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DESCALING
You will need to descale your steamer every 6 months. Mineral deposits from hard water will line the bottom
of the boiler decreasing performance.
You must descale every 6 months or when you notice a decrease in steam pressure.
Directions:
1) Unplug the steamer from the electrical outlet.
2) Wait at least 30 minutes or until steamer has cooled before starting the
descaling process.
3) Lift the steamer until you have access to the drain plug located on the
bottom of the steamer.
4) Locate the black rubber drain cap (figure 1).
5) Remove by the hand, the drain plug allowing water to drain completely from
the boiler (figure 2).
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Use a catch container (figure 3)
5) Replace the drain plug and tighten by hand.
6) Remove safety cap by pressing and turning counter-clockwise.
7) Add descaling solution:
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Descaling Solution: 2 cups of vinegar and 2 cups of water
8) Let the descaling solution sit in the boiler for at least 60 minutes.
9) Lift steamer and remove drain plug allowing descaling solution to drain
from the boiler.
10) Replace the drain plug and tighten.
Rinse:
1) Remove safety cap and fill steamer with tap water.
2) Remove drain plug allowing water to drain from the boiler.
3) The water should be clear and no mineral deposits.
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Repeat the rinse cycle until the exiting water from the boiler is clear
4) Replace drain plug and tighten.
5) Steamer is ready for use.
Black Drain Cap
(figure 1)
Remove Drain Plug
(figure 2)
Use Catch Container
(figure 3)
De-Scaling
