MODEL SF-246 Portable Power Steam Cleaner by Top Innovations Please read all instructions before use. Mail in your warranty registration card. KEEP YOUR RECEIPT FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.
LETTER FROM THE CEO Dear Valued Customer, Congratulations on purchasing your new SF-246 Portable Power Steam Cleaner. This powerful product combines the power of a full-size steam cleaner with the easy portability of a handheld steamer for the ultimate home cleaning and sanitizing solution. Plug in your Portable Power 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: This appliance utilizes a grounded (three-prong) 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 plug or defeat this safety feature. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed when using an electrical appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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, then refer to troubleshooting guide on Page 14 of this manual for assistance. 12. Always unplug power cord when unit is not in use. 13. Do not use unit outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used, or where oxygen is being administered. 14.
PRODUCT INFORMATION The following features and accessories are included with your Portable Power 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. Boiler Cap 1A. Boiler Fill Hole 1B. Boiler (internal) 2. Heating Indicator Light 3. Strap Tabs 4. Main Steam Nozzle 5. Steam Trigger 5A. Steam Lock Switch 6. Steam Hose 7. Extension Wands (2) 8.
PRODUCT INFORMATION • The Boiler Cap (1) securely covers the Boiler Fill Hole, preventing hot steam from escaping the Boiler. The Boiler Cap must be unscrewed and removed (only when the Boiler is cooled) in order to fill the Boiler with water. • The Boiler Fill Hole (1A) is the opening through which water is poured into the Boiler. • The Boiler (1B) is the internal heating chamber where water is converted into steam.
ASSEMBLING THE PORTABLE POWER STEAM CLEANER CONNECTING THE JET NOZZLE 1. Align Jet Nozzle with Main Steam Nozzle as shown (FIGURE 1-A). 2. Press down on the yellow locking button located on Main Steam Nozzle. While continuing to hold button down, slide Jet Nozzle onto Main Steam Nozzle. Push Jet Nozzle over button, and continue to push it on unit button snaps through hole on Jet Nozzle (FIGURE 1-B). 3.
ASSEMBLING THE PORTABLE POWER STEAM CLEANER CONNECTING THE UTILITY HEAD 1. Align Jet Nozzle and Utility Head as shown (FIGURE 3-A). Flat edge of Nozzle will align with peg inside of Head connection. 2. Slide Jet Nozzle into Utility Head, pushing Nozzle in as far as it will go to make sure it is in proper position (FIGURE 3-B). 3. Rotate Jet Nozzle one half turn (180º) to secure it to Utility Head (FIGURE 3-C). NOTE: Jet Nozzle will NOT lock into position, and can still be freely rotated.
ASSEMBLING THE PORTABLE POWER STEAM CLEANER CONNECTING THE EXTENSION WANDS 1. Select one of the Extension Wands, and align rear end of Wand with Main Steam Nozzle as shown (FIGURE 4-A). 2. Press down on the yellow locking button located on Main Steam Nozzle. While continuing to hold button down, slide Extension Wand onto Nozzle. Push Wand over button, and continue to push it on unit button snaps through hole on Wand (FIGURE 4-B). 3.
ASSEMBLING THE PORTABLE POWER STEAM CLEANER ATTACHING THE CLOTH COVER 1. Wrap Cloth Cover around bottom of Utility Head, so that string-ties are positioned around rear connection of Head (FIGURE 5-A). 2. Tie string-ties together to secure Cloth Cover to Utility Head (FIGURE 5-B). A B FIGURE 5 CONNECTING THE SHOULDER STRAP 1. Grasp hook on one end of Shoulder Strap. Press down and hold lock to open hook (FIGURE 6-A). 2.
PORTABLE USING THE POWER STEAM CLEANER FILLING BOILER WITH WATER 1. Place Portable Power Steam Cleaner on a flat, level surface. 2. Make sure power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 3. Cautiously unscrew Boiler Cap by rotating it in a counterclockwise direction, and remove from unit to expose Boiler Fill Hole. 4. Boiler should always be emptied after each use. If it was not emptied after the last use, empty it now. This will make it easier to fill with the correct amount of water. 5.
PORTABLE USING THE POWER STEAM CLEANER OPERATING THE PORTABLE POWER STEAM CLEANER NOTE: Be sure that Boiler has already been filled and that all desired accessories are connected before following these steps. 1. Plug power cord into a convenient electrical outlet. Heating Indicator Light will immediately illuminate, indicating that unit is powered on and Boiler is heating. CAUTION: This unit uses a grounded (3-prong) electrical plug. Use only in properly installed 3-prong electrical outlets.
CARE & STORAGE GUIDELINES PROPER STORAGE Preparing your Portable Power Steam Cleaner for storage is quick and simple. When you have finished with your unit, follow the steps listed below. 1. Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. 2. Allow unit to completely cool (at least 30 minutes). 3. Press and hold Steam Trigger to release all remaining steam. 4. Remove all connected accessories from unit. 5. Remove Boiler Cap and drain any water remaining in Boiler into sink or tub. Replace Boiler Cap. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING & CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unit fails to steam. Heating Indicator Light does not illuminate. Unit is not plugged in. Plug power cord into outlet. Household Circuit Breaker / Ground Fault Interrupter has tripped or blown a fuse. Reset Circuit Breaker / Ground Fault Interrupter, or replace fuse. If you need assistance, contact a licensed electrician. Heating Indicator Light does illuminate, but unit fails to steam. Mineral build-up in unit.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Before returning any product for any reason, you MUST call or e-mail Top Innovations Warranty Service at (800) 711-6617 or customerservice@topinnovations.com to obtain a Return Authorization Number. 30-DAY MONEY BACK POLICY If any item purchased directly from Top Innovations 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.
Top Innovations 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 PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER For your convenience, space has been provided below for you to record the serial number of your unit (located on the back or bottom of the unit) for easy reference when contacting our Customer Service Department.
