VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250)
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P/N 1010998 Rev. C 11/12
Monthly Cleaning
CLEANING THE STEAM GENERATOR
Your steamer utilizes an open Steam Generator. Water
sprayed onto the Generator surface flashes into steam
immediately, but the minerals in the water stay on the
Generator surface.
A small amount of calcium/min-
eral deposits are needed for proper operation
, but a
buildup of excessive calcium/mineral deposits causes
poor steaming efficiency and excessive moisture (wet
steam), which will eventually affect the steaming action
completely.
1. Turn the power off, unplug the power cord, and
allow the unit to cool down before proceeding.
2. Perform the Daily Cleaning procedures, but do
NOT reassemble the unit.
3. With the unit cool, use a non-abrasive brass
brush and/or scraper to loosen and remove
the excessive calcium/mineral deposits from
the Generator surface (Figure 8). Wipe the
Generator with a clean damp cloth. Reassemble
the unit.
NOTE: If deposits are still excessive and/or
difficult to remove, see Step 4.
4. Wearing protective eyewear and gloves, pour
delimer solution (not supplied) onto the Generator
surface (Figure 8). Be sure to follow the delimer
manufacturer’s directions for proper mixture and
use.
5. Using a sponge or dry towel, remove the delimer
solution from the Generator. Then, rinse the
Generator with clear water.
CAUTION
If a chemical cleaner/delimer is used, be sure it is
safe to use on cast aluminum. Observe all pre-
cautions and warnings on the product label.
NOTE: To ensure proper steaming characteristics,
some calcium/mineral deposits must be present on
the Generator surface. If, during cleaning, the sur-
face does become free of calcium/mineral depos-
its, add plain tap water to the surface and allow it
to boil off. This may have to be repeated several
times in order to formulate a thin coating of depos-
its. If unsuccessful, see below.
NOTE: In soft water areas, it may be necessary to
add a small amount of lime to the Generator sur-
face to season it. This will ensure proper steam-
ing characteristics by producing a thin coating of
calcium/mineral deposits on the Generator sur-
face. Seasoning mixture consists of 3/4 ounces
(25ml/25cc) of baking soda, 3/4 ounces (25ml/25cc)
of lime and 1 quart (950ml/950cc) of water. Stir
mixture and pour 1/4” deep onto the hot Generator.
After mixture is converted to steam, the remaining
loose powder can be wiped off.
6. Plug power cord into electrical outlet
7. Turn power on and allow the unit 30 minutes to
warm up.
8. Press the
SINGLE SHOT
button three times to
purge remaining delimer from the Generator.
MAINTENANCE (continued)