Bissell Steam Mop™ Max User Guide - Page 7

Operations Getting ready continued 2B. B. Unscrew the cap at the bottom of the water tank and remove the insert assembly. C. Fill the water tank with water. For best results, water should be at room temperature. D. Replace the insert assembly and cap, tighten until snug. 2E. E. Replace the water tank by lining up the vertical guides and gently sliding it back into place. 3. Twist the quick release cord wrap clockwise to unwrap the power cord completely, and plug it into a 120-volt outlet as described on the Important Safety Instructions page. 4. The ready light will illuminate when the Steam Mop Max is ready for use. Before you clean Thoroughly sweep or vacuum floor prior to cleaning with the Steam Mop Max. Cleaning hard floors Your Steam Mop Max is designed to clean hard flooring such as ceramic tile, vinyl, marble, stone and sealed hard wood floors. Use of your Steam Mop Max on waxed or some unwaxed floors may result in a diminished glossiness. The Steam Mop Max is not for best results, test in an inconspicuous area and check the care instructions from your flooring manufacturer. 1. When the ready light illuminates, begin cleaning by slowly passing over the surface while pressing the steam on demand trigger to emit steam as needed. 2. To sanitize an area of your floor, (attack invisible germs and bacteria) put the center of the Steam Mop Max over the spot for a minimum of 15 seconds using continuous steam, but no longer than 20 seconds. For larger areas, overlap swivel head placement. WARNING: Never put descaling aromatic, alcoholic, or detergent products into the steam cleaner, as this may damage it or make it unsafe for use. Tip: Upon first use of the Steam Mop Max or first use of a new filter, the pump may make a "KNOCKING" sound while filter fills with water. This is normal and will last between 30 seconds to a minute. Continue to depress the trigger until the "KNOCKING" subsides and the unit begins emitting steam. w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m 7 800.237.7691