Steamfast QuickSteam SF-465 Instructions Manual

QuickSteamTMProfessional

Model SF-465

by Top Innovations, Inc.

Please read instructions before use.

Mail in your warranty registration card.

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the QuickSteamTMProfessional
steamer. This product is designed to quickly refresh and remove
wrinkles from curtains, draperies, and the garments you wear. Turn
your steamer on, and in less than one minute you are ready to
remove wrinkles from your garments with Tailor-Quality Results,
eliminating time-consuming and expensive trips to a professional dry
cleaner. In addition to removing wrinkles, you will receive the many
benefits that steam provides. Hot steam refreshes fabric and
eliminates smoke and other unpleasant odors, as well as dust mites
and other allergens.

Top Innovations, Inc. would like to invite you to take advantage
of our Customer Support website 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 SF-465 QuickSteam

TM

Professional, and other useful information to assist you in

maximizing the power of steam!

Enjoy your QuickSteam

TM

Professional!

Benny Lee
Chairman and CEO
Top Innovations, Inc.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

For problems with your steamer, please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide located
on page 14 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 Authorization
number before returning any unit to Top Innovations. Failure to obtain a
Return Authorization number will cause a delay in warranty or out-of­warranty service requests.

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PART

PART DESCRIPTION PRICE

A465-001 Lint Remover $6.99

QTY.

TOTAL

(+ $3.99 S&H)

Method of Payment (no C.O.D. orders)

Check or Money Order (payable to Top Innovations)

Charge to my VISA MASTERCARD

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TO ORDER:

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[phone]
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DETATCH ORDER FORM HERE

ACCESSORY ORDER FORM

A465-002 Fabric Brush $6.99

A465-015 Replaceable Water Filter $2.99

MODEL SF-465

A-465-K1 SF-465 Accessory Kit* $34.99

*For more information on the SF-465 Accessory Kit, please visit www.topinnovations.com

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OR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

Basic safety precautions should be used when using any electrical

appliance.

Please read all of the following instructions before using your SF-465

QuickSteam

TM

Professional in order to reduce risk of fire, electric shock,

or other injuries.

1. DO NOT leave your SF-465 QuickSteam

TM

Professional unattended 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 steam hose or electrical cord as a handle. DO NOT allow cord to

be crimped by closing it in doors or allowing the unit to roll over it. DO

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OT 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 electrical cords or outlets that have inadequate
current capacity. A three-prong outlet or a properly grounded adapter is
necessary when using SF-465 QuickSteam

TM

Professional.

6. In order to unplug SF-465 QuickSteam

TM

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

7. Always keep steam nozzle elevated above water container. DO NOT lay
hose on floor.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

CAUTION: To reduce risk of electric shock and injury, connect to
properly grounded electrical outlets only.

CAUTION: DO NOT immerse in water. This unit is NOT intended for
space heating purposes. Use with base or wall receptacles only.

8. 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.

9. SF-465 QuickSteam

TM

Professional is only meant to be used with
recommended SF-465 accessories. Other types of attachments such as those
used with vacuum cleaners are not to be used with QuickSteam

TM

Professional. Doing so may cause injuries or damage to unit.

10. 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 Steam Trigger is depressed.

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

12. When filling your QuickSteam

TM

Professional with water, DO NOT

overfill Water Tank.

13. When Water Tank is empty, 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.

14. Only water should be used in unit. Other cleaning agents will damage
unit and can cause injuries.

15. DO NOT operate unit if steam opening is blocked. Should this occur,
shut unit off and unplug.

16. Store your SF-465 QuickSteam

TM

Professional in a cool, dry place. Allow

unit to cool completely, and empty before storage.

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RODUCTINFORMATION

The following features and accessories come with your steamer. 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.

WARNING

Always turn unit off and unplug from electrical
outlet before emptying Water Tank.

FEATURES AND

ACCESSORIES

1.) Pole

2.) Pole Base

3.) Water Tank

4.) Water Tank Cap

5.) Carrying Strap

6.) Lighted On/Off Switch

7.) Drain Plug

8.) Power Cord

9.) Roller Casters

10.) Hose Base and

Electrical Plug
Receptacle

11.) Hose

12.) Handle

13.) Steam Trigger

14.) Steam Nozzle

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Water Filte

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· The Pole (1) connects the Pole Top (not shown) to the
main unit at the Pole Base (2). The Pole Top is comprised of the

Clothes Hanger Hook and the Steam Nozzle Holder. The Clothes

Hanger Hook allows you to steam garments that are hanging

from a clean, rust-free hanger, while the Steam Nozzle Holder
provides a safe and convenient place to hang the Steam Nozzle.

· The Water Tank (3) is the reservoir where water is placed for use
by the steamer. Water is placed in the Water Tank by removing
the Water Tank Cap (4), exposing the inlet into which water
can be poured.

· The Carrying Strap (5) can be used to safely lift the unit off of the
ground and carry it up flights of steps or other obstacles over
which the unit cannot be rolled.

· The Lighted On/Off Switch (6) provides a visual indication of
whether or not the steamer is in use.

· The Drain Plug (7) can be removed for easy drainage of the Water
Tank.

· The Power Cord (8) plugs into a standard three-prong electrical
outlet.

· The Rolling Casters (9) allow for quick and effortless movement
of the steamer over flat, stable surfaces.

· The Hose Base and Electrical Plug Receptacle (10) is the point to
which the Hose attaches to the main unit. The Hose (11) is the
delivery system for the steam to be transmitted from the Water
Tank to the Steam Nozzle.

· The Handle (12) is permanently attached to the Steam Nozzle, and
provides a safe point to grip and direct the flow of steam.

· The Steam Trigger (13) must be depressed in order for
steam to be emitted from the Steam Nozzle.

· The Steam Nozzle (14) is the aperture from which steam flows
and is spread over a wide area.

· The Water Filter works to purify the water in the Water Tank,
ensuring that the steam you use is as clean and pure as possible.
The Water Filter is replaceable (see page 3 of this manual for

information on ordering replacement filters).

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SSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS

Assembling Pole

1. Insert Pole Top into middle section of Pole and rotate it clockwise to tighten
the two sections together (FIGURE 1).

2. Slide Screw Knob over top of bottom Pole section. It will come to rest on
stopper ring towards bottom of Pole section (FIGURE 2).

3. Insert middle Pole section into bottom Pole section, rotating middle section
clockwise to tighten the two sections together (FIGURE 3).

4. The Pole should now be completely assembled (FIGURE 4).

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

Attaching Pole to Main Unit

1. Insert bottom of Pole into Pole Base hole located on top of main unit
(FIGURE 5).

2. Push Pole down as far as possible. Screw knob in a clockwise direction
until Pole fits snugly and securely in place (FIGURE 6).

NOTE: To ensure maximum stability of your QuickSteam

TM

Professional,

attach Pole in such a wa

y

so that Clothes Hanger Hook faces towards rear

of unit.

FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6

Attaching Hose and Electrical Inlet

NOTE: Unplug unit from electrical outlet before attaching Hose
and Electrical Inlet.

1. Flip up cover on main unit to expose Electrical Plug Receptacle.
Attach Hose and Electrical Inlet to Hose Base on main unit, lining up
electrical plugs on Inlet with slots on Electrical Plug Receptacle on
unit (FIGURE 7).

2. When Hose and Electrical Inlet appear to be firmly seated onto Hose
Base and Electrical Plug Receptacle, rotate knob on Hose in a
clockwise fashion to secure it firmly to main unit (FIGURE 8).

FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8

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SSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS

Attaching Accessories to Steam Nozzle

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to attach an accessory while steamer
is still on. To avoid burns caused b

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hot steam, release Steam Trigger

and wait until flow of steam from Steam Nozzle has completel

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ceased.

To attach any included accessories to Steam Nozzle, simply line up pegs
on back of accessory (FIGURE 9) to slot on face of Steam Nozzle
(FIGURE 10). Press accessory peg into slot gently but firmly, until it fits
securely in place.

FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10

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WARNING: Always unplug unit from electrical outlet before
filling or emptying Water Tank.

1. Fill Water Tank with cool water. To prolong the lifetime of your

QuickSteam

TM

Professional, we recommend using distilled or de-mineralized

water.

2. Plug unit into a properly grounded three-pronged electrical outlet, and set
Lighted On/Off Switch to “On” position. Verify that light on switch is
illuminated.

3. Hold Steam Nozzle over object that you desire to steam. Press Steam
Trigger. Steam should begin flowing from Steam Nozzle in approximately 45
seconds.

4. When finished using QuickSteam

TM

Professional, set Lighted On/Off Switch

to the “Off” position.

NOTE: It is normal for steam to flow from the Steam Nozzle for a period
of time after the unit is turned off. This occurs because the Steam Tri

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er
allows water to flow into the unit’s boiler. Once you release the Steam
Trigger, the remaining water in the boiler will continue to flow from the
Steam Nozzle for a period of time until the boiler is empty.

AUTO SHUT-OFF

The QuickSteamTM Professional is equipped with an Auto Shut-Off feature. This
protects the unit from damage that can occur from operating with a dry Water
Tank. If the water level inside the Water Tank drops below the Water Fill Line
(which can be found inside the Water Tank), the unit will automatically shut
down and cannot be restarted until water is added and level exceeds the Water
Fill Line.

STEAMING FABRIC

CAUTION: Be careful when handling garments on Clothes Hanger Hook

.

Pulling on the garment with too much force may cause unit to tip over.

1. To steam garment, place it on clean, rust-free clothes hanger, and place

hanger on Clothes Hanger Hook.

2. Grasp Handle, and direct Steam Nozzle at the bottom of garment. Steam

will rise along inside and outside of fabric, removing wrinkles. Slowly slide

nozzle vertically, from bottom to top of garment.

NOTE: DO NOT allow kinks to form in Hose at any time.

3. Direct steam away from garment, and smooth fabric with free hand.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary until fabric is wrinkle-free.

5. Curtains and draperies can be steamed while still hanging.

6. To remove wrinkles from towels, handkerchiefs, and napkins, drape them

over a rod or towel rack, and gently steam.

7. Heavier fabrics may require repeated steaming.

8. To remove stubborn wrinkles, steam both sides of fabric.

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ABRIC BRUSH

May be used to assist you in
removing exceptionally
stubborn wrinkles from fabric

NOTE: Refer to page 3 of this manual for information on acquiring
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lacement accessories.

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INT REMOVER

Useful for removing lint and
other small particles from
garments, drapes, and curtains

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For special steaming needs, a Fabric Brush and Lint Remover have
been included with your QuickSteam

TM

Professional. See the
“Attaching Accessories to Steam Nozzle” section on page 9 for more
information on attaching these accessories.

QUICK STORAGE

1. Set Lighted On/Off Switch to “Off” position.

2. Unplug Power Cord from electrical outlet.

3. Wrap Hose loosely around Pole one time.

4. Hang Steam Nozzle from Steam Nozzle Holder.

5. Roll QuickSteam

TM

Professional to a convenient storage location.

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ARE AND STORAGEGUIDELINES

CLEANING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

It is recommended that you follow this procedure at least once per week.
Use of distilled or de-mineralized water reduces the need for cleaning and
prolongs the lifetime of your QuickSteam

TM

Professional.

1. Set Lighted On/Off Switch to “Off” position.

2. Unplug Power Cord from electrical outlet.

3. Wait for unit to cool completely (at least 30 minutes).

4. Remove Hose and Pole from unit, and set them aside.

5. Using Carrying Strap, carry the unit to a sink or tub.

6. Drain water from Water Tank into sink or tub. Rinse Water Tank with
fresh water, and drain completely.

7. Drain steamer by removing Drain Plug and emptying the contents into
sink or tub. Tilt unit towards Drain Plug to facilitate removal of
water.

8. Flush unit by filling Water Tank and Hose Base with fresh water and
draining completely. Replace Drain Plug.

9. Reattach Pole and Hose to unit (refer to assembly instructions on pages
8 and 9 for assistance).

10. Wrap Hose loosely around Pole one time.

11. Hand Steam Nozzle from Steam Nozzle Holder.

12. Roll QuickSteam

TM

Professional to a convenient storage location.

REPLACING THE WATER FILTER

The QuickSteamTM Professional incorporates a unique replaceable water filter
in its steam delivery system. This filter removes most impurities found within
water, ensuring that steam produced by the unit is as clean and pure as
possible.

After a certain amount of use, the filter will no longer remove water impurities
as efficiently. When this occurs, it is recommended that you replace it in order
to continue getting the most out of your QuickSteam

TM

Professional. To do
this, simply unscrew the Drain Plug Cap, grasp the filter by the handle, and
pull it out. Then insert a new filter into the unit cylinder-first (refer to item 15
on page 6 for an illustration of correct filter orientation). See order form on
page 3 of this manual for information on obtaining new water filters.

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EMOVINGMINERALBUILDUP

One common problem with steamers is mineral build-up caused by a high
mineral content in many municipal water supplies. Mineral residue inside
of internal pipes and heater can cause intermittent steaming or, in some
cases, no steaming at all.

NOTE: To reduce or eliminate occurrence of mineral build-up we
recommend use of de-mineralized or distilled water in unit.

The procedure below can be used to reduce mineral build-up. If you are
unable to use de-mineralized or distilled water, we recommend you follow
this procedure monthly.

1. Turn unit off, and unplug power cord.

2. Remove Hose and Pole from unit.

3. Drain Water Tank by following steps 1-7 of the Cleaning and Long-
Term Storage procedure on page 12 of this manual.

4. Mix a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water. In most cases, 32oz. of
this solution will be sufficient. (16oz. of each)

5. Slowly pour water-vinegar solution into Hose Base connector.

6. If standing water-vinegar solution becomes visible in Water Tank’s
inlet hole, continue to pour solution into Hose Base until mixture is
visible in Water Tank.

7. If standing water-vinegar solution does not become visible in Water
Tank’s inlet hole, continue pouring solution into Hose Base until
standing solution appears near top of Hose Base. Pour additional
solution into Water Tank until a layer of solution covers bottom.

8. Allow to stand for 40 minutes.

9. Drain solution out of Water Tank by removing drain plug and allowing
liquid to drain into a sink or tub.

10. Drain solution out of Hose Base by tilting unit over a sink or tub and
pouring the water out of Hose Base.

11. Pour clean water in Hose Base and Water Tank inlet, and drain.
Repeat this step until vinegar odor dissipates.

12. Reassemble unit and operate normally.

If this procedure does not return unit to normal operation, it may be in
need of servicing. Please Contact our trained customer support team at
[phone] ext. 102/130.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit fails to steam. Light on
the On/Off Switch does not
illuminate.

Steamer is not plugged in.

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

Plug into electrical outlet.

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

Unit fails to steam. Light on
the On/Off Switch does
illuminate.

Mineral buildup in unit.

Water Tank is empty.

Follow Removing Mineral
Buildup procedure on page
13 of this manual.

Refill Water Fill Tank using

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rocedures on page 10 of

this manual.

Water drips from nozzle.

Condensation has built up in
hose.

Extend hose vertically to
allow water to drain back
into water reservoir.

Excessive gurgling of Hose
and Steam Nozzle.

Steam output is intermittent.

NOTE: It is normal for unit
to periodically stop steaming
for a few seconds. Use
these troubleshooting tips
only if steam stays off for
longer periods.

Condensation has built up in
hose.

Mineral buildup in unit.

Some gurgling is a natural
effect of the steaming

p

rocess. For excessive
gurgling, extend hose
vertically to allow water to
drain back into water
reservoir.

Follow Removing Mineral
Buildup procedure on page
13 of this manual.

Water Filter has become
clogged or is no longer
functioning at full capacity.

Rinse filter out with clean
water. If problem persists,
replace filter using order
form on page 3 of this
manual.

Auto Shut-Off feature has
activated.

Refill Water Tank so that
water level exceeds Water
Fill Line.

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ROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE

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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.
102/130 or e-mail [e-mail]

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