Kärcher SE 4001 Manual page 15

Start working
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 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
 Press the switch for suction (position I),
suction turbine is running.
Illustration
 Close fully the surrounding air separa-
tor at the handle.
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 Press the switch for spraying (position
I), the detergent pump is ready.
 Use the lever on the spray handle to
spray on detergent solution.
 Run across the surface to be cleaned in
overlapping paths. Pull the nozzle back-
wards (do not push).
Emptying the reservoir during opera-
tion
Note: If the reservoir is full, a float closes
the suction opening, and the appliance
works at a higher speed.
 Switch the appliance off by pressing the
switch for suction and spraying
(position 0).
 Remove the accessories and the fresh
water reservoir and unlatch the motor
casing.
 Remove the motor casing and empty
the reservoir.
Cleaning tips/mode of operation
Always work from the light to the shade
–
(from the window to the door).
Always work from the cleaned to the un-
–
cleaned surface.
Rugs with jute backing can shrink if too
–
much water is used and can bleed col-
ours.
Brush high-fiber rugs in the direction of
–
the weave after cleaning (using a fiber
brush or a scrubber).
Water-proofing the fabric using Care
–
Tex RM 762 after the wet cleaning pre-
vents a quick resoiling of the textile sur-
face.
Do not step on cleaned surfaces until
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they have dried and do not place furni-
ture on them to avoid pressure spots or
rust stains.
Cleaning methods
Light/normal contamination
 Turn on suction and spraying
(position I).
 Spray and simultaneously suction off
detergent solution in one work cycle.
 Switch off the spray switch and suction
off the remaining cleaning solution.
 After cleaning the carpets, reclean them
using clear, warm water and waterproof
if needed.
Heavy soiling or stains
 Switch on sprayer (position I).
 Apply detergent solution and soak for
10 to 15 minutes (suction is switched
off).
 Clean the surface just like you would
with light/normal soiling.
 After cleaning the carpets, reclean them
using clear, warm water and waterproof
if needed.
End wet cleaning process
 Rinse the spray tubes in the appliance
as follows:
Fill the detergent container with about 1
liter of clear water.
Hold the nozzle above the drain, and
switch on the spraying pump until the
clear water has been consumed.
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