Where does the "steam" part come in?
836826
It isn't really "steam" in the true sense. Meaning above 212 degrees. you add steaming hot water from the tap and the machine has a heating element that boosts the temp a few degrees. Contact the tech dept. of Hoover for more specifics.
836827
It's not actually steam per say...it's more of water being sprayed out, like a wet vac. Hope that helps!
880575
This is a far infrared sauna. No steam. They make steam in stall showers. A friend of mine bought one and loves it. I like the warmth of the sauna. Sorry. But just google what u want. That's how I learned all about saunas and was able to make the best choice. Did you read about this pictured beauty? It is loaded! Best of luck in finding what you want! Sandy H
355269
Steam usually comes out at that spot until the cooker actually starts pressuring, are you putting enough water in the cooker? Are you giving it enough heat to start pressuring? If not it will simply steam and all your water will evaporate.
340607
The lid has a steam vent. I just used it for the first time. Great! It was so nice to just pick up the insert after browning my food and putting it in. It worked like a charm!
692061
lots of steam does come out of the steam hole and it is supposed to do that. It does make a mess so we drape a thin tea towel - not folded over - across the top of the steamer and over the hole. While the towel does get damp, the mess is contained. The thinnest of the towel still allows for the steam to escape while keeping the surroundings relatively dry. Hope that helps.
795399
Well, it is only soft hot steam and I would think you would want some water pressure. I won't buy it for that single purchase.
1297273
If I remember correctly yes, I believe that I used to just take apart and put in the steam bags. Hope this helps!
1489091
The grey lever just above the handle is the steam release valve. When it is pushed, a strong jet of steam escapes. When it is released, the steam stops. It is very efficient. The nature of the steamer requires that you hold it to use it, so there is no continuous steam of steam. If you wanted to make a steam tent or something, you could use tape to hold it down, I guess, but the steam is forceful, so it would not be a gentle steam that would escape. There are many attachments, though, that disperse the steam in many ways. I hope this helps, although I could probably be more effective if I knew what you wanted to use it for. The grey lever just above the handle is the steam release valve. When it is pushed, a strong jet of steam escapes. When it is released, the steam stops. It is very efficient. The nature of the steamer requires that you hold it to use it, so there is no continuous steam of steam. If you wanted to make a steam tent or something, you could use tape to hold it down, I guess, but the steam is forceful, so it would not be a gentle steam that would escape. There are many attachments, though, that disperse the steam in many ways. I hope this helps, although I could probably be more effective if I... » Read More The grey lever just above the handle is the steam release valve. When it is pushed, a strong jet of steam escapes. When it is released, the steam stops. It is very efficient. The nature of the steamer requires that you hold it to use it, so there is no continuous steam of steam. If you wanted to make a steam tent or something, you could use tape to hold it down, I guess, but the steam is forceful, so it would not be a gentle steam that would escape. There are many attachments, though, that disperse the steam in many ways. I hope this helps, although I could probably be more effective if I knew what you wanted to use it for. « Show Less
583990
There should definitely be hot steam. Are you saying that you get no steam at all? or that the steam is not hot? Did you get a flawed product?
2001835
mine does too, but if you look closer, there doesn't appear to leaking steam. working well.
161577
The lid has a vent hole. To keep steam inside without escaping requires plugging the vent hole. You would have to be created plugging the hole.
335698
Hi Dorothy, the unit will produce steam when the steam trigger on the back is pressed.
62752
The steam gets pretty hot! Be careful not to put it right next to your scalp. I usually put it halfway between my scalp and hair. This way, I don't hit my scalp with the steam, just my hair! Hope this helps!! :)
897336
Yes. The one I received has three pieces (that is, two sections in which to steam plus the lid)
1078301
Very little steam comes from this unit, until you unlock it to refill, then there is a small amount of steam that escapes. But it vents very little while in holding mode.
1818568
I do steam. Only put on high temp until the water boils then I lower it until I get an even boil. Any higher and you just boil off the water quicker. I.E. temp of steam is always 212 degrees no mater how much of it we make.
1029773
You cannot add steam. If you want steam, you'll need to get a sauna with rocks