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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of the 

product. They contain important information about safety, use and disposal. 

Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all operating and 

safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future reference and pass 

these documents on, together with the product, to any future owner. See 

sihomecomfort.com to view, download and print the most current version of 

these instructions.  

INTENDED USE:

 

This product is intended to be used indoors for garment 

steaming in the United States and/or Canada. This product is not 

intended for commercial or industrial use. The manufacturer assumes 

no responsibility for damage or injury due to unauthorized use or product 

modification. Failure to follow these directions will void the product warranty.

WARNING: Risk to Children and Impaired Persons

-   Supervision is required during the installation, operation, cleaning and 

maintenance of this product by children age 12 and younger and anyone 

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Children should be 

supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, its parts and 

packaging material. 

Directions to reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury:

-   Read all instructions before use.

-   Use caution when handling this steam unit. Burns could occur from 

touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use special care to avoid 

contact with hot water when turning the product upside down to empty 

the reservoir.

-   To reduce the risk of contact with hot water, test whether steam is ready 

before each use while carefully holding the product away from your body. 

Summary of Contents for SI-428

Page 1: ...HANDHELD FABRIC STEAMER OWNER S GUIDE MODEL SI 428 ...

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Page 3: ...3 English Important Safety Instructions 4 Product Information 7 Filling Reservoir 9 Fabric Steaming 10 Storage Care 12 Troubleshooting 14 Warranty 15 CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...injury due to unauthorized use or product modification Failure to follow these directions will void the product warranty WARNING Risk to Children and Impaired Persons Supervision is required during the installation operation cleaning and maintenance of this product by children age 12 and younger and anyone with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities Children should be supervised to ensure...

Page 5: ... be performed by a qualified service professional Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire electric shock or injury when the appliance is used A loose fit between wall outlet receptacle and plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug Discontinue use of the product in this outlet Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlets To reduce the likelihood of ...

Page 6: ...y energy that may cause harmful interference to radio communications If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to contact 833 800 8669 or help sihomecomfort com for further instructions about replacement and repair Please refer to our website for the most current version of o...

Page 7: ...lly inspect the packing material for all parts listed below To obtain possible missing parts contact 833 800 8669 or help sihomecomfort com PRODUCT INFORMATION UNIT FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 Steam Nozzle Water Reservoir Cap Reservoir Level Window Reservoir Internal Power Switch Handle 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 8: ...level inside the Reservoir and is marked to indicate the maximum water level for easy filling The Reservoir is the internal reservoir where water is held and converted into steam For optimal steam production the Reservoir should not be filled past the MAX mark 4 0 oz 118 ml indicated on the Reservoir Level Window The On Off Switch powers the unit On and Off The unit is ON when the button is lit or...

Page 9: ... capacity 4 0 oz 118 ml Exceeding this amount will result in water spitting from Steam Nozzle NOTE In order to minimize potential mineral build up and prolong the life of your Handheld Fabric Steamer distilled or de mineralized water is recommended when filling Reservoir 5 Replace Water Reservoir Cap by turning counter clockwise and until the arrows are aligned CAUTION If unit has been in use allo...

Page 10: ...ting from Steam Nozzle 3 Direct Steam Nozzle towards fabric material you wish to steam See below for additional tips and procedures STEAMING GARMENTS Hang garment from a clean rust free hanger Direct Steam Nozzle towards bottom of garment Steam will rise along inside and outside of material removing wrinkles Slowly slide Steam Nozzle upward from bottom to top of garment Direct Steam Nozzle away fr...

Page 11: ... to achieve desired results To remove exceptionally stubborn wrinkles steam both sides of fabric Be especially careful when steaming any delicate fabrics that may be damaged by heat or water spotting To sanitize a fabric hold Steam Nozzle within 1 2 inch of a single area for at least 5 seconds Use caution when doing this on more delicate fabrics When you are finished using your Handheld Fabric Ste...

Page 12: ...cord loosely 5 Store Handheld Fabric Steamer in a cool dry location MINERAL BUILD UP A common maintenance need for steam appliances is the removal of build up caused by high mineral content in many municipal water supplies This mineral build up may cause the unit to spew water limit the effectiveness and reduce the life of your Handheld Fabric Steamer The best way to minimize mineral build up is t...

Page 13: ...lete cooling 3 Remove Water Reservoir Cap and drain any water remaining in Reservoir into a sink or tub 4 Using a measuring cup measure 4 oz 118 ml of vinegar 5 Slowly pour vinegar into Reservoir 6 Allow vinegar to soak in Reservoir for 30 40 minutes 7 Drain vinegar from Reservoir into a sink or tub Refill Reservoir with fresh water drain and repeat until vinegar odor dissipates 8 Replace Water Re...

Page 14: ...ir Immediately cease usage and unplug Contact Consumer Service for assistance No water in Reservoir Refer to Filling Reservoir procedure on Page 9 to refill Reservoir Steam output is weak or intermit tent Water level in Reservoir is running low Refer to Filling Reservoir procedure on Page 9 to refill Reservoir Mineral build up in unit Refer to MINERAL BUILD UP section on Page 12 for cleaning proce...

Page 15: ...ce please have your model number and serial number when contacting Vornado with service inquiries To assure proper handling packages must be clearly marked with the RA number Packages not clearly marked with the RA number may be refused at the receiving dock Please allow 1 2 weeks for repair and return of your Product after the Product is received Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the...

Page 16: ... on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure to follow these instructions or improper product use Any such actions will invalidate the product warranty All company name...

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