Top Innovations SF-220 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Model SF-220

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the Steam Fast®Hot

& Handy™ Steam Cleaner. This product, like all the
products in the Steam Fast® line, is designed to make
your life easier without the use of harsh chemicals.
Imagine a product that not only cleans and sanitizes,
but also eliminates allergens and removes smoke and
other odors from virtually any material in your home.
You have just purchased such a product. We sin­cerely hope you enjoy using the Hot & Handy™
Steam Cleaner.

We at Top Innovations are proud of the quality
lineup of products we sell under the Steam Fast
Sew Pro® brands. Our goal is to produce quality prod­ucts at affordable prices. As industry leaders in
Steam Cleaners and Clothes Steamers, we pay dili­gent attention to all details regarding our products.
We are always striving to improve the quality, safety
and features of our products. Should you have an
idea that would allow us to improve your satisfaction
with this product, please do not hesitate to contact
us.

®

and

Benny Lee
Chairman and CEO
Top Innovations, Inc.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read this instruction manual before using the appliance. Always follow
basic safety precautions, including the following:

1. Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appli­ance in water or other liquid.

3. Do not allow the steam cleaner to be used by children. Use caution
when using near children or pets.

4. Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Do not leave the steam cleaner unattended while plugged in.

6. Avoid contact with hot parts or burns that could occur. Keep hands,
hair and clothing away from these parts to prevent risk of injury.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in any manner. A dam­aged cord, plug or unit may result in fire, electrical shock or injury.

8. Do not pull or carry the unit by its power cord.

9. Allow the unit to cool before storage.

10. Do not let the power cord touch hot surfaces or get tangled around
corners or under doors.

11. Do not handle the cleaner, power cord or plug with wet hands.

12. Do not operate the unit without wearing shoes.

13. Do not operate steam cleaner without properly filling it with water.

14. Never turn the steam cleaner upside down or sideways by more than
45º.

15. Never use the steam cleaner on electrical or electronic equipment.

16. Always keep the steam nozzle pointed away from people and pets as
the hot steam can cause burns.

17. This appliance has a grounded (3 prong) plug. Use only in 3 pronged
outlets. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

18. Burns can occur by touching hot parts, hot water or steam.

19. Never put detergent or any other chemicals into the cleaner.

20. Do not remove the Safety Cap without unplugging the unit, letting it
cool for at least 5 minutes, and releasing excess steam by depressing
the steam button.

21.

This product is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Getting to Know Your SF-220

The following features and accessories should have come with your
Hot & Handy™ Steam Cleaner. If any accessories are missing
please see the Service Call section of this manual.

Figure 1

1. Safety Cap

2. Steam Button

3. Carrying Handle

4. Steam Ready Light

5. Steam Jet Nozzle

6. Short Nylon Utility Brush

7. Long Nylon Utility Brush

8. Brass BBQ Brush

9. Scrub Brush

10. Angled Nozzle

11. Extension Hose

12. Large Steam Nozzle

13. Squeegee

14. Large Utility Brush

15. Terry Cover

16. Measuring Cup

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Figure 2

Learning About Your Steamer

• The Safety Cap (1) provides access to the Boiler for water filling. It

also contains a pressure relief mechanism for safety.

• The Steam Button (2) operates a valve which controls the release of

steam.

• The Carrying Handle (3) allows for one-handed operation.

• The Steam Ready Light (4) is illuminated when the Boiler is heating

and goes out when the steam is ready.

• The Steam Jet Nozzle (5) provides a concentrated stream of powerful

steam for cleaning. It can be used alone or in combination with the
Utility or Brass brushes.

• The Short Nylon Utility Brush (6) and the Long Nylon Utility Brush
(7) attach to the Steam Jet Nozzle and assist the steam in removing
stubborn dirt, grease, grim, and stains.

• The Brass BBQ Grill Brush (8) attaches to the Steam Jet Nozzle and
works with steam to clean BBQ grills. Note: The Brass Brush will
scratch soft surfaces. Use with caution.

• The Scrub Brush (9) attaches to the Steam Jet Nozzle and is useful in
cleaning and sanitizing sinks, counter tops, and stoves.

• The Angled Nozzle (10) attaches to the Steam Jet Nozzle and helps re-
direct steam to those hard to reach areas.

• The Extension Hose (11) provides a 30 inch extension for attaching
the Steam Jet Nozzle or the Large Steam Nozzle.

• The Large Steam Nozzle (12) produces a wider steam coverage. It
provides an attachment point for the Terry Cover, Squeegee and

Large Utility Brush.

• The Squeegee (13) attaches to the Large Steam Nozzle and allows you
to easily clean your windows, shower doors, and mirrors.

• The Large Utility Brush (14) attaches to the Large Steam Nozzle for
cleaning larger areas such as upholstery and carpets.

• The Terry Cover (15), used in combination with the Large Steam Noz-
zle, turns the unit into a Fabric Steamer for de-wrinkling and deodoriz-

ing all types of fabric.

• The

Measuring Cup (16) insures you fill the unit with the optimum

amount of water (6 oz) for best results. It’s built-in spout makes add­ing water a breeze.

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Assembly Instructions

Attaching the Steam Jet Nozzle or

Large Steam Nozzle

To use your Hot & Handy™ Steam Cleaner you
need to attach the Steam Jet Nozzle or Large
Steam Nozzle to the main unit. The following
procedure works for both. (Refer to Figure 3).

1. Rotate the attachment so that the tabs (B)
align with the slots on the main unit. This
will bring the Single Alignment Mark (A)
to the top.

2. Insert the nozzle as far as it will go and
then rotate, in either direction, by 90º. This
will bring the Dual Alignment Marks (C) to
the top. The attachment is now secure.

Using the Extension Hose

The Extension Hose (see Figure 4) of your Hot
& Handy™ Steam Cleaner is designed to ex­tend the reach of the unit. One end (D) can be
inserted into the steam cleaner using steps 1
and 2 above.

Caution: End (D) of your Extension Hose may
not have Dual Alignment Marks. Be sure to
rotate 90º after inserting this end into the unit.
This will align the seam of the extender hose
with the top of the unit. Failure to do so may
allow steam to flow from the connection.

At this point either the Steam Jet Nozzle or
Large Steam Nozzle can be inserted into the
other end (E) of the Extension Hose using steps
1 and 2 above.

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Figure 3

Figure 4

Assembly Instructions (cont)

Attaching the Utility Brushes, BBQ Grill Brush and Angled

Nozzle

The Utility Brushes, BBQ Grill Brush and Angled Nozzle all attach to the
Steam Jet Nozzle. Use the following procedure for these attachments. (Refer to

Figure 5).

1. Grasp the handle in such a way so you can not accidentally push the Steam
Button.

Caution: Do not try to add or remove attachments while steam is coming
from the unit.

2. Align the hexagonal fitting on the attachment with the end of the Steam

Jet Nozzle.

3. Push the attachment onto the Steam Jet Nozzle as far as it will go.

Caution: The tip of the Steam Jet Nozzle contains metal that can reach
high temperatures. To avoid burns never touch the tip of the Steam Jet

Nozzle.

Figure 5

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Assembly Instructions (cont)

Attaching the Squeegee and Large

Utility Brush

The Squeegee and Large Utility Brush both
attach to the Large Steam Nozzle. Use the fol­lowing procedure for these attachments.
(Refer to Figure 6).

1. Keeping the top of the Squeegee (or
Large Utility Brush) at an angle, slide the
Attachment Fittings (A) on the Large
Steam Nozzle over the Attachment Hooks

on the Squeegee (or Large Utility Brush)
until the bottom of both pieces snap to­gether.

2. Move the Squeegee (or Large Utility
Brush) so that the top of both pieces

snap together.

Caution: Do not try to add or remove at­tachments while steam is coming from the
unit.

Figure 6

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Water Filling Instructions

1. Place the unit on a level surface.

2. Unplug the Power Cord.

If the steam cleaner is still hot from a previous use, complete steps 3-5 below.
Otherwise proceed to step 6.

3. Press the Steam Button continuously until all steam is removed from the unit.

4. Continue to press the Steam Button while cautiously unscrewing the Safety
Cap.

Caution: Always press the Steam Button while unscrewing the Safety Cap.
This ensures any steam still inside the unit will be safely vented out of the
nozzle.

5. Let the unit cool for at least 5 minutes.

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

6. Remove the Safety Cap and empty any water that might remain from a previ­ous use.

Caution: Emptying the unit before filling it ensures that the proper amount
of water is added. Too much water can cause water droplets in the steam and
could damage the unit.

7. Fill the Measuring Cup to the maximum fill line with water (6 oz or 180 ml).

Note: To prolong the lifetime of your steam cleaner, we recommend using
Distilled or De-mineralized water.

8. Carefully line up the spout on the Measuring Cup with the water fill hole and
slowly pour the contents down the fill hole.

Warning: Extreme care should be taken when pouring water into the boiler.
Do not look directly down the fill hole when filling the water .

9. Replace the Safety Cap (Do not over tighten the cap).

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Operating the Hot & Handy™ Steam Cleaner

1. Plug the power cord into a convenient receptacle. The Steam Ready Light

will immediately illuminate. (Note: The Steam Ready Light is illuminated
when the Boiler is heating. The unit has no power switch.)

Warning: This appliance has a grounded (3 prong) plug. Use only in prop­erly installed 3 pronged outlets. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature

2. The Steam Ready Light should extinguish in 3-4 minutes, indicating that the

cleaner is ready to steam.

3. To begin cleaning press the Steam Button on the Handle.

Warning: Be sure the Nozzle or other attachments are pointed in a safe di­rection before pressing the Steam Button.

4. During use the Steam Ready Light may come back on. This is normal. If you
notice a drop in pressure release the Steam Button until the Steam Ready
Light goes out again.

5. When finished using the steam cleaner unplug the unit and drain.

Caution: Do not let the steam cleaner operate with a dry Boiler or damage to
the unit could occur.

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Cleaning and Storage Procedure

1. Unplug the unit.

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

3. Remove the attachments.

4. Carry the unit to a convenient sink or tub.

5. Drain any leftover water from the unit.

6. Flush the Water Reservoir with fresh water and drain. This helps to remove
any mineral residue that may have built-up. Repeat this step several times.

7. (Optional) Reattach the attachments.

8. Store the unit.

Service Calls

If you have any problems or questions and the Troubleshooting Guide does not
help, please call our customer support at 1-800-711-6617 ext.102 or send email to
[e-mail]. Please DO NOT return a unit without
calling and receiving a Return Authorization Number.

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Specifications

Input Voltage 120 VAC
Input Frequency 60 Hz
Output Power 900 W
Water Capacity 6 oz 180 ml

Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit fails to heat Steamer not plugged in Plug into electrical outlet.

Reset the circuit breaker
or replace the fuse. If you
need assistance contact a
qualified electrician.

Follow the Water Filling

Instructions.

unit. Place a Service Call.

Steam Cleaner heats up
but there is no steam out­put.

Household Circuit
Breaker Tripped or Fuse
Blown

Unit needs water.

Steam outlet blocked. Discontinue using the

Removing Mineral Buildup Procedure

As with any steam appliance, mineral build-up may occur in the boiler. If
you are not using distilled or de-mineralized water we suggest you follow
this procedure monthly.

1. Perform steps 1-5 of the Cleaning and Storage Procedure.

2. Prepare a mixture of 50% white vinegar and 50% water in the Measur-
ing Cup. Pour the mixture into the Boiler.

3. Let stand for 45 minutes. Note: Do not plug the unit in while it is

filled with the vinegar-water mixture.

4. Drain the vinegar-water mixture from the Boiler.

5. Flush the Water Reservoir with fresh water and drain until no vinegar
smell remains. You may need to repeat this step several times.

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Top Innovations, Inc.
400 NW Platte Valley Drive
Riverside, Missouri 64150
www.topinnovations.com
1-800-711-6617