MODEL MC1226 Handheld Steam Cleaner by Top Innovations, Inc. Please read all instructions before use. Mail in your warranty registration card.
LETTER FROM THE CEO Dear Valued Customer, Congratulations on purchasing your new MC1226 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.
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.
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.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Top Innovations, Inc.
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.
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 FIGURE 2 2.
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).
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 over tab on top of Wide Nozzle. 3. Connect Wide Nozzle to Steam Nozzle as normal (refer to Page 7 for more details). A B FIGURE 6 USING CLOTH COVER 1. Stretch Cloth Cover around Wide Nozzle (FIGURE 7).
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.
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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Unit fails to heat up. Heating Indicator Light DOES NOT illuminate. POSSIBLE CAUSE Unit is not plugged in. Household circuit breaker / ground fault interrupter has tripped or blown a fuse. Unit is damaged or otherwise in need of repair. Unit fails to heat up. Heating Indicator Light DOES illuminate. Boiler is empty. Mineral build-up in unit. Unit is damaged or otherwise in need of repair. Steam output is weak or intermittent. Water level in Boiler is running low.
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.TopInnovations.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.
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.
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