Troubleshooting, Problem possible cause solution – Steamfast CANISTER STEAM CLEANER SF-275 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Unit fails to heat up. Lighted On/
Off Switch
DOES NOT illuminate
when set to “ON” position.
Unit fails to heat up. Lighted On/
Off Switch
DOES illuminate when
set to “ON” position.
Steam output is weak or
intermittent.
Excessive amount of water in
steam.
NOTE: Unit produces moist
steam – it is normal for steam
to contain some amount of
water.
Unit is not plugged in.
Mineral build-up in unit.
Mineral build-up in unit.
Household circuit breaker / ground
fault interrupter has tripped or
blown a fuse.
Unit is damaged or otherwise in
need of repair.
Unit is damaged or otherwise in
need of repair.
Water level in Boiler is running
low.
Boiler is empty.
Water condensation in Steam
Hose.
Boiler has been overfilled.
Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
Refer to
Mineral Build-up section
on Page 12 for cleaning procedure.
Refer to
Mineral Build-up section
on Page 12 for cleaning procedure.
Reset circuit breaker / ground
fault interrupter, or replace fuse.
If you need assistance, contact a
licensed electrician.
Immediately cease usage and
unplug. Contact Consumer
Service for further assistance
(see Page 14 for details).
Immediately cease usage and
unplug. Contact Consumer
Service for further assistance
(see Page 14 for details).
Refer to
Filling Boiler procedure
on Page 10.
Refer to
Filling Boiler procedure
on Page 10.
Point nozzle towards sink, tub or
ground and shake while pressing
Steam Button. Continue until
excess water is released.
Filling Boiler with more than 48
oz. (1,420 ml.) of water interferes
with steam production, resulting in
water condensation in steam.
Drain some water out of Boiler.
Always use included Measuring
Cup to fill Boiler with correct amount
of water (see Page 10 for details).
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Accessories do not stay firmly
connected to Main Nozzle.
Accessories not properly installed.
Unit has not heated to full
operating temperature.
Check to make sure that
accessories are properly connected,
per procedures on Pages 6-9.
Wait until Steam Ready Light
turns off to begin steaming.
Floor surfaces appear cloudy or
streaky after steaming.
Microfiber Pad is dirty.
Hard water residue on floor.
Replace Microfiber Pad with a
clean one.
Switch to distilled or
de-mineralized water.