Removing Mineral Build Up - Sunbeam SB20 Operating Instructions Manual

Important: It is recommended that you do this at least once a
week if steamer is used regularly.

REMOVING MINERAL BUILD UP:

Mineral build-up in the internal pipes and heater—caused by
high levels of minerals in many municipal water supplies—may
cause intermittent steaming, or, in some cases, no steaming at
all. It is advisable to eliminate the build-up after 7-15 days of use,
depending on the particular water quality of your region. Use of
de-mineralized or distilled water may prevent this problem.
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Turn off the steamer and unplug the power cord.
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Remove the hose and pole.
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Drain the Water Reservoir, and empty the water from
the Water Tank.
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Mix a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water. In most cases, 2
cups of this solution will be sufficient.
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Slowly pour the water-vinegar solution into the Hose Connector.
The solution will become visible in the Water Reservoir's inlet
hole. Continue to pour solution into the Hose Connector until the
Water Reservoir is about half-full, near the top of hose.
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Allow it to stand for 40 minutes.
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Drain the Water Reservoir by removing the drain plug and
allowing the liquid to drain into a sink or tub.
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Drain the Hose Connector by tilting the unit over a sink or tub
and pouring the water out of the Hose Connector.
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Pour clean water into the Hose Connector and Water Reservoir
inlet, and drain. Repeat this step until the vinegar odor
dissipates.
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Reassemble the unit and operate normally.
If this procedure does not return the steamer to normal operation,
the unit may need servicing.