Does anyone know what the tube is made of &amp; the best way to clean it? I've read to boil it in a vinegar + water mixture?
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The hose is made of silicone, tips are made of PVC. Clean bag, hose and tips with warm soapy water after each use and rinse with water, let dry before storing it away.
47087
I would soak it in vinegar too. I hope that ends up working for you. Also, hopefully someone will respond with what worked for them. Have a great day, and hope it's running for you now :-)
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Every other day and then I clean it once a week by putting white vinegar and water in it and then run it for 1/2 an hour. Hope this helps
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I would recommend you pour straight vinegar nt the bottom of the unit and let it sit for 2 hoursThen put some water in the container and see if it turns onDo not empty the vinegar from the bottom let it run through Sort of like when you clean your coffee pot I do not use distiller water but I do regularly use the white vinegar Mine runs like a charm but it will shut down if residue builds up
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Weekly. Just pour vinegar and water in the tank and swish around, then pour that mixture in to the basin and use a cloth to wash the basin. Let air dry. On a daily basis, this unit is very easy to transport so you can pour out all of the water and rinse it. If you're not using it constantly just leave it all apart to air dry until you need it again. This unit is so easy to maintain!I saw a cleaning video somewhere for this unit-google it and you should find it.
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It all comes apart and you can wash it with soap and water. I wouldn't boil it. You can fill it with hot, sudsy water and pump it until the tube/pump is cleared, then rinse thoroughly. I'm just noticing that some people had problems using this with liquid makeup. That's what I bought mine for and it works perfectly.
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I purchased mine from a reputable discount home store at a discount a few years back. I have hardly used it. Last week I seared a filet mignon in it with balsamic vinegar for a total cook time of about 10 minutes. I soaked the pot overnight and tried to scrub it with a bristled brush the next morning, but this one time cooking something like this (usually use it for pasta) stained the bottom. Not sure how to get it off. I also saw a presumably older one at the flea market the other week that was also stained.
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I experienced the same problem until Instarted de-scaling with "cleaning vinegar" found at the grocery store. Walmart caries a Heinz Cleaning Vinegar which is very inexpensive. Mix 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water and run thru a cycle. I completed 2 cycles the first time. Now I just watch the led indicator that let's me know when it's time to run it again. Fantastic coffe maker, I will never change to another.
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You can start with cleaning it under plain water. I have never cleaned it using vinegar so I am not sure what that'll do. Based on my experience these don't last more than two years at most and usually one year or so. I did have some functionality restored after increasing the amount of salt but not for very long. Good luck!
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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.
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I agree with the water and vinegar solution. This is needed only rarely. I put the pot right in the dishwasher occasionally and rinse it out on a regular basis with plain or soapy water - rinse well The plastic parts may warp in a dishwasher that is run on sanitize but otherwise those are OK in the dishwasher too.
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A minimal amount of soap with water works fine after each use, followed by rinses with hot water. If you go a couple of fills without cleaning it, then I would suggest using straight vinegar. The follow with a few rinses of hot water.
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I actually take some vinegar in a cup and put the steamer wand in it and let it set over night. That always seemed to help. I also clean it out with vinegar every other week and then followed by running water through it about three times.
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Clean it with vinegar and water and it should clean pretty well. Hope this helps:):):)
776665
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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I read up on one of the websites on how to make homemade vanilla extract and they had instructions on cleaning the bottles thoroughly before using. I think I filled them up with water and .....(I'm not sure if there was vinegar called for as well) and microwaved them to boiling for a certain amount of time.
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run a pot of 50/50 water and vinegar. I understand that this is the best way to clean scale from the water tank and the tubing and keep the coffeemaker running properly.