Yes, you can! First, unplug the machine. Then remove the clean water tank from the back of the machine, insert a blunt tip object (i.e. screwdriver or pen) into small circular area above white label on handle, pull up on handle while pushing the blunt tip object into the small opening and pull up on handle to remove. It helps to have your foot on the bottom of the machine to hold it while you're lifting up on the handle.