Monthly Cleaning

Variety Steamer

Maintenance (continued)

Your steamer utilizes an open steam generator. Water sprayed onto the generator surface flashes into steam immediately, but the minerals in the water do not steam; they stay on the generator surface. A small amount of calcium/mineral deposits are needed for proper operation, but a build-up of excessive calcium/ mineral deposits causes poor steaming efficiency, excessive moisture (wet steam), and will eventually retard the steaming action completely.

1.Turn the Rocker Switch (Power On\Off) to OFF. Unplug the power cord and allow the unit to cool down before proceeding.

2.Perform the steps under Daily Cleaning, but DO NOT reassemble the unit.

3.With the unit cool, use a NON-ABRASIVE brass wire brush and/or scraper to loosen and remove the excessive calcium/mineral deposits from the generator surface (Figure 5). Wipe the generator with a clean, damp cloth and reassemble the unit.

NOTE: If the deposits are still excessive and/or dif- ficult to remove, see Steps 4 through 10.

4.Pour delimer solution (not supplied) onto the generator surface. Be sure to follow the delimer manufacturer’s instructions for proper mixture and use.

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.

5.Using a sponge or dry towel, remove the delimer solution from the generator surface, then rinse with clear water.

NOTE: To ensure proper steaming characteristics, some calcium/mineral deposits must be present on the generator surface. If during cleaning, the surface becomes free of calcium/mineral deposits, add plain tap water to the surface and allow it to boil off. If necessary, repeat this several times in order to formulate a thin coating of calcium/mineral deposits.

NOTE: In soft water areas, it may be necessary to add a small amount of lime to the generator surface to “season” it. This will ensure proper steaming characteristics by formulating a thin coating of calcium/mineral deposits on the generator surface. Seasoning mixture consists of 3/4 ounce (25ml/ 25cc) of baking soda, 3/4 ounce (25 ml/25cc) of lime, and 1 quart (950ml/950cc) of water. Stir mix- ture and pour 1/4” deep onto hot generator surface. After mixture is converted to seam, the remaining loose powder can be removed.

6.Plug the power cord into the appropriate outlet.

7.Turn the Rocker Switch (Power On/Off) to ON and allow the unit to warm up for 30 minutes.

8.Set the Control Knob to “3” and push the Operate Button to run a 30 second cycle of steam. This will purge any remaining delimer residue from the generator surface.

9.Turn the Rocker Switch (Power On/Off) to OFF.

10.Reinstall all parts and accessories.

P/N 1010649 Rev. E 03/07