Minimum water level for Stratus Professional Steamer
It’s important to keep in mind that the steamer should not be running on an empty water tank. So always make sure to fill the water tank before starting the steamer and turn off the steamer promptly when the tank runs out of water. The minimum water level is indicated with a sticker on the water tank.
Why is this important?
The steamer is not meant to run on an empty tank since the boiler needs water to generate steam. Stratus Professional Steamer provides continuous steam, which is ideal when you want to steam many garments without having to refill the water tank. Once powered on, the boiler begins to heat up in order to warm up the water, and it stays heated for as long as the steamer is powered on so it can keep generating steam. Stratus Professional Steamer does not have an automatic shutdown function, so please remember to turn the power switch off when you are no longer using the steamer.
Descaling your Stratus Professional Steamer
When you use hard water with a high mineral content in your steamer, limescale buildup can eventually clog your steamer and hinder its performance. To prevent this from happening, you may need to descale your steamer, just as you would with a coffee maker or any other appliance that uses water.
How do I descale my steamer?
- Remove the tank and the hose.
- Empty the steamer from water through the steam outlet.
- Pour 50 ml of descaler and 100–200 ml of hot water in the opening under the tank.
- Tilt the steamer back and forth. When tilting the steamer, you will see brown pieces of magnesium and calcium in the water.
- Pour out the water through the steam outlet or tilt the steamer to the side.
- Repeat until the water is clear and no more brown pieces can be seen in the water.
Watch our descaling tutorial here.
Please note: The steamer used in this video is Cumulus Home Steamer, but the descaling procedure is the same for Stratus Professional Steamer.
Hard water vs. soft water
The water hardness of your tap water varies depending on where in the world you live. The hardness of your local water is determined mainly by the calcium and magnesium content. Higher levels of these and other minerals make the water hard. Soft water, on the other hand, tends to have higher sodium or salt concentrations.