Removing Mineral Build-Up
Mineral build-up is caused by a high mineral content in many municipal water
supplies. Mineral residue inside of the internal pipes and heater can cause
intermittent steaming or, in some cases, no steaming at all.
NOTE: To reduce of eliminate the occurrence of mineral build-up, we recommend
the use of de-mineralized or distilled water in the unit.
The procedure below can be used to reduce mineral build-up. If you are
unable to use de-mineralized or distilled water, we recommend you follow
this procedure monthly.
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the Hose and Pole from the unit.
3. Drain the Water Reservoir by following steps 1 – 7 of the Long Term
Storage procedure. Leave the Water Tank off the unit.
4. Mix a solution of 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water.
5. Slowly pour the water-vinegar solution into the Hose Base connector.
6. If standing water-vinegar solution becomes visible in the Water
Reservoir’s inlet hole, continue to pour the solution into the Hose Base
until the Water Reservoir is about half-full.
7. If standing water-vinegar solution does not become visible in the Water
Reservoir’s inlet hole, continue pouring the solution into the Hose Base
until standing solution appears near the top of the Hose Base. Pour
additional solution into the Water Reservoir until it is about half full.
8. Allow to stand for 40 minutes.
9. Drain the solution out of the Water Reservoir by removing the Drain Plug
and allowing the liquid to drain into a sink or tub.
10. Drain the solution out of the Hose Base by tilting the unit over a sink or
tub and pouring the water out of the Hose Base.
11. Pour clean water in the Hose Base and Water Reservoir inlet and drain.
Repeat this step until the vinegar odour dissipates.
12. Reassemble the unit and operate normally.
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