Before you start the machine, unwrap the plug and cord and put them in another location. Then, turn on the machine and use the cleaning tools that will help you steam clean your carpet or your upholstery. It will automatically turn on and clean your carpets and upholstery.
Make sure that the setting is set to the right mode. If you plan to use the upholstery attachment to steam clean furniture that is really difficult to get in places, that's up to you. But we're just going to steam clean the rug. So, set the function to cleaning.
We find that keeping the cord out of the way is the biggest obstacle that people have when they are trying to use this machine. Do some work around the outlets in your room to keep the cord from going into the machine or just hold the cord a little bit loosely in your hand.