where is the steam? I added salt and still no steam: Where is the steam?
1019599
The directions say to add 1/8th teaspoon and if not steaming add another 1/8th teaspoon and at that point, you will think your at the beach with a sea spray coming at you, seriously and a little music, gurgling of the vaporizer ;-) That is how mine worked. Also due to the new vents on the front of the unit, the stream of hot vapor prevents getting burned so easilly and that is especially helpful if you have kids, including the fact that the head of the vaporizer doesn't come out as easy as the older ones, less able to burn a child should one get near it out of curiosity or knock it over somehow, pull on the cord etc... So where is the steam, inside further where the vents are, if you put your hand somewhat near the front quickly you will feel it steaming, and if you look from a distance at an angle, you will see the steam as well, it is just that the area is more protected that is all and for those who have kids, how can you argue with that, I can't.
2089736
if no steam comes out...regardless of whether or not it makes a sound....it's defective. Call amazon customer service and have them send you a return label and a new item.
1719076
I ordered this, having the same problem. I ordered the physical copy, planning on copying the files onto an external hard drive then moving it to my laptop, but I tried redeeming it on steam just for kicks. It works! The physical copy comes with the activation code, which you are meant to put into the game during setup, but you can put it into steam and download it through steam. Pretty awesome!
1924622
You need to let steam really get going before using. Red indicator on fill tank (button) needs to come on and make sure you've stepped on lever to get steamer heating (green indicator light).
673080
It only uses a small amount of steam and recirculates it in that mode so we don't see steam in that mode either.Great oven though !!
1226851
How much and fast the steam is produced depends on the amount o fsalt added to the water: I know, makes no sense, right? Anyway, I am using it in a similiarly sized room as you described, and add half a tea-spoon of salt to the water. The team is plenty for the room ...
892782
That is what I experienced. The salt is required to get the steam going strong. I just wish it had a bigger reservoir.
836827
It's not actually steam per say...it's more of water being sprayed out, like a wet vac. Hope that helps!
247092
It's a mixture of water and cleaner. The manual suggests using warm water. There's definitely no steam, though.
2045024
The steam should be coming out... check if it is correctly asembled... and that nothing is blocking the way...
2013188
Hi Susie, No, and that is the problem with this one that I bought. After about 6 weeks, I did have to hold on to the button that is 3/4 down to keep the steam going. Prior to that, the steam came out on its' own. Very comfortable on my back, and the triangular shape gets into corners nicely.
1225169
Pull water container and insert back. Sometimes that does not fit properly and does not produce steam. Use only filtered water. My is perfectly working so far.. Call Black and Decker for trobleshhot your problem...Good luck
582468
It is supposed to be cool. Mine made vey little steam. I can't really feel it and it stopped working after a week.
1774733
If you mean no luck = no steam, check the hole in the bottom of the unit to see if it is even open. Mine was sealed shut with some type of plastic. I took a very small drill bit and with hand turning only (I did not put it into an electric drill) I was able to drill out the plastic and open the hole. Then my steamer began to steam. If water cannot get into the hole, steam cannot be made. I too owned a Caruso and this one works the same. The rollers steam up in seconds and by the time I have put one into my hair the next one is ready. I hope you are able to get yours to work!
783967
It may be misting and you just aren't able to see it. I notice that if it's on the 1 or 2, it can be difficult to see the steam - but it is there. It's much easier to see if you adjust the setting to 3 or 4.
1002691
I had the same problem at first. Take a paper clip and straighten it out. Then with the unit turned to steam and locked (make sure it shows that it is ready to steam) stick the paper clip into the hole that is located in the middle of the bottom plate. It will unclog it. It scared me when I got it unclogged because it was suddenly loud and started making steam.
673079
Let me go home and test that mode and i'll get back to you. (We are so disappointed at the steam function we basically used it as a microwave and convection oven.)