Does the unit get hot while holding it and can you adjust the amount of steam released?
628974
Does not get hot, at least the few times I have used it. No adjustment for steam as far as I could tell. But the amount seemed perfect.
628975
Not at all. The vapor/mist is not hot. There are no adjustments that I am aware of.
628976
Mine has 2 settings: one click and two clicks. I always need the second, higher setting, which I use with Asthmanefrin and distilled water. The second setting causes the light to blink which you can see with peripheral vision. From the description, "Provide 2 airflow speeds...". And there is no heat because the water "boils" by way of ultrasonic sound waves, like jewelry cleaners.
628977
No it doesn't get hot holding it and yes it has two different settings for how much steam is released.
1071175
Not an option. You just get steam (on/off), works great, especially when you remove the brush attachment.
2036725
The steam comes on as long as you have water in the machine. You don't have to do a "cool down" to continue. A well thought out item. Only wish the power cord was longer.
821079
My instruction sheet advised to let the steamer cool down a few minutes, and because of the extreme amount of steam from the unit after opening it, that made sense to me. You can find something else to do for just a couple of minutes. It's a safety issue I learned the dumb way. Besides, you'll probably be clearing debris steamed loose or drying windows, etc. Hope this helps. I had the smaller unit but love this one because it holds more water, don't have to stop and refill as often and it's still lightweight. Haven't found anything it won't reach or get cleaner. Particularly like the shorter attachment because it gets into tighter places like tracks on thermal windows.
1740590
Th steam is controlled by an ambidextrous lever that lets you control the amount of steam. It also has an eco mode that puts out a low volume of steam.
2261256
Yes, it has a variably adjustable steam feature. Just slide the adjustment lever from low setting to high or anywhere in between.
1292920
Unfortunately, no. I have accidentally left mine on for long periods of time and luckily have had no steam/burning/problems; but I sure do wish there was an auto shut-off for safety!
276258
No, Let it get hot enough for the light to go on and as long as there is enough pressure the steam will keep coming.Maybe you have a defective one. Do as the directions tell you.
92632
The pressure regulator knob is suppose to be loose to help release steam - just like on the ones you use on the stove - those are loose also. Hope that helps. D.Wertz
470972
I always place the setting to "II" and start timing when the opposite safety valve pops up AND a small stream of steam begins escaping through the adjustable valve (a very small amount of dripping from condensation will appear around the seam of the handle.) Turn the heat down to low to low/medium at that time and watch out for overpressurization, evidenced by a buldging appearance of the silicone rubber sealing ring through the lid "window". If this occurs, just keep turning temperature down.
2013188
Hi Susie, No, and that is the problem with this one that I bought. After about 6 weeks, I did have to hold on to the button that is 3/4 down to keep the steam going. Prior to that, the steam came out on its' own. Very comfortable on my back, and the triangular shape gets into corners nicely.
2121851
It says yes and I use it on mine all the time, but just keep the steam setting on low.
1293649
The lid does have a quick release which generates a lot of steam. Running it under cold water instead release the button lock quickly so you don't have to have a steam bath.
686427
No steam should come out once the unit is up to pressure. It will steam while it is pressuring up, but make sure the valve is in the right position. Once it has built up pressure it should seal itself off!
1789211
I don't know mine want very hot. I accidently passed my hand under it and was surprised that it didn't feel very hot at all. Slow for steam as well... I returned it. Hated it.
175114
Yes, its fantastic. I use it allllllll the time, max setting low steam. You''l love it!!
1978030
Mine gets really hot, that has never been a problem. It actually gets hotter that I had anticipated.