It seems the unit is taking longer than it should to produce the proper amount of steam. It takes my unit a minimum of 15 minutes. Can you help?
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It does take a while, but then it is very consistent. Could you pre-heat it with hot water & speed up the process by boiling the water in a kettle? Maybe use a bit less water? Mine takes a while too, I think it is just because it is a very solid devise and also I'm using it on a small gas ring.
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It takes about 3 minutes when the unit is over night and the water is not heated. If the water is already heated after a cup, it takes about a minute. I can go get my paper and it ready to enjoy my coffee with the paper. Hopes this works. If you get it make sure you use the filters
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It recommends brewing for 3 minutes. That is what I have been doing and it takes great.
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I do not know the answer, if you are giving cooker proper time to release steam via the top valve or just opening it after timer sounds. You might need to contact the manufacturer.
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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!
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Fill the small cup (that comes with it) to the water line. Takes 10 to 20 minutes to get ready. Steam is only 135 degrees at the hottest. I was disappointed with the steam.
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I had difficulty getting enough steam built up to get rid of soap buildup. It seems a bit underpowered. Hope this helps.
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Make sure your lid is seatedThat will help with the sputtering. The steam will have to come out the center hole.
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I sent my unit back because it never would start the timer, as if it hadn't gotten to pressure. However, what was in there got cooked. Ok....if you just let the pressure go down by itself, it may take 15 minutes before it will unlock. Just keep in mind that it will continue to cook some during this process. If you want to lower the pressure quickly, and think it will be messy, you can hold paper towels loosely over the valve while you release it.
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I have not had any problems yet. But I think the unit is not starting as fast as it did at first. But it is still heating as it should.
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I have not had that problem, but If it doesn't stay on Long enough to start steam, let it cool, remove the glass "jar" underneath and make sure the small thermal probe is clean. The unit will turn off no matter how much time is on the timer if that probe thinks there is not enough water in the "jar" which contains the heating element.
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I'm glad you asked about steam...No it doesn't make hardly any steam at all - and for the person who said it doesn't pour fast enough, just push the button silly!
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I use the steamer until all steam is used. I use the cup provided to fill it up to the line specified. I use 2 cups of water. I use very hot water from the tap so it does not take that long to heat up--I think 5 minutes. I do all my cleaning with the control on high--so it might be less than 5 minutes for you. I clean my 1-bedroom apartment; the whole kitchen (cupboards, walls, stove etc.) It takes about an hour. It tells you in the appliance book how long you should wait to refill the steamer I don't think it takes too long. I've never had to do it. The steamer is a fabulous addition to my vacuum and other appliances I own. Hope this helps. I use the steamer until all steam is used. I use the cup provided to fill it up to the line specified. I use 2 cups of water. I use very hot water from the tap so it does not take that long to heat up--I think 5 minutes. I do all my cleaning with the control on high--so it might be less than 5 minutes for you. I clean my 1-bedroom apartment; the whole kitchen (cupboards, walls, stove etc.) It takes about an hour. It tells you in the appliance book how long you should wait to refill the steamer I don't think it takes too long. I've never had to do it. The steamer is a fabulous addition to my... » Read More I use the steamer until all steam is used. I use the cup provided to fill it up to the line specified. I use 2 cups of water. I use very hot water from the tap so it does not take that long to heat up--I think 5 minutes. I do all my cleaning with the control on high--so it might be less than 5 minutes for you. I clean my 1-bedroom apartment; the whole kitchen (cupboards, walls, stove etc.) It takes about an hour. It tells you in the appliance book how long you should wait to refill the steamer I don't think it takes too long. I've never had to do it. The steamer is a fabulous addition to my vacuum and other appliances I own. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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sounds like your heat is to high. I set mine at 5 out of 10 on an 1100 watt micro for 15min let sit for 5 min in micro then take out oven vent for 5 min before I open to serv
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If you raise the little pressure valve in the cover to manually release the steam, it takes only a minute or two. I don't know how long it takes by not manually releasing the pressure,as we have not used that method.
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Hi Hallie, normally with this unit you will only want to press the steam trigger for 5-10 seconds to moisture the mop pad and then apply steam as needed when the pad starts to dry. If you hold the steam button the entire time it can cause excess moisture which may be what you are experiencing.
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Are you adding enough water? I find that if I don't add enough water I get no steam otherwise it works great!! I hope I don't offend you but are you pulling the trigger?