Steamfast SF-435W, SF-435B, SF-435P, SF-435S User Manual

These instructions apply
to the following models:

SF-435W (white)
SF-435B (blue)
SF-435P (pink)
SF-435S (sage)

MODEL SF-435

Compact Fabric Steamer

by Top Innovations, Inc.

Please read all instructions before use.

Mail in your warranty registration card.

LETTER FROM THE CEO

Dear Valued Customer,

Congratulations on purchasing the SF-435 Compact Fabric Steamer. This versatile
and convenient product places the power of steam in a compact and lightweight
appliance that is easy to take anywhere. It’
trips and family vacations. It also works just as well right at home.

Plug in your Compact Fabric Steamer and in minutes you are ready to delicately
remove wrinkles from garments, draperies and upholstery
fabrics, you will receive the many benefits that steam provides. Hot steam kills germs
and bacteria that can be found on fabric. It also refreshes upholstery and eliminates
smoke and other unpleasant odors, making your garments and furniture like new again.
And when you’re finished steaming, the Compact Fabric Steamer’s light weight and
compact size make it quick and convenient to store.

s the perfect travel companion for business

. In addition to smoothing

Top Innovations, Inc. would like to invite you to visit our Customer Support

.steamfast.com

www

On this Web site you will find additional information about many other exciting
products that are available, helpful tips on ways in which you can utilize your Compact
Fabric Steamer, and other useful information to assist you in maximizing the power of
steam!

Enjoy your new SF-435 Compact Fabric Steamer!

Benny Lee
Chairman and CEO
T

op Innovations, Inc.

Web site at:

2

Top Innovations, Inc.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 STEAMER

1. DO NOT overfill unit with water. Fill to MAX mark only (7 oz. / 207 ml.).

Overfilling may result in burns from spilling water, or possible electrical shock.

2. DO NOT leave your SF-435 Compact Fabric Steamer unattended when

plugged in or not in use. Use only for its intended purpose as indicated in this
manual.

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

4. To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam vents, hold

appliance away from body and check for signs of condensation or leakage.

5. 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, DO NOT disassemble or attempt repairs, take unit to a qualified
service person for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair could
cause a risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when steamer is used.

6. To reduce risk of electrical shock, DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids.
DO NOT 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.

7. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool completely before
putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing.

8. 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-435 Compact Fabric Steamer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Top Innovations, Inc.

3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

9. In order to unplug SF-435 Compact Fabric Steamer, grasp plug and pull
smoothly and firmly from outlet. DO NOT attempt to unplug unit by pulling or
tugging on cord.

10. Use care when using SF-435 Compact Fabric Steamer at an angle. Tilting

unit more than 35 degrees in any direction may cause excess water to spray out
of steam nozzle.

11. Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Use care

when you turn a steam appliance upside down - there may be hot water in Water
Reservoir

12. SF-435 Compact Fabric Steamer is only meant to be used with recommended

SF-435 accessories. Other types of attachments are not to be used with
Compact Fabric Steamer

13. Nozzle and attachments become hot during use. To avoid injuries, DO NOT

touch nozzle while using this appliance. DO NOT attempt to change
attachments while unit is emitting steam.

.

. Doing so may cause injuries or damage to unit.

This plug will fit in a polarized wall

14. When filling your Compact Fabric Steamer with water, DO NOT fill Water

Reservoir with more than 7 oz. (207 ml.) of water. Only water should be used
in unit. Other cleaning agents will damage unit and can cause injuries.

15. Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling with water or

emptying, and when not in use.

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

immediately cease usage and unplug from electrical outlet.

17. Store your SF-435 Compact Fabric Steamer in a cool, dry place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

4

Top Innovations, Inc.

COMPACT FABRIC STEAMER

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The following features and accessories are included 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 10 of this manual.

UNIT FEATURES & ACCESSORIES

1. Steam Nozzle

2. Water Reservoir Cap

3. Heater Indicator Light

4. Handle

5. Reservoir Level Window

6. Water Reservoir

7. Rubber Accessory Housing

8. Fabric Brush

9. Lint Remover

Top Innovations, Inc.

5

COMPACT FABRIC STEAMER

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• The Steam Nozzle (1) emits a flow of hot, penetrating steam.

• The Water Reservoir Cap (2) safely contains steam within the Water Reservoir,

and must be removed in order to fill the unit with water.

• The Heater Indicator Light (3) illuminates when the unit’s heater is active.

• The Handle (4) is designed to stay relatively cool while providing the optimum

amount of safety and user comfort.

• The Reservoir Level Window (5) lets the user clearly see how much water is in

the Water Reservoir. It should not be filled above the MAX (7 oz. / 207 ml.) fill
line.

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

• The Rubber Accessory Housing (7) is used for connecting the Lint Remover and

Fabric Brush to the Steam Nozzle. Connecting the Rubber Accessory Housing
along with the Fabric Brush or Lint Remover is required and will reduce excessive
water spitting from the Steam Nozzle.

• The Fabric Brush (8) fits into the Rubber Accessory Housing and delicately

smoothes wrinkles from fabrics.

• The Lint Remover (9) fits into the Rubber Accessory Housing, and is useful for

removing lint and loose threads from fabrics.

6

Top Innovations, Inc.

USING THE COMPACT FABRIC STEAMER

FILLING WATER RESERVOIR WITH WATER

1. Place Compact Fabric Steamer on a flat, level surface.

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

3. If unit has been in use, allow it to cool for at least 5 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.

4. Cautiously unscrew and remove Water Reservoir Cap.

5. Carefully fill Water Reservoir with water from a faucet or cup. Pay attention to

water level in Water Reservoir using Reservoir Level Window on side of unit,
and fill up to the MAX (7 oz. / 207 ml.) fill line.

NOTE: To prolong the life of your Compact Fabric Steamer, we recommend
using distilled or de-mineralized water.

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

NOTE: Do not exceed the MAX fill line. Too much water in the Water
Reservoir may cause excess water spitting in steam.

6. Replace Water Reservoir Cap, using care not to over-tighten it.

ATTACHING ACCESSORIES

1. Choose either the Lint Remover or Fabric Brush and insert it into Rubber

Accessory Housing as shown (FIGURE 1).

2. Slide Rubber Accessory Housing (with inserted accessory) onto Steam Nozzle as
shown ( FIGURE 2). Make sure that holes on Steam Nozzle are aligned with
open slot on Rubber Accessory Housing so that steam is not blocked.

NOTE: The steamer should only be used with these accessories attached
to help reduce water spitting.

FIGURE 1

Top Innovations, Inc.

FIGURE 2

7

USING THE COMPACT FABRIC STEAMER

STEAMING LINENS & FABRICS

NOTE: Be sure that Water Reservoir has already been filled before following
these steps. Also be sure that Rubber Accessory Housing is connected along
with the Fabric Brush or Lint Remover, to reduce excessive water spitting from
the Steam Nozzle.

1. Plug grounded power cord into a convenient electrical outlet. Heater Indicator

Light will immediately illuminate to indicate that unit is heating up.

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. After approximately 2 minutes of heating time, unit will begin emitting steam.

3. Direct Steam Nozzle (and any attachments) towards material you wish to steam.
CAUTION: Always be sure that Steam Nozzle and any other attachments

are pointed in a safe direction (away from yourself, other people, pets and
plants) when steam is being emitted.

4. Keep the flow of steam focused on the material you are steaming. Using a slight

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

Steaming Tips:

- Curtains and draperies can be steamed while still hanging.

- To remove wrinkles from towels, handkerchiefs and napkins, drape them over a
rod or towel rack and gently steam them.

- Heavier fabrics may require repeated steaming to achieve desired results.

- To remove exceptionally stubborn wrinkles, steam both sides of fabric.

- Be especially careful when steaming delicate fabrics and those likely to be
damaged by water spotting.

STEAMING GARMENTS

1. Place garment on a clean, rust-free hanger.

2. Direct Steam Nozzle towards bottom of garment. Steam will rise along inside

and outside of fabric, removing wrinkles. Slowly slide Steam Nozzle upward
from bottom to top of garment.

3. Direct Steam Nozzle away from garment and smooth fabric with your free hand.

4. Repeat as necessary until garment is wrinkle-free.

When you are finished using the Compact Fabric Steamer, immediately unplug
grounded power cord from electrical outlet. Refer to Care and Storage Guidelines
on page 9 of this manual for proper cleaning and storage procedures.

8

Top Innovations, Inc.

CARE &STORAGE GUIDELINES

PROPER STORAGE

Preparing your Compact Fabric Steamer for storage is quick and simple. When you
have finished your steaming tasks, follow the steps listed below.

1. Unplug grounded 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 minimize

potential mineral build-up. Loosely reattach Water Reservoir Cap. Do not
tighten cap, as it may be difficult to remove the next time you use the unit.

5. Store all attachments, preferably near Compact Fabric Steamer.

6. Store Compact Fabric Steamer in a cool, dry location.

REMOVING MINERAL BUILD-UP

A 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 de­mineralized or distilled water, we recommend you use this procedure monthly to
help avoid mineral build-up:

1. Unplug grounded 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 from Water Reservoir into sink

or tub.

4. Using a measuring cup, make a mixture of 4 oz. (118 ml.) vinegar and 4 oz.

(118 ml.) 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, drain and repeat until vinegar odor

dissipates.

9. Replace Water Reservoir Cap.

Top Innovations, Inc.

9

TROUBLESHOOTING &CUSTOMER SUPPORT

PROBLEM

Unit fails to heat up.

Unit heats up, but fails to
steam.

Steam output is intermittent. Mineral build-up in unit.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Unit is not plugged in. Plug into electrical outlet.

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

Water Reservoir is empty. Refill Water Reservoir using

Mineral build-up in unit. Follow Removing Mineral

SOLUTION

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

procedures on page 7 of this
manual.

Build-Up procedure on page
9 of this manual.

It is normal for unit to
periodically stop steaming
for a few seconds. If steam
stays off for longer periods,
follow Removing Mineral
Build-Up procedure on page
9 of this manual.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

For problems with your Compact Fabric Steamer, please refer to the troubleshooting
solutions located above. Additional inquiries should be directed to our Customer Support
services through our Web site, www

If you do not have internet access, you may also contact our Customer Support Department
by telephone, at [phone] or [phone].

NOTE: In order for our customer service representatives to help you as quickly and
efficiently as possible, please have the following information ready before calling:

• Purchase information (wher

• Product Serial Number

10

.steamfast.com, on the Service Request Web page.

e and when you purchased this product)

Top Innovations, Inc.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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, commercial use, 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. Failure to obtain a Return Authorization Number will cause a delay in
warranty and out-of-warranty service requests.

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 INNOV

WARRANTY SERVICE DEPARTMENT

6655 TROOST AVE.

KANSAS CITY, MO 64131

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

Upon expiration of 1 year limited warranty, 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 need to request warranty service, or have any questions about coverage under this
warranty, please visit the Warranty Service Request page on our Web site

www

.steamfast.com. You may also contact the Warranty Service Department by

telephone at [phone] or [phone], or e-mail
[e-mail]

Please have your product serial number ready before contacting Warranty Service
Department.

The serial number is located on the back or bottom of your unit.

Top Innovations, Inc.

ATIONS, INC.

e can ship most

.

11