Jiffy J-1 User manual

J iffy Steamer traces its roots back to 1940. Gone
with the Wind was the movie and Frank Sinatra,
the Voice. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was preparing
to run for a third term.
Most everyone of that era wore a hat. Stretching,
shaping and blocking your fedora over a steaming
kettle was common. This is where the idea was
born – a better way to steam hats "back into
shape in a jiffy." Shortly after 1940, the company
was organized and the Jiffy®Steamer Model J-1
was patented.
Jiffy Steamer knew the invention was good for
more than steaming hats, so a hose attachment
and steam head were added. The new Jiffy®
Steamer offered a revolutionary solution to an
age-old problem of the clothing industry...
removing wrinkles efficiently.
Today, three generations are involved in this
closely-held company. Jiffy®Steamer
Company, LLC is known around the globe
(over 43 foreign markets) and is backed by
over 1,000 dealers in the United States
alone. The dozens of Jiffy®Steamer
models can be found almost everywhere-
from the commercial garment trade, to
residential markets, in the pages of high-
end mail order catalogs, in businesses that
cater to the travel industry as well as in
other specialty markets. The history of
the Jiffy®Steamer
is filled with the
promise and desire
to harness the
power and magic
of steam.
Don't be a slave to your iron. Use what the
professionals use...Jiffy®Steamers! The Jiffy®
Steamer outperforms the alternatives and is up to
five times faster than ironing. Wrinkles become
smooth in an instant without scorching even the
finest materials. You can flatten hard-to-reach
places with steam where an iron could not get
close. From hats, wigs, clothing, drapes, wallpaper,
upholstery or even carpet, Jiffy's®compact and
portable design is easy to handle and economical to
use. Using our products
could not be easier:
simply fill the steamer
with ordinary tap water,
turn it on and in no time
you'll have the power to
steam most anything.
Regardless of the Jiffy®
Steamer model you
select, you can rest
assured that it's the best-
built steamer available
and is engineered to last.
Stainless steel, die cast aluminum and brass and
high-impact engineered polymers are just some of
the materials that go into manufacturing a Jiffy®
Steamer. We put only the finest components and
quality workmanship into our products so that they
will provide years of service. That's why Jiffy®
Steamers enjoy an excellent reputation among the
discriminating buyers of the commercial
marketplace. So, whether you are a technician
operating a large industrial shop, a world-class
traveler or a homeowner looking for that personal
professionalism, you'll quickly come to depend on
Jiffy®Steamer's quality for dozens of tasks.
Why Steam?

Jiffy®Steamer’s ESTEAM®is the most powerful hand-held
steamer on the market. Made of the finest materials available,
many years of research and testing were spent developing
the ESTEAM®. This simple-to-operate steamer is
ideal for use at home, in the office and on the road.
The ESTEAM®is also a perfect gift for college
students and newlyweds. The ESTEAM incorporates many
of the same components used in our commercial grade
steamers making it the finest hand-held steamer on the market.
ESTEAM®Features:
Up to 3 times more power than any other hand-held
steamer on the market with 600 watts of steaming force
No internal water lines or pumps to become plugged
Uses plain tap water (no salt required)
Wide mouth, easy-to-fill water tank
Largest water reservoir on the market… 8 ounces
Over 15 minutes of steam per filling
Long power cord with molded storage clip for
more manageable handling
Designed to fit neatly inside an attaché or suitcase
Numerous cord plug attachments available
120 and 230 Volt units available
Made in the USA
“Thank you for your
help in choosing the
correct model Jiffy®
Steamer. I purchased the
ESTEAM®travel steamer.
The product arrived today
(I really appreciate the timely
delivery and the thoughtful response of your sales
department), and I have already tried it out.
The ESTEAM®performs better than I
anticipated; in fact, much better than the
appliance it replaced! Thanks again for
your assistance.”
--Lee Kilman
West Simsbury, CT
Esteam®Converter & Adapter Plugs(at right)
Take your Esteam®worldwide and use it at 100% power.
Our converter contains a 25 amp triac semiconductor for
stable power output, large aluminum heat-sink to
dissipate heat and a UL listed, flame retarding, non-
conductive material used in the outer housing.

Jiffy®Steamer’s Model J-2 is used in homes worldwide. Owners of our Original
Model J-2 have discovered the power and versatility of steam. The Model
J-2 offers the power to remove wrinkles quickly and effectively, reducing
the need to iron. Steam is so gentle that you can apply it to most any
fabric without fear of scorching, unlike ironing. And the Model J-2 is
extremely versatile-use it to remove wrinkles on clothing, tablecloths,
bedspreads, and most any fabric. This unit incorporates many of the
same components found in our commercial grade steamers and, with
proper maintenance, will provide years of service.
J-2 Features:
Quick 2-minute heat-up time
1300 watt heating element die cast in solid brass
Die cast aluminum outer housing for durability
50/60 Hertz electrical system
Impact resistant 1-gallon water reservoir
New “no spill” check valve cap
Over 2 hours of steam per filling
Color-coded high temperature wiring
Fusible link with automatic shut-off for safety
360 degree swivel casters for mobility
Assembly wrench included
120 and 230 Volt units available
Made in the USA
Numerous cord plugs
and steam head
attachments available
“I have recently purchased your
Jiffy®Model J-2 steamer. It is
more than a fine steamer, for me
it is a revelation. I don’t think I
will ever iron again.I never
could iron well anyway. Thank
you for your fine product.”
--Clem Artist
Hackensack, NJ
Optional Metal
Head with
Wooden
Handle

As your drycleaner knows, steam is the gentlest, safest, most efficient method to
remove wrinkles from fabrics. The powerful action of steam penetrates the
fibers, relaxes them and causes the wrinkles to release. Unlike ironing,
the gentle method of steaming increases the life of clothing.
Steaming breathes new life into fabrics; conversely, ironing crushes
clothing fibers. Many users have found that steaming is up to five
times faster than conventional ironing. The Model J-2000 has
the same lightweight, flexible hose and easy-roll casters for
mobility as the Model J-2, but with an updated design and
several ergonomics features. This versatile Residential Series
steamer has even been found by some owners to eliminate dust mites
in bedding. You will enjoy discovering new applications for this
powerful and flexible appliance in your home.
J-2000 Features:
Quick 2-minute heat-up time
High-impact polymer outer housing
1300 watt heating element die cast in solid brass
50/60 Hertz electrical system
Low profile, easy-to-handle water reservoir
New “no spill” check valve cap for easy filling
Over 1.5 hours of steam per filling
Color-coded high temperature wiring
Fusible link with automatic shut-off for safety
Assembly wrench included
120 and 230 Volt
units available
Made in the USA
Numerous cord
plugs and steam
head attachments
available
Low profile
water reservoir
on J-2000 model
fits easily under
sink faucets.
“I am very impressed with my Jiffy
Steamer. As an engineer, I think the
workmanship and design of the unit is
very amazing. The magnet mounted
wrench blows me away. Very clever and
thoughtful. The three part hanger rod
is a solid piece of workmanship. Great
equipment considering I was a little
hesitant to buy it; not sure if it
would be quality goods. I will
recommend it to all of my friends.”
--Neal Grolnic
Austin, TX
Optional Metal
Head with
Wooden
Handle

The J-4000 Pro-Line Series is Jiffy Steamer's most
powerful model designed for commercial purposes.
Known as a durable "workhorse" in the industrial
fabric and garment trades, the Model J-4000 is an
essential tool in a multitude of applications ranging
from removing wrinkles to retouching drapery to
installing carpet. Coupled with the several available hose
attachments, the J-4000 Pro-Line Series Jiffy Steamer is a
welcomed presence in any industry.
J-4000 Features:
Durable die cast aluminum outer housing unit
Built-in, easy-to-read water level sight gauge
also indicates sediment build-up
Color-coded high temperature wiring
Convenient PREHEAT and STEAM settings
Corrosion-proof internal 304 stainless steel boiler tank
1500 watt incoloy heating element
50/60 Hertz electrical system
Fusible link with automatic shut-off for safety
Over 1.5 hours of steam per filling
Assembly wrench included
120 and 230 Volt units available
Made in the USA
Numerous cord plugs and steam head
attachments available
Unique Preheat
and Steam
Settings for
steam on
demand
“From our first purchase almost
a decade ago to the most recent,
Jiffy
®
Steamer's consistent
concentration on quality has
enabled us to sell thousands of
these units. We have enjoyed
great success in replacing
imported products with Jiffy's
®
American-made steamers due to
your superior engineering design
and quality manufacturing.”
--John Geehring
Carmen's Distribution
Systems

J-1 Jiffy®Steamer
J-1 and J-4000H Hat
Series Jiffy®Steamers
These Jiffy®Steamers are used
worldwide in rental outlets, supply
houses and hat stores to block, stretch,
crease, shrink or shape straw and felt
hats. Ideal applications include removing
nesting rings in seconds and freshening
felt to a velvet texture. Safe for most
materials and fabrics.
J-4000H Jiffy®Steamer
The Jiffy
®
Steamboard
The Jiffy®steamboard provides a convenient workspace for quickly setting
pleats and creases. Ideal for clothing retailers, tailors and home use. Attachments
enclosed with the board allow you to mount the unit to your baseboard,
hang it over a door or mount it directly to the wall. Not for export.
Garment Tension Bar
allows clothing to hang,
keeping both hands free
for steaming.
Jiffy
®
Liquid Cleaner
Our unique liquid de-scaler removes
hard water deposits from Jiffy®Steamers.
It’s easy to use and it works on all Jiffy®
Steamer models. Not for export.
The J-1 is our standard hat steamer for
home or light commercial usage with
1300 watts of steaming power. Equipped
with a plastic 1-gallon bottle with no spill
check valve cap and brass hat nozzle.
Heats up in less than 2 minutes.
The J-4000H is our heavy-duty
commercial hat steamer with 1500
wattts of steaming power. Equipped
with a brass hat nozzle, it features a 1-
gallon self-contained stainless steel boiler tank with PREHEAT and STEAM settings.
The J-4000H incorporates a sight gauge on the side of the steamer to view water level
and sediment build-up at a glance. Heats up within 15 minutes to PREHEAT
temperature. Produces steam within 2 minutes once at the PREHEAT temperature.
JIFFY STEAMER
1 YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT
WARRANTY
The Jiffy®Steamer is precision built, tested
and inspected before leaving our factory. It is
guaranteed against defects in material or
workmanship for one year from date of
purchase. Cords are excluded. If any part
proves to be defective, this product will be
repaired free of charge. A nominal handling
fee does apply. This warranty shall not apply
to any unit which has been subject to misuse,
neglect, negligence or accidents. Such
damage will be repaired at a nominal charge.
JIFFY®STEAMER COMPANY, LLC shall
not be responsible for any incidental, special
or consequential damages. All implied
warranties, including but not limited to,
implied warranties of fitness and merchant-
ability, are limited in duration to one year
from date of original purchase. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights, which vary, from state to
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion
limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations
and exclusions may not apply to you. If
your Jiffy®Steamer requires service, ship
it, with proof of purchase (include $9.90
for shipping and handling) to the corporate
headquarter’s physical address.
These products and/or their components
mentioned are covered by one or more
of the following United States Patents:
D421,165 / D423,156 / D426,924.
The design and configuration of
the Model J-2 is a registered
U.S. Trademark.
Safety Certifications:
Factory Repair Service
Available.
Call for details.
J-4000H
J-1