Removing Mineral Buildup
One common problem with steamers
is mineral buildup caused by the high
mineral content in many municipal water supplies. Mineral residue inside
of the
internal pipes and heater can cause intermittent steaming or in severe cases no
steaming at
all.
The best way to avoid this is
to use demineralized or distilled water in the unit.
The procedure below can be used to clear mineral buildup. If you are unable to
use de-mineralized
or
distilled water we recommend you use this procedure
monthly
to
help avoid mineral buildup.
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6.
Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord.
Unscrew and remove the hose from the hose connector on the top of the
unit.
Remove the pole from the unit.
Remove the water tank from the main unit and drain any water in the
unit.
Make
a
mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water. In most cases 1 cup of
this mixture will be sufficient.
Slowly pour the water-vinegar mixture into the hose connector.
a. If the internal piping
is only partially blocked by mineral
buildup, the water- vinegar mixture will soon start flowing out
of the water intake hole. If this happens proceed to step 8.
b. I f t h e internal piping is completely blocked, continue to pour
the mixture into the hose connector till full.
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10.
Pour clean water though the hose base and water intake hole until the
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Reassemble the unit and operate normally.
Pour the water-vinegar mixture into the water intake hole until full.
Let stand for 40 minutes.
Drain the water using the drain plug.
vinegar smell dissipates.
If the procedure above does not return the unit
to normal operation, the unit may
need servicing.
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