Steamfast Quick & Easy SF-222 Instruction Manual

Quick & Easy

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Model SF-222

by Top Innovations, Inc.

Please read instructions before use.

Mail in your warranty registration card.

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the Quick & Easy

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handheld steam cleaner.
This versatile and convenient new product places the cleaning power of
steam in a compact and lightweight appliance that is easy to take anywhere
you need to clean.

Plug your Quick & Easy

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in, and in minutes, you are ready to eliminate
dirt, grease, grime, stains, and more from most anywhere in or around your
home. In addition to removing dirt and grime, you will receive the many
benefits that steam provides. Hot steam refreshes upholstery and eliminates
smoke and other unpleasant odors, as well as dust mites and other allergens.
Use it in your living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and anywhere
else that you need to clean. And when you’re finished steaming, the Quick

& Easy

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light weight and compact size make it quick and convenient to

store.

Top Innovations, Inc. would like to invite you to take advantage of our
Customer Support web site at:

www.topinnovations.com

On this website you will find additional information about many other
exciting Steam Fast products that are available, helpful tips on ways in
which you can utilize your Quick & Easy

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, and other useful information

to assist you in maximizing the power of steam!

Enjoy your new Quick & Easy

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!

Benny Lee
Chairman and CEO
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

For problems with your steam cleaner, refer to the Troubleshooting
Guide Located on page 13 of this manual. Additional inquiries should be
directed to our Customer Support services at 1-800-711-6617 ext. 102 /
130 or e-mailed to:

[e-mail]

Should there be any missing or defective parts or accessories, contact
Customer Support. In most cases, it is not necessary to return the entire
unit. We can ship most parts directly to your door.

To ensure prompt and accurate service, call for a Return
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Failure to obtain a Return Authorization number will cause a delay
in warranty or out-of-warranty service requests.

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1. DO NOT leave your SF-222 Quick & EasyTMunattended when plugged in
or not in use.

2.

This unit is not a toy. Close supervision is required when using
unit near children, pets, and plants. Steam produced by it is hot and
pressurized. Care must be taken to avoid burns or other injuries. Never
point nozzle at pets or people.

3. Always unplug electrical cord when unit is not in use. DO NOT use this

unit if electrical cord or outlet is damaged. DO NOT use unit if it is not
working properly or has been dropped, damaged, or left outdoors. If such
damage occurs, return unit to an approved service technician for repair.

4. This unit is an electrical appliance. DO NOT submerge it in water. DO

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OT use electrical cord as a handle. DO NOT allow cord to be crimped by
closing it in doors. DO NOT pull or stretch cord around sharp corners or
edges. Be sure to keep electrical cord away from all heated surfaces.

5. DO NOT use this unit with extension cords or electrical outlets that have
inadequate current capacity. A three-prong outlet or a properly grounded
adapter is necessary when using SF-222 Quick & Easy

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.

6. In order to unplug SF-222 Quick & Easy

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, grasp plug and pull smoothly
and firmly from outlet. DO NOT attempt to unplug unit by pulling or
tugging on cord.

7. DO NOT handle or use this unit while hands are wet or when not wearing
shoes. To avoid falls and other injuries, be sure to dry any wet areas on
floors and to stand away from damp surfaces while using steam cleaner.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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MPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury, the following basic safety precautions should always
be followed when using an electrical appliance.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR STEAM CLEANER

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8. SF-222 Quick & EasyTMis only meant to be used with recommended
SF-222 accessories. Other types of attachments such as those used with
vacuum cleaners are not to be used with Quick & Easy. Doing so may cause
injuries or damage to unit.

9. Nozzles and attachments become hot during use. To avoid injuries, DO

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OT touch nozzles while using this appliance. DO NOT attempt to change

attachments while unit is emitting steam.

10. DO NOT turn unit on its side when in use.

11. When filling your Quick & Easy

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with water, DO NOT overfill Water

Reservoir.

12. Before filling unit with water, always take the following steps:
(1) Turn appliance off
(2) Unplug electrical cord

Failure to follow these steps may result in electric shock and injury.

13. Only water should be used in unit. Other cleaning agents will damage

unit and can cause injuries.

14. DO NOT operate unit if steam opening is blocked. Should this occur,

shut unit off and unplug.

15. Store your SF-222 Quick & Easy

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in a cool, dry place. Allow unit to

cool completely, and always drain Water Reservoir before storing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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MPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
has a three-pronged plug. This plug will fit in a polarized wall
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet. DO NOT
attempt to modify the plug or defeat this safety feature in any way.

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The following features and accessories come with your steam cleaner.
Carefully inspect packaging material as some parts are shipped inside
Styrofoam packaging. To obtain possible missing parts, refer to the
Customer Support section on page 3 of this manual.

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UNIT ACCESSORIES

7. Steam Jet Nozzle

8. Measuring Cup

9. 10 mm Nylon Utility Brush

10. 15 mm Nylon Utility Brush

UNIT FEATURES

1. Water Reservoir Cap

2. Steam Button

3. Handle

4. Grounded Power Cord

5. Steam Ready Light

6. Water Reservoir

· The Water Reservoir Cap (1) securely covers the opening to the Water

Reservoir, safely containing the pressurized steam within the boiler. The

Water Reservoir Cap must be removed in order to fill the unit with water.

· The Steam Button (2) is depressed in order to release a spray of hot,

penetrating steam from the unit.

· The Handle (3) is designed to stay relatively cool and safe while

providing the optimum amount of user comfort.

· The Grounded Power Cord (4) provides a maximum amount of safety

against electrical shock, while still allowing a great deal of freedom and
mobility.

· The Steam Ready Light (5) illuminates to indicate that the boiler is

heating, and deactivates when the unit is ready to begin steaming.

· The Water Reservoir (6) is the tank in which water is stored for use by

the unit. There must be a sufficient amount of water in the Water
Reservoir in order for the unit to function.

· The Steam Jet Nozzle (7) is the only accessory that is required at all times

in order for the unit to function. It focuses the spray of steam, and serves
as the base to which all other attachments connect.

· The Measuring Cup (8) is designed to assist you in consistently filling

the unit with the optimum amount of water.

· The 10 mm Nylon Utility Brush (9) and the 15 mm Nylon Utility Brush

(10) attach to the Steam Jet Nozzle, and provide extra power for
removing exceptionally tough dirt and stains from surfaces.

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ATTACHING STEAM JET NOZZLE

1. Insert cylinder on back of Steam Jet Nozzle (FIGURE 1) into hole on face

of main unit (FIGURE 2). Insert it so that two tabs on sides of cylinder
(FIGURE 1-A) fit into two tab holes on sides of main hole (FIGURE 2-B).
Be sure to push Steam Jet Nozzle in as far as possible.

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2. Rotate Steam Jet Nozzle in a clockwise direction as indicated below
(FIGURE 3). Twist until you feel it “lock” into place and it will move no
further. Note that single guide line on top of main unit aligns between
dual guide lines on Steam Jet Nozzle (FIGURE 4).

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WARNING: Do not attempt to connect any attachments while unit is
emitting steam.

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

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ATTACHING UTILITY BRUSHES

1. Both the 10 mm Nylon Utility Brush and 15 mm Nylon Utility Brush are

attached in the same manner. Begin by aligning hexagonal-shaped hole
on back of desired brush with the hexagonal tip of the Steam Jet Nozzle
(FIGURE 5).

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FIGURE 5

2. Firmly press Nylon Utility Brush onto tip of Steam Jet Nozzle

(FIGURE 6).

IMPORTANT: Make sure brush is pushed as far as possible onto tip to
ensure that it is properly set in place and space between Nylon Utility
Brush and Steam Jet Nozzle is sealed (FIGURE 7). This prevents
heated steam from escaping and causing injury.

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

3. To remove Nylon Utility Brush, make sure unit is unplugged and has

had sufficient time to cool down. Then simply grasp brush and firmly

pull until it disconnects from Steam Jet Nozzle.

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FILLING QUICK & EASYTM WITH WATER

1. Place Quick & EasyTM on a flat, level surface.

2. Make sure power cord is unplugged from electrical outlet.

3. Press and hold Steam Button to ensure that any remaining steam has been

emitted from unit.

4. While still depressing Steam Button, cautiously unscrew and remove

Water Reservoir Cap.

CAUTION: Always press Steam Button while unscrewing Water Reservoir Cap.
This ensures that any steam inside unit will be safely vented out of nozzle.

5. Allow unit to cool for at least 3 minutes.

WARNING: Always allow unit to cool before adding water. Cold water added to
a hot boiler may cause hot water and steam to shoot out of fill hole.

6. Remove Water Reservoir Cap and empty any water remaining in Water

Reservoir from previous use.

CAUTION: Emptying unit before filling ensures that proper amount of water is
added. Too much water may cause excess water in steam and could damage unit.

7. Fill Measuring Cup to maximum fill line with water (6 oz.)

NOTE: To prolong lifetime of Quick & EasyTM, we recommend using distilled or
de-mineralized water.

8. Carefully pour water from Measuring Cup into Water Reservoir through

fill hole.

WARNING: Extreme caution should be used when pouring water into boiler. Do
not look directly down fill hole when filling. Keep your free hand and any children
or pets at a safe distance.

9. Replace Water Reservoir Cap, using caution not to over tighten it.

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NOTE: Be sure that Water Reservoir has already been filled and desired
attachments are connected before following these steps.

1. Plug power cord into a convenient electrical outlet. Steam Ready Light

will immediately illuminate. (Note: Steam Ready Light is illuminated
while boiler is heating. This unit has no On/Off power switch.)

CAUTION: This unit uses a grounded (3-prong) electrical plug. Use only in
properly installed 3-prong electrical outlets. Do not attempt to alter plug or
circumvent this safety feature in any way.

2. Steam Ready Light will deactivate in 3-4 minutes, indicating that

boiler is heated and Quick & Easy

TM

is ready to begin steaming.

3. Direct Steam Jet Nozzle (and any attachments) towards surface you
desire to steam, and press Steam Button.

CAUTION: Always be sure that Steam Jet Nozzle and any other attachments
are pointed in a safe direction (away from yourself, other people, pets, and
plants) before pressing Steam Button.

4. Keep Steam Button depressed for a constant stream of steam. Using a

slight back-and-forth motion over the area you are steaming will further
enhance the cleaning process.

NOTE: During use Steam Ready Light may illuminate. This is normal. If you
notice a drop in steam pressure, release Steam Button until Steam Ready Light
deactivates once again.

5. Once steaming task is complete, immediately unplug power cord from

electrical outlet. Follow steps under Proper Storage procedure on page
12 of this manual.

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PROPER STORAGE

Preparing your Quick & EasyTMfor storage is quick and simple. When you have
finished your steaming tasks, follow the steps listed below:

1. Unplug power cord from electrical outlet.

2. Allow unit to cool completely (at least 30 minutes).

3. Remove all attachments from unit.

4. Drain any remaining water in Water Reservoir into a sink or tub to prevent

overfilling during your next use. Flush out Water Reservoir with fresh water to
minimize potential mineral buildup in Water Reservoir.

5. Store all attachments safely away, preferably near Quick & Easy

TM

.

6. Store Quick & Easy

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in a cool, dry location.

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ARE AND STORAGEGUIDELINES

REMOVING MINERAL BUILD-UP

One common problem with steam appliances is mineral build-up caused by high
mineral content in many municipal water supplies.

The best way to avoid this is to use de-mineralized or distilled water in unit.

If you are unable to use de-mineralized or distilled water, we recommend you use
this procedure monthly to help avoid mineral build-up:

1. Unplug power cord from electrical outlet and allow unit to completely cool.

2. Remove all attachments from unit.

3. Remove Water Reservoir Cap and drain Water Reservoir into sink or tub.

4. Using Measuring Cup, make a mixture of 3 oz. vinegar and 3 oz. water.

5. Slowly pour water-vinegar solution into Water Reservoir.

6. Allow to stand for 40 minutes.

7. Drain water-vinegar solution from Water Reservoir.

8. Rinse Water Reservoir with fresh water and drain until vinegar odor dissipates.

9. Replace Water Reservoir Cap.

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ROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit fails to heat up.

Steamer is not plugged
in.

Plug into electrical
outlet.

Household Circuit
Breaker / Ground Fault
Interrupter has tripped or
blown a fuse.

Reset Circuit Breaker /
Ground Fault Interrupter,
or replace fuse. If you
need assistance, contact a
qualified electrician.

Unit heats up, but fails to
steam.

Mineral buildup in unit.

Water Reservoir is
empty.

Follow Removing

Mineral Buildup

procedure on page 12 of
this manual.

Refill Water Reservoir
using procedures on page
10 of this manual.

Steam output is
intermittent.

Mineral buildup in unit.

It is normal for unit to
periodically stop
steaming for a few
seconds. If steam stays
off for longer periods,
follow Removing

Mineral Buildup

procedure on page 12 of
this manual.

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ARRANTYINFORMATION

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

(If outside USA, additional shipping charges may apply)

Top Innovations, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, negligence, use by
improper current or voltage, use contrary to operating instructions or
disassembly, repair or alteration by any person other than Top Innovations,
Inc. Warranty Service Department.

Top Innovations, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and may have other rights, which may vary from
state to state.

Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by:

1. Call [phone] for Return Authorization Number before returning
for repair

2. Include copy of purchase receipt

3. Include your name, address, telephone number, and Return Authorization
Number on returned package

Please send product postage prepaid to:

TOP INNOVATIONS, INC.

WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT

400 NW PLATTE VALLEY DR.

RIVERSIDE, MO 64150

After 1 year limited warranty has expired, you will be advised of the cost of
repair before any servicing is done unless you enclose a note indicating that
you would like us to proceed with repairs.

If you have any questions about coverage under this warranty, you may
contact warranty service department by telephone at [phone] ext. 102

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