How do you recalibrate it? distilled water?
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You can purchase some calibration solution at almost any gardening/hydroponics shop. The solution is a perfect 4.0. You put a little in a cup (about an inch) and place the tester in there, in the on position. If you don't read 4.0, you can turn that little screw in the back until you do. Thats it. Calibrated.
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Please use only distilled water or you can use detox water. Other combination do not mix well with the minerals.
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If you have a model with the + and - on the top, just push the - several times to reduce the amount dispensed. You can adjust up or down to suit your usage needs.
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I don't recall how much water, but the instructions came with the product, telling you how much water to use. One package descaled mine, but if you have let the machine go longer, you may need to do it twice. I used to use vinegar, and ran it through several times, straining it through a coffee filter before reusing it. I think you could do the same with the cleaner solution if the descale light doesn't go out.
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Distilled or boiled (and cooled) would be best, but it gets expensive at a gallon per day, so I used tap (well water that's softened). I bought a replacement filter for next season. Also, someone suggested adding a bit of hydrogen peroxide once a week, and I think that helped. If it sits, it will get slimy, so keep it running or empty and dry it if not using after a day or so.
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Thanks.I should have updated this. We've been using less water and have been much happier with the results.\Anyone who is less than 100% satisfied should experiment a bit :-).-jpr
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Call the number on the bottle. They made refine ments in the directions for me. All I know it has to recylce for an hour to work.
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I do not use distilled water. I use tap water. It uses about 2oz, it doesn't seem to damage my machine.
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The instruction booklet just calls it a "demineralization cartridge". I don't use it. Distilled water is MUCH better. Also, see answer #1, below.
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it's fantastic, but try to only use distilled water. it works better! Its has pressure dial.
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You must use distilled water and use the measuring cup that came with the unit
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Simply distilled or reverse-osmosis water is fine - BUT make sure you still check the bottle to make sure it is not fortified with any additional minerals.
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I used non-distilled water. It didn't work either way. The water dripped through the bottom of the machine, all over my dresser (and the electronic components inside) rendering it useless (many of the reviewers had the same problem...defective). Save your money. :-/
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I read not to use distilled water. The minerals in your tap water help the "water low" sensor realize when to turn off the unit...
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I highly recommend distilled water. I have a Rowenta iron and only use bottled water.
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Technically it can. Ideally you should use distilled water. However,I think the change would be minimal.
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Hello, The thermometer is not recalibratable. What you should do, is put the thermometer in a pot of water, just before it boils. When it boils, take note of reading. Water boils at 212deg. at sea level. the boiling temp. goes up as you gain altitude. But 212deg. is close enough to get an idea, of where you thermometer is reading. I would bet that most thermometers are plus/minus 15% anyway. They just give you an approximation, of where the food is..................RW