if rust shoots out...can this be cleaned so it won't happen again, or is the boiler shot for good?
342526
I haven't experienced this with either of my DeLonghi irons, although sometimes the steam has left light brown spots on clothing. These always wash out and aren't constant. I would try running a full tank of water through it and running the iron over an old towel to see if it stains. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
342527
It sounds like your boiler (reservoir) may be rusted. I am not sure how you would clean the reservoir. I would contact the company, if possible. I am surprised that this happened unless the iron is quite old and hadn't been used for quite a while. Good luck
342528
It is essential that you use only purified bottled water. Anything else leads to "rust:. I would clean out the system by filling the tank with purified water, let it steam out, and then refill and check. You may have to do twice. This should do the trick ...
1647352
I used a little rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean the heating element in mine about a year ago. It worked for about a year stopped working then has worked fine since I cleaned it. I think using distilled water keeps it from getting gunky around the heating element from minerals, etc in the water.
443602
Excellent question. Mine lasted 3 years before rust made it to the danger level. I would advise painting with your own rust protection before assembly. Replacement Frame will cost more than the entire pool FYI..
998931
Thanks for replies. The burner is usually the first thing to rust out so I will look for a different grill.
777806
The rust already there should be removed. You should be able to use a little sand paper, being very careful not to scratch the surrounding area. Then you can apply this to the area where the rust was. The color of the paint is unlikely to match the color of your stove precisely, so while it will cover the spot and stop the rust from spreading, the patch will most likely be a slighly different color than the rest of the stove.
600133
I also have a rust problem and found the best method is to install a prefilter upstream of this one. Use one of the white string wound type filters. It helps this filter last longer. Otherwise, you get about a month or so of use.
74768
Clean it well and then store with a slight film of oil to prevent the rust. Should be just fine, this is common. bone appetit
894536
The surface of the heated plate on our unit appears to have started discoloring. I'm not sure it's rust;could be lime build-up. We've only had the unit about six months, so this is a little unexpected. The unit works great in all other respects.
760483
No, definitely not. The only way I know of is to replace the pipe(s) causing the rust.
466092
no, no problems of any kind, am very happy with it. have only had it for six or eight months though, which may not be long enough for rust to show up.
237892
I suspect that is a treatment of some sort. After firing mine and leaving it outside, the grates rusted, removing the material. A steel brush took it down to the base material, which is a cast iron, at least to my eye.
953806
It's the regulator. I had the same issue. The flame will get lower and lower until it goes out completely. When you install the new regulator, be sure to remove the burner and clean it. I used soap water and wire brush, then I used safety pin and poked every holes on the burner to clear the rust and grease. Now, it's like a brand new grill.
485042
I have not have that problem (yet). We normally leave it with some water in it (probably a bad habit) but we normally use it on a daily basis and we do replace the water before boiling it. When we are away for a few days we empty it and dry it by hand just in case. I had the problem you mentioned (white spots, not rust) with my previous one.
1200579
I have never had a problem with rusting. I use my water boiler daily. I've never had to deal with customer service.
536626
I've not experienced rust yet, but it does set unused. My house humidity runs around 58%. Have you tried a mild bleach and water solution for your mold?
1297191
should go away after an hour parts are sprayed with oil to stop rust in storage,mine is fine smelled for maybe a day
1146688
No but I notice a few spots on the outside of the pot that are getting discolired but it's not rust. I empty my pot each time I use it, not because of rust but to keep down a hard water build up.