Removing

Mineral

Buildup
Onecommon problem with steamers is mineral buildup caused by the high
mineral content inmany municipal water supplies. Mineral residue inside of the
internal pipes and heater can cause intermittent steaming or insevere cases no
steaming at all.
HOSE

,

,

CONNECTOR
Water
intake
hole
The best way toavoid this is to use de
-
mineralized or distilled water inthe unit.
The procedure below can be used to clear mineral buildup. If you are unable to
use de-mineralizedo rdistilled water w e recommend you use this procedure
monthly to help avoid mineral buildup.
1. Turn the unit off and unplug the
power
cord.
2.
Unscrewand remove the hose from the hose connector onthe top
of
the
unit.
3.
Remove thepole from the unit.
4. Remove thewater tank from the main unit and drain any water in the
unit.
5.
Make a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water. I
n
most cases 1 cup of
this mixture will be sufficient.
6.
Slo
wly 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 intothe 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 intakehole until t he
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.