The Automatic Cleaning Cycle
The machine has an automatic "cleaning cycle" it goes through every 5- 8 gallons. This is when the machine reverses the polarity of the plates and continues to run drinking water.
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The machine will beep while this is happening. Do not collect the water, let it run down the sink. When the machine stops beeping and says Kangen Water (in the Case of the SD501) or goes back to the main menu (in the case of the K8), it is safe to consume the water again.
Strong Acidic Water (11.5 & 2.5pH)
The machine will automatically clean itself after every time 2.5pH and 11.5pH water is made. Because of this it is recommended to make a full gallon of 11.5pH and half a gallon of 2.5pH water at the same time. This will help you save on the Electrolysis Enhancer (saline solution).
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NOTE: 11.5pH water will get STRONGER as time goes by but the 2.5pH water will weaken after 1 week so be sure your 2.5pH water is fresh.
Daily Cleaning - Beauty Water
Run "Beauty Water" every morning / day and let the water continue to run for four minutes. This process reverses the plates and works against calcium deposits building up on the machine’s plates. This water can be collected and used to water plants, wash your face and hair, clean your mirrors/windows, and wash your floors.
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NOTE: If you test your water's PH and find that the 9.5 is blue not purple, try running beauty water as described above then retest. If you are using lots of water you will want to do this often to make sure your water is at its best quality.
Monthly Cleaning, E-Clean
Mark it on your calendar!
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It is important to E-Clean (deep clean) your machine once every two weeks to one month. This will have to be done more frequently (bi-weekly) if you have "hard" water or if you run a lot of water through your machine. An indicator that it is time to E-Clean and there are mineral deposits on the plates is the hydrogen bubbles disappearing from the water.
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Use the cleaning powder and cartridge provided with your machine. You can find instructions at https://www.enagic.com/?c=product-videos or to on YouTube and search "SD501 E-Cleaning" or "K8 E-Cleaning" and there are lots of how-to's and tutorials.
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If you own a K8 machine your machine will have built-in instructions for you to follow.
The machine needs to sit for a few hours with the E-Clean solution. Then you can put back your machine filter. Be sure to let your cleaning cartridge sit out to dry for at least two days to avoid it becoming moldy.
Tip: Fill up some water for drinking before you E-Clean and start your E-Cleaning right before bed or before you will be out of the house for a number of hours.
Annual Deep Cleaning at the Enagic Office
Bring your machine to the nearest Enagic office every year for servicing and deep cleaning. If your water is very hard, it would be best to do this every year. In Canada the Vancouver office is responsible for Western Canada, and the Toronto office for Eastern Canada. You can drop off your machine in-person or mail it into Enagic. In some areas we have connections with people who have Kangen machines to help you get water while your machine is in for deep cleaning. Reach out to ask if that might be helpful to you! Or if you are local to Langley come fill up at the clinic during office hours.
Filter Change
Changing the filter has nothing to do with cleaning the machine. However, it is important to hit the RESET button above the filter on the SD501 when you change your filter until you hear ‘Filter Reset’. This way the machine will count 1,500 gallons and will let you know when you need a new filter. If you use less than 1,500 gallons of water a year it is still recommended to change your filter once a year. Also, don't worry if you don't get a new filter right away! The replace-filter alert happens after the machine counts a 1,500 gallons. This doesn't mean your water is suddenly unsafe! We recommend trying to get a new filter within about a month of the notification. Filters can be ordered online through enagic.ca, or picked up at the Vancouver or Toronto offices.
Tip: When you order filters through your ID number you can receive commissions for selling yourself the filter.