TriStar Red Steam Express SQ2-U1 User manual

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MODEL: SQ2-U1

2Red Steam Express™ | Model: SQ2-U1
Manufacturer’s 60 Day Warranty 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4
Parts & Functions 6
Using the Red Steam ExpressTM 7
Settings 9
Settings - Care & Cleaning 11
Table of Contents
Manufacturer’s Sixty Day Limited Warranty
The manufacturer warrants that all parts and components are free
of defects in materials and workmanship for 60 days. This warranty
is valid only in accordance with the conditions set forth below:
1. The warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser
and is not transferable. In addition, proof of purchase must be
demonstrated.
2. This limited warranty is the only written or express warranty given by
the manufacturer. Any implied warranty of merchantability or tness
for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to
the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
3. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Procedure for replacement or return within the 60 days:
To return the product for replacement or refund within the 60 days,
the original purchaser must pack the product securely and send it
postage paid with a description of the reason for replacement or refund,
proof of purchase, and include your order number on the package,
to the following address:
Tristar Products, Inc.
500 Returns Road
Wallingford, CT 06495.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. - FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
• CHECK THE VOLTAGE indicated on the appliance to make sure
it corresponds to your home voltage.
• Use iron/steamer combo ONLY for its intended use.
• To avoid electric shock, DO NOT immerse the appliance in water
or other liquids.
• NEVER yank cord to disconnect from outlet. Tug from the head at outlet
to disconnect from the wall.
• DO NOT allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool completely
before storing. Loop cord loosely around appliance when storing.
• ALWAYS disconnect the appliance from electrical outlet when filling
or emptying water and when not in use.
• DO NOT operate the appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance
has been dropped or damaged. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble the Unit; take it to a qualified serviceman for examination
and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when
appliance is used.
• CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary for any appliance being used by or
near children. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while the Unit is
connected or on an ironing board.
• DO NOT perform steam ironing on clothes while wearing. Steam is hot
and CAN BURN human skin. DO NOT use on pets.
• Burns can occur from touching hot surfaces, hot water or steam.
USE CAUTION when turning the appliance upside down. There may be
hot water in the water tank.
• CARE should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission
of steam.
• To avoid a circuit overload, DO NOT operate the iron on the same circuit
with another high wattage appliance.
• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with an ampere
rating equal to or greater than the maximum rating of the iron should
be used. A cord rated for less amperage can result in a RISK of fire or
electric shock due to overheating. CARE should be taken to arrange the
cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
• The iron MUST NOT be left unattended while it is connected
to the supply mains.
• The iron MUST BE used and rested on a stable surface.
• When placing the iron on its stand, ENSURE that the surface on which
the stand is placed is stable.
• The iron IS NOT TO BE USED if it has been dropped, if there are visible
signs of damage or if it is leaking.
• If the supply cord is DAMAGED, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a service agent or similar qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
• The appliance is NOT INTENDED for use by children or other persons
without assistance or supervision if their physical, sensory or mental
capabilities prevent them from using it safely. Children should be
SUPERVISED to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The iron is intended ONLY for its ironing and steam cleaning uses.
(Note: Do not use steam cleaning for leather. It is easy to CAUSE
BURNS.) Please refer to the cleaning methods described on the
garment indicator label provided by manufacturer before use.
Caution
Never use with any cleaning agent, spray or solution to remove stains.
These may do harm to your clothes or cause re or any unexpected
hazard.
When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

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Parts & Functions Using the Red Steam ExpressTM
1. Main body
2. Power and ready indicator light
3. Water tank
4. Fill cover
5. Temperature control dial
6. Continuous steam indicator light
7. Continuous steam knob
8. Cord guard
9. Soleplate
10.Brush release knob
11.Burst steam trigger
12.Bristle brush
13.Lint brush
14.Anodized aluminum plate brush
15.Stand
16.Beaker
17.Storage bag
18.Small cleaning brush
Before First Use
• Carefully remove the steam iron from packaging.
• Loosen the tie and completely unwind the power cord.
• When used for the first time, the appliance may give
off smoke and an odor for several minutes. This is
caused by heating and subsequent drying of
the sealers used when assembling the appliance.
Make sure the room is ventilated.
How to Use
Assemble:
1. Select the brush accessories according to
your requirement.
2. Assemble the front of the brush attachment
onto the iron (see FIG 2).
3. Press the brushes down to lock in place
(see FIG 3).
Disassemble:
1. Slide the brush lock outwards, then lift
and remove (see FIG. 4-5).
Caution
Before assembling or disassembling brush
accessories, unplug the appliance from the
electrical outlet and allow it cool down completely.
Important
When steam ironing or steam cleaning, keep
the appliance 30mm (about 1.5 in.) away from
clothes. Incorrect operation will cause uneven
stains and ironing traces on your clothes.
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
FIG. 5
FIG. 4
FIG. 3
1
9
8
3
4
12
10
11
16 15 18
17
13
7
6
14
5
2
Model Number Supply Power Rated Power
Red Steam Express 120V/60Hz 800W

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Using the Red Steam ExpressTM Settings
Note:
• The lint brush is designed for clothes, neckties and fabrics (see FIG. 6).
• The bristle brush is designed for curtains and sofas (see FIG. 7).
• The anodized aluminum plate brush is designed for steam ironing low
temperature fibers such as nylon, acetate, silk, and wool (see FIG. 8).
How to Fill Water Tank
Unplug the appliance and push the steam knob to the dry position.
Open ll cover, use the beaker to slowly pour tap water into water tank up
until MAX ll line has been reached and then close the ll cover. Do not ll
the appliance directly from the faucet (see FIG. 9).
Steam Ironing
a. Fill water tank following directions in “How to ll water tank.”
b. Place the appliance on a stable, level ironing board or on its stand.
c. Plug the appliance into the main socket and push the continuous
steam knob to the dry position. (see FIG. 10).
d. Turn temperature control dial to the MAX temperature setting.
The red power light will turn on. Allow 2 minutes for iron to reach
the desired temperature.
e. Push the steam knob to steam position for steam ironing (see FIG. 11).
f. After use, turn temperature control dial to MIN position, unplug the
appliance from main socket, empty the remaining water from water tank.
g. Store the appliance after it has completely cooled down.
FIG. 6
FIG. 9
FIG. 7 FIG. 8
FIG. 10 FIG. 11
Fabric Setting Chart
Steam Setting Temperature Setting Ironing Instructions
MIN MIN –
Nylon/Acetate Dry iron with temperature control dial set at low
temperature setting. Such as nylon/acetate.
Silk/Wool
Dry iron with temperature control dial set at
middle temperature setting, such as silk/wool.
Steam iron with temperature control dial set at
low temperature setting.
Max/Cotton Steam iron or dry iron with temperature control dial
set at high temperature setting, such as cotton.
Note:
• The machine works with normal
tap water.
• If the water is very hard,
we recommended using
demineralized water diluted 50/50
with tap water.
• Never use distilled water alone.
• Never use chemical substances or
detergents (e.g. perfumed water,
essence, descaling solutions, etc.)

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Settings Settings - Care & Cleaning
Burst Steam Ironing
a. Fill water tank following directions in “How to ll water tank.”
b. Place the appliance on a stable, level ironing board or on its stand.
c. Plug the appliance into the main socket and push the continuous
steam knob to the dry position.
d. Turn temperature control dial to the MAX temperature setting.
The red power light will turn on. Allow 2 minutes for iron to reach
the desired temperature.
e. Press and release the burst steam trigger for burst steam ironing.
Do not press the burst steam trigger more than once every 2 seconds.
(If water leakage occurs, reduce pressing the steam release button).
f. After use, turn temperature control dial to MIN position, unplug
the appliance from main socket, and then empty water from water
tank.
g. Store the appliance only after it has completely cooled down.
Steam Cleaning
a. Fill water tank following directions in “How to ll water tank.”
b. Select appropriate brush accessory for the fabric you are steaming.
Assemble brush following directions in ”Assemble or disassemble brushes.”
c. Plug the appliance into main socket and push the continuous steam
knob to the dry position.
d. Turn temperature control dial to the MAX temperature setting.
The red power light will turn on. Allow 2 minutes for iron to reach
the desired temperature.
Dry Ironing
a. Place the appliance on a stable, level ironing board or on its stand.
b. Plug the appliance into main socket and push the continuous steam
knob to the dry position.
c. Turn temperature control dial to desired setting according the fabric
setting chart. The red power light will turn on. Allow 2 minutes for iron
to reach the desired temperature.
d. After use, turn temperature control dial to MIN position, then unplug
the appliance from main socket.
e. Store the appliance only after it has completely cooled down.
e. Press and release the burst steam trigger for burst steam ironing.
Do not press the burst steam trigger more than once every 2 seconds.
(If water leakage occurs, reduce pressing the steam release button).
f. After use, turn temperature control dial to MIN position, then unplug
the appliance from main socket, and then empty water from water tank.
g. Store the appliance only after it has completely cooled down.
FIG. 13
FIG. 12
Note: In order to get a more powerful jet of steam, do not steam while
iron is on auto steam function.
Rest Stand
During use, rest the Unit on
the rest stand (see FIG. 12).
Multi-Directional
Steam Cleaning
The garment steamer can
be used in multi-directional
positions (see FIG. 13).
Care & Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the unit from power socket, and allow the appliance to
completely cool down. Then clean with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the unit into
water or any liquids. We do not recommend ironing clothes on a high temperature
on the ironing board. This may cause burns and leftover residue on the soleplate.
Iron an old cloth to remove residue. After use, turn off all switches on the unit,
disconnect from the main socket, empty remaining water from water tank, and
then store the Unit after it has been completely cooled down.
Use Small Cleaning Brush
Use small brush to clean bers
off the bristle brush.
Important
The ex cord can be damaged if
wound too tightly. Make a loose,
exible loop. Allow the garment
steamer to cool before wrapping
the cord.

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