How To Use The Accessories; Care And Service; Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher WD 4 Manual Del Usuario

ATTENTION
Defective or wet flat pleated filter
Device damage
Before initial startup, check the flat pleated filter for
damage and replace it if necessary.
Only vacuum with a dry flat pleated filter.
Note
Replace the filter bag in good time, as a filter bag that is
too full could be damaged. The fill degree of the filter
bag depends on the amount of dirt vacuumed. The filter
bag should be replaced more frequently when vacuum-
ing fine dust, sand, etc.
Wet vacuuming
ATTENTION
Wet vacuuming with a filter bag
Device damage
Do not use a filter bag when vacuuming wet.
ATTENTION
Operation with full container
When the container is full, a float switch closes the suc-
tion opening and the device runs at a higher speed.
Switch off the device immediately and empty the con-
tainer.
Note
If the device falls over, the float can also close. To make
the device capable of vacuuming again, set up the de-
vice, switch it off, wait 5 seconds and then switch it on
again.
Interrupting operation
1. Set the trigger to "0 OFF".
The device is switched off.
2. Variant 1: Place the handle of the suction hose in the
intermediate parking position.
Illustration N
Variant 2: Attach the floor nozzle in the parking po-
sition.
Illustration O
Ending operation
1. Set the trigger to "0 OFF".
The device is switched off.
2. Pull out the mains plug.
3. Remove the device head.
Illustration B
4. Empty the container.
Illustration P
5. Storage possibility:
Illustration W
Note
The suction hose can be wrapped around the device
head and attached to the device head with the help of
the hose collar.
6. Store the device in a dry and frost-proof room.

How to use the Accessories

General instructions for use
 Connect the floor nozzle to the suction pipes.
Illustration J
 Connect the various nozzles, such as the crevice
nozzle, to the handle or attach it directly to the suc-
tion hose.
Switchable floor nozzle
Note
Only use the floor nozzle to vacuum dry dirt.
● For vacuuming carpet, use the position with brush
strips retracted on the bottom.
● For vacuuming hard floors, use the position with the
brush strips extended on the bottom.
Illustration K
Upholstery nozzle
● For vacuuming upholstered furniture, mattresses,
curtains, etc.
● For quickly cleaning larger textile surfaces in the car,
such as the boot, foot room, back seat.
Extra long crevice nozzle
● For cleaning hard-to-reach places, such as between
the car seats.
Suction brush with hard bristles
● For thoroughly cleaning upholstery and carpet in the
car.
Suction brush with soft bristles
● For gently cleaning sensitive surfaces in the car
such as the dashboard or centre console.

Care and service

General care instructions
 Clean the device and plastic accessory parts with a
commonly available plastic cleaner.
 Rinse the container and accessories with water, as
necessary, and dry them before further use.
Clean the filter box / flat pleated filter
1. Unlock the filter box and fold it out.
Illustration Q
2. Remove the filter box.
Illustration R
3. Empty the filter box into a waste container. In the
case of heavy soiling, tap the filter box against the
edge of the waste container. The flat pleated filter
does not have to be removed from the filter box.
Illustration S
If necessary, clean the flat pleated filter separately.
4. To do this, remove the flat pleated filter from the filter
box.
Illustration T
5. Clean the flat pleated filter under running water. Do
not rub or brush off.
Illustration U
6. Allow the flat pleated filter to dry completely before
reusing.
Illustration V
Note
We recommend cleaning the flat pleated filter after each
use.

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.
Declining suction performance
Accessories, the suction hose or the suction tubes are
clogged.
 Remove the clog with a suitable aid.
The filter bag is full
 Replace the filter bag.
The flat pleated filter is dirty.
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