A.J. Antunes & Co VS-200ADB 9100230 - Manual (Page 11)

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Variety SteaMer
P/N 1010649 Rev. G 03/12
A.J. Antunes & Co.
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 and
accumulate. 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 and excessive moisture (wet
steam), which will eventually hinder the steaming
action completely.
1. turn the power off, unplug the power cord, and
allow the unit to cool down.
2. Perform the steps under Daily Cleaning, but do
NOt reassemble the unit.
3. Use a scraper or non-abrasive brush to loosen
and remove excessive calcium/mineral deposits
from the Generator surface.
4. Remove the loose build-up by wiping the
Generator with a clean, damp cloth.
5. Reassemble the unit.
nOte: If the deposits are still excessive and/or
difficult to remove, see steps 6 through 8.
6. 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.
7. Using a sponge or a dry towel, remove the
delimer solution from the Generator surface, then
rinse with clean 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
“season” the Generator surface with a small amount
of calcium deposits. this ensures proper steaming
characteristics by creating a thin coating of calcium/
mineral deposits. 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 mixture and pour 1/4” deep onto hot Generator
surface. after mixture is converted to steam, the
remaining loose powder can be removed.
8. Plug the power cord in, turn the power on, and
allow the unit to warm up for 30 minutes.
10. Set the Control Knob to “3” and push the
Operate button to run a 30-second cycle of
steam. this purges any remaining delimer resi-
due from the Generator surface.
11. turn the power off and reassemble the unit.