1. Unplug the Power Cord, and turn the
Lighted Switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Remove the Water Tank; turn it upside down
and unscrew the valve Cap (SEE FIG.5).
3. Fill the Water Tank with cool water, and
screw on the valve Cap. Make sure it is
tight so it prevents water leakage.
4. Place the Water Tank on the Main Unit
(SEE FIG.6). you should hear water flowing
into the Main Unit for a short time.
CAUTION:
Do not operate TObi®
Platinum™ with a dry Water Tank.
When operating, if you want to add water,
first turn the Lighted Switch to “OFF”
position before removing the Water Tank
to avoid burning yourself.
5. Plug TObi® Platinum™ into a grounded
three-pronged outlet.
WARNING:
If a grounded three-pronged
outlet is not available, a 3-to-2 prong
adapter can be used only if the adapter
itself is properly grounded.
6. Turn the Lighted Switch to “ON” position; the
light will be illuminated.
7. Steam should start flowing from the Metal Teflon Steam Head. Wait for steam to
heat sufficiently otherwise you will create wet spots. Wait at least 30 seconds.
8. To steam a garment, place item of clothing on the hanger and steam directly.
CAUTION:
be careful when handling garments on the Clothes Hanger.
Pulling on the garment with too much force may cause TObi® Platinum™ to tip.
9. Grasp the handle, and place the Metal Teflon Steam Head at the top of the
garment. Steam will rise along the inside and outside of the fabric, removing
wrinkles. Slowly slide the Metal Teflon Steam Head vertically, from the top to
the bottom of the garment. you may also reverse this motion and steam from
the bottom to the top.
Note:
Do not allow kinks to form in the hose at any time.
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Operating Instructions
Fig. 5
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE METAL TEFLON HEAD. IT BECOMES
EXTREMELY HOT AND IT COULD CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
10. Repeat step 9 until the fabric is wrinkle free.
11. Curtains and draperies can be steamed while they are hanging. Press the
Release button and use the Shoulder Strap to put the Main Unit on the
shoulder for these items.
CAUTION: KEEP THE UNIT STRAIGHT WHILE USING IT ON THE SHOULDER
STRAP. IF THE UNIT IS EXCESSIVELY TILTED BACKWARDS WARM WATER
WILL START TO DRIP. IF YOU NOTICE LEAKING, PLEASE STRAIGHTEN OUT
THE UNIT AND LEAKING WILL STOP.
Note:
a. During steaming, make sure that the hose is fully extended to insure
a free flow of steam.
b. When removing the Main Unit from the base, always use the Shoulder
Strap. Assemble the Shoulder Strap on the Main Unit, by inserting the
end of the Shoulder Strap into the slot of the Main Unit. To remove the
Shoulder Strap press the round bump to release the Shoulder Strap.
12. When finished using TObi® Platinum™, turn the Lighted Switch to the
“OFF” position.
How to Steam
TObi® Platinum™ works on virtually all fabrics, silk, denim, cotton, polyester and
wool. PLEASE REFER TO LAbEL ON ITEM OF CLOTHING TO CHECK IF GARMENT
CAN bE STEAMED. SOME FAbRICS LIKE LEATHER, SUEDE, AND vELvET MAy
NOT bE SUITAbLE FOR STEAMING. IF yOU ARE NOT SURE THEN STEAM A
SMALL PART OF THE INSIDE OF THE GARMENT TO TEST THAT IT DOES NOT
DAMAGE THE FAbRIC bEFORE STEAMING THE ENTIRE GARMENT OR FAbRIC.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE METAL TEFLON HEAD. IT BECOMES
EXTREMELY HOT AND IT COULD CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
v
Some articles can be steamed better from the underside. This allows the
steam to relax the fibers of the material, thus removing the wrinkles.
v
Pants may be easily steamed by holding them by the cuff.
v
When steaming, touch material lightly with the Steam Nozzle and move up and
down to remove wrinkles. It is important that the Steam Nozzle makes contact
with the garment and/or fabric.
Fig. 6
Valve
Cap
