Elba EGSI-C1540, Owner'S Manual

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REMOVING MINERAL BUILD-UP
It is common for minerals found in hard water to build up inside the appliance, causing
intermittent or weak steam. If you do not use de-mineralized or distilled water in your
steamer, follow these steps monthly:
1. Turn the unit off, and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the hose and telescopic pole from the unit.
3. Drains the water reservoir by unfasten the drainage valve. Empty water from the water tank.
4. Mix a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water. In most cases, 2 cups of this solution will be
sufficient.
5. Slowly pour the water-vinegar solution into the hose connector.
6. The water-vinegar solution will becomes visible in the water reservoir’s inlet hole, continue
to pour the solution into the hose connector until it is full, monitor from the hose inlet.
7. Allow the water-vinegar solution in the hose connector for 40 minutes.
8. After that, drain the solution out of the water reservoir by removing the drainage valve to
allow the liquids to drain into a sink.
9. Drain the remaining solution out from the hose connector by tilting the unit over a sink.
10. Pour clean water into the hose connector and water reservoir inlet and drain again. Repeat
this step until the vinegar odor dissipates.
11. Reassemble the unit and operate normally.
If this procedure does not return the unit normal operation, the unit may need servicing.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Reasons Solution
The unit fails to steam.
The indicating lamps did
not light up.
The appliance is not plugged in.
Connect the plug to the wall
outlet and power on.
Household circuit breaker / ground
fault interrupter is tripped or fuse is
blown. Check the power outlet. If you
need assistance, contact a
qualified electrician.
The unit fails to steam.
The indicating lamp is on.
Mineral built-up in the unit.
Refer to the removing mineral
build-up.
The water tank is empty. Refill the water tank.
Excessive gurgling of
hose and steam nozzle.
Condensation in hose. Some gurgling is a natural
effect of the steam process.
For excessive gurgling,
extend the hose vertically to
allow water to drain back into
the water reservoir.
Steam is intermittent.
Mineral build-up in the unit. It’s normal for the unit to
periodically stop steaming for
a few seconds. If the steam
stays off for longer periods,
follow the removing mineral
build-up procedure.