Only drawback is lack warranty but unit is well built
Completed 15 distillations last three weeks-no issues<br /><br />BASICS:<br />· I Distill about two gallons monthly<br />· Appears good quality -item as described. So far- worth money<br />· No warranty -then again the price is hard to beat.<br />· Arrived FedEx Ground in five days using their $3 shipping<br />· No damage to outer package<br />· Packaging cushion Styrofoam top and bottom - none side<br />· Contains solid anti-scale compound but no extra filters<br />· Unit is supplement to eight-year old Kenmore (still operating has loose &#34;ON&#34; button last four years but still operates flawlessly.) -except for cosmetic differences has same dimensions and operation.<br /><br />ASSEMBLY simple - one minute.<br /><br />INSTRUCTIONS are brief for a basic unit (bottom reservoir, top head condensor/fan.)<br />Instructions reminds me of German Chinese with about dozen run-on words; e.g.,<br />&#34;Thiswillpreventin uriesfromscaldingwaterandprolong.&#34; Images on page 4 shows basic assembly.<br />A bit of overkill is &#34;Rinse and wipe out tank everyday&#34;<br />The image shows location of filter but not how to replace them. Carefully squeeze the filter holder and rock it out. Reverse once new filter installed. I don't use filters that often.<br /><br />OPERATION:<br />· Connect in order listed in instructions.<br />· I never fill to capacity - usually inch below mark may be reason Kenmore has lasted eight years plus.<br />· Use hot tap water and distilled water first appears in about 10 minutes.<br />· Be certain to wipe off any water on white outside immediatety. Only let water touch the inside.<br />· Slide bottom reservoir outlet nozzle into metal notched cover placed over  plastic pitcher.<br />· Start Button labeled as &#34;ON&#34;<br />· Keep ON depressed one second and unit starts. Unit hesitates to restart for subsequent operation until it cools<br />· Be certain fan operating when red light/heating occurs.<br />· The pitcher is about 1/4 inch short - use cover from dessert whipped topping to elevate then slide into distiller notch.<br /><br />CLEANING<br />· To avoid lots of cleaning, observe where on pitcher the water level is when unit shuts off - in future, when level approaches that, pull out power plug. This will leave small amount of water in bottom and not bake residue into reservoir.<br />· Follow the instruction: &#34;Calcifcationandscalewillbuilduponbottomofthetankandshouldbe&#34; as scale does build up on all these units (including the higher priced ones).<br />· You don't need to start unit to clean, simply use hot tap water and occasionally swirl the reservoir to remove scale high on inside wall. Wipe with cloth inside.<br />· I recommend sprinkling a small amount of crystals in couple ounces water after each day's distillation to flake off scale.<br />· Amazon, Lowe's, HomeDepot stock the descaler.<br />· Make certain to thoroughly rinse tank -even if some scale remains - to remove trace of corrosive material. Avoid breathing off gases.
Rating: 4 stars