How do you deal with rust on the metal spiral that heats the water?
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I don't have any rust because I always use distilled water and remove the water container as soon as I am through. Never leave water in the machine over night. If I had rust I would fill the cup with CLR rust remover that you can buy at Home Depot and let it soak. Don't turn the machine on while doing this. then rinse and wipe dry. This should take rust off.
1648080
try to clean well with sponge and put destilled water with one spoon vinegar and left boil for 10 mts, later remove the water and when used never put tub water in your steemer, use destilled water
998931
Thanks for replies. The burner is usually the first thing to rust out so I will look for a different grill.
1819042
Hand washing is definitely the way to go. It will pit the metal and rust in spots if you go the dishwasher route.
1565201
Just plain tap water will work some. Anything that will not hurt the item you're putting it, or stainless steel, could be used as solution.
2041891
I use a wire brush designed to fit the grooves. I've not had rust problems. The whole point of STAINLESS STEEL is it doesn't rust.Charbroil makes a brush for the infrared grates, and I bought one here on Amazon. So far...no rust problems. I hope this helps you with your purchase decision(s).
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You have to use some kind of metal prep I used a pint of muratic acid from the hardware store it worked fine you just need to rinse very well and then dry and treat quickly before the metal has time to oxidize
2201418
If you clean the unit after you use it it should be fine. What I occassionally do is spray a bit of cooking spray (like Pam) onto the moving shaft, this light coating of oil will inhibit any rust and keep the action moving smooth as silk. I have 2 of these now, no problmes & no issues....it's all good.
942534
Just clean it with water. I fill up the water every couple hours. So It can get cooler.
1164878
Not a problem. I reheat water in the teapot routinely. The interior of the kettle is also enameled and not just raw metal so rust isn't a problem....as long as the enamel is intact and not chipped off via denting or other damage. I don't know how long the enameled interior lasts but I'm a seasoned citizen and therefore consider it to have a lifetime guarantee.
74768
Clean it well and then store with a slight film of oil to prevent the rust. Should be just fine, this is common. bone appetit
494148
I have had mine for about 7 months so far and do keep water inside of it when not in use. There has been no issues with rust thus far, and I just checked the interior of the kettle.
1552495
I haven't had mine for a year as yet, but I ALWAYS use filtered/bottled water. I think this will help alleviate the rust issue.
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The Care and Use Instructions suggest the possibility of rust if water is left inside but provides a fix of ... In case a small amount of rust does occur, put 2 tablespoons of baking soda and a little lemon juice, add water and bring to a boil.
894535
my burner has discolored but no rust.use it every day,once a day. works fine.
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If you are not using the grinder, you can put those little bags of silica that you get packaged with most electronics into the container. This will absorb the moisture that is causing the rust.For the existing rust you can use a wire brush to remove any surface rust, or you can use Evaporust on a cloth to wipe on to the rusty areas. Leave the Evaporust on the rust for a few hours, then wipe off. Clean the newly rust-free areas, then coat with a very light oil, like Camelia (Tea Seed) or a very light food friendly oil. If you ever decide that you want to use the grinder, just wipe off any excess oil first. If you are not using the grinder, you can put those little bags of silica that you get packaged with most electronics into the container. This will absorb the moisture that is causing the rust.For the existing rust you can use a wire brush to remove any surface rust, or you can use Evaporust on a cloth to wipe on to the rusty areas. Leave the Evaporust on the rust for a few hours, then wipe off. Clean the newly rust-free areas, then coat with a very light oil, like Camelia (Tea Seed) or a very light food friendly oil. If you ever decide that you want to use the grinder, just... » Read More If you are not using the grinder, you can put those little bags of silica that you get packaged with most electronics into the container. This will absorb the moisture that is causing the rust.For the existing rust you can use a wire brush to remove any surface rust, or you can use Evaporust on a cloth to wipe on to the rusty areas. Leave the Evaporust on the rust for a few hours, then wipe off. Clean the newly rust-free areas, then coat with a very light oil, like Camelia (Tea Seed) or a very light food friendly oil. If you ever decide that you want to use the grinder, just wipe off any excess oil first. « Show Less
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No rust in three-four years. It's surgical steel. I have gotten mineral or calcium deposits on the inside, on occasion. But, I boil water in the kettle daily--boil our drinking water. When the deposit starts to form (feels like a fine sand), I just scrub it out with Bar Keepers Friend cleanser (stainless steel cleanser) and it's like new again. You may not encounter this; our water is very hard and system is very old.
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Hello: When you say corrosion, what do you mean? Corrosion is usually rust and flaking away due to the rust. Therefore, corrosion is different from coloration. Are you having coloration or corrosion? Depending on what type of water you are putting into the device, there may be different impurities and minerals in it. As the water evaporates, the minerals are left behind and may cause coloration because of the minerals. Because water evaporates from the top, the top of the container will be the hottest because water sits in the bottom. The hottest heat at the top of the container may "bake" the impurities onto the sides of the container causing coloration and not corrosion. I noticed some coloration which went away. I use purified water in my device to make it purer and to restructure the water and erase any residual signatures via the evaporation. Hope this helps. Keep using it and you may notice it go away. Also, make sure you are filling it to below the water line and not above it.