Brookstone Steam Bug User manual
Steam Bug™
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Table of conTenTs
Location of Parts and Accessories2
Location of Controls 3
Control Information 4-5
Operation5-8
Cleaning and Storage8-9
Specications10
Warnings and Cautions 11-14
Warranty 15-16
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locaTion of parTs & accessories
Travel Case
Measuring Cup
Stands (2)
Hand Grip
Ironing Plate
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Internal Water Tank
Heating Indicator Light
Power Cord Clip
Control Panel (see p 3)
Power Cord
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locaTion of conTrols
Water Tank Cap
Water Tank Windows (2)
Steam Button
Temperature Dial
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Settings Indicator Arrow
Voltage Selector
Voltage Selector Switch
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Large view of Voltage Selector
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conTrol informaTion
The IRONING PLATE is the heated, non-stick surface that is used to press
fabrics, remove wrinkles and create creases
The HEATING INDICATOR LIGHT illuminates when the Temperature Dial is set
to one of the three heat settings
The POWER CORD CLIP holds the power cord securely when wrapped around
the base of the Hand Grip for storage
The WATER TANK CAP covers the Water Tank fill hole The Water Tank Cap
is tethered to the unit, and cannot be completely removed
The WATER TANK WINDOWS let you monitor the level of water in the Water
Tank The unit must be sitting upright to correctly read the water level
The STEAM BUTTON is pressed to activate the unit's steam function
Locking the Steam Button down disables steam; pressing the Steam Button
releases it into the unlocked position, enabling steam
The TEMPERATURE DIAL is turned to select one of three heat settings,
and to turn heating off
The SETTINGS INDICATOR ARROW tells you at what temperature your
dial is set
The HAND GRIP is ergonomically designed for user comfort The Hand Grip
contains the unit's Water Tank, and the base is specially designed for the power
cord to be wrapped around for storage
The INTERNAL WATER TANK, located inside the Hand Grip, is designed
to hold a maximum of 1 oz of water
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The VOLTAGE SELECTOR is the recessed switch which is used to set
the unit to either 100-127V or 220-240V electrical voltage standards
By default the Voltage Selector is set to 100-127V
The STANDS are the two supports located at the rear of the main body
The Stands are designed to support the unit in an upright position when
the Ironing Plate is hot
The MEASURING CUP is designed to help you easily and consistently
fill the Water Tank with the optimum amount of water
operaTion
Main body surface can get hot Grip the Steam Bug™ using the HAND GRIP only
Steam Bug™ is dual-voltage, which allows it to function correctly in regions with
either 100-127V or 220-240V electrical voltage standards Voltage is set using
the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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To change the voltage from 100-127V default setting:
Locate the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH, recessed inside the slot at the rear
of the Steam Bug™ (see below)
2 Slide the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH to the right, so that it is closest to
the 220-240V label (A pen tip may be used)
3 Unit is now ready for use in a 220V region
4 To use again in a 100-127V region, slide the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
to the left, so that it is the closest to the 100-127V label
Place unit (IRONING PLATE down) on a flat, heat-resistant surface
Fill MEASURING CUP with water up to MAX mark
3 Open WATER TANK CAP
4 Pour water from MEASURING CUP into INTERNAL WATER TANK
5 Close WATER TANK CAP
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Voltage Selector Switch
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Turn TEMPERATURE DIAL clockwise as far as possible to set unit to high
temperature (MAX) HEATING INDICATOR LIGHT will illuminate
When HEATING INDICATOR LIGHT turns off, press the STEAM BUTTON
The button will lock into raised position, and unit will begin emitting steam
from steam vents on IRONING PLATE
3 To stop steam flow, press the STEAM BUTTON again to lock it into
lowered position
1 Plug in POWER CORD
2 Turn the TEMPERATURE DIAL clockwise so that the SETTINGS INDICATOR
ARROW points to one of three heat settings on the TEMPERATURE DIAL
The HEATING INDICATOR LIGHT will illuminate
3 When the HEATING INDICATOR LIGHT turns off, IRONING PLATE is heated
and ready for use
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cleaning and sTorage
Turn the TEMPERATURE DIAL to the OFF (O) position
Unplug POWER CORD, and if iron is hot, prop it upright on STANDS to
cool for at least 30 minutes
Open WATER TANK CAP and drain any remaining water Close cap
when finished
Wipe main body of iron and IRONING PLATE with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with water
DO NOT clean IRONING PLATE with detergents or descalers.
DO NOT clean IRONING PLATE with abrasive or corrosive products.
DO NOT submerge unit or hold unit under running water.
5 Wrap POWER CORD around base of HAND GRIP and secure the end
in the POWER CORD CLIP
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Follow steps 1-3 under the Cleaning And Storage section, but leave the
WATER TANK CAP open
Make a mixture of 1/2 distilled water and 1/2 vinegar using the included
MEASURING CUP
Pour water/vinegar mixture into INTERNAL WATER TANK
Close WATER TANK CAP
Follow normal steam iron procedure, and allow unit to steam out the full
contents of the water tank
When finished, lock STEAM BUTTON in lowered position and unplug unit
Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then refill INTERNAL WATER TANK with fresh
distilled water Repeat STEP 4 until vinegar odor dissipates
Allow unit to cool, then store unit as normal
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specificaTions
Voltage: 100-127V/220-240V
Wattage: 260W-420W/343W-408W
Amperage: 30a
Water Capacity: 1 oz
Heating Time: 30 Sec (Approximate)
Temperature Range: 140˚ F-428˚ F (60˚ C-220˚ C)
Unit Weight: 093 Lbs (042kgs)
Unit Size: 29" w x 53" l x 31" h
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caUTion
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit
imporTanT safeTY insTrUcTions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed
before the unit is operated
save These insTrUcTions
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danger
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
Do not use while bathing or in a shower
Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink
Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid
Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water Unplug it immediately
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled onto the unit
For indoor use only Do not expose unit to rain or other extreme conditions
Warning
Keep away from children This is not a toy
Close supervision is required when using this appliance near children,
pets or plants Do not leave unattended while plugged in
Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual
Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time
Never drop or insert an object into any opening
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug
outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit
Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Wrap cord loosely around the unit
when storing
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The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such
as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that
radiates heat
Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing,
plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch,
where the air openings may be blocked
Do not overload electrical outlet Use only the power source as indicated
Do not carry this unit by cord or use cord as handle
Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water If the
unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair
the unit Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons
when unit is used
Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes
Never remove the plug from the socket by pulling the power cord
If Heating Indicator Light does not illuminate when Temperature Control Dial is
turned to one of the three settings, unit is not operating normally Immediately
unplug and call Brookstone® Customer Service at 800-846-3000
Unplug Power Cord before filling Internal Water Tank with water
Unit is only meant to be used with included accessories Using other types
of attachments may cause damage to unit or injury to person
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When filling Water Tank, only water should be used Other cleaning agents
could damage unit or cause injury Distilled or demineralized water is highly
recommended in order to minimize potential buildup of deposits
Do not overfill unit
Do not attempt to use steam function without properly filling Internal
Water Tank
Do not operate if Steam Vents are blocked
To reduce the risk of contact with hot water or steam, position the Steam
Vents away from body before pressing Steam Button
Do not touch Ironing Plate while in use This may cause burns or injury
Consult manufacturer's guidelines before ironing or steaming for the first time
Always allow the Steam Bug™ to cool for at least 30 minutes before storing
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one Year limiTed WarranTY
Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser (“Warranty Period”) If a defect arises and a valid claim is received
within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect
at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product
with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or
3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance
with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the
original product When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes
your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property When a store
credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes
Brookstone’s property
To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at
1-800-292-9819 Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and
the nature of the problem A purchase receipt is required All repairs and replacements
must be authorized in advance Service options, parts availability and response times
will vary You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any
parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions
Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United
States of America, including the District of Columbia and the US Territories of
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands This Limited Warranty applies only
to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone”
trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging The Limited
Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products Manufacturers or
suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,
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but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is”
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage
caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone;
d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part
that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be
periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including,
without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without
limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is
used commercially or for a commercial purpose
Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state
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