Mine doesnt steam anymore. I think that I have build up in the steamer part. Should I just add salt to it or vinegar to clean it out?
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You can start with cleaning it under plain water. I have never cleaned it using vinegar so I am not sure what that'll do. Based on my experience these don't last more than two years at most and usually one year or so. I did have some functionality restored after increasing the amount of salt but not for very long. Good luck!
1973621
White vinegar, but there should be instructions how to do this. I would go to the manufacturer's site and see if the directions are posted there. Salt will just add more hard water build-up.
1170805
Did you put the fine film of oil on the lid? I originally missed that on my AA. I have only gotten a slight steam leak once or twice, but it seemed to stop when I got up to pressure. Sorry I can't help more.
2215952
Try running a tank of vinegar through it. I always use distilled water. If it's over a year old might be time for a new one.
2284771
That's because that steamer is garbage. I've returned 2 of them. Go to bed bath and beyond. I got a conair one for 50 dollars and it's lasted 6 months. Works perfect everytime
721753
did you ever get your steamer to work. I have to keep hitting the reset button. It only last a couple of minutes and the steam quits again. Someone said I may need a new thermostat. Just wondering if you found a fix or tossed it!
1924624
I have been having the same problem. Even when the steam is ready, it doesn't get the floor very clean, doesn't get into the corners. Have to manually clean afterwards, including spills.
817467
I have been scouring the internet for an answer to this very same question. The only idea that I have comeup with is - number 1 - take them to the cleaners and have them steam them, or in the alternative, buy a steamer and do it yourself. Let me know if you got any other answers. I went on youtube for a video also and did not find anything to help. Miele does nothing to help. embry7808@yahoo.com
58466
When you run the solution through, wait a few hours before you start running water through it. It gives the solution time to sit and clean. I just use regular cheap vinegar to clean mine.
554875
Wow, I did not have this problem with mine at all. If washing with hot water and regular dish detergent doesn't do the trick, I'd suggest soaking it in a solution of white vinegar and cool water (1:1), then washing again.
892782
That is what I experienced. The salt is required to get the steam going strong. I just wish it had a bigger reservoir.
2210419
Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly. I've had this issue and cap was not on correctly which did not allow for steam buildup.
1140581
Buy the steamer alone it comes with a warranty. Also if you take proper care of your steamer you shouldn't have any problems. Only use distilled water in the reservoir and clean the exterior and top with equal parts vinegar and water.
249809
rinse the entire thing out. Place straight distilled white vinegar into the unit. Run unit with only the distilled vinegar in it for a few hours that should clean it off good luck.
1836244
It may be your machine I have the same one (but I'm fixing to get a new one). It may need to be cleaned with vinegar like the instructions say. I had the same problem but once i did that it was fixed.
1807570
So far I just wash it out with soap and water but plan to run vinegar water thru it soon. Haven't had it that long.
428778
I've had the same issue! I had the machine only 2 months before the steamer wand stopped working. I was worried this could happen so have been very careful to make sure I clean the machine while it's still hot to avoid any clogging. I even ran the machine several times with just hot water and I still can't get it to work. It has been out of commission for 3 months now.
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I have used two versions of this and never had that problem. Maybe you should try replacing the steam head attachement