The distiller machine boils water quickly and cools/condenses the steam into droplets. Cycle time: 3-4 hours. Use hot water if u wish to shorten cycle time. The Distilled Water Maker can produce 1 gallon (4 liters) of water at a time. Free of impurities and contaminants such as lime, iron, and PFAS. Great for drinking, ironing, and forklift batteries. The distiller is designed for tabletop or desktop use. Measures 10.75 X 10.75 X 15.35 inches, making it suitable for use in small spaces. Easy to clean, Stainless Steel Core, water never touches plastic except for collection jug. The machine core is made of SUS 304 stainless steel, 0.51mm in thickness. Shell is engineered plastic. Clean every 3-5 uses. Comes with a small bottle of lemon acid crystals. Use a moderate amount, add water, let sit overnight then rinse. Whenever you need parts, reach us at CS at fixture displays calm. Depending on your water condition, every six months is a good average. As only evaporated then condensed water goes through the filter, most impurities are left with solid residue in the tank. The Distilled Water Maker operates on 100-120V, 750W. Each cycle takes about 3-4 hours. The machine shuts off when the water is gone. When water is re-filled, simply press the reset button to resume distilling