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Special accessories expand the possibilities
of using your appliance. Please contact your
Kärcher dealer for further information.
To ensure a trouble-free operation of the ap-
pliance and to match the individual cleaning
task, we recommend our Kärcher detergent
and maintenance agents. Please ask for our
advice, or request information on the prod-
ucts.
Risk of electric shock
Always switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug before care and maintenance
work.
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the
winter:
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Remove filter from suction hose for de-
tergent and clean with running water.
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Pull out filter in water connection using
flat-nose pliers and clean with running
water.
The appliance is maintenance-free.
Only use original Kärcher spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of this
document.
You can rectify many faults yourself with the
help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
Risk of electric shock
Always switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug before care and maintenance work.
Warning
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Machine does not start
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Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the voltage
of the socket.
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Check the power cord for damage.
Pressure does not build up in the appliance
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Evacuate air from the appliance: Switch
on the appliance when the high pressure
hose is not connected and allow it to run
until the water which discharges from the
high pressure outlet is free of bubbles.
Then connect the high pressure hose
again.
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Clean the filter in the water supply con-
nection: This can be easily removed us-
ing flat-nose pliers.
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Check all supply lines to the high pres-
sure pump for leaks or blockages.
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Check EPC setting on spray gun.
Strong pressure fluctuations
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Clean the high-pressure nozzle: Re-
move dirt and debris from the nozzle
bore with a needle and rinse through with
water towards the front.
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Check the volume of incoming water.
High pressure pump leaking
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Slight leakage from the high pressure
pump is normal. If the leakage increases
contact the authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed
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Clean the filter of the detergent suction
tube.
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Detach the spray lance from the spray
gun and work without the spray lance.
Special accessories
Detergents
Maintenance and Care
Cleaning
Maintenance
Spare Parts
Faults
