McCulloch MC1375 Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution, NOTE Unit produces wet steam

Models: MC1375

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit fails to heat up.

Unit is not plugged in.

Plug power cord into electrical outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Household circuit breaker / ground

Reset circuit breaker / ground

 

 

fault interrupter has tripped or

fault interrupter, or replace fuse.

 

 

blown a fuse.

If you need assistance, contact a

 

 

 

licensed electrician.

 

 

Unit is damaged or otherwise in

Immediately cease usage and

 

 

need of repair.

unplug. Contact Consumer

 

 

 

Service for further assistance

 

 

 

(see Page 19 for details).

 

 

Boiler is empty.

Refer to Filling Boiler procedure

 

 

 

on Page 13.

 

 

Mineral build-up in unit.

Refer to Mineral Build-up section

 

 

 

on Page 16 for cleaning procedure.

Steam output is weak or

Water level in Boiler is running

Refer to Filling Boiler procedure

intermittent.

low.

on Page 13.

 

 

Mineral build-up in unit.

Refer to Mineral Build-up section

 

 

 

on Page 16 for cleaning procedure.

Excessive amount of water in

Water condensation in Steam

Point nozzle towards sink, tub or

steam.

Hose.

ground and shake while pressing

NOTE: Unit produces wet steam

 

Steam Trigger. Continue until

 

excess water is released.

– it is normal for steam to

 

Boiler has been

Filling the Boiler with more

contain some amount of water.

 

 

overfilled.

than 48 oz. (1,420 ml.) of water

 

 

 

interferes with steam production,

 

 

 

resulting in water condensation

 

 

 

in steam.

 

 

 

Always fill unit with correct amount

 

 

 

of water. (see Page 13 for details)

 

 

 

 

Accessories do not stay firmly

Accessories not properly installed.

Check to make sure that acces-

connected to Steam Nozzle.

 

sories are properly connected, per

 

 

 

procedures on Pages 8-11.

Floor surfaces appear cloudy or

Microfiber Pad is dirty.

Replace Microfiber Pad with a

streaky after steaming.

 

clean one.

 

 

Hard water residue on floor.

Switch to distilled or

 

 

 

de-mineralized water.

Pressure Gauge will not reach 4

Variances in environmental tem-

Unit will provide optimal steam

bar (58psi).

perature and amount of water in

at 2 bar. Normal pressure with

 

 

boiler could affect the amount of

continuous steam flow is approxi-

 

 

pressure your unit will reach.

mately 2 Bar (29 PSI).

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McCulloch MC1375 warranty Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution, Refer to Mineral Build-up section