Hi, the instructions to descale it is to add cream of tartar. I'm wondering if vinegar can be used as a substitute and is it advisable? Thanks!
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I have extremely hard well water and I use white vinegar, about a tablespoon full, fill to the max line with cold water, push the on switch, let it stop on its own. Then I dump the vinegar water down the drain for double duty and sanitation. Be sure to fill again to the max with just cold water then run the cycle again before you use the pot. I love my pot.
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We have very hard water and have cleaned our unit a couple of times with vinegar. It works fine. About a quarter cup of vinegar and fill the unit with cold water. Turn it on and let it shut off automatically. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. I may use Louise's suggestion to run plain water in the unit but I haven't had a problem. this is a great unit. We use it several times a day.
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When I used it, I just applied a layer over the toenails of a cleaned foot. Give it a few minutes to dry, then you can put your socks on.I do not use it anymore and changed to plain vinegar per my podiatrist recommendation. It is a year long process, and you need to hang in there. Quick fixes if advertised are clearly bogus...would not happen.
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I have heard a water-vinegar solution is good to run through to de-lime or otherwise clean. Have never needed to do so don't know for sure.
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The recommended way is just water, you can add vinegar if you want or very mild soap, you should not put any heavy soap or solution, it will clog it.
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Mix a teaspoon or so with some vinegar. It will fizz if it's still god. Bear in mind that this material isn't as active as regular baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)--that's why the instructions say to use double the amount of baking soda which a recipe calls for.
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If this is still under warranty then you need to be able to say that you use the recommended product should you require warranty replacement. Before selling their own descaler product, Keurig used to recommend 48 ounces of white vinegar followed by two or three rinses. See the two options (their product or vinegar) at http://www.keurig.com/~/media/Files/PDF/KER753_Master%20Descaling%20Instructions_010814.ashx, page 5. Although the dezcal dissolves pretty well I generally prefer to follow the manufacture's guidelines in deciding whether to use powdered or liquid descaler.
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We use one of the electric stick mixers to blend vinegar, water, and dressing mix. Then while it's running add the oil slowly. Hope this helps.
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Yes, it works wonders I have used it for years and still love it!! You can also use apple cider vinegar to help too.
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Linda, I don't know why people feel compelled to answer a question if they don't know... Geez, just move on and let someone with the correct answer tell you, right? :) That said, there is no aluminum in the cream of tartar. There is only one ingredient - Potassium bitartrate. That is it, pure and simple. Also, Frontier has a lot of other wonderful spices and things like pure Vanilla extract ~ not the fake icky stuff at very good prices. I appreciate Frontier's good quality and affordable prices. I hope this has helped you. Kathleen.
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You should never add the vanilla until after cooking anyway! Sounds as if you lot a little too much liquid in the mix. You might want to beat three or four egg whites until stiff and fold into your mixture - that may just stiffen it up. I also use minure tapioca for thickening most of my fruit pies.
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I'm sorry, i've not attempted that recipe. I've used it sparingly but each time, it's been perfect. Good luck!
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I learned from a previous steamer if use tap water which have mineral deposits. What you use is vinegar mixed with water. Put in the steamer resivor and heat it up. Then let it cool and and sit for a about 30 minutes. Then turn it on again try to get it to steam. This has always worked for me for all the different type of steamers I have or owned. I also have owned this Sunbeam steamer for many years. When it works steaming again rinse the resivor a few times to get the smell of vinegar out. Vinegar unclogs the steamer of these mineral deposits. sunbeam does not make these steamers anymore. And some of the steamers out there are not as good as this product. I have had my Sunbeam steamer brake and found a used one on Amazon.
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I have the EXACT same problem....did the vinegar work? I can't find my user's manual.......
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Now that I couldn't swear to. Not that it would make it horrible, just don't think it would mix. Put it this way, you could probably eat the salad, but you wouldn't say "that was delicious". I would recommend something like this..."http://www.oliveoilstoreandmore.com/ ". Really good quality "infused" flavored oils (and vinegars). Good luck.
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Kinda... add water, milk and butter - but the product is so much better than what you can get in the stores for this same category of potato - dry, boxed. I always have on hand. To make even richer, you can use cream or half/half or even plain yogurt in place of the milk ... just have to adjust amounts.
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I mix it with Shea Butter, Grapeseed oil, vitamin E, Almond oil and heat it in the microwave and mix it. Let it cool for a bit and add Aloe Vera Juice and in a container at least twice the volume use a stick blender and whip it. I actually put the bowl in a larger bowl of ice while I whip it so you can get the consistency of a lotion. All of the ingredients are good for the skin, it depends on how much of each as to the oiliness of it in the end. You could just melt it and add water and whip it I suppose, or maybe glycerin and aloe instead of water. I am still experimenting, but if you are a member of Pinterest there are a lot of actual recipes.
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I would probably mix it first with the vinegar, to make a loose paste, and then whisk in the oil. Just adding it to an oil and vinegar mixture might lead to it "clumping". I'd also let it sit, after mixing, to allow the flavors to meld. I've used lots of different "white stuff" - yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, mayo, and mixtures of any and all of them. I prefer using less of the Ranch powder than usually called for, and adding some of my own herbs/spices "to taste", along with black or white pepper. Have also used to "rub" chicken. Experiment. Enjoy. I would probably mix it first with the vinegar, to make a loose paste, and then whisk in the oil. Just adding it to an oil and vinegar mixture might lead to it "clumping". I'd also let it sit, after mixing, to allow the flavors to meld. I've used lots of different "white stuff" - yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, mayo, and mixtures of any and all of them. I prefer using less of the Ranch powder than usually called for, and adding some of my own herbs/spices "to taste", along with black or white pepper. Have also used to "rub" chicken. Experiment. Enjoy.