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To remove the white mineral deposits at and below the water line, spray vinegar
directly on the mineral build-up using a spray bottle. For heavy mineral deposits,
replace drain/overflow standpipe, pour two cups of vinegar in the water reservoir
and turn on steamer to add enough water to cover the white minerals, let soak for
half an hour or overnight. Loosen mineral deposits with a nylon bristled brush.
Drain, wipe and rinse.
Use water and vinegar to clean reservoir.
Make sure two stainless probes on lower backside of cooking chamber interior
are clean.
Wipe out the condensate trough located under the door. Remove food particles.
Make sure the drain is kept clear.
NOTE:
It is always advisable to leave the steamer door open when the unit is shut down
for the evening. This will extend the life of your gasket.
NOTE:
It is normal for the white lime to collect at the water line and in the reservoir area.
Liming is easily removed with daily cleaning – vinegar is very effective and will not
damage the cooking chamber.
Use only vinegar and water to clean reservoir on a
daily basis.
Replace the drain/overflow standpipe and the reservoir cover. The reservoir
cover and the drain/overflow standpipe must be replaced or the steamer will not
function properly.
Your steamer is now ready for another day’s work!
B. Monthly Cleaning
It is recommended to use the Stellar Descaling Powder to clean your steamer on a monthly basis
or whenever necessary.
Make sure the steamer is off and cool.
Drain water from the cooking cavity and wipe away any food debris.
Make sure the drain is plugged.
Pour one pound of descaling powder per steamer into the bottom of the cooking
cavity.
NOTE:
One pound is equal to 16 scoops (measuring scoop included), or one-half of a
2lb. jar of descaling powder.
For Capella (manual water fill) Steamer:
Pour 2 ½ gallons water into the bottom of the cooking chamber and set the
control to Steam (
#2
) position.
Allow the unit to reach steaming temperature and continue steaming for one
hour. It may be necessary to add water before the hour is complete. If this is the
case, add water, return to steaming temperature, and continue steaming until a
total of one hour steaming has been reached.
Turn the unit off, and allow it to cool for one hour.
Drain the unit, and rinse the entire cooking cavity thoroughly
If the unit is heavily scaled, it may be necessary to repeat the process.
For Altair and Sirius (automatic water fill) Steamers:
Set the control to Steam (
#2
) position. This will automatically fill the unit with
water.
Allow the unit to reach steaming temperature and continue steaming for one
hour.
