HoMedics IBPS200-C Removing Mineral Buildup, Trouble Shooting the Steamer, Problem Cause Solution

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Removing Mineral Buildup

One common problem with steamers is mineral buildup caused by the high mineral content in many municipal water supplies. Mineral residue inside of the internal pipes and heater can cause intermittent steaming or in severe cases no steaming at all.

The best way to avoid this is to use de-mineralized or distilled water in the unit. The procedure below can be used to clear mineral buildup. If you are unable to use de-mineralized or distilled water we recommend you use this procedure monthly to help avoid mineral buildup.

1.Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord.

2.Unscrew and remove the hose from the hose connector on the top of the unit.

3.Remove the pole from the unit.

4.Remove the water tank from the main unit and drain any water in the unit.

5.Make a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water. In most cases 1 cup of this mixture will be sufficient.

6.Slowly pour the water-vinegar mixture into the hose connector.

a.If the internal piping is only partially blocked by mineral buildup, the water-vinegar mixture will soon start flowing out of the water intake hole. If this happens proceed to step 8.

b.If the internal piping is completely blocked, continue to pour the mixture into the hose connector till full.

7.Pour the water-vinegar mixture into the water intake hole until full.

8.Let stand for 40 minutes.

9.Drain the water using the drain plug.

10.Pour clean water through the hose base and water intake hole until the vinegar smell dissipates.

11.Reassemble the unit and operate normally.

If the procedure above does not return the unit to normal operation, the unit may need servicing.

Hose Connector

Water Intake Hole

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Trouble Shooting the Steamer

PROBLEM	CAUSE	SOLUTION
Steamer fails to heat	Steamer not plugged in	Plug in to electrical outlet
	Auto shut off engaged	Check water container to
		insure it is not empty. If full, hit
		reset ON/OFF switch on side
		of unit. If empty, refill and
		push reset to begin.
No steam	Water level is low	Turn ON/OFF switch OFF and
		refill water container
Water drips from nozzle	Condensation in hose	Hold the hose vertically and
		allow water to drain back into
		tank
Nozzle gurgles	Condensation in hose	Hold the hose vertically and
		allow water to drain back into
		tank
Steam is intermittent	Sediment build-up in	Follow the procedure for
	container	removing mineral build-up

NOTE: 1. Water mineral content and conditions will vary in different areas. To insure continued operation of the steamer, never store without cleaning and removing excess water from the resevoir and water container.

2.If the reset light comes on with water in the tank you probably need to declarify (clean) the unit.

3.In areas where the voltage exceeds 120V, it may be necessary to clean your unit more frequently.

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