Top Innovations Iron SF 450 User Manual

Steam  
Fast  
Built for years of care-free use,  
Read These Instructions complete  
before use.  
MODEL SF-450  
 
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 1/2 gallon of water  
-
enough for  
approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation.  
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.  
6. Easy roll casters make unit highly portable  
7. Convenient hanger for hose.  
8. Stores upright minimizing storage space requirements.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety  
precautions, including the following:  
1. Read all instructions.  
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance in water or  
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 may result in fire, electrical shock or injury.  
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damaged  
8. Do not leave the steamer unattended  
9. Please allow the unit to cool before storage  
10. Always turn the switch to  
the unit.  
"off' position before plugging in or unplugging  
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 has a grounded plug. The unit must be plugged into  
a properly grounded three-pronged outlet.  
15. Burns can occur by touching hot parts, hot water or steam.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
 
LEARNING ABOUT YOUR STEAMER  
Please refer to the picture for each point  
(1) The control HANDLE on the end of the hose sits  
just 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 hang the  
NOZZLE end of the hose on the hanger rod when  
not in use. Keep the NOZZLE point the NOZZLE  
downward, water may condense and drip.  
(3) The ROD is designed to conveniently hang the  
hose handle and also can support garments for  
steaming  
(4) The HOSE extends from the base of the unit Do  
not pull on the HOSE with undo tension as  
damage to the hose may result in steam leakage  
(5) The ON/OFF switch is located on the 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.  
(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 the hanger rod  
and hose.  
(9) The CASTERS allow the unit to roll freely  
(10) The ELECTRICAL CORD plugs into a standard  
three-prong plug. Use only three prong UL  
approved extension cords with a minimum 20-  
ampere rating  
(11) The DRAIN PLUG is located on the side for  
convenient drainage of the water reservoir.  
 
STEAMER ASSEMBLY  
STEP  
1
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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.  
STEP  
2
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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 no  
longer turns. Hang the nozzle from  
the metal rod. Prior to filling the  
water tank, be certain that the  
steamer's drain plug is properly  
installed and tightened to prevent  
leaking.  
STEP  
3
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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.  
 
STEAMER OPERATION  
STEP I  
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PREPARATION FOR USE  
Set the unit on the floor and remove 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 and  
clean the container. Follow the steps for  
care and cleaning.  
STEP  
2
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FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER  
(PRIOR TO PLUGGING IN THE APPLIANCE)  
Remove the water container with the handle  
and turn upside down. Unscrew the valve  
in the center of 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 the upright position.  
Place the water container onto the base  
and make certain it seats properly into the  
cavity.  
DO NOT FILL THE CONTAINER WITH HOT WATER.  
DO NOT ALLOW THE CONTAINER TO BECOME DRY DURING  
OPERATION AS THIS WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE STEAMER  
STEP  
3
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OPERATING THE STEAMER  
Insure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF  
position. Plug the steamer cord into a normal  
electrical outlet or approved extension cord.  
Turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
The switch will light when electricity is  
connected. Steam will be produced from  
the nozzle in  
a
few seconds.  
 
PRESSING WITH STEAM  
1. Grasp the control handle with the  
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 the fabric.  
2. Remove the 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.  
 
Accessories  
Fabric Brush  
Your steamer is supplied with an  
accessory fabric brush which can be  
used to gently brush the knap of 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 and cool. Simply snap the tool  
on the nozzle.  
Captured lint may be removed by rubbing  
the surface of the 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 it into the  
appropriate slot in the nozzle when your  
unit is off and cool.  
 
CLEANING AND STORING  
a. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and unplug from the  
power source.  
b. Wait for the steamer to cool completely for at least 30 minutes.  
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 any 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.  
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES  
During operation the steamer hose may  
gurgle. This is  
a
normal result of  
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.  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING THE STEAMER  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Steamer fails to heat  
Steamer not plugged in  
Plug in to electrical outlet  
Auto shut off engaged  
water level is low  
check water container is not empty.  
Reset ON/OFF switch.  
No steam  
Turn ON/OFF switch OFF and refill  
water container  
Water drips from nozzle Condensation in hose  
Hold the hose vertical and allow  
water to drain back to tank  
condensation in hose  
Nozzle gurgles  
Hold the hose vertical and allow  
water to drain back to tank  
Steam is intermittent  
sediment in container  
Follow the removing mineral  
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.  
 
Removing Mineral Buildup  
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 w e recommend you use this procedure  
monthly to help avoid mineral buildup.  
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord.  
2.  
Unscrew and remove the hose from the hose connector on the top of the  
u n i t .  
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. I  
this mixture will be sufficient.  
n
most cases 1 cup of  
6.  
Slowly pour the water-vinegar mixture into the hose connector.  
a. 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 to step 8.  
b. If the internal piping is completely blocked, continue to pour  
the mixture into the hose connector till full.  
Pour the water-vinegar mixture into the water intake hole until full.  
Let stand for 40 minutes.  
7.  
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.  
HOSE  
,
,
CONNECTOR  
Water intake hole  
 

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