Operations; Before Startup - Kärcher SE 4001 Manual

Before Startup

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 Remove the fresh water reservoir.
Press the release and remove the tank.
Note: The motor casing can only be re-
moved if the fresh water reservoir was
removed first.
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 Remove the motor casing. For this,
fold the carrying handle forward to un-
latch the reservoir. Remove the acces-
sories and swivel casters from the
reservoir.
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 Turn the container, press in the swivel
casters in the openings at the base of
the container till the end-point.
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 Turn the motor casing around and at-
tach the foam filter to the filter basket.
 Insert the filter cover and turn to lock.
 Install the motor casing. Pull up on
the carrying handle to lock.
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 Install the fresh water reservoir. In-
sert the bottom part first and then press
toward the top on the motor compart-
ment to check if it is locked in.
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 Slide the spray handle onto the handle
until it locks into place.
 Attach the spray hose of the spray han-
dle to the suction hose using 8 mount-
ing clips.
 Attach the suction hose and the spray
hose to the connectors on the appli-
ance.
Note: Press the suction hose tightly into
the connector to lock it into place.
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 Connect the suction pipes and attach to
the handle.
 Insert the loose spray hose in the spray
handle and attach to the suction pipes
using the 2 included mounting clips.
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 Attach the floor nozzle to the suction
pipes and insert the spray hose into the
floor nozzle. Rotate the exterior safety
lever and lock the spray hose into
place.
The appliance is now prepared for wet
cleaning.

Operations

Always work with an inserted foam
filter - during wet as well as dry vac-
uum cleaning!
Wet cleaning of carpets/hard
Health risk, risk of damage!
Check the object to be cleaned prior to us-
ing the appliance in an inconspicuous place
for colour fastness and water resistance.
Do not clean water-sensitive floor cover-
ings such as wood floors (the moisture
could penetrate and damage the floor).
Note
Warm water (max. 50°C) will increase the
cleaning effect.
Wet cleaning of carpeted floors
 Work without the hard surface insert.
Please only use the carpet cleaner RM 519.
Wet cleaning of hard surfaces
 Slide the attachment for hard surfaces
onto the spray ex floor nozzle from the
side. The bristles should point towards
the back.
Fill up fresh water reservoir
Note: You can remove the water reservoir
to fill it or you can fill it directly on the appli-
ance.
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 Flip the reservoir cover up.
 Add 100 - 200 ml (volume depends on
degree of contamination) of RM 519
into the fresh water reservoir, then add
tap water - do not overfill.
 Close the reservoir cover.
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