Can you use tap water?
1195057
Yes, but, I make sure to empty it when I am done using it to avoid any mineral deposit build-up.
585708
I don't think so. The system uses a filter that is inexpensive and replaceable. I use tap water and have had no problems. If you have very hard water, such as from a well, you may have to purge the coffee maker from time to time by running a pot or two with vinegar. Otherwise, I think no other maintenance should be required.
776931
I do not know, as I have never used it with tap water. The instructions say do not use regular tap water. However I love the machine and the water. Nothing but Great things to say.
107262
I usually use plain tap water, but I think they suggest distilled because if you have high mineral content in your water supply it can cause a build-up in the iron and cause it not to work properly over time.
1139610
you can use filtered tap water (like from a brita) . it works better than just tap water.
1424303
Yes, but I use tap water and it works fine. I have to fill it up once a day so buying distilled gets expensive.
326647
You can use tap water. If your water has a lot of minerals you will need to clean the steamer occasionally. Instructions for cleaning come in the box.
1599854
No, any tap water is fine as far as I know. I would just always let it dry thoroughly after use. This is a great product!
1050156
Yes I use polident and tap water. Just rinse and dry with a cloth after each use. Mine still looks brand new!
733976
Tap water is fine. You can check your areas water quality with the water company. I would avoid well water.
363950
Plain tap water works just fine, main thing to keep in mind is to make sure the temperature is agreeable, and that the sensation takes some getting used to. Make sure you have a few hours in close proximity to a bathroom to make sure you expel everything.
1811999
I use tap water. It works just fine. I recommend buying extra cleaning pads too. You'll find reasons to mop longer when you see how clean your floor ends up.
1374264
We also have a water softener and according to the directions that came with the iron, I use bottled spring water. The directions say you can use tap, but I didn't want to chance it. It also mentions in the directions not to use distilled water.
1387975
No. We use regular tap water. The instruction manual says if you have hard water, to put vinegar in the system every so often to keep the steamer in top performing condition.
33424
Yes, you can use any LUKEWARM clean, drinking water. They have shown certain companies filling their bottles from the tap so that purchase is considered a waste of money. A permanent filter on kitchen faucet is a more economical alternative although nothing filters all the chemical particles since many (PCBs) are impervious to filtering.
561342
I think you don't NEED to use distilled water rather than you SHOULD NOT use it. It's a pleasure being able to use tap water, IMHO.
330245
If you can already drink the water from the tap, you can probably use it, but you are probably best off contacting the manufacturer