Jiffy j-1 Guía Del Usuario
PLEASE NOTE: Each of these items serve as a simple suggestion when
repairing your Jiffy
repairing your Jiffy
®
Steamer. To insure professional service, please send
your unit to the plant for authorized personnel to repair the steamer.
A user may experience decreased performance at higher altitudes.
A user may experience decreased performance at higher altitudes.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The red indicator light
remains ON for over 20
minutes, but no steam is
produced from the unit
at the STEAM setting.
remains ON for over 20
minutes, but no steam is
produced from the unit
at the STEAM setting.
The red indicator light
works on the PREHEAT
or STEAM setting, but
not on both.
works on the PREHEAT
or STEAM setting, but
not on both.
The red indicator light
does not illuminate when
the switch is turned to
the PREHEAT or STEAM
does not illuminate when
the switch is turned to
the PREHEAT or STEAM
setting
.
The steamer spits
water from the steam
head.
water from the steam
head.
The steamer leaks
water at the base of the
unit.
water at the base of the
unit.
The heating element may be bad.
Thermostat may be bad.
Check water level.
The fuse wire is bad.
The cordset is bad.
Wires may be disconnected.
The switch is bad.
The unit is not plugged in.
Wires may be disconnected.
The switch is bad.
The L170 or L220 thermostat is bad.
The steam head has a crack or blemish.
Hard water sediment has built up in the head.
The unit has been overfilled (4 quarts maximum).
The rod set is not fully assembled (three sections for
most models and four sections for drapery steamers).
most models and four sections for drapery steamers).
There may be a hole in the tank (most common with
older model units using aluminum tanks).
older model units using aluminum tanks).
The brass coupling between the hose and unit may
be loose.
be loose.
The silicone sealant or rubber gasket around the tank
assembly is leaking.
assembly is leaking.
Replace the heating element and reseal the tank
assembly with high temperature silicone.
Replace thermostat.
assembly with high temperature silicone.
Replace thermostat.
Check the unit’s current flow and replace defective
part.
part.
Wiring needs to be checked by an authorized
repair center, or by a Jiffy
repair center, or by a Jiffy
®
Steamer Company
technician.
Replace switch.
Replace switch.
Replace thermostat.
Replace head once signs of excess wear are
apparent.
apparent.
Never fill the steamer with more than 4 quarts.
Make sure the hose is straight and that it has no
kinks which may trap condensation in the hose.
kinks which may trap condensation in the hose.
The faulty tank must be replaced with a new
stainless steel tank. This involves replacing the
tank, lid, and housing. This task is best serviced by
a Jiffy
stainless steel tank. This involves replacing the
tank, lid, and housing. This task is best serviced by
a Jiffy
®
Steamer Company technician.
Tighten hose coupling with a wrench.
Reseal the tank and lid with a high heat silicone.
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J-4000 Model
Jiffy
®
Steamer Troubleshooting
Questions?
Call our technical support line
@ 1-800-525-4339 or 1-731-885-6690
or e-mail us at
jsinfo@jiffysteamer.com