E08
George Foam / Detergent Overdose Protection

Excessive foaming detected, suction weak and motor pitch changes

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Possible Causes

Too much detergent in solution tank, Use of non-carpet shampoo, Residual detergent in carpet causing foam back into recovery tank

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the machine before opening tanks.

  • Empty recovery tank: Remove and empty the dirty water tank to clear foam.
  • Reduce detergent: Empty and rinse the clean solution tank. Refill with fresh water and the correct dose of George-compatible carpet shampoo as per instructions.
  • Use defoamer: Add a small amount of approved anti-foam solution to the recovery tank if foaming persists.
  • Rinse carpets: Perform a rinse-only pass (water only) to remove excess detergent from the carpet.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5
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