Top Innovations SP-350 User Manual

Built for years of

care-free use,

Read These Instructions

completely

before use.

MODEL

SP-350

Series

Please read this manual before

using

I

and keep for future reference.

Dear Consumer

Professional Style Steamer

Thank you for purchasing the SteamFast

®

Professional Style steamer.

In order

to

prolong the life of your steamer we
recommend that the water tank be drained between
each use if tap water is being used. This will reduce
liming as a result of hard water.

®

Your SteamFast

thermostat control that will shut the steamer
the temperature reaches

steamer is equipped with a

off

248°F.

when

The steamer will automatically begin heating again
when the temperature drops below

248°F.

Should the water tank run dry while the unit is in
operation, we recommended that it be turned
immediately. If the steamer is not turned
the thermostat will cause the unit

owever, damage may occur to the unit.

H

to

shut

off

off

immediately,

off.

In the event that the steamer is left in operation

to

302°F

operate

causing

without water or the thermostat should fail

properly, the unit's fuse will burn out at

to

shut

the steamer

off.

Top Innovations, Inc.

400

Riverside,

web site:

-SteamFast

NW

Platte Valley Dr.,

MO

®

641

50

www.topinnovations.com

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchaseofthe Steam Fast

professional Steamer.

to

use

easy

Your new steamer provides professional results every time!

1. Holds over one half gallon of water

30

minutes of continuous operation.

2.

Water container is removable and easytofill.

3.

Automatic shut-off safety feature.

4.

Easytouse drain port.

5.

Eliminates ironing by removing wrinkles.

6.

Easy roll casters make unit highly portable.

7.

Convenient hanger for hose.

8.

Stores upright minimizing storage space requirements.

and extremely versatile.

You

will find that the Steam Fast®is

-

enough for approximately

®

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety

precautions, including the following:

1.

Read

2.

To

water or other liquid.

3.

Close supervisionisnecessary 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
could occur.

6.

Use this product for its intended use only.

7.

Do

the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.

A

or injury.

8.

Do

9.

Please allow the unittocool before storage. The use of attachments
not recommended or sold for this appliance may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.

10.

Always turn the switch to"off"position before plugging
unplugging the

11.

Do

12.

Do

13.

Always keep the hose nozzle elevated above the water container.

Do

14.

Burns can occur by

all

instructions.

protect against riskofelectrical shock, do not put appliance

or

burns that

not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after

damaged cord, plug or unit may result in fire, electrical shock

not leave the steamer unattended.

unit.

not let cord touch hot surfaces.

not operate steamer without properly filling the water container.

not lay the hose on the floor.

touching

hot parts, hot water or steam.

in

in

or

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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LEARNING ABOUT YOUR STEAMER

Please refer to the picture for each

(1) The control HANDLE on the end of the hose sits

before the nozzle. The HANDLE is designed to be

heat free and is safe to grasp. Use the HANDLE to

aim the direction of the steam released from the

nozzle.

(2) The NOZZLE on the end of the handle is located on

the end

of

the steamer hose. Always sit the NOZZLE

end of the hose on the hanger rod when not in use.

Keep the NOZZLE pointed upward and steam will

rise. If you point the NOZZLE downward, water

may condense and drip.

is

(3) The ROD

handle and

(4) The HOSE extends from the base of the unit. Do not

pull on the HOSE with extreme pressureoryou may

cause damage and leakage of steam.

(5) The

ON/OFF

(6) The WATER CONTAINER is filled through a hole in

the bottom and should be placed in the reservoir on the

base. Avoid spilling excess water into the reservoir

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

(7)

Th e WATER LEVEL can be seen visually in the water

container.

in

the WATER CONTAINER.

(8)

The steamer BASE houses the reservoir and water

container.

(9)

The CASTERS allow the unit to

(10) The ELECTRICAL CORD plugs into a standard three-

prong plug. Use only three prong UL approved extension

cords with

(11) The DRAIN PLUG is located on the side

convenient drainage of the water reservoir.

(

12)

The dual hook hanger allows

of

the nozzle and clothing.

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designed to conveniently hang the hose

also

can support garments for steaming.

switchislocated on the front of the base.

unit.

Do

not operate the steamer without water

It

also

supports the hanger rod and hose.

roll

a

minimum 20-ampere rating.

for

point

just

as

freely.

for

convenient simultaneous hanging

1

STEAMER

STEP

1

A.

Set the appliance onasteady surface.

B. The Rod is shipped in a collapsed position and

must be extended for use. Take the Rod and
loosen the Top Knurled Knob slightly by
rotating it counter
the
inches). Tighten the
Similarly loosen the Bottom Knurled Knob and

C.

extend the middle section of the Rod and
retighten.

D.

Loosen the Rod Base by turning it counter
clockwise several turns. Insert the bottom

Rod and press down firmly. Hand-tighten the

Rod Base

Place the

E.

Mount and hand-tighten with clockwise turns.

ASSEMBLY

-

ATTACHING

Hook

Mount and extend fully (about

by

turning clockwise.

Dual

THE

-

clockwise. Grab the

Top

Knurled Knob.

Hook Hanger over the

ROD

Rod

18

Hook

by

of

the

STEP

2

-ATTACHING

A.

Screw the end of the steamer hose with the

knurled

top

excessive force in tightening the knob

B.

Tighten by hand until it no longer turns.

C.

Hang the nozzle from the large hook on the

Dual Hook Hanger.

knob

of

the steamer unit. (Caution:Donot use

THE

STEAMER

onto the threaded pipe on the

HOSE

)

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STEAMER OPERATION

STEP 1 - PREPARATION FOR USE

Set the unit on the floor and remove the water

A.

container.

B.

Check the inside of the container the sediment. If
present rinse the container and following the
Removing Mineral Buildup procedure
this manual.
Turn the container upside down and push the plunger

C.

valve open and allow to close two or three times t o
insure it is functioning smoothly.

CAUTION: DO NOT PULL ON THE PLUNGER
VALVE OR YOU MAY ACCIDENTALLY REMOVE
IT AND THE WATER TANK WIL L NOT FUNCTION
PROPERLY.

If the plunger is removed or falls out of the from the

D.

valve ca p assembly please refer to t h eReassembling
The Water Tank ValveCap procedure later in this
manual.

found

later in

STEP2-

NOTE: USE OF DEMATERIALIZED OR DISTILLED
WATER IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

A.

B.

C.

D.

NOTE: DO NOT FILL THE CONTAINER WITH HOT
WATER.

E.

STEP3-

A.

B.

C.

D.
E.

CAUTION: D O NOT ALLOW THE CONTAINER T O
BECOME DRY DURING OPERATION, AS THIS WILL
SHORTEN THE LIFE O F THE STEAMER.

FILLING

Insure the unit is unplugged.
Remove the water container with the handle

dow

upside
Turn the water facet in

While depressing the valve in the center of the base,

fill th e tank with cool water through the opening.

Release the valve and install water tankonthe base.

n.

THE

WATER

you

CONTAINER

sinkontoamild stream

and

turn

OPERATING THE STEAMER

Ensure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
Plug the steamer cord intoanormal
outlet or approved extension cord.
Turn the ON/OFF switch to theONposition.
The switch will light when electricity is
Steam will be produced from the nozzle in a few
seconds.

electrical

connected.

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PRESSING

1.

Grasp the control handle with the
nozzle facing upward. Beginning at
the bottom
steam to rise inside and outside
removing wrinkles. Slowly move the
nozzle from the bottom to the top of
the fabric.

2.

Remove the nozzle from the garment
and smooth the fabric with
hand.

WITH

of

STEAM

the fabric will allow the

your

NOTE:

free

a. Pressing

creases in the object to be steamed.

b. Shaking out the article prior

will avoid excess creasing.

c. For towels, handkerchiefs and napkins

peg drape them over a rod or steam

press them

d.

Heavier fabrics may require repeated
steaming. Repeat steps
necessary.

With practice you will gain speed and
efficiency.
fabrics will require multiple steam
applications.

IMPORTANCE

will

be easierifthere are fewer

to

steaming

in

place over towel racks.

1

AND

You will soon learn which

NOTICE

2

as

Remove and drain the water container bydepressing
the valve at the bottom

of

the container. (See drawing)

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Drain the unit by removing the drain plug

.

-

(located at the side of the main unit

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#1

1).

This will allow contents of the

see

reservoir (main unit) to drain. Tipping the

unit in the direction o f t h e drain plug to
remove any remaining water. Replace the
drain plug.

Using distilled water will eliminate a
residue build u p usually found in tap water.

valve

CLEANING

1.

Turn the
position and unplug from the power
source.

2.

Wait for the steamer to cool
for at least

3.

Remove and drain the water container.

Drain the unit

plug and allowing the contents

reservoir to drain. Tip the unit in the direction
of the drain
water. Replace

4.

Remove the steamer hose

5.

Remove the Water

6.

Remove excess water from the reservoir

by

lifting the unit and pouring. Flush the

reservoir area with fresh water to clean

any residue

AND

ON/OFF

30

minutes.

by

plug

the

from

the water source.

STORING

switch t o the

completely

removing the drain

of

to

remove remaining

plug.

and

hanger

Tank.

OFF

the

rod.

7.

Reattach the hose, hanger rod and water
container and store t he unit.

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OTHER

IMPORTANT

NOTES

During

gurgle

If

operation the steamer hose

.

a.

This is a normal resultofcondensation
collecting inside the hose. Simply lift the
control handle upward until the hose is
extended to its

b.

The gurgling will disappear when the
excess moisture inside the hose has had a
chance to drain back into the base.

full

height.

may

the steamer stops producing steam

then starts again.

a.

You

may wish to examine the inside of
the reservoir. The
for this effect is the accumulation of

sediment from mineral laden water.

b. Clean the offending sediment from

inside the unit. first following the steps
for cooling and cleaning the unit as
presented previously.

most

common reason

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TROUBLE

SHOOTING

THE

STEAMER

PROBLEM

Steamer fails to heat

No

steam

Water drips from nozzle

Nozzle gurgles

Steamisintermittent sediment in container

Water tank Valv
Valve leaks

CAUSE

Steamer not plugged

Auto shut

water

Condensation in hose

condensation in

is

level

e

plunger

removed

off

is

engaged

low

hose

in

SOLUTION

Plug

intoelectrical outlet

check water container. add water
if empty.

ON/OFF

Reset

Turn

ON/OFF

water container

Hold the hose vertical and
watertodrain backtotank

Hold the hose vertical and allow

to

water

Follow

buildup procedure

Follow

Water

switch.

switch

OFF

drain

back

to

tank

the removing mineral

the"Reassembling The

Tank Valve

Cap

"

Procedure

Note: Water chemicals and conditions will vary in different areas.

insure continued operation ofthe steamer, never store without

cleaning and removing excess water from the reservoir

and

water container.

and refill

allow

To

The brush attachment can be used to
gently brush the nap of fabric such as
corduroy.

Do

not

use

brush on delicate fabrics

such as silk or satin.

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Removing Mineral Buildup

One common problem with steamersismineral buildup caused by the high
mineral content in many municipal water supplies. Mineral residue inside

internal pipes and heater can cause intermittent steaming or in severe cases no
steaming at

The best way to avoid this istouse demineralized or distilled water in the unit.
The procedure below can be used to clear mineral buildup. If you are unable to
use de
monthly

all.

-

mineralizedordistilled water we recommend you use this procedure

to

help avoid mineral buildup.

Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord.

1.

Unscrew and remove the hose from the hose connector on the top of the

2.

unit.
Remove the pole from the unit.

3.
Remove the water tank from the main unit and drain any water in the

4.

unit.
Make

a

5.

this
Slowly pour the water

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

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11

mixture of

mixture will be sufficient.

a. If the internal piping

buildup, the water
of the water intake hole. If this happens proceed to step

b. If t he internal piping is completely blocked, continue to pour

the mixture into the hose connector till full.
Pour the water
Let stand for
Drain the water using the drain plug.
Pour clean water though the hose base and water intake hole until the
vinegar smell dissipates.
Reassemble the unit and operate normally.

50%

vinegar and

-

vinegar mixture into the hose connector.

-

vinegar mixture will soon start flowing out

-

vinegar mixture into the water intake hole until full.

40

minutes.

50%

water. In most cases 1 cup of

is

only partially blocked by mineral

of

the

8.

If the procedure above does not return the unit
need servicing.

to

normal operation, the unit may

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Reassembling

If the plunger becomes separated from the Valve Cap,
follow the following procedure.

A. Grab the Value Cap Assembly and rotate it counter

clockwise about 1/8th of a turn. Lift straight up t
remove the cap.
The disk will most likely be found inside the water

B.

container. Carefully drain the water from the container
and search for the disk.

C.

Insure the spring is around the plunger.

D.

Place the small end of the plunger through the center

hole

of

E.

Push the plunger through the central hole in the disk
until it pops into place.

Note: Be sure the disc is oriented as seen in the
bottom illustration.

Replace the Value Cap Assembly by aligning the

F.

notches and rotating the cap

Fill

G.

the tank with water and check the operation of
valve by holding the tank by the handle and checking
for leaks.

the cap.

The

Water Tank Valve Cap

1/8

turn clockwise.

o

Disk

\

valve

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