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MAINTENANCE
After use, unplug the steamer and allow to cool down com-
pletely. Remove plug from water tank and empty all water.
Never use additives
Use of distilled or de-mineralized water will reduce
the need to clean your steamer and will prolong its
life. However, ordinary tap water may be used as well.
Use only water (preferably distilled or de-mineralized-
although tap water is okay) in your steamer’s water tank.
Additives such as cleaning agents, detergent, salt, per-
fumes and dyes should never be added to the water tank.
Some of these substances are highly flammable which
could result in bodily harm or death and some additives
will corrode or clog internal parts.
Storing the Tobi
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Travel Steamer
Before storing your Tobi
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travel steamer, empty all water
from the unit. Water can become stale with time and may
clog internal parts.
CLEANING MINERAL DEPOSITS
One common problem that may occur with a steamer
is mineral deposits caused by a high mineral content in
many municipal water supplies. Mineral residue inside
of the internal pipes and heater can cause intermittent
steaming or, in some cases, no steaming at all.
NOTE:
To reduce or eliminate the occurrence of mineral
deposits, we recommend the use of de-mineralized or
distilled water in the unit. However, regular tap water can
also be used.
The recommendations that follow can be used to reduce
mineral deposits. If not using de-mineralized or distilled
water, we recommend you follow this procedure monthly.
Make sure the unit is unplugged and cool.
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Mix a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water. 2
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ounces of this solution will be sufficient.
Remove the water tank plug and slowly pour the
3.
mixed solution into the water tank and replace the
water tank plug.
Let stand for 40 minutes.
4.
Drain the solution out of the water tank unit into a
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sink or tub.
Pour clean water in the tank and drain. Repeat this
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step until the vinegar odor dissipates.
Reassemble the unit and operate normally.
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