Transportation; Storage; Troubleshooting Guide; Warranty - Kärcher K 3 Deluxe Premium Manual

1. Remove the water connection coupling.
2. Clean the sieve under running water.
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3. Insert the sieve into the water connection.

Transportation

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
1. Lift and carry the device by the carrying handle.
2. Pull the transport handle out until it audibly latches
into place.
3. Pull the device via the transport handle.
4. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.

Storage

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Store the device indoors only.
Storing the device
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure
gun.
ATTENTION
Damage to the high-pressure hose
Damage to the high-pressure hose through incorrect di-
rection of rotation
Observe the correct direction of rotation of the hose reel
when winding on the hose.
3. For devices with a hose reel: Use the crank handle
to turn the hose reel anti-clockwise and coil up the
high-pressure hose.
4. For devices without a hose reel: Store the high-pres-
sure hose on the device.
5. Store the mains connection cable and accessories
on the device.
Observe the additional instructions before storing the
device for a longer period of time. See chapter Care
and service.
Frost protection
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by
frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
The following requirements must be satisfied:
● The device is disconnected from the water supply.
1. Switch the device on via "I/ON".
2. Switch off the device.
3. Store the device in a frost-protected room, together
with all accessories.

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.
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
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Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
Device not running
1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
2. Check that the voltage specified on the type plate
corresponds to the voltage of the power source.
3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.
Device does not reach required pressure
The water supply is too low
1. Open the water tap fully.
2. Check the water inlet for an adequate flow rate.
The sieve in the water connection is dirty.
1. Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat
pliers.
2. Clean the sieve under running water.
Air is in the device.
1. Vent the device:
a Switch on the device without a connected spray
lance for a maximum of 2 minutes.
b Press the high-pressure gun and wait until the
water escaping from the high-pressure gun is
free of air bubbles.
c Connect the spray lance.
d Observe the maximum suction height during suc-
tion operation (see chapter Technical data )
The device does not start up, the motor buzzes
Voltage drop due to a weak mains grid or when using an
extension cable
1. When switching on, first press the lever on the high-
pressure gun and then switch on the device "I/ON".
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Use a needle to remove dirt from the nozzle drill.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle from the front
with water.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-
sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus-
tomer Service.
Detergent is not sucked in
1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it to "MIX".
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales
company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-
ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please
contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the
next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)
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