Basic safety precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
Let’s talk safety
Please keep instructions for further use.
This Floormate is intended for household use only and NOT for
commercial or industrial use
• This Floormate is for use on hard oors only
• Only use the Floormate indoors and keep the area you’re
cleaning well lit
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and
openings whilst using the Floormate
• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision
• Please refer to oor manufacturer’s care recommendations
before use, and test your ooring by running the Floormate
over a small hidden area, if no damage or discolouration
occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on water
sensitive ooring.
• Only Vax recommended tools and accessories should be used
with this Floormate
3 Always make sure lter and recovery tank are tted correctly
before using your Floormate
3 Always turn o and unplug the Floormate before carrying out any
maintenance
3 The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water (max
40°C). Filling the clean water tank with hot
or boiling water may damage your machine and invalidate your
guarantee
3 Turn o all controls on the Floormate before disconnecting or
connecting the power cord, after use always wrap the power cord
around the cord clips provided
3 Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British
13amp fuse.
3 Always protect the power cord from heated surfaces
or near open ames
3 Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords,
non-approved extension cords may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can
be a trip hazard
3 Always carry the Floormate by the handle
3 Always use the Floormate in an upright position.
To prevent motor damage from dirty water, never hold
the Floormate upside down or lay on its side
3 Store your Floormate in a cool, dry area. Before storing your
Floormate please ensure all water/detergents tanks and lters are
thoroughly clean and dry
8 Don’t use this Floormate if it has been dropped, damaged,
immersed in water or left outdoors
8 Don’t run over the power cord or use Floormate if
the power cord or plug is damaged. Please contact
our Customer Care Line on: 0844 4128 455
(Mon-Fri 08:30-18:30 Sat 09:00-17:00)
8 Don’t handle the plug or use the Floormate with wet hands
8 Don’t pull or carry this Floormate by the power cord. 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
8 Don’t unplug Floormate by pulling on the power cord
8 Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this
may cause damage to your Floormate
8 Don’t use the Floormate with incorrect voltage as this may result
in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on
the ratings label
8 Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches
or smoking hot burning items or use in an area where there
may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain
cleaner)