Problem Solving

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

There is no steam

Steamer not plugged in

Plug into electrical outlet

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF switch not in

Remove the steam nozzle and hang on door

 

“ON” position

hook. Push the switch to the “ON” position.

 

 

Switch will illuminate.

 

 

 

 

Water tank is low or

Check water tank to be sure it is full. See Filling

 

empty

the Water Tank on page 5.

 

 

 

 

The hose is kinked

Be sure the steam hose is fully extended.

 

 

 

There is low or

Mineral build-up

Follow the Removing Mineral Build-Up procedure

intermittent steam

 

on page 9.

 

 

 

 

Water tank is low

Check water tank to be sure it is full. See Filling

 

 

the Water Tank on page 5.

 

 

 

Water runs through

Condensation in steam

Hold the hose vertically to allow the water to run

the steam holes in the

hose

back into the water tank.

nozzle

 

 

 

The steam hose and

Hold the hose vertically to allow the water to run

 

nozzle are not being

back into the water tank.

 

used in a a vertical

 

 

position

 

 

 

 

Nozzle gurgles

Condensation in steam

Hold the hose vertically to allow the water to run

 

hose

back into the water tank.

 

 

 

The steamer takes a

Mineral build-up

Follow the Removing Mineral Build-Up procedure

long time to heat

 

on page 9

 

 

 

 

The water tank is filled

Unplug the steamer, allow it to cool for 30

 

above the fill line

minutes, remove the steam hose and empty the

 

 

water water tank to the maximum fill line.

 

 

 

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HoMedics PS-150 instruction manual Problem Solving, Problem Cause Solution