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MODEL SF-226
Handheld Steam Cleaner
by Top Innovations, Inc.
Please read all instructions before use.
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LETTER FROM THE CEO Dear Valued Customer, Congratulations on purchasing your new SF-226 Handheld Steam Cleaner. This versatile and convenient product places the cleaning power of steam in a compact and lightweight appliance that is easy to take anywhere you need to clean. Plug in your Handheld Steam Cleaner and in minutes you are ready to eliminate dirt, grease, grime, stains and more from most anywhere in or around your home. In addition to removing dirt and grime, you will receive the many
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the 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 has a grounded (three-pronged) plug. This plug will fit in a polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to install a proper outlet. DO NOT attempt to modify the plu
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10. This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, 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. If Heating Indicator Light does not illuminate when power cord is plugged in, unit is not operating normally. Immediately turn unit off and disconnect from power supply - have
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PRODUCT INFORMATION The following features and accessories are included with your Handheld Steam Cleaner. Carefully inspect packing material for all parts listed below. To obtain possible missing parts, refer to the Customer Support section on Page 14 of this manual. UNIT FEATURES &ACCESSORIES 1. Steam Nozzle 2. Boiler Cap 3. Steam Button 4. Handle 5. Heating Indicator Light 6. Boiler (internal) 7. Jet Nozzle 8. Wide Nozzle 9. Nylon Utility Brushes (2) 10. Brass Utility Brush 11. Squeegee 12.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION • The Steam Nozzle (1) emits the flow of hot, penetrating steam whenever the Steam Button is pressed and held. CAUTION: Do not direct steam towards surfaces that may be damaged by extreme heat or moisture. • The Boiler Cap (2) is designed to safely contain steam inside the Boiler. The Boiler Cap must be unscrewed and removed in order to fill the Boiler with water. • The Steam Trigger (3) is pressed and held in order to start the flow of steam from the Steam Nozzle, then r
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ASSEMBLING THE HANDHELD STEAM CLEANER CONNECTING JET NOZZLE / WIDE NOZZLE WARNING: DO NOT attempt to connect any accessories while unit is emitting steam. Doing so could result in burns or other injury. 1. Insert cylinder on back of Jet Nozzle or Wide Nozzle (FIGURE 1) into opening of Steam Nozzle (FIGURE 2). Align it so that two tabs on sides of cylinder (FIGURE 1-A) fit into two tab holes on sides of opening (FIGURE 2-B). Be sure to push accessory in as far as possible. A B FIGURE 1 FIGUR
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ASSEMBLING THE HANDHELD STEAM CLEANER CONNECTING UTILITY BRUSHES NOTE: Both Nylon Utility Brushes and the Brass Utility Brush are attached in the same manner. 1. Begin by aligning hexagonal-shaped hole on back of Utility Brush with hexagonal tip of the Jet Nozzle (FIGURE 4). FIGURE 4 2. Firmly press Utility Brush onto tip of Jet Nozzle (FIGURE 5-A). IMPORTANT: Make sure accessory is pushed as far as possible onto tip to ensure that it is properly set in place and space between the accessory
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ASSEMBLING THE HANDHELD STEAM CLEANER CONNECTING SQUEEGEE 1. Connect Squeegee to Wide Nozzle by inserting hook tabs on bottom of Squeegee (FIGURE 6-A) into slots on bottom of Wide Steam Nozzle (FIGURE 6-B). 2. Swing Squeegee backwards until hook latch on back snaps A over tab on top of Wide Nozzle. B 3. Connect Wide Nozzle to Steam Nozzle as normal (refer to Page 7 for more details). FIGURE 6 USING CLOTH COVER 1. Stretch Cloth Cover around Wide Nozzle (FIGURE 7). Cloth Cover should fit snu
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USING THE HANDHELD STEAM CLEANER FILLING BOILER WITH WATER 1. Place Handheld Steam Cleaner on a flat, level surface. 2. Make sure electrical cord is unplugged from outlet. 3. If unit has been in use, allow at least 5 minutes for Boiler to cool. Press and hold Steam Button to ensure that any remaining steam has been released. 4. Cautiously remove Boiler Cap by unscrewing it in a counter-clockwise direction, and lift it off. 5. Boiler should always be emptied after each use. If it was not empti
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USING THE HANDHELD STEAM CLEANER OPERATING THE HANDHELD STEAM CLEANER Before operating, make sure all desired accessories are connected and Boiler is filled with the correct amount of water (refer to Pages 7-10 for details). 1. For first-time use, remove protective plastic cover that is shipped on electrical plug. Plug power cord into a convenient 3-prong electrical outlet. Heating Indicator Light will illuminate to show that unit is receiving power and Boiler has begun to heat. CAUTION: Th
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CARE &STORAGE GUIDELINES PROPER STORAGE Preparing your Handheld Steam Cleaner for storage is quick and simple. When you have finished your steaming tasks, follow the steps listed below. 1. Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. 2. Allow unit to cool for at least 30 minutes. Press Steam Button to release remaining steam pressure. 3. Remove all connected accessories from unit. 4. Unscrew and remove Boiler Cap. Drain any water remaining in Boiler into a sink or tub - this will help to minimi
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit fails to heat up. Heating Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into electrical Indicator Light DOES NOT outlet. illuminate. Household circuit breaker / ground Reset circuit breaker / ground fault fault interrupter has tripped or interrupter, or replace fuse. If you blown a fuse. need assistance, contact a licensed electrician. Unit is damaged or otherwise in Immediately cease usage and need of repair. unplug. Contact Customer Suppo
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT &NOTES CUSTOMER SUPPORT For problems with your Handheld Steam Cleaner, please refer to the troubleshooting guide located on Page 13. Additional inquiries should be directed to our Customer Support services through our Web site, www.SteamFast.com, on the Contact Us Web page. If you do not have internet access, you may also contact our Customer Support Department by telephone, at 1-800-711-6617 or 1-816-584-9700, ext. 130 or 131. NOTE: In order for our customer service represe
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WARRANTY INFORMATION You must call Top Innovations Warranty Service at (800) 711-6617 and obtain a Return Authorization Number before returning any product for any reason. 30-DAY MONEY BACK POLICY If this item does not meet your expectations, it may be returned within 30 days of the date of purchase for either a replacement or full refund of the purchase price less any shipping charges. In some circumstances, an additional restocking fee will apply. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (If outside USA, a
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Top Innovations, Inc. 6655 Troost Ave. • Kansas City, MO 64131 TEL: (800) 711-6617 / (816) 584-9700 FAX: (816) 584-9066 www.SteamFast.com customerservice@topinnovations.com PRINTED IN CHINA V080513
