For the Vicks V4600 model descaling, how do you fill both the water tank & base water area with just 1 cup Vinegar?
1050126
You fill it with water and add one cup vinegar only to clean it. There's only one tank that holds water. And you just take the kid off and poor the water in.
1050127
The attached series of videos will help you for all aspects of caring for your humidifier.http://edu.burgayocoffee.com/search.php?id=Vicks+V4600+Humidifier
595117
Descaling info is included in the instructions and the pod holder is removable. The instructions are easy to follow. If you use filtered water you shouldn't have to descale often. I have a brita pitcher which holds enough water to fill the reservoir. I fill before bed and make as many cups as I want in the morning.
1956321
No. Fill the tank 1:4 with vinegar and water and let soak a while, swish till clean and rinse
1584889
i have no idea why you usesd the vinegar and water, i do not recall the directions saying anything like this. i just dumped the bottle in neat the intake valve and it worked, if it does not go away may have to drain and refill
2259561
I use one cup white vinegar, Fill with water and bring to boil. Refill with clean water and bring to a boil. Ready to use.
1170944
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.
249809
rinse the entire thing out. Place straight distilled white vinegar into the unit. Run unit with only the distilled vinegar in it for a few hours that should clean it off good luck.
1790252
DESCALING If the water in your area is hard, lime scale deposits may build up over time. These deposits may affect the correct operation of the appliance. It is suggested to descale the appliance after 300 uses. Descale the appliance using commercially available descaling products for drip coffee makers. Follow the instructions provided with these products. 1. Dilute the descaler in the carafe, following the directions on the packaging of the descaler. 2. Pour the descaling solution in the water compartment; 3. Put the carafe on the non stick plate; 4. Switch the appliance on and let the equivalent of one cup run through, then switch off the machine. 5. Let the solution work for 15 minutes, then repeat steps 4 and 5. 6. Switch the coffee maker back on and run the solution through until the tank is completely emptied. 7. Rinse by operating the machine with water only for at least three cycles (3 full tanks of water).
1220687
I used about 1 T of vinegar with the water. You need to read my review before making a purchase. I have had one defective SI-70 and two defective BS-20's and have been waiting weeks for my fourth replacement. Think long and hard before making this purchase. I've purchased a new brand which I feel isn't built as nice as the Haan but it heats much hotter and it works!!! Hope this helps.
1110977
Our demonstrator said to use 1/4 part vinegar to water. She said that was what was recommended but sometimes she used half and half for cleaning. And, of course, you can use straight water. Hope this helps.
2257367
Hi! What was the amount of vinegar to water that you used please? Thanks so much!!!
474374
Just buy a 1 gallon bottle of distilled water. Use whatever is left for refilling or when you clean the system completely.
1477384
I had the problem but then ran the descaling procedure from the instructions with the white vinegar - but a whole tank of it, not just a cup. You're also supposed to leave the vinegar in for 4 hrs which I didn't do. It worked and the smell and taste are now great. When I opened the tank before doing the procedure the smell was really noticeable so I realized I hadn't rinsed it well enough to start with. good luck!
1327584
1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar. Fill it to the top and turn on the steamer. Let it run completely through. It worked for me once, since then not much luck. I had to throw it out.
1618574
Hard water scale. I've used vinegar to soak. I guess you could use CLR or Lime-Away if you rinse really well.
1737220
I put about 1-2 inches of fresh water in commode, then add 1/2 to 1 cup of white vinegar before she uses it. Then when I empty it, I rinse and spray with straight vinegar and let it dry. Right now mom only uses hers at night and this routine seems to keep the odor down.
1510851
Add ~3 tablespoons or more vinegar and ~2 cups of water. Let sit for 1-2 hours. Using your hands, rub the inside of the distiller until the scales have dissolve in the liquid. Might take 5 mins but it works. If it doesn't come off, let sit longer. Good luck.