Kärcher BD Series, Original Instructions Manual

Page: 7 / 12

-
6

Danger
Risk of injury! Turn the programme selec-
tion switch to "OFF" and disconnect the
mains plug before performing any work on
the appliance.
 Drain and dispose of the dirt water and
the residual fresh water.
In case of faults that cannot be remedied
using the table below please contact the
customer service.
Faults
Fault Remedy
Appliance cannot be
started Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Check power supply of the socket.
Insufficient water
quantity Check fresh water level, refill tank if necessary.
Increase the water volume on the regulating knob for water volume.
Unscrew the lock of the fresh water reservoir. Remove and clean the fresh water filter. Insert the filter and
screw in the lock.
Remove the water distribution strip from the cleaning head and clean water canal (only R cleaning head).
Check hoses for blockages; clean if required.
Insufficient vacuum
performance Clean the seals between dirt water reservoir and cover and check for tightness, replace if required.
Wastewater reservoir is full; shut off the appliance and empty the wastewater reservoir
Clean the fluff filter.
Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar, replace if required
Check suction hose for blockages; clean if required.
Check the suction hose for tightness; replace if required.
Check if the cover on the dirt water discharge hose is closed
Check the setting of the vacuum bar.
Insufficient cleaning
result Check the brushes for wear, replace if required.
Brushes do not turn Check if foreign matters block the brushes; remove foreign matter if required.
Reset fuse of brush drive.
Vibrations during
cleaning You might need to use softer brushes.
7 EN