Kärcher FC 4-4, Manual

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Cleaning the rollers
ATTENTION
Detergent residue in the rollers
Foaming
Wash the rollers under running water or clean them in a
washing machine each time after using the device.
ATTENTION
Damage due cleaning the rollers with fabric soften-
er or using a clothes dryer
Damage to the microfibres
Do not use fabric softener when cleaning in a washing
machine.
Do not dry the rollers in a clothes dryer.
ATTENTION
Material damage due to loose rollers
This may damage the washing machine.
Place the rollers in a laundry net and load the washing
machine with extra laundry.
1. Press the ON/OFF switch.
The device switches off.
2. Fix the floor head with the foot and push the handle
forward.
The device stands by itself.
Illustration M
3. Park the device on the parking and cleaning station.
Illustration Y
4. Unscrew the cleaning rollers via the recessed grip.
Illustration T
5. lean the cleaning rollers under running water on in a
washing machine at max. 60 °C without washing
agents.
Illustration V
6. Clean the roller drive with a moist cloth.
7. Place the wet rollers to dry on the raised elements
of the parking and cleaning station.
Illustration AB
8. Store the device in a dry room.
Illustration AD
Cleaning the hair filters
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
It is recommended to clean the device completely after
each application.
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
Clean both hair filters regularly with the cleaning brush.
ATTENTION
Damage due to cleaning the hair filters in a dish-
washer
The washing process can distort the scraper edge and
it will no longer press on the rollers correctly. This wors-
ens the cleaning result.
Do not clean the hair filters in a dishwasher but rather
under running water.
1. Press the ON/OFF switch.
The device switches off.
2. Fix the floor head with the foot and push the handle
forward.
The device stands by itself.
Illustration M
3. Park the device on the parking and cleaning station.
Illustration Y
4. Press the hair filter unlocking button.
Illustration S
The hair filters are released and can be removed.
5. Clean both hair filters under running water.
6. Remove adhering dirt deposits, e.g. in the filter
comb, using the cleaning brush.
Illustration X
Illustration W
7. Insert the hair filters into the floor head and allow
them to latch into place. Both hair filters must sit
tightly in the device.
Illustration AC
Cleaning and care agents
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable detergents and care agents
The use of unsuitable detergents and care agents can
damage the device and loss of eligibility for warranty
claims.
Use only KÄRCHER detergents.
Take care to ensure the correct dosage.
Note
Use KÄRCHER detergent or care agents for floor clean-
ing as necessary.

Observe the manufacturer's dosing quantity recom-
mendations when dosing with detergent or care
agents.

To prevent foaming, fill the fresh water tank with wa-
ter first and the add the detergent or care agent.

To prevent the tank from overflowing, be sure to
leave enough space for the detergent or care agent
when filling with water. To do this, observe the Max
marking on the fresh water tank.
Troubleshooting guide
Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
The device does not work
The battery packs are not sitting correctly in the device.

Press the battery packs into the battery pack holder
on the device until they latch into place.
The charging state of the battery packs is too low.

Charge the battery packs, see chapter
Charging
battery packs
.
The battery packs or charger is defective.

Replace the battery packs or charger, see chapter
Intended use
.
The error LED ("Battery" indicator) flashes when
the device is switched on and the device does not
start
The battery packs are empty.

Charge the battery packs, see chapter
Charging
battery packs
.
The error LED ("Battery" indicator) flashes while the
device is being used
Device has overheated during use (e.g. when operating
in high ambient temperatures).

Stop working and allow the device to cool down.

Allow the device to cool down if the device switches
off by itself.
The device can only be switched on again once it
has cooled down enough.