Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting - Kärcher WD 3 Premium Operating Instructions Manual

Wet vacuum cleaning
 For vacuuming up moisture or wetness
pay attention to the correct floor nozzle
insert and connect the corresponding
accessories.
WARNING
Immediately switch the appliance off or pull
the power plug if foam forms or liquids es-
cape!
Do not use a filter bag!
Note: If the container is full, a float closes
the suction opening, and the appliance
works at a higher speed. Switch off the ap-
pliance immediately, and empty the con-
tainer.
Blowing function
Cleaning hard to reach locations or, where
vacuuming is not possible, like leaves from
a gravel bed.
Illustration
 Connect the suction hose to the blower
connection, this will activate the blower
function.
Interrupting operation
 Turn off the appliance.
Illustration
 Hook the floor nozzle into the parking
position.
Finish operation
 Turn off the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug.
Empty the container
Illustration
 Remove the appliance head and empty
the reservoir.
Storing the appliance
Illustration
 Stow away the mains cable and acces-
sory at the machine. Store the appli-
ance in a dry room.

Maintenance and care

DANGER
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorised customer service.
WARNING
Do not use abrasives, glass or universal
cleaners! Never immerse the appliance in
water.
 Clean the appliance and accessory
parts made of plastic with a commercial
plastic cleaner.
 If required, rinse the container and ac-
cessories with water properly and dry
them before reuse.
Illustration
 Only clean the cartridge filter under run-
ning water; do not wipe or brush. Let it
dry completely prior to installation.

Troubleshooting

Decreasing cleaning power
If the cleaning power of the appliance dete-
riorates please check the following:
 Accessories, suction hose or suction
pipes are clogged, please remove the
obstruction using a stick.
Illustration
 Filter bag is full, install new filter bag.
Illustration
 Cartridge filter is dirty, knock off dirt
from cartridge filter and clean under
running water if necessary.
 Replace damaged cartridge filter.
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