Antunes RS-1000 INTL, Owner'S Manual

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P/N 1011504 Rev B 11/18
10
Monthly Cleaning
This unit utilizes an open steam
generator. When introduced, water
immediately vaporizes creating a burst
of steam, leaving behind any minerals
that had previously been dissolved.
Though a small amount of minerals are
necessary for proper operation, exces-
sive amounts will cause poor steaming
and may damage the generator.
1. Press the Power button to turn the
unit off. The unit enters a cool-
down mode and will shut down
automatically.
NOTICE
: You do not need to wait until
the cool down mode completes.
However, the unit will be hot so
wear heat resistant gloves dur-
ing cleaning.
2. Put on heat resistant gloves and
remove the items in Figure 4.
3. Wash, rinse, and sanitize the items
removed at the sink. Allow to air
dry.
4. Wipe the exterior of the unit and
the inner part of the basket cavity
with a clean, sanitized towel. Clean
up any spills completely. Allow to
air dry.
5. Remove wing nut and generator
cover assembly, generator gasket,
and diffusers (Figure 5).
6. Examine all steam generator
orifices (holes). If mineral deposits
have formed, place a flat blade
screwdriver into openings. Use a
twisting motion to scrape openings
clean.
NOTICE : Mineral deposits come off in
“flakes” or in layers if the build-
up is excessive.
7. Use an abrasive cleaning brush
and small scraper to remove de-
posits from the generator surface.
8. Pour delimer solution (not sup-
plied) onto the generator surface
and allow to soak for one hour.
NOTICE
:
Be sure to Follow the usage
instructions on the delimer
packet.
9. Remove the delimer solution from
the generator and rinse with clear
water to remove traces of delimer.
NOTICE
:
To ensure proper steaming
characteristics some mineral
deposits must be present on
generator casting.
If during cleaning, the gen-
erator does become free of
mineral deposits, add ordinary
tap water (non reverse osmosis
or ionic filter system) to casting
and allow to boil off.
NOTICE
:
In soft water areas, it may
be necessary to add a small
amount of lime to generator
to “season” it. This will ensure
proper steaming characteristics
by producing a thin coating of
mineral deposits on the casting.
Seasoning mixture consists of
75 ml. (2-1/4 oz.) baking soda,
75 ml. (2-1/4 oz.) lime, and 1
gallon water. Pour 1/4” deep
of seasoning mixture into a
cold generator. Turn the unit
on. After mixture is converted
to steam, the remaining loose
powder is removed and genera-
tor cleaned.
10. Wipe the exterior of the unit and
the inner part of the basket cavity
with a clean, sanitized towel. Allow
to air dry.
11. Re-install the diffusers, generator
cover, generator cover bracket and
secure with the wing nut.
12. Re-install all items removed in
Step 2.
Figure 5. Steam Generator
Support Channel
Generator Cover
Assembly
Wing Nut
Diffusers
Steam Generator
Checking and Cleaning Water
Strainer
To ensure proper and consistent
steaming results, inspect the water flow
regulator and strainer cup regularly.
If the water pressure on the gauge
has dropped, visually check the clear
plastic strainer cup and clean out the
accumulated debris as follows:
1.
Shut off the water supply valve to
the unit. Unscrew the clear plastic
strainer cup and carefully remove
the mesh strainer screen.
2. At the sink, gently flush all of
the accumulated debris from the
strainer cup and mesh strainer
screen. Be especially careful not to
damage the mesh strainer screen.
3. Carefully place the mesh strainer
screen into its seat at the bottom
of the clear plastic cup and confirm
that the O-ring is properly seated
in its place before screwing the
strainer cup and top back together.
4. Purge the air out of the strainer
tubing by disconnecting the male
quick disconnect fitting from the
equipment and, over a bucket,
pushing its valve core in until there
is a good water flow.