Carpet cleaner leaves carpets overly wet, poor water pickup

Safety: Unplug the unit and empty the dirty water tank.

• Clean suction nozzle: Inspect the suction slot at the front/back of the floor head. Remove lint, hair, and debris that can restrict airflow.
• Check squeegee lips: Examine the rubber squeegee strips on the nozzle. If they are nicked, curled, or hardened, replace them with genuine Kobold squeegee strips.
• Verify tank seal: Ensure the dirty water tank lid is fully closed and the tank is properly latched into the body. Inspect the perimeter gasket and replace if damaged.
• Inspect suction channel: Look for cracks or gaps in the plastic suction path from the nozzle to the tank. Cracks can cause air leaks and poor pickup; affected parts should be replaced.