Note! Let the HEPA filter dry but keep it
away from any sources of light or heat.
Insert only the dry HEPA filter back into
the machine.
Replace the HEPA filter if found to be
damaged.
Clean the HEPA filter regularly at inter-
vals of 4 months.
Ensure that the HEPA filter (15) is posi-
tioned correctly in the holders. Then
block the lever (16). (Fig. 12).
Caution!
Do not clean the HEPA filter using a
brush as it can get damaged and its fil-
tering capacity can get reduced.
Do not use any cleaning agents, do not
rub the HEPA filter and do not clean it in
the dish-washer.
HEPA filters are available with the au-
thorised Customer Service agents.
Spare parts
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
You will find a list of spare parts at the end
of these operating instructions.
Troubleshooting
Often, failures have simple causes and you
can do the troubleshooting yourself using
the following overview. If you are in doubt
or if the failure is not listed here please con-
tact the authorized customer service.
Danger
Always disconnect the mains plug and al-
low the steam cleaner to cool down before
performing any maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
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Check the mains plug and mains socket.
Clean the water filter inlay. Remove
Change the water in the water filter con-
Replace the HEPA filter.
Change the water in the water filter con-
Clean the lid of the water filter container.
Switch off the vacuum cleaner, ensure
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EN
Vacuum cleaning does not start
There is no mains supply.
Poor vacuum cleaning
Nozzle, suction hose or suction pipe
may be blocked.
blocks, if any, from the tubes and ac-
cessories.
tainer.
HEPA filter worn out.
Poor cleaning performance
Water in the water filter container is
very dirty.
tainer.
Water leaks out while sucking in
fluids
The float switch is blocked.
The vacuum cleaner does not suck
Float switch is blocking.
that the water level in the reservoir is
correct and switch on the machine
again.