Rowenta Excessive Foam in Recovery Tank

Foam or bubbles visible in the dirty water tank; suction becomes noisy and may reduce.

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Possible Causes

Using non-carpet detergent, Over-concentrated solution mix, Residual shampoo in carpet from previous cleanings, Faulty anti-foam baffle

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug before opening the dirty water tank.

  • Empty tank: Pour out foamy water and rinse the tank thoroughly.
  • Use correct detergent: Only use Rowenta-approved low-foam carpet cleaning solution at the recommended dilution.
  • Rinse carpet: Make a few passes with clean water only to remove excess detergent from the carpet.
  • Check anti-foam components: Ensure any foam baffle or deflector inside the tank is correctly installed and not damaged.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Dirty Water Tank Baffle
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