Kärcher VC 3 Floor, Manual

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Empty dust container when the marking -MAX- is
reached at the latest.
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 Push the lock and remove the dust container.
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 Hold the dust container over a dust bin.
Operate the locking lever.
 As soon as the dust container is empty, close the
cover, the lock snaps into place.
 Place the dust container into the device and snap it
into place.
Note
Ensure the correct seating of the dust container upon in-
sertion.
Clean the cyclone separator in case of coarse soiling.
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 Push the lock and remove the dust container.
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 Turn the cover of the dust container in the counter-
clockwise direction so that the marking points to the
unlocking symbol.
 Remove dust container.
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For quick cleaning
 Clean the cyclone separator by using a soft sponge
and wipe with a moist cloth.
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For thorough cleaning:
 Disassemble the cyclone separator and clean the
sieve and ring under running water.
Note
The dust container can also be cleaned under running water.
ATTENTION
– Do not immerse the cyclone separator into water.
– Do not wash the parts using detergents or boiling
water.
– Allow the cyclone separator and the dust container
to dry completely before installing it in the device.
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 Turn the cover of the dust container in the clock-
wise direction so that the marking points to the
locking symbol.
 Place the dust container into the device and snap it
into place.
Wash the motor protection filter on a weekly basis or in
case of visible soiling.
The motor protection filter is located in the casing above
the dust container.
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 Push the lock and remove the dust container.
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 Unlatch the lock and open the cover.
 Remove the motor protection filter.
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 Remove the foam inlay from the frame.
 Wash foam inlay in warm water (max. 40°C).
 Thoroughly rinse the foam inlay and allow it to air-dry.
ATTENTION
– Never clean the foam inlay in the washing machine
and do not dry it by means of a hair dryer.
– Do not wash the parts using detergents or boiling water.
– Allow the foam inlay to dry completely before in-
stalling it in the device (at least 24 hours).
 Insert the motor protection filter with the foam inlay
into the top part of the dust container.
 Snap in the cover.
 Place the dust container into the device and snap it
into place.
Filter for pure blower air.
Note
 Clean the HEPA filter in case of visible soiling.
 Replace the HEPA filter in case of damage
ATTENTION
Material damage due to incorrect cleaning of the HEPA filter.
do not dry it by means of a hair dryer.
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 Turn the cover in the counter-clockwise direction so
that the marking points to the unlocking symbol.
 Remove the HEPA-filter.
 Carefully empty/knock dirt out of the HEPA filter.
 Insert HEPA filter.
 Turn the cover in the clockwise direction so that the
marking points to the locking symbol.
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 Handle and suction tube can be disconnected in or-
der to clean or if clogged. Push the 2 interlocks and
pull apart.
 Connect handle and suction tube and insert.
Subject to technical modifications!
Emptying the dust container
Cleaning the cyclone separator
Cleaning the motor protection filter
HEPA filter
Cleaning the accessories
Technical specifications
Kärcher
VC 3 Floor 1.198-170.0
Voltage V 220-240
Current type Hz 50/60
Protective class II
Weight (without accessories) kg 4,4
Action radius m 7,5
Actual dust container volume l 0,9
Dimensions
Length
mm 396
Width mm 270
Height mm 332
Vacuum min. kPa ≥ 16
HEPA filter HEPA 13
Sound power level L
WA
dB(A) 76
Rated power input W 700
16 EN
– Never clean the filter in the washing machine and