Cleaning And Maintenance; Descaling The Water Tank - Hitachi Living Systems HSTM300SS Instruction Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

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Allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning.
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Wash the steamer plates, support, lid, juice collector and rice pan in hot soapy water, rinse and
dry completely.
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Do not clean any part with abrasive cleaners such as metal scouring pads or scouring powder.
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Do not immerse the water tank in water. Pour warm water into the water tank, rinse thoroughly
and discard the water, then dry with a soft cloth. All parts except the water tank can be cleaned
in a dishwasher; however, continual cleaning in a dishwasher may result in a slight loss of
polish.
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Store the steamer in a dry place. The power cord can be wound under the bottom of the power
base.

Descaling the Water Tank

After about 2-3 months' use, some chemical deposits may build up in the water tank or on the
heating element, depending on the hardness of the water. It is essential to descale the water tank
regularly to prolong the product life.
1. Fill the water tank to the Max mark with a mixture of white vinegar and water. Do not use any
other chemical or detergent.
2. Plug the steamer into the outlet. The steamer baskets, lid, juice collector and rice pan are not
used during this operation.
3. Set timer for approx.20-25 minutes and start steaming. If the vinegar mixture boils over, switch
off the steamer and unplug from the outlet.
4. When steaming finishes, unplug the steamer from the outlet and allow it to cool down before
pouring the vinegar mixture out.
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5. Rinse the several times.