My Lift-Off® Steam Mop™ Hard Surface Steam Cleaner has no steam | Support

June 7, 2024
Bissell

DO NOT USE VINEGAR OR ANY SOLUTION IN THE WATER TANK – WATER ONLY

  • Turn off and unplug the machine

  • Check the trigger for tension

    • If no tension, disassemble handle and reassemble
    • If it does have tension, check the filter
    • Remove filter
      • Check for cracks in the filter on the side or the top
        • If there are cracks, the filter will need to be replaced
      • Check color of filter grains
        • Filter grains should be green
          • If filter grains are blue, replace the filter
      • Check the filter to make sure it is seated correctly with no gaps
  • Check the tank

    • Make sure the tank is full of room temperature water and that the cap is installed properly and tight
    • Check the cap over a sink
    • If it doesn’t release water, it may need to be replaced
  • Check to see if the Ready Light is on

    • The heater may take up to a minute to heat
    • If blue ready light is not on make sure the power cord is plugged into a functioning outlet
    • If the ready light will not come on after a minute and/or the machine does not heat up, please contact us
    • If blue ready light is on depress trigger, it may take up to 2 minutes to steam initially
  • Check for steam with the tank and filter off the machine, by pouring a small amount of cold water into the hole where the filter connects to the machine and depress the trigger for up to 2 minutes

    • Make sure the pod is connected to the base before checking for steam
    • If no steam, with mop-head removed and machine unplugged, check for steam at the spray tip by taking off the single screw at the base of the machine
    • Make sure the pod is connected to the base after mop head is removed before proceeding
      • If there is steam with the mop-head removed, mop head may be clogged
        • Pour white vinegar through the top of the Mop Head to clear the clog
      • If there is no steam with the mop-head removed, unplug and clean the spray tip with paper clip
        • Make sure to remove pod before cleaning spray tip
  • If there is steam by pouring water into filter hole

    • Check for water in the filter
    • When the filter is new, it may take a couple of minutes for the machine to pump water through it
    • The machine may make a louder noise while it is doing this, but should soon subside
    • The filter can be soaked in cold water for 10 to 15 minutes to saturate it
  • Check the trigger for tension

    • If there is no tension, remove the upper handle and reinstall
    • Make sure the handle is completely tightened to lock into place
    • If still no tension, a new handle will need to be ordered
  • Check to make sure the pod is properly seated on the machine

    • It will “click” into place
  • Remove the pod and make sure the hose on the pod is locked into place correctly

    • If hose is not secured properly into base, secure hose and then place pod back on base
    • If there is still no steam, Contact us
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