Kärcher VC 3 Manual Del Usuario página 10

Cleaning the cyclone separator
Clean the cyclone separator in case of coarse soiling.
Illustration
 Push the lock and remove the dust container.
Illustration
 Turn the cover of the dust container in the counter-
clockwise direction so that the marking points to the
unlocking symbol.
 Remove dust container.
Illustration
For quick cleaning
 Clean the cyclone separator by using a soft sponge
and wipe with a moist cloth.
Illustration
For thorough cleaning:
 Disassemble the cyclone separator and clean the
sieve and ring under running water.
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.
Illustration
 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.
Cleaning the motor protection filter
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.
Illustration
 Push the lock and remove the dust container.
Illustration
 Unlatch the lock and open the cover.
 Remove the motor protection filter.
Illustration
 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.
Clean the HEPA filter in case of visible soiling.

Replace the HEPA filter in case of damage
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HEPA filter
ATTENTION
Material damage due to incorrect cleaning of the HEPA
filter.
–
Do not rinse out the HEPA filter!
–
Never clean the filter in the washing machine and
do not dry it by means of a hair dryer.
Illustration
 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.
Cleaning the accessories
Illustration
 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.
Technical specifications
Kärcher
Voltage
Current type
Protective class
Weight (without accessories)
Action radius
Actual dust container volume
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Vacuum min.
HEPA filter
Eco design as per 666/2013:
Sound power level L
Rated power input
Subject to technical modifications!
EN – 7
VC 3 （ERP）
1.198-053.0
VC 3 Plus（ERP）
1.198-060.0
V
Hz
kg
m
l
mm
mm
mm
kPa
HEPA 13
dB(A)
WA
W
220-240
50/60
II
4.4
7.5
0.9
396
270
332
≥ 16
76
700