Kaz 2100 Warm Steam Vaporizer was stored empty for about an year. Today I filled it with water, plugged it in, waited and waited...... no results. Wouldn't start. There is no buttons to push, nothing to check, and it is not working.

This is considered normal. It's the residue left from the water vaporizing into steam. Since it's left behind in the chamber, you do not breathe it in. Other users have said that it helps keeping these minerals in the chamber and just adding water to mineralize the water in lieu of adding salt.

The easiest ans simplest way to clean it, is too mix a 50/50 solution of White Vinegar & Bottled Distilled Water (enough to fill the tank) and fill the the tank with the solution. Allow it to set for 30 minutes, then turn the unit ON. Allow it to run, until the tank is half empty. Pour out the remaining solution and fill with the Bottled Distilled Water Turn the unit ON and run until the tank is almost empty. Following these instruction will remove all the lime and calcium build up in the unit.

Tip: Using bottled Distilled Water rather than Tap Water, will totally eliminate calcium and lime buildup.

I hope this helped you and thanks for choosing FixYa.

How many watts does Kaz Steam Vaporizer Safeguard Model 76 use???? I think it's using a lot of electricity. Anyone with clarity please?

could be faulty element or earth leak - as it is new - I strongly advise you to change it at the store you purchased it from.

Try this: It should let you download a PDF of the instructions.

http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:pbhjzMo9E3sJ:www.kaz.com/kaz/support/manual/%3FProductManualAction%3DrenderProductManualById%26ProductManualId%3D5faaee9ab20669a0a26a9fb6e6bb99f8+Vicks+Vaporizer+instructions&cd=44&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Try this: It lets me download a PDF of the Instructions.

http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:pbhjzMo9E3sJ:www.kaz.com/kaz/support/manual/%3FProductManualAction%3DrenderProductManualById%26ProductManualId%3D5faaee9ab20669a0a26a9fb6e6bb99f8+Vicks+Vaporizer+instructions&cd=44&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

SPECIAL NOTES
Discoloration/Black Particles
After use, the water residue in the bottom of the container may contain black particles, and, in
some areas the water and the bottom of container may discolor. These conditions are normal and
do not effect the purity of the steam or medicine. The container is easily cleaned with soap and
water. Rinse and dry the container after cleaning.

This was taken from the manual that comes with the humidifier...

No salt, unless you had 0 steam - to stop water spit, throughly clean the water tank, just as clean as new. It will work like new if the tank is as clean as new! I dont know where the small particles of dirt come from, but trust me, I just went thru this with mine, it's got dirt in it!

Have you tried adding salt to the water in the vaporizer? Sometimes the water needs to minerals for the humidifier to work...I add sea salt to mine every time I fill it.

Try to just fill the tank with water and set it upright on a table. If it leaks, the tank is cracked and needs to be replaced. Order one at kaz.com (search using model#). I have had this tank leak if the special cap is not sitting properly on the base. Make sure that the steam tower is properly locked in place before you place the water tank in the reservoir. The cap on the tank has a spring release that has to be correctly lined up so it only releases water when the water level in the reservoir drops.