Kärcher AFG 100, Manual

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Displaying error messages
1. Press the service button twice in succession if the
service LED is lit.
 The error code is shown on the display.
See:
Error code and error description
Filter change service display
 The error E1 on the display provides notification to
remind your of the timely ordering and replacement
of the 3-stage filter cartridge.
Resetting the "Change pre-filter" service
display
 The Service LED flashes periodically when the pre-
filter needs to be replaced. The error code F7 is dis-
played. If you wish to reset the display for a pending
pre-filter replacement, press the "-" button while the
error message is displayed.
Switching the lighting and display on/off
Switching the lighting and display off
Briefly press the On/Off button to switch off the lighting
and the display.
 The lighting and display switch off.
Switching on the lighting and display
Briefly press the On/Off button to switch the lighting and
the display on again.
 The lighting and display switch on.
Press any button to switch the lighting and display on
again.
 The lighting and display switch on. The button func-
tion is simultaneously activated.
Power-saving function
If the device is not performing a function, i.e. the fan and
light are switched off, then the device switches off auto-
matically after 10 minutes.
Note
 Each press of the button delays the switch-off time
by 10 minutes.
 The device does not switch off when the fan or light
is switched on.
Care and service
Cleaning
 DANGER
Danger of death from electric shock!
Cleaning work presents a risk of severe injuries or even
death. An electric shock can cause severe injuries or
even death.
Always pull the mains plug out of the mains socket be-
fore performing cleaning and maintenance work.
Never immerse the device or the mains cable in water
or clean the device with water.
Air purifier
Clean the case and stand of the air purifies using only a
soft cloth and not with abrasive or corrosive commonly
available household cleaning agents.
Pre-filter
Clean the pre-filter as necessary, according to the de-
gree of contamination.
You can clean the pre-filter by removing it, carefully
beating it out and then vacuuming it.
Maintenance intervals
ATTENTION
Device damage!
Using incompatible spare parts can damage the device.
Only use original spare parts from Kärcher.
A warning is displayed at approx. 10% of the remaining
operating hours of the 3-stage filter cartridge.
See:
Filter change service display
A flashing service LED indicates that the pre-filter needs
to be replaced.
Replacing the 3-stage filter cartridge
See Figure 1
1 Pull the control unit upwards and out.
2 Fold the control unit to the side.
3 Pull out the 3-stage filter cartridge using the handle
provided.
Inserting the 3-stage filter cartridge
1 Insert the 3-stage filter cartridge.
 The three spacers must be fitted in the recesses
on the device.
 The 3-stage filter cartridge can only be inserted in
one position.
2 Insert the control unit into the top of the device.
 The control unit only latches fully in one position.
 The device cannot be switched on if the control
unit is not fully latched in position.
Replacing the pre-filter
See Figure 2
Two pre-filters are mounted around the foot of the de-
vice.
Removing the pre-filter
1 Press both pre-filter clips towards the foot of the de-
vice.
2 Pull out the pre-filter downwards.
Inserting the pre-filter
1 Insert the pre-filter into the device from below.
2 Press the pre-filter into the device until it latches into
place.
 The device can only be switched on when the
pre-filter is fully latched in place.
Component Maintenance interval
Pre-filter Replace every 3 - 6 months.
3-stage fil-
ter cartridge Replace every 3 years under medium
contamination conditions.
The "Service LED" indicates when the fil-
ter cartridge needs to be replaced.