Kärcher SE 4001 Manual Del Usuario página 15

Fill up fresh water reservoir
Note: You can remove the water reservoir to fill it or you
can fill it directly on the appliance.
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 Flip the reservoir cover up.
 Add 100 - 200 ml (volume depends on degree of
contamination) of RM 519 into the fresh water res-
ervoir, then add tap water - do not overfill.
 Close the reservoir cover.
Start working
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 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
 Press the switch for suction (position I), suction tur-
bine is running.
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 Close fully the surrounding air separator at the han-
dle.
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 Press the switch for spraying (position I), the deter-
gent pump is ready.
 Use the lever on the spray handle to spray on de-
tergent solution.
 Run across the surface to be cleaned in overlap-
ping paths. Pull the nozzle backwards (do not
push).
Emptying the reservoir during operation
Note: If the container is full, a float closes the suction
opening, and the appliance works at a higher speed.
Switch off the appliance immediately, and empty the
container.
 Switch the appliance off by pressing the switch for
suction and spraying (position 0).
 Remove the accessories and the fresh water reser-
voir and unlatch the motor casing.
 Remove the motor casing and empty the reservoir.
Cleaning tips/mode of operation
– Always work from the light to the shade (from the
window to the door).
– Always work from the cleaned to the uncleaned
surface.
– Rugs with jute backing can shrink if too much water
is used and can bleed colours.
– Brush high-fiber rugs in the direction of the weave
after cleaning (using a fiber brush or a scrubber).
– Water-proofing the fabric using Care Tex RM 762
after the wet cleaning prevents a quick resoiling of
the textile surface.
– Do not step on cleaned surfaces until they have
dried and do not place furniture on them to avoid
pressure spots or rust stains.
Cleaning methods
Light/normal contamination
 Turn on suction and spraying (position I).
 Spray and simultaneously suction off detergent so-
lution in one work cycle.
 Switch off the spray switch and suction off the re-
maining cleaning solution.
 After cleaning the carpets, reclean them using
clear, warm water and waterproof if needed.
Heavy soiling or stains
 Switch on sprayer (position I).
 Apply detergent solution and allow to react for 5
minutes (vacuuming is switched off).
 Clean the surface just like you would with light/nor-
mal soiling.
 After cleaning the carpets, reclean them using
clear, warm water and waterproof if needed.
End wet cleaning process
 Rinse the spray tubes in the appliance as follows:
Fill the detergent container with about 1 liter of
clear water.
Hold the nozzle above the drain, and switch on the
spraying pump until the clear water has been con-
sumed.
Use as multi-purpose vacuum cleaner
Note
To use the device as a multi-purpose vacuum cleaner,
the spray handle and the spray hose can be removed.
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 Remove the spray hoses and mounting clips from
the suction hose and suction tubes.
 Press the two locking noses on the sides and pull
the spray handle off the handle.
ATTENTION
Always ensure that the filter bag is inserted for dry vac-
uuming.
Better filtration can be achieved by using a cartridge fil-
ter (special accessories).
Container and accessories must be dry, otherwise dirt
may adhere.
 Select the desired accessories and attach to the
suction pipes or directly to the handle.
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 Insert a filter bag.
 Select the desired accessories and attach to the
suction pipes or directly to the handle.
 Switch on suction (position I).
Vacuuming hard surfaces
 Insert the hard surface inlay into the floor nozzle.
The bristles should point towards the front.
Vacuuming carpeted floors
 Work without the hard surface insert.
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 Use the surrounding air separator to adapt the suc-
tion force.
Note:
Close the surrounding air separator again after
use!
Vacuuming up water
ATTENTION
Do not use a filter bag!
Note: If the container is full, a float closes the suction
opening, and the appliance works at a higher speed.
Switch off the appliance immediately, and empty the
container.
 Attach the accessories to vacuum moisture or wet-
ness to the suction tubes or directly to the handle.
 Switch on suction (position I).
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 Open the sliding air regulator when vacuuming up
larger quantities of water. Close it again after use.
 Empty the full reservoir (refer to chapter "Empty
reservoir").
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