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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 de-mineralized 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.
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord.
2. Unscrew and remove the hose from the hose connector on the top of the unit.
3. Remove the pole from the unit.
4. Remove the water tank from the main unit and drain any water in the unit over a sink.
5. Make a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water. In most cases 1 cup of this mixture will be
sufficient.
6. Slowly pour the water-vinegar mixture into the hose connector (Fig. 11).
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. If the internal piping is completely blocked, continue to pour the mixture into the hose
connector until full.
7. Pour the water-vinegar mixture into the water intake hole until full.
8. Let stand for 40 minutes.
9. Drain the water-vinegar mixture from hose connector or the reservoir by tipping the unit over a
sink.
Pour clean water through the hose connector and water intake hole until the vinegar smell
dissipates.
Drain the residual water from hose connector or the reservoir by tipping the unit over a sink.
Reassemble the unit and operate normally.
If the procedure above does not return the unit to normal operation, the unit may need servicing.
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Hose
Connector
Water Intake
Hole
Figure 11
