Troubleshooting - Kärcher K 2.98 M Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
Risk of injury
Always switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug before care and mainte-
nance work.
Warning
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Machine does not start
" Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the volt-
age of the socket.
" Check the power cable for damage.
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
" Check the setting at the spray lance.
" Evacuate air from the appliance: Switch
on the appliance when the HP hose is
not connected and allow it to run until
the water which discharges from the HP
outlet is free of bubbles. Then connect
the HP hose again.
" Clean the filter in the water supply con-
nection: This can be easily removed us-
ing flat-nose pliers.
" Check all supply lines to the HP pump
for leaks or blockages.
Strong pressure fluctuations
" Clean the high-pressure nozzle: Re-
move dirt and debris from the nozzle
bore with a needle and rinse through
with water towards the front.
" Check the volume of incoming water.
HP pump leaking
" Slight leakage from the HP pump is nor-
mal. If the leakage increases contact
the authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed
" Select the low-pressure setting for the
spray lance.
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" Clean the filter of the detergent suction
hose.
" Check the DT suction hose for kinks.