
place on assembly. The triangular nozzle can be
used on armchairs, sofas, cushions, mattresses,
car interiors, blinds and garden furniture.
2. The nozzle can be used with or without the cleaning
cloth. Place the triangular nozzle on the cleaning
cloth and secure the cloth by pressing on the inner
sides of the clips to open and place cloth under
clips (Fig.4/3).
Detail Nozzle
1. Attach the detail nozzle directly on to the steam
gun or the extension tubes (Fig.4/4).
2. The detail nozzle can be used on its own for a shot
of direct steam or brushes can be added to agitate
stubborn stains. The detail nozzle and brushes are
ideal for joints between tiles, ovens, unaccessible
points, shower cubicles and sanitary fittings. The
brush nozzles are removed by simply pulling them
off with a downward movement.
Fig.4/3
Fig.4/4
Mirror/Window Tool
IMPORTANT: Glass may crack if subjected to
thermal shock. Pre-heat areas of glass prior to steam
cleaning by spraying steam in a wide arc from a
distance of 25-30cm. Slowly reduce the distance to
10-15cm to heat the glass up further.
Attach the mirror/window tool to the detail nozzle.
The mirror/window tool can be used directly on the
steam gun or the extension tubes (Fig.4/5).
5. Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Always ensure before cleaning or
maintaining the steam cleaner that it is switched off
and unplugged from the mains. Only clean the steam
cleaner by wiping over the housing with a slightly
moistened cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents,
abrasives or alcohol since they may damage the
housing. Vax recommend that the tank be rinsed out
after 5 filling operations at the latest if water hardness
is above 1.8 mmol/l (10˚dH). Information regarding
local water hardness may be obtained from the water
or utility company. Vax recommend filling the water
tank with water and giving it a good shake to clean it.
This will loosen any limescale that has been deposited
on the bottom of the steam cleaner. Pour out the water
and allow the tank to dry out completely before closing
it. The water tank should be treated with limescale
remover approx. every 6 months to prolong the steam
cleaner’s life. Place one (or at most two) limescale
removal sticks in 1 litre of warm water (50˚C) and fill the
water tank with it. Allow the solution to work for
approx. 30 minutes then pour away the water with the
dissolved solids. Repeat this process if necessary then
rinse out the tank with water.
Fig.4/5
