Handheld Steam Cleaner MODEL MC1226 Owner’s Guide Please read all instructions before use. KEEP YOUR RECEIPT FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce 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 uses a grounded (three-pronged) plug. This plug will fit in a grounded wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not correctly fit in the outlet, contact a licensed electrician to install a proper outlet.
10. Do not use unit where aerosol-based products are being used, or where oxygen is being administered. 11. Unit is only meant to be used with recommended Handheld Steam Cleaner (model MC1226) accessories. Using other types of attachments may cause damage to unit or injury. 12. 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 the packing material for all parts listed below. To obtain possible missing parts, refer to Product Support on Page 14 of this manual for Consumer Service contact information.
• The Steam Aperture (1) emits a flow of hot, penetrating steam whenever the Steam Button is • • • • • • • pressed and held. Either the Jet Nozzle or Wide Nozzle should always be connected to the Steam Aperture when the unit is in use. 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 Your 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-A) into opening of Steam Aperture (FIGURE 1-B). Align it so that two tabs on sides of cylinder fit into two guide grooves on sides of opening, as indicated in FIGURE 1. Be sure to push accessory in as far as possible.
CONNECTING UTILITY BRUSHES NOTE: Both Nylon Utility Brushes and the Brass Utility Brush are all attached in the same manner. 1. Begin by aligning hexagonal-shaped hole on back of Utility Brush (FIGURE 3-A) with hexagonal tip of Jet Nozzle (FIGURE 3-B). 2. Firmly press Utility Brush onto tip of Jet Nozzle (FIGURE 3-C). CAUTION: Make sure Utility Brush is pushed as far as possible onto tip to ensure that it is seated securely.
Assembling Your Handheld Steam Cleaner CONNECTING SQUEEGEE 1. Connect Squeegee to Wide Nozzle by inserting hook tabs on Squeegee (FIGURE 4-A) into slots on Wide Nozzle (FIGURE 4-B). 2. Swing Squeegee backwards until hook latch on back snaps over tab on top of Wide Nozzle. 3. Connect Wide Nozzle to Steam Aperture as normal (refer to Page 6 for details). 4-A 4-B USING CLOTH COVER 1. Simply stretch Cloth Cover around Wide Nozzle (FIGURE 5).
Using Your Handheld Steam Cleaner FILLING BOILER 1. Place Handheld Steam Cleaner on a flat, level surface. 2. Make sure power cord is unplugged from electrical outlet. 3. Cautiously remove Boiler Cap by unscrewing it in a counter-clockwise direction, and lift it off. CAUTION: Refer to Refilling procedure below for additional safety precautions that must be taken when refilling the unit after it has been in use. 4. Boiler should always be emptied after each use.
Using Your Handheld Steam Cleaner STEAM CLEANING NOTE: Before operating, make sure all desired accessories are connected and Boiler is filled with the correct amount of water (refer to Pages 6-9 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.
Storage & Care 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 (at least 30 minutes for complete cooling). 3. Press and hold Steam Button to release any remaining steam pressure. 4. Remove any connected accessories from unit. 5. Unscrew and remove Boiler Cap.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Unit fails to heat up and begin steaming. Heating Indicator Light DOES NOT illuminate. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into electrical outlet. Household circuit breaker / ground fault interrupter has tripped or blown a fuse. Reset circuit breaker / ground fault interrupter, or replace fuse. For assistance, contact a licensed electrician. Unit is damaged or otherwise in need of repair. Immediately cease usage and unplug.
Product Support CONSUMER SERVICES For problems with your Handheld Steam Cleaner, please refer to the troubleshooting guide located on Page 12 of this manual. Additional inquiries should be directed to our consumer support services through our Web site, www.steamfast.com. If you do not have internet access, you may also contact our Consumer Service Department by telephone, at 1-800-711-6617.
Product Support REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES When ordering accessories for your Handheld Steam Cleaner, you may refer to the part numbers below. Replacement accessories may be ordered through our Web site: www.steamfast.com You may also contact Consumer Service directly: consumerservice@steamfast.
Warranty Information 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Steamfast, a division of Vornado Air LLC, (“Steamfast”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this McCulloch Handheld Steam Cleaner SF-226 (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost if the Product is returned to Steamfast postage-paid.
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