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Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry 
surface and allow it to react, but not to 
dry.

Spray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure jet.

Release the lever on the trigger gun.

Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using 
the "0/OFF" switch.

Caution

Only separate the high-pressure hose from 
the trigger gun or the appliance while there 
is no pressure in the system.

After working with detergent, suspend 
detergent suction hose in a container 
filled with clear water, switch the appli-
ance on for around 1 minute once the 
spray lance has been removed and 
rinse until water runs clear.

Release the lever on the trigger gun.

Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".

Turn off tap.

Detach the appliance from the water 
supply.

Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the 
system.

Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

Pull out the mains plug.

Roll up the power cord and loop it e.g. 
round the handle.

Stow away the accessories in the ac-
cessory holder.

Danger

Turn off the appliance and remove the 
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.

The appliance is maintenance-free.

Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the 
winter:

Completely drain all water from the ap-
pliance: Switch the appliance on with 
detached high-pressure hose and de-
tached water supply (max. 1 minute) 
and wait, until no more water exits at the 
high-pressure connection. Turn off the 
appliance.

Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean under running water.

Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.

Caution

Protect the appliance and its accessories 
against frost.

The appliance and its accessories can get 
destroyed through frost if there are any wa-
ter residues in them. To avoid damage to 
them:

Store the appliance and the entire ac-
cessories in a frost-safe room.

Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. 
You will find a list of spare parts at the end 
of these operating instructions.

Recommended cleaning method

Interrupting operation

Finish operation

Maintenance and care

Maintenance

Storage

Frost protection

Spare parts

Summary of Contents for K 3.160

Page 1: ...R egister and w in w w w kaercher com Operating Instructions Before first use of the unit Please read these Operating Instructions and act in accor dance with them 59639160 09 10 K 3 160...

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Page 3: ...that can be recycled Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances Please dispose your old appli ances using appropriate collection sys tems Notes about the ingredients REACH You will fin...

Page 4: ...Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents This in cludes petrol paint thinner and heating oil The spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable explosive and poi sono...

Page 5: ...ped with an oil separator This appliance was designed to be used with detergents which are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer The use of other detergents or chemi cals may compromise the safe...

Page 6: ...pressure pump and accessories For protection the use of the K RCHER water filter optional accessory order no 4 730 059 is recommended Observe regulations of water supplier For connection values see ty...

Page 7: ...gger gun the device will switch on Note Release the lever of the trigger gun the device will switch off again High pres sure remains in the system Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks The work...

Page 8: ...dle Stow away the accessories in the ac cessory holder Danger Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte nance work The appliance is maintenance free Prior to longer...

Page 9: ...e When switching on first pull the lever of the trigger gun and then switch the ap pliance switch to I ON Clean high pressure nozzle Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore us ing a needle and rin...

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