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Descaling the water tank
If food particles enter the water tank, they may get stuck onto the heating element in the
water tank during the next steaming processes� These particles cannot be removed by just
rinsing the water tank�
In addition, you have to descale the appliance every four weeks to ensure it continues to
work 100 % effectively. To reduce scale build-up, it is helpful to use pre-boiled or filtered
water in the appliance�
To remove food particles inside the water tank and to descale the appliance, follow the
descaling instructions below�
1
Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2
Add 50 ml white vinegar (8 % acetic acid) to 150 ml water.
Note: You can also citric acid based descalers. Do not use other types of descalers.
3
Fill the water tank with the solution of vinegar (or citric acid) and water.
4
Close the lid of the filling opening.
5
Place the empty jar (without any food inside) fully assembled with blade unit and
lid on the motor unit in steaming position (i.e. with the lid pointing downwards).
6
Turn the control knob to steaming position.
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The steaming light lights up orange to indicate that the appliance is steaming.
7
Switch off the appliance after 5-6 min of steaming and unplug it.
8
Pour the used solution of vinegar (8 % acetic acid) and water out of the water tank.
9
Rinse the water tank and the jar thoroughly with fresh water several times.
10
Fill the tank with 200 ml water and let the appliance complete a steaming process
of 20 minutes with the empty jar before you use the appliance with food again.
11
Leave the lid of the filling opening open to prevent bacterial growth.