Few things:
Make sure the sponge and the valve under the sponge (water tank) is clean.
Make sure you follow the instructions (f you do not have the manual you can find one HERE)
See if the straw inside the water tank is not clogged (happens when you use toilet tissue or some other paper to dry inside of the tank after you shampoo)
Noise - if it is noisy al the time - it may need new shampooer brush roll. Also check the tray - bar brush roll bearings overheat and melt the tray... Never submerse brush roll in water when cleaning it. Clean it simply by lifting the shampooer nozzle and letting it spin for 10-20 seconds. If you have tu put it under running water - put it back in the shampooer nozzle (with tray and shield) put on Kirby and turn it on for 20 seconds or so. If it stays soaken wet - moisture damages barings.
Good luck
Here's my online guide for using the Kirby shampooer....
HOPE IT HELPS!!
Marci
You are missing the wee round suds screen that fits over the small hole on the tank where the hose fits on. Without this screen it will not make foam.
You may be missing the small round suds screen. It should cover the hole where the shampoo goes from the tank into the hose. It may be wedged sideways in the hose end.
Marci
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Okay, I win the dumb blond award! I was using the cap from the shampoo bottle to measure the "capful". Your manual was really helpful with the pictures! I also used the plumbers tape to hold the screen in place. I'm getting foam now and can see it moving through the tube. Altho, I'm not getting nearly as much foam as the picture. I'm going to try buying some new shampoo as mine is quite old. Thanks for the help!
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