Has anyone used the self-cleaning function? If so, how often - or, when/why would I use this?
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The washer uses very little water as a result the dirt and dog hair don't fully rinse out. That cycle is suppose to help flush it out however it didn't work so after owning it for 2 weeks during witch we had the service technician come out and he flat out said to return it because it was a Bad model so we did a ended up buying a set of speed queens witch work 100 times better. .good luck..........
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You might have a defective unit. Mine works great. I have had it for a year now and it works great! Haven't had to clean it once.
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I've seen this on mine (over a year old) when I use a typical glass cleaner - I believe the cleaner residue is the issue.I generally clean and then finish with simple vinegar/water solution to remove the residue every few months.
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I have not only never had any trouble with mine but this may be the single best investment I have ever made. I have had mine about 9 months and use it 2-3 times a week and it is fully automated, It cleans while I get other things done and then when it's done it goes right back to the base. It does like to do a good job underneath things tho. It may be getting stuck underneath something there.
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I bought replacements w the vacuum but I haven't had to use them yet. Instead when I go to empty the vacuum, I also clean out the filter (I use gloves and a face mask, I def wouldn't do it without those things).Otherwise, I'd probably switch it out every month or so (I use it to vacuum my studio).
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The print heads periodically self-clean. I have not done anything other than dust the outside of the unit.
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I have owned two of these. I have never cleaned them. I think the first one died because it eventually gunked up but that was at least a year after I bought the thing. It has never even occurred to me to clean it.
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Honestly I only use each pad only once, but I have mainly done so because I feel like they get too gross (I moved into a house and used on toilets with grimey rings). I have to say regardless they are worth it. My Dad used one of mine at his house and then bought a lot of them from Amazon immediately; he even wanted to invest in them and could not believe he never heard of them before. There just is nothing like it that I have seen for removing unsightly stains I once thought were permanent.
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Did you leave it until it turned off by itself when cleaning? The first time I cleaned it I turned it off after the cycle had completed. Then read the book and learned I should have left it on until it turned off automatically. Had no problem the second time I cleaned it.
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P.S. Forgot to mention that I always clean mine with an alcohol wipe before and after I use it, just to be sanitary and I keep it in a case or covered with a terry cloth. ~ Debb
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Okay, I have been shot in the bum with cold water on occasion and it is less than pleasant, so what I have done is either turn the button to the self clean and let the cold water come out then turn it to the personal cleaning or just turn it on so lightly that it isn't spraying on you for a few seconds until you get the warm water. But that's about the only suggestion I would have. Good luck, hope it helps.
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it happens but i don't find the need to clean it every time...unless yours is a particularly leaky one, try cleaning it once a week or even every two weeks...longer than that might be funky but i've had no problem with waiting a couple of weeks to remove and clean...try it. fs
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No. We clean it everytime we use it. If you know how to use it properly, please tell me.
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I don't in fact I have not even used the cleaning function on it. I JUST MECHANICALLY CLEAN IT
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actually I haven't. I don't smoke and have no pets. Seems that all my filters, walls, and window treatments don't get 'dirty' quickly. If I do need to clean it, I'd check the owner's manual, and if that didn't tell me I'd figure out how to take the guard off and use a Swifter type dusting material.
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ABOUT THE SELF-CLEANING SYSTEM * Use the self-cleaning system to flush out minerals and lint. If lint is allowed to accumulate in the vents, it can scorch and cause brown spotting. For Models D2000 and D2020: Clean about once a month. For Models D2010, D2030 and D2035: A "CLEAN" indicator will appear in the digital display to notify you when your iron needs cleaning (A). * Fill the iron as described in "How to Use" but keep the water level below the MAX line. Plug in the iron, set the temperature to 6, and stand the iron on its heel rest. Allow to heat about 3 minutes. * Unplug the iron and take it to a sink. Holding it horizontally over a sink, move and HOLD the variable steam dial in the CLEAN position ( ). There may be some hissing and spitting while self-cleaning. This is normal. * Stay clear of HOT steam and boiling water as it comes out of the vents while lint, scale, and minerals flush through! Continue to hold the variable steam dial in the CLEAN position until all the water has emptied. If necessary, rock the iron side to side and front to back to empty it. * When finished, release the variable steam dial, stand the iron on its heel rest, and plug it in. Heat for about 2 minutes to dry out any remaining water then unplug.
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I use alcohol to wipe mine down. I am the only one using it, however. Good luck!