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2M-Z10887 Owners Manual Fast Steamers
Cleaning Steam Generator
1. Turn the unit OFF & unplug the unit from its
power source.
2. Remove and clean the removable items
listed on the maintenance components
illustration for your specic model. Clean
using warm water and mild detergent.
DRY parts completely.
3. With the steam generator cool, use a wire
brush or scrapper to loosen the mineral/
calcium deposits on the generator surface
and steam ports. Remove the loose built-
up particles from the surface and wipe area
clean with damp cloth and reassemble the
unit.
NOTE: A certain amount of calcium deposits
are needed on the steam generator to ensure
proper steaming characteristics. If during
cleaning, the surface becomes free of all
calcium/mineral deposits, add tap water to the
generator surface and allow it to boil off. In
soft water conditions, a small amount of
lime will season it. (Seasoning Mixture,
.75 oz. baking soda, .75 oz. lime, 1 quart
water), use enough to cover bottom of the
steam generator, turn unit on and allow to
evaporate.
Excessive Mineral Build-up
4. Use a delimer solution, which is safe
for cast aluminum, on the steam
generator surface. Follow the
instruction provide with the delimer
solution.
5. Use a dry towel or sponge to remove
the delimer solution, then rinse with
clean water.
6. Install the diffuser, generator cover
secure with the wing nut as shown
here.
6. Plug the steamer power cord into
the power supply, and turn unit on.
7. Allow unit to reach operating
temperature.
KEEP HANDS AND FACE AWAY
FROM THE UNIT WHEN OPERATING THE UNIT. STEAM ESCAPING IS VERY
HOT.
8. Push the Green "Steam Shot" button several times to operate the steamer.
This removes any delimer solution from the generator surface.
9. Turn unit off, reinstall all remaining parts and return unit to operation.
Steam Ports
Water Inlet
IL1359
Wing Nut
Generator
Cover
Diffuser
IL1377
Above: Inspect these area making sure they are
clean of deposits.
Below: Reinstall these parts before foperating the
steam feature during the cleaning procedure.
CAUTION
