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K5500 Vacuum Manual7/24 7/29/02 11:33 AM Page 10
CARE AND MAINTENANCE –
4. Cleaning the suction manifold
in the water filter container
• Deposits in the suction manifold can be
removed by rinsing from above with a jet
of water.
SERVICE
Warranty
Please refer to the warranty card included
with the product. Should you have any
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questions regarding the warranty please feel
free to call our customer service department.
Technical Specifications
Rated voltage
120 V
Rated frequency
60 Hz
Power P max
1400 W
Power P nom
1200 W
Vacuum
90.55 inches water lift
Air flow rate
116.54 cubic feet per minute
Capacity of water filter container 1/2 gallon
Sound level
69 dB( A)
Weight without accessories
18 3/4 pounds
Connection cable
18 feet
Dimensions
19 x 12 x 24 inches
Nominal width, accessory
Ø 1.5 inches
HEPA - Plus filter
H 12 class in compliance
with EN 1822
We reserve the right to introduce technical
changes without prior notice.
continued
Customer Service
USA: 1-800-537-4129
www.karcher-usa.com
CAN: 1-800-465-4980
www.karcher.ca
01-800-024-13-13
MEX:
www.karcher.com.mx
Circuit diagram
S1 Vacuum motor switch
C1 Interference suppressor
M1 Turbine
X1 Plug with cable rewinder
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Often symptoms have causes which you can fix yourself with the aid of the following table. In
case of doubt, or if you encounter a symptom or cause not listed, please consult an authorized
Customer Service center.
Symptom
Cause
Machine does
Current power supply has
not work.
been interrupted.
Suction
Air guard is missing or not
performance
inserted correctly.
decreases during
operation.
Intermediate filter in
container cover wet.
Too little or too much water
in the water container.
Intermediate filter
Excessive foam formation in
in container cover
the water filter container.
is wet.
Suction
Intermediate filter is missing
performance
or not inserted correctly.
inadequate.
HEPA-Plus filter is dirty.
Intermediate filter is dirty.
Accessory blocked.
Deposits in suction manifold.
Water container not
inserted correctly.
False air slide on
handle open.
Excessive foam
No or inadequate Foam
formation in the
Stop.
container.
Repair work on this machine may only be carried out by an authorized Kärcher Service Center.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk
of fire or electric
shock, do not remove this
cover, No user serviceable
parts inside. Repair should
be done by authorized
service personnel only.
Solution
Pull out power cord, check the
connection plug and power cord for
damage.
Insert air guard correctly (see model
overview page 1 & 2).
Wash and dry intermediate filter
or insert a new filter
(see Care / Maintenance page 7 & 8).
Check MIN / MAX mark on the
container.
Change water and add 1–2 capfuls of
Kärcher foam stop. Wash and dry
intermediate filter or insert a new filter.
Check.
Change HEPA-Plus filter
(see Care / Maintenance page 7 & 8).
Wash filter; if required, insert new filter
(see Care and Maintenance page 7 & 8).
Remove blockage.
Remove deposits (see Care and
Maintenance page 7 & 8).
Check (see Operation page 3 & 4).
Close false air slide.
Change water and add 1 capful of
Foam Stop to the water filter container.
Customer Service
USA: 1-800-537-4129
www.karcher-usa.com
CAN: 1-800-465-4980
www.karcher.ca
01-800-024-13-13
MEX:
www.karcher.com.mx
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