Knocking Noise; No Steam - Bissell Symphony 1132 series Troubleshooting Manual

Knocking Noise

1) Is the first use of the machine, is the water tank empty, or has the machine
been allowed to sit for an extended period of time?
a) If there is water in the tank and this is the first use, the knocking
sound is normal. This is the sound of the pump trying to pull
water through the machine. It will happen on the 1
the unit runs out of water, and if it sits for an extended period of
time allowing the water to evaporate.

NO steam

DO NOT USE VINEGAR OR ANY OTHER SOLUTION OTHER THAN WATER OR
BISSELL STEAM MOP DEMINERALIZED SCENTED WATERS IN THE TANK.
1) Is the water tank empty? If so, fill the tank and attempt to steam.
2) The "Steam Ready" light will blink until the machine is ready to steam
(about 30 seconds). Wait until the light goes solid and attempt to steam.
3) Make sure a steam setting is selected by pushing a steam level button.
"HI" or "LO" must be lit in order to use the steam. If one of them is not lit,
the machine will not steam.
K. Benedict 5/28/2014
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