Steamfast SF-450 Owner's Manual

Handheld Fabric Steamer Owner’s Guide

Guía Del Propietario Del Vaporizador Para Telas Portátil

Guide D’utilisation – Défroisseur À Vapeur Portable

MODEL SF-450

MODELO SF-450

MODÉLE SF-450

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ESPAÑOL p. 13

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

Any appliance is electrically live even when switched off. To reduce risk of electrical shock:

1. Always unplug power cord immediately after using.

2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a sink or tub.

3. Do not place in, or drop into water or other liquid.

4. If unit falls into water, immediately unplug power cord. Do not reach into the water.

WARNING

To reduce risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury to persons:

1. Do not tamper with or modify this product in any way. The manufacturer assumes

no responsibility for damage or injury caused by failure to follow these instructions,
improper use, or unauthorized product modification. Any such actions will invalidate the
product warranty.

2. Use Handheld Fabric Steamer only for its intended purpose as indicated in this manual.

3. If an extension cord is necessary, use a properly rated cord (15 ampere, 14 gauge). Use care

to position extension cord where it is least likely to be damaged or tripped over during use.

4. Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical information on

rating label agrees with your power supply.

5. To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, DO NOT operate another high wattage appliance on

the same circuit as this unit.

6. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse unit in water or other liquids. Do

not use power cord as handle, let it hang over edges of counters, or be crimped or closed
in doors.

7. Never yank power cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

8. Do not operate unit with a damaged power cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged. To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble unit; contact Steamfast
Consumer Service for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of
electrical shock when unit is used.

9. Close supervision is required for any appliance being used near children, pets and plants. Do
not leave unit unattended while plugged in.

10. This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock or injury, the following

basic safety precautions should always be followed when using an
electrical appliance.

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the unit by a person responsible for
their safety.

11. Do not use unit where aerosol-based products are being used, or where oxygen is

being administered.

12. Unit is only meant to be used with recommended Handheld Fabric Steamer model SF-450
accessories. Using other types of attachments may cause damage to unit or injury.

13. If Power Indicator Light does not illuminate when the Power Switch is pushed On, unit is not

operating normally. Immediately turn unit off and disconnect from power supply – contact
Steamfast Consumer Service.

14. When filling Water Tank, only water should be used in unit – other cleaning agents could

damage unit or cause injury. Distilled or de-mineralized water is highly recommended, in
order to minimize potential build-up of mineral deposits. Do not overfill unit.

15. Do not attempt to use unit without properly filling Water Tank.

16. To reduce risk of contact with hot water emitting from Steam Nozzle, check appliance

before each use by positioning it away from body and turning it on. Do not operate unit if
Steam Nozzle is blocked.

17. Burns can occur from touching hot plastic parts, hot water or steam. Do not touch

Steam Nozzle.

18. When steaming any material for the first time, it is recommended that you consult the
manufacturer’s guidelines for the fabric being steamed. For items in question, test on an
inconspicuous area before proceeding.

19. Synthetic materials (such as 100% nylon or polyester) are sensitive to heat, and my be
damaged by exposure to hot steam. Steam is recommended for use only on natural fibers
such as cotton, linen or wool, as well as nylon or polyester blends.

20. Do not allow power cord to touch hot surfaces during use. Loosely bundle cord

when storing.

21. Always allow Handheld Fabric Steamer to cool (15 minutes for complete cooling) and empty

Boiler before storing.

22. Only plug power cord directly into 120V outlet.

This equipment may generate, use and/or radiate radio frequency energy that may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to contact Steamfast Consumer Service at 1-800-711-6617.

Please refer to our website for the most current version of our owner’s guide.

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Product Information

The following features are included with your Handheld Fabric Steamer. Carefully inspect the
packing material for all parts listed below. To obtain possible missing parts, refer to Product

Support on Page 9 of this manual for Consumer Service contact information.

UNIT FEATURES

Steam Nozzle
Water Tank
Handle
Power Light Indicator
On/Off Steam Selector Switch

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