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Kieran Blauvelt Posted on Jan 26, 2014

Steam mop is not working, even after replacing the filter. Only used three times.

Makes noise as if water bubbling and heats up, but does not produce steam.

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Rejoice with me! I called the helpline and they told me to unplug, then stick a needle into the hole on the bottom where the steam comes through. I did that, then plugged in and turned on the steam. Black liquid came out and a little steam came out. I shut off the machine, unplugged and used the needle again. This time, a geyser of steam went up into the air from the machine! It was clogged and just needed a couple of pokes. I put the steam plate back on and just cleaned my kitchen!

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