Antunes, AJ VS-200aSb - Manual (Page 13)

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Variety SteaMer
P/N 1010649 Rev. E 03/07
mOntHlY cleanInG
Your steamer utilizes an open steam generator. Water
sprayed onto the generator surface flashes into steam
immediately, but the minerals in the water do not
steam; they stay on the generator surface. a small
amount of calcium/mineral deposits are needed for
proper operation, but a build-up of excessive calcium/
mineral deposits causes poor steaming efficiency,
excessive moisture (wet steam), and will eventually
retard the steaming action completely.
1. turn the Rocker switch (Power On\Off) to Off.
unplug the power cord and allow the unit to cool
down before proceeding.
2. Perform the steps under Daily cleaning, but DO
NOt reassemble the unit.
3. With the unit cool, use a NON-abRasiVE brass
wire brush and/or scraper to loosen and remove
the excessive calcium/mineral deposits from the
generator surface (figure ). Wipe the generator
with a clean, damp cloth and reassemble the unit.
nOte: If the deposits are still excessive and/or dif-
ficult to remove, see steps 4 through 10.
4. Pour delimer solution (not supplied) onto the
generator surface. be sure to follow the delimer
manufacturer’s instructions for proper mixture and
use.
maIntenance (continued)
caUtIOn
If a chemical cleaner/delimer is used, be sure it is
safe to use on cast aluminum. Observe all pre-
cautions and warnings on the product label.
. using a sponge or dry towel, remove the delimer
solution from the generator surface, then rinse
with clear water.
nOte: to ensure proper steaming characteristics,
some calcium/mineral deposits must be present
on the generator surface. If during cleaning, the
surface becomes free of calcium/mineral deposits,
add plain tap water to the surface and allow it to
boil off. If necessary, repeat this several times in
order to formulate a thin coating of calcium/mineral
deposits.
nOte: In soft water areas, it may be necessary to
add a small amount of lime to the generator surface
to “season” it. this will ensure proper steaming
characteristics by formulating a thin coating of
calcium/mineral deposits on the generator surface.
seasoning mixture consists of 3/4 ounce (25ml/
25cc) of baking soda, 3/4 ounce (25 ml/25cc) of
lime, and 1 quart (950ml/950cc) of water. stir mix-
ture and pour 1/4” deep onto hot generator surface.
after mixture is converted to seam, the remaining
loose powder can be removed.
6. Plug the power cord into the appropriate outlet.
7. turn the Rocker switch (Power On/Off) to ON and
allow the unit to warm up for 30 minutes.
8. set the control Knob to “3” and push the Operate
button to run a 30 second cycle of steam. this
will purge any remaining delimer residue from
the generator surface.
9. turn the Rocker switch (Power On/Off) to Off.
10. Reinstall all parts and accessories.