PowerPress Heat Press Manual – For 15 x 15 Amazon Heat Presses
Wanting the Power Press Heat Press manual?
The general information in this user manual will be good for most types of cheap Amazon heat press machines, but specific details will only be true for my specific model of the PowerPress.
There are different models of PowerPress heat press machine, for which the manual will not be completely compatible. This is the manual for the 1800 watt Power Press machine with replaceable fuse.
Sublimation T-Shirt Heat Press User Manual
This heat press manual is very straightforward, and just gives basic information. Here’s an idea of what you’ll find inside:
- a summary of the Power Press heat press
- the PowerPress specifications and features
- operating procedures
- heat press time and temperature suggestions
- operation instructions (how to set the pressure, time, temperature)
- heat press safety notes
- troubleshooting unsuccessful heat transfers
- how to change the PowerPress fuse (more info & photos below)
- Power Press heat press instructions
Please download this PDF of the Power Press user manual. As I already mentioned, it’s a scanned copy of our PowerPress manual (which is now a bit cut up!), so the quality isn’t fantastic.
The information in this heat press manual will be mostly true for many of the other 15 x 15 Amazon heat press machines, like the:
The main difference being that some of these other machines do not have the easy to replace fuse, and are of different wattage (ranging from 1200 – 1800 watts).
How To Change The PowerPress Fuse
If you have the PowerPress model with the replaceable fuse, it’s super easy to change, and you probably don’t need any advice!
Nevertheless, I’ve taken some photos to show you how to do it below. In our PowerPress heat press review people often ask about the fuse, but sometimes, unfortunately, don’t have the model that makes it easy.
I had a fuse blow not long after I got my machine (totally my fault), and after ordering the correct fuses (which are very cheap, and linked below) it took 5 seconds to replace the blown fuse.
Here are the correct fuses for the PowerPress heat press (1800 watt model). You will see in the picture above that the new fuses on the left are not identical to the original fuse which is blown. This doesn’t matter! As long as you’re getting 110v slow blow 15 amp fuses. If your machine is not 1800 watt you will need a different fuse.
If you’ve got the replaceable fuse model, it’s obvious!
You can’t miss the easy-to-replace fuse. It’s in plain sight, just below the power switch. As you can see, turn left to open it up!
Remove cover to replace fuse
All you need to do is unscrew the cover, remove the old fuse (which will be obviously blown if that is your problem), and slide the new fuse in. It doesn’t matter which way it goes in.
And that’s all there is to it! Your PowerPress Heat Press should be all go after that.
I don’t know why some machines turn up without a manual, but I hope you find some value in it.
Please let me know if there’s anything else you need to know about how to replace the heat press fuse, or anything else about the PowerPress manual. Feel free to comment below or to message through our contact form.
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My heat press goes to the temperature setting and then shuts off also it keeps kicking the power strip off
Bummer, Dan! I’d suggest swapping out the fuse to see if that helps, sometimes they become inconsistent when the fuses are wearing out.
Hello I have a Power Heat Press that no longer turns on. I have taken it apart to find the fuse because unfortunately my press does not have the fuse on the side under the power switch. Any suggestions on what to do?
That’s frustrating, Saprina! I’m sorry to hear that your PowerPress isn’t working. You could check the power cable and also replace the fuse in the actual plug – this video could help.
I have a power press 15×15 heat press. It has power but the led screen blinks and it will not heat up. Fuse is good and power light comes on. What can I do to make it work.
Hey Preston, sorry to hear your heat press isn’t heating up! I’d open the control box up to see if anything looks like it’s obviously a problem. There’s something called a solid state relay that can blow out and cause a heat press to not heat up. There are some videos on YouTube that could be more helpful. Hope you’re able to get it fixed!
My heat press won’t hold a temp setting. I can set it at 305 and it just keeps climbing. Any suggestions on what I can check? Thank you
Hi Tami – I’d try replacing the fuse if you’ve got a model that makes that easy. Let me know if you’ve had any luck!
I just recieved the 5 in 1 version and am wondering if it’s possible to get/use extra mug attachments? I would love to be able to work with more than one size mug.
Hi Jody, that’s a great machine for the price and I hope you get tons of use out of it! Unfortunately, Powerpress doesn’t offer additional sizes for the mug press that we’re aware of.
My heat press machine stopped clamping shut after I heat pressed my first hoodie. How do I fix this? It does close just doesn’t clamp locked.
Hey Shaina – sorry for the delayed reply as we took some time off for the holidays! If the pressure is too low on many presses they won’t clamp shut. I’d suggest increasing the pressure to see if that helps. Good luck!
Hello, I’m having issues with my temp, on pressing screen prints, I have played around with my temps, times, press. And nothing has been working. The transfer will pull of but also leave some of the transfer on my paper. And with some lifting as well. Plz help I’m ruining shirts, $$
Hi Wendi, sorry to hear the shirts are giving you trouble. It sounds like you’ve already screen printed the shirts and now you want to cure the ink with a heat press, is that correct? If so it’s a big deal to make sure the ink has dried thoroughly before the press is applied – I’d say at least for 24 hours. I might be confused about your issue though as I’m not sure where the transfer paper comes in. Please reach out with more details and hopefully we’ll be able to help!
I was wondering if anyone has a Manual for the controller. I need all the settings. I know temp and timer. I don’t know the rest. My controller is a TY-420.
Hey Jeff, I don’t have a manual for that. Hopefully someone else will chime in!
Hello, I had my press stored forna while and now I need to use it and it only heats up to 37 celcius and I notice it’s missing the fuse and the cap where can I get a cap for the fuse??
Thanks
Hi Rigo, I’d just google your exact heat press model to find a replacement fuse. There are great videos on YouTube of how to do it! Good luck!
The bottom board on mine seems to be getting looser. It still presses ok but it just feels incredibly wobbly. Is there a way to tighten this up or is it normal?
Hmm, glad to hear it’s still pressing well at least! I’m not sure unless there are obvious screws. I’d unplug it and really investigate to see if you can find the source of the wobble.
Hi, the cover for the fuse fell and got lost I try to find a replacement all over the internet and I can’t find one. Can you please help?
The only advice I can give is to get in contact with the sellers through Amazon and they might be able to get you the part. The will have returned/faulty machines that they could get parts off.
How can i clean the top heat press. some of the transfer got stuck on tthe top plate.
Hi Flo, see this post on how to clean a heat press.
Hi I purchased a powerpress heat press and I noticed after watching a couple of videos that my fuse knob is gone and probably is the fuse also. The heat press would turn on or anything
Hi Kay, no the heat press wouldn’t work without a fuse. You will have to get in touch with the seller (through Amazon) and see if they can send through the parts. If not you will need to return it.
Will this dude work for a 110v, 1400w machine?
Hi Tim, I think you will need a slightly different fuse. Might be best to take the blown one into your local electronics store to ask which replacement is best.
We can’t get our vinyl to stick to our sweatshirt. What are we doing wrong?
Hi Jami, often the temp isn’t high enough… try raising the temperature of the press first and perhaps a little more pressure. Are you using a quality HTV?
My PowerPress will heats up to a certain temperature and then shuts off. Any thoughts of what the problem maybe to assist me.
Sorry I’m not sure, but it’s likely a component that has become faulty. If you get in touch with the sellers, or take it to a local electronics store, they might be able to get a new part for it.
How do you actually get the fuse out mine won’t come out
Hey Shelby, once I remove the cap on my machine the fuse is reasonably loose and simply pulls out. You might have a different version?
I have a machine just like this one. However, mine doesn’t have the fuse part on it. Now the machine switch turns on but the thermostat doesn’t and it won’t heat up. Do you have any idea what could be the problem or how I can fix it?
I think you have to open it up to get at the fuse on that version, but I would ask somebody who knows more about electronics to give you a hand!
Would it be a fuse issue if the Power Press will not go any higher in temp than about 150 degrees F?
Hi Gwen, no if the fuse had blown the machine would not heat up at all. I’m not sure what might be the cause of your problem! I recommend sending the seller a message through the Amazon listing and asking their advice. If you have not had it long then you should get a new machine or a refund.
I was pressing fine at 305, but when I went to change the temp to 320, the temp numbers go all the way down and don’t let me adjust it back up. Same with the time amount too. Any advice? I’ve let it sit and cool down overnight and the same is happening.
Hi Alison, no I’m not sure sorry! Trying to get in touch with the sellers or asking a friend who is good with electronics is your best bet.
Hi, my heat press isn’t closing with the correct pressure , I have turned the pressure knob all the way and it still does nothing, do you know why?
Hi Maricruz, it’s really hard to say without having a look at it or having some more info. Do you have the PowerPress? It would probably be best to get in touch with the retailer and ask their advice.
What type of die cutting machine is best too use with this machine?
Hi Sebby, assuming you’re interested in crafts (as the PowerPress isn’t great for business!), my preference is Cricut cutting machines. Either the Cricut Explore Air 2 or the Cricut Maker.
The other popular cutting machine is the Silhouette Cameo 3 or Cameo 4, but unless that’s what all your friends are using, I’d go Cricut!
My ez squeeze is turning on and heating up but when I push on the 2 green buttons simultaneously on the side it makes peeping noise and the cylinder doesn’t work?
Hi Al, not sure what an ‘ex squeeze’ is… what type of heat press do you have? Is it the Power Press?
Is there a phone number to contact them about the warranty?
Hi Becky, no you need to go through Amazon. I’ve contacted the sellers of the PowerPress a couple of times and they have always replied to me within a day.
Is there attachments to do baseball hats, cups etc for the machine?
No, not for the Power Press heat press. Check out these multifunction heat press machines with attachments.
Good morning I can’t fibd the fuse on my heat press .Took the cover off and still nothing .
Hi Ana, you must have one of the other versions of the PowerPress heat press. I recommend making contact with the seller through Amazon and they will recommend what you should do. Otherwise it might be best to talk to someone with more knowledge of electrical components and they’ll steer you in the right direction.
Thank you for doing this, it helps so very much
No problem, I’m sorry it took so long!