How long does it take before it's ready to produce steam?
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More info: I used it again, but this time I timed it. I guess "time passes quickly when you're having fun," because it actually took a full 10 minutes! Not your 15 but maybe yours is OK. You may have a different make. No idea why I gave the prior answers of 2 -3 minutes and 5. Sorry.
280525
I haven't timed it but it's pretty quick, maybe a 2-3 minutes. It heats up pretty quick, too, maybe 4-5 minutes.
843805
If you plan on using the hot steam, remove the wand portion (the tube that extends with the essential oil compartment) since the heat of the steam will crack the base of the want...I use the hot steam for 5-7 minutes. Monitor the hot water level. As far as the cold mist, you can attach the wand and soak a cotton ball with 2-3 drops of any essential oil...the cold mist is used for 5-10 minutes.
2116919
On the "high" setting, your first batch will take four to five hours or so. After that, a batch will take less time as you'll want to seed the distilled water with a couple ounces of already made colloidal silver.
1078306
Not sure what everyone is talking about. I own this unit and it puts out a fair amount of steam when reboiling. If you're reboiling from almost empty it puts out a good amount of steam for about a good 30 seconds.
335698
Hi Dorothy, the unit will produce steam when the steam trigger on the back is pressed.
1344185
I agree with the other comments. I would set the timer and the switch for the steam. Wait for the steam to start and that's it. If that doesn't work, then there is a problem with your steamer.
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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.
2139207
It is ready to use when the pad starts to steam, approximately 20 30 seconds.
307044
I waited 4 days...my DW has a vent towards the top by the counter, I was really worried about the steam affecting it, but I didn't have any problems.
1221419
Not very long to make steam, but it doesn't last for long. The more I use it the more I wish I would not have bough it.
1105276
Depends on how much water you put into the tank. If you fill to the max, it is about 5 minutes more or less where you will start getting steam to start or resume your project.
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Approximately 30 seconds. Keep pushing on the handle and this will start the release of steam. Fantastic way to clean.
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It's the steam that keeps the food moist, so I always add water to what ever I warm up. As for how long to nuke it, it depends on the amount of food you are nuking. I would start at 1 minute and test.
429720
It took me 3-4 hours, using the right tools like a fuel line removal tool. It shouldn't take too much longer if your doing it your first time. Instructions are pretty easy to understand, just have a clean work space and there should be no problems.
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The steam stays on until you've run out of water. I haven't timed it but it is a reasonable amount of time. When you refill it is only a matter of seconds before you can continue.
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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!