The water boiler I got heats up and flares down and doesn't reach boiling point. Does this mean it is broken?
1304766
Mine didn't do that, it just up and stopped working. Sounds like yours is getting ready to stop working.
1132674
There are two other things to check...first is the timer control assy. If this fails to work you will get no heating. And the next and last would be the heating element. Do you use this alot? How old is your unit? Feel free to send me more questions if you need further help as I'm an power plant engineer by trade.
361394
Yes the water is boiling you will see steam come from the unit. Just add cold water or from the faucet or bottled.
1056245
have no idea - plugged in wall...check! turn timer on... check! water turns to steam within minutes.. check! possible problem with your machine and may have to send back
291239
Sounds like either it's not heating up and building pressure, or like there's a leak in the system. Either way, for an inexpensive machine like this, it will likely cost more to fix than to just replace.
111961
Your water should not have to be boiled every time. Mine stays at a consistent temperature until I add new water then it boils itself to set temp and remains there. Check your power source make sure it is staying on, otherwise contact the manufacturer.
862864
If you putting the water amount according to the manual than you doing everything OK. In this case something is wrong with the cooker. I am so far very happy with this unit. Thanks. Lou.
155886
The water doesnt ever get hot unless I add it hot. Maybe mine doesnt work like it is supposed to, but it has never heated the water.
2070214
Yes, the water (I would not use any other liquid in this pot) does not come in contact with the heating element. Mine also has a metal tube up one side but I do not know what its function is.
562960
The boiler works great, I have it for a long time now and have been using it everyday. I always have the water filled when I used it down to 1 litter, just add more water and it will boil and at the 200 degree temperature within less than 5 minutes. The hot water will stay at the high temperature as long as you have it stay plug in.
1300455
Only thing I can think of is that the center tube in which the boiling water needs to rise is somehow clogged. Or perhaps the water is not reaching boiling temperature and therefore cannot bubble up the tube.
613621
It could have spilled out during boiling if you filled the water above the MAX line (not hard to do considering you cannot easily see the markings).If that is not the case - return the unit, it's likely defective
904585
Your heater is broken. This happened to me as well. I've gone through a lot of steam cleaners, but this had the shortest life span.
335703
The heating element is not exposed to water (I assume that's the question?) I had feared that would make it heat more slowly than another kettle I have where the element is exposed.
1002689
Most likely the heat element burned out. Local repair shops would not fix it even tho still on warranty. Returned the unit to Oreck. They sent a new one which works ok.
740352
First question are you using distilled water? Any other water will partially plug ducts and spit and sputter. Second, is it fully heated? If not then give it five more minutes or so. If it is still not working as it should, your machine needs some repair. My machine provides continuous steam. Good luck...when working properly, the machine is great!
1506175
It *should* indicate a high altitude attempt to heat water above the boiling point, but it actually seems to indicate that you have a heating base with a manufacture date code of 1425, 1427, or 1429 (look on the bottom) in most cases. They have a warranty return mechanism for this at: http://bonavitaworld.com/support but they should just pull this inventory out of Amazon.