Congratulations!

You are now the proud owner of an SD-501...which happens to make the best water in the world known as Kangen Water!  This is truly the best investment in your health that you could ever make.  The company provides an e-Cleaner system so you can keep your unit running smoothly, without any calcium deposits, etc.  It will also provide extended life on the filter as well as the unit.

However, imagine my shock when I saw that the directions for the e-cleaner was like trying to navigate a street map...and not translated from Japanese real well.  A friend of mine re-wrote the directions to make it more simple for us.  It is designed to be cleaned every couple of weeks so after you follow these directions a few times you probably won't even need them after that....as it really is easier than the directions in the box look like.

Here you go....        Cleaning the SD-501 with the E-Cleaner

Note:  The E-Cleaner powder is just food grade citric acid.  It is harmless but avoid getting it in the eyes.

1)  Power off the unit.

2)  Unplug the unit..

3)  Unscrew the cap to the plastic cleaning cartridge.

4)  Open one packet of cleaning granules and carefully pour it into the cartridge.

5)  Replace cap until it is firmly closed.

6)  Remove the cover to the filter.

7)  Unlock the locking ring and remove the water filter, locking ring and BOTH the little black O-rings.

8)  Seperate the locking ring from the filter. Set the filter aside, upside down (to avoid leakage)

9)  Insert the cleaning cartridge where the filter was located.

10)  Place the locking ring over the cleaning cartridge and securely lock in place.

11)  Gently turn on the tap and allow water to fill the cleaning cartridge and dissolve the citric acid powder.

12)  Allow the water to flow from the flexible white hose--for about 15 seconds.

13)  Shut off the water.

14)  Place the end of the flexible white hose and the gray hose in a bowl to capture run-off.  The bowl should be at the same level as the unit to avoid a siphoning effect.

The citric acid is now surrounding the electroplates & dissolving mineral scale.

15)  Allow the uniit to sit like this for at least 3-5 hours (or just leave overnight)

Do not operate your unit while in the cleaning mode!

16)  Keep unit OFF and unplugged during this last process!

17)  After the time limit as passed, remove the flex pipe and gray hose from the bowl.

18)  Turn water ON for 2-3 minutes to flush out all the citric acid cleaning solution.

19)  Turn water OFF, unlock the locking riing and remove the cleaning cartridge.

20)  Unscrew the cap to the cleaning cartridge, shake out excess water and allow to air dry on towel.

21)  Return the water FILTER and locking ring to their original positions in your unit and secure into place.

22)  Press Power ON button, then turn the water back ON and let it run for 2-3 minutes to re-initialize the filter. (If this is the first time putting in a NEW filter then push the re-set button.)

23)  Check for leaks and proper placement of the filter and locking ring.

24)  Replace the filter cover.  Mark your calendar so you can remember to do it again in 2 weeks.

25)  Now enjoy your Kangen Water!

Watch a short video on how to use the E-Cleaner!  Clean Your Unit Video