Food Steamer - Not Enough Steam

Descale

Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog the unit and cause steam to stop before food is cooked. Descaling with vinegar is recommended every 3 months. How often your unit will need to be descaled with vinegar depends upon your usage and water hardness.

1. Fill water reservoir to the Max level with white vinegar. - Important: Do not use any other chemical or commercial descaler.
2. Make sure the drip tray, steaming bowl and lid are in place.
3. Plug unit into wall outlet.
4. Set timer to 25 minutes. - Important: If vinegar begins to boil over the edge of the unit base, unplug the unit and turn off the timer. Reduce amount of vinegar.
5. Once you hear the bell ring, unplug the unit and let it cool completely.
6. Pour out vinegar from water reservoir and rinse reservoir several times with warm, soapy water.

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