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SF-450
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Steam.
Model SF
-
450
Fast
Dear Consumer
Thank you for purchasing the Ste
steamer.
If tap wateris being used, in order to prolong the life of your
steamer, we recommend that th e unit be drained after each
use. This will reduce limebuildup within t he unit. If used in
hard water area th e u se of distilled water is encouraged.
If you chose to use distilled water it will not be necessary to
drain th e unit.
Your SteamFast steamer i s equipped with a thermostat
control that will shut t he steameroff when the temperature
reaches 250°F. The steamer will automatically begin heating
again whenthe temperature dropsbelow
Should the water tank ru n dry while t he unit is in operation,
we recommended that it be turned off immediately. If the
steamer is not turned off immediately, the thermostat will
cause the
the unit.
unit to shut off, however, damage mayoccur t o
Professional Style Steamer
amFast Professional Style
250°
F.
a
In t he event that th e steamer is left in operation without water
or th e thermostat should failto operate properly, the unit's
302°
fuse will burn out at
Top Innovations, Inc.
400
Riverside
web site: www.topinnovations.com
NW
F causing the steamer to shut off.
Platte Valley Dr.,
, MO 64150
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You are about to use the simplest and most
Versatile steamer brought to you, SteamFast, a trusted name
in clothing care.
Your new steamer provides clean, professional results every
time!
1.
Holds over
approximately
2.
Water container is removable and easy to fill.
3.
Automatic shut-off safety feature.
4.
Easy to use drain port.
5.
Eliminates ironing by removing wrinkles.
1/2
gallon of water
30
minutes of continuous operation.
-
enough for
6.
Easy roll casters make unit highly portable
7.
Convenient hanger for hose.
8.
Stores upright minimizing storage space requirements.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance in water or
2.
other liquid.
3.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
4.
Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning.
5.
Avoid contact with hot parts. Keep hands, hair, and clothing away from these
parts to prevent risk of injury to persons and or burns that could occur.
6.
Use this product for its intended use only
7.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
cord, plug or unit ma y result in fire, electrical shock or injury.
8.
Do not leave the steamer unattended
9.
Please allow the unit to cool before storage
A
damaged
10.
Always
turn
the
switch
to
"
off' position before plugging in or unplugging
the unit.
11.
Do not let cord touch hot surfaces.
12.
Do not operate steamer without properly filling the water container.
13.
Always keep the hose nozzle elevated above the water container.
Do not lay the hose on the floor.
14.
This appliance ha s a grounded plug.Theunit must be plugged into
a properly grounded three-pronged outlet.
15.
Burns can occur by touching hot parts, hot waterorsteam.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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LEARNING ABOUT YOUR
Please refer to thepicture for each point
(1)
The control HANDLE on th eend of the hose sits
just before the nozzle. The HANDLE is designed
to b e heat free an d is safe to grasp. Use the
HANDLE to aim the direction of th e steam
released from the nozzle
(2)
The NOZZLE onthe end of the handle is located
on the end ofthe steamer hose. Always hang the
NOZZLE end of the hose on the hanger rod when
not inuse. Keep the NOZZLE point the NOZZLE
downward, water may condense and drip.
(3)
Th e ROD is designed to conveniently hang the
hose handle and also can support garments for
steaming
(4)
The
HOSE
not
damage to the hose may result
(5)
The ON/OFF switch is located o n t h e front of the
base.
(6)
The WATER CONTAINER is filled through the
removable water valve on the bottom and should
be placed in the reservoir on the base.Avoid
spilling excess water into the reservoir as this
could cause the steamer to expel water from the
nozzle. Do not try to substitute another water
container for the one designed for this unit.
extends from the base of the unit Do
pull
on the
HOSE
with undo tension as
in
steam leakage
STEAMER
(7)
The WATER LEVEL can be seen visually in the
water container. Do not operate the steamer
without water in the WATER CONTAINER.
(8)
The steamer BASE houses the reservoir and
water container. It also supports t he hanger rod
and hose.
(9)
The CASTERS allow the unit to roll freely
(10) The ELECTRICAL CORDplugs into a standard
(11) The DRAIN
-
prong plug. Use only three prong UL
three
approved extension cords with a minimum
ampere rating
PLUG
convenient drainage of the water reservoir.
is located on the side for
20-
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STEAMER ASSEMBLY
STEP
STEP
1-ATTACHING THE METAL ROD
Set the appliance on a steady
surface. The bottom metal rod is
threaded on one end. Screw the two
larger metal rods together. Insert the
bottom of the metal rod into the
holder on the unit base and screw
the setscrew until tight. (Caution: do
not over tighten) Screw the top
smaller metal rod (with hook) into
the top of the large metal rod.
2-ATTACHING THE STEAMER HOSE
Screw the end of the steamer hose
with the knurled knob onto the
threaded pipe on the top of the
steamer unit. (Caution: Do not use
excessive force in tightening the
knob) Tighten by hand until it's n o
longer turns. Hang the nozzle from
the metal rod. Prior to filling the
water tank, b e certain that the
steamer's drain plug is properly
installed and tightened to prevent
leaking.
STEP
3
-
BEFORE FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER
Turn the water container upside down and inspect to see the valve
and spring assembly are functioning in the bottom of the container.
Place the container in the reservoir and inspect that it seats
securely.
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STEAMER OPERATION
STEP I-PREPARATION FOR USE
Set the unit on the
water container. Check the inside of the
container for sediment. Turn the container
upside down and push the valve open and
allow to close two or three times to insure
it is functioning smoothly. If the container
has been stored with water inside, it may
be necessary to remove the water an d
clean the container. Follow the steps for
care an d cleaning.
STEP
(PRIOR T O PLUGGING IN THE APPLIANCE)
Remove the water container with the handle
and turn upside down. Unscrew the valve
in the center o f the base and pour water
into the opening or hold under a source of
running water until the container is filled to
the desired level. Replace the valve and
return the container to th e upright position.
Place th e water container onto the base
and make certain it seats properly into the
cavity.
2-FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER
floor a nd remove the
DO NOT FILL THE CONTAINER WITH H O T WATER.
DO NOT ALLOW THE CONTAINER TO BECOME DRY DURING
OPERATION AS THIS WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE STEAMER
3
-
STEP
Insure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF
position. Plug the steamer cord into a normal
electrical outlet or approved extension cord.
Turn th e
The switch will light when electricity is
connected. Steam will be produced from
the nozzle in
OPERATING THE STEAMER
ON/OFF
switch to the ONposition.
a
few seconds.
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PRESSING WITH STEAM
1.
Grasp the control handle with th e
nozzle facing upward. Beginning at the
bottom of the fabric will allow the steam
to rise inside and outside removing
wrinkles. Slowly move the nozzle from
the bottom to the top of th e fabric.
2.
Remove th e nozzle from the garment
and smooth the fabric with your free
hand.
NOTE:
1.
Pressing will be easier if there are fewer creases in the object to be
steamed.
2.
Shaking out the article prior to steaming will avoid excess creasing
3.
For towels, handkerchiefs and napkins, drape them over a rod or
steam press them in place over towel racks.
4.
Heavier fabrics may require repeated steaming. Repeat steps one
and two as necessary.
With practice you will gain speed and efficiency. You will soon learn
which fabrics will require multiple steam applications.
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Accessories
Fabric Brush
Your steamer is supplied with an
accessory fabric brush which ca n be
used to gently brush the knap o f fabric
such as corduroy. To install simply snap
into the appropriate slot in the nozzle
when the steamer is off and cool.
Don't use the brush on delicate
fabrics such as silk or satin
Lint Remover
The supplied lint removal tool may be
used with the steamer or by itself. To
install on the steamer make certain the
unit is off
on the nozzle.
and
cool. Simply snap the tool
Captured lint may be removed by rubbing
the surface of th e tool with a dry scrap of
fabric in the reverse direction from
normal use.
Squeegee
Another feature of steam is the ability to
clean. Live steam dissolves greasy film
and dirt. To take advantage of this your
unit is equipped with a squeegee to allow
the cleaning of windows, mirrors and
other glass surfaces. To install the
squeegee merely snap
appropriate slot in the nozzle when your
unit is off and cool.
it
into th e
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CLEANING AND STORING
a. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the
power source.
b.
Wait for the steamer to cool completely for at least30minutes.
c. Remove and drain the water container.
Drain the unit by removing the drain
plug and allowing the contents of the,
reservoir to drain. Tip the unit in the
direction of the drain plug to remove
remaining water. Replace the plug.
d. Remove the steamer hose and
hanger rod.
e. Remove the water tank.
f.
Remove excess water from the
reservoir by lifting the unit and
pouring. Flush the reservoir area with
fresh water to clean any residue from
the water source.
g. Pour fresh water into threaded pipe of steam hose. Then remove water
from reservoir to clean an y residue inside the steamer. If there is too
much residue, you may use soft water to soak and flush the reservoir.
h. Reattach the hose, hanger rod and water container and store the unit.
OFF
position and unplug from the
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES
During operation the steamer hose may
gurgle. This is
condensation collecting inside the hose.
Simply lift the control handle upward until
the hose is extended to its full height. The
gurgling will disappear when the excess
moisture inside the hose has had a chance
to drain back into the base. If the steamer
stops producing steam then starts again.
You may wish to examine the inside of the
reservoir. The most common reason for
this effect is the accumulation of sediment
from mineral laden water. Clean the
offending sediment from inside the unit,
first following the steps for cooling and
cleaning the unit as presented previously.
a
normal result of
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE STEAMER
PROBLEM
Steamer fails to heat
No steam
Water drips
Nozzle gurgles
Steam is intermittent sediment in container Follow the removing mineral
from
nozzle Condensation in hose
CAUSE
Steamer not plugged in Plug in to electrical outlet
Auto shut off engaged check water container is not empty.
water level is low
condensation in hose
SOLUTION
Reset ON/OFFswitch.
Turn ON/OFF switch OFF and refill
water container
Hold t
he hose vertical and allow
water to drain back to tank
Hold the hose vertical and allow
water to drain back to tank
buildup procedure
Note: Water chemicals and conditions will vary in different areas. To
insure continued operation of the steamer, never store without
cleaning and removing excess water from the reservoir and
water container.
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Removing
One common problem with steamers is mineral buildup caused by the high
mineral content in many municipal water supplies. Mineral residue inside of the
internal pipes and heater can cause intermittent steaming or in severe cases no
steaming at all.
The best way to avoid this is to use de-mineralized or distilled water in the unit.
The procedure below can be used to clear mineral buildup. If you are unable to
use de-mineralized or distilled water we recommend you use this procedure
monthly t o help avoid mineral buildup.
Mineral
Buildup
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the
2.
Unscrew and remove the hose from the hose connector on the topofthe
unit.
3.
Remove the pole from the unit.
4. Remove the water tank from the main unit and drain any water in the
unit.
5.
Make a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water. Inmost cases 1 cup of
this mixture will be sufficient.
6.
Slo
wly pour
a.
b. If the internal piping is completely blocked, continue to pour
Pour the water-vinegar mixture into the water intake hole until full.
7.
Let stand for 40 minutes.
8.
9. Drain the water using the drain plug.
10. Pour clean water through the hose base and water intake hole until the
vinegar smell dissipates.
11. Reassemble the unit and operate normally.
If the procedure above does not return the unit to normal operation, the unit may
need servicing.
the water-vinegar mixture into the hose connector.
If
the internal piping is only partially blocked by mineral
buildup, the water-vinegar mixture will soon start flowing out
of the water intake hole. If this happens proceed
the mixture into the hose connector till full.
,
,
power
HOSE
CONNECTOR
cord.
to
step
8.
Water
intake
hole
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