Kärcher T 12/1 Original Instructions Manual page 8

Storage
Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
This appliance must only be stored in inte-
rior rooms.
Maintenance and care
Danger
First pull out the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
Clean main filter basket
 Main filter basket (washable), clean it
under running water if necessary.
Caution
Risk of damage! Never insert the main filter
basket while wet.
Replace exhaust filter
Exhaust filter: Change once a year
 Release and remove the cover.
 Replace exhaust filter.
 Install and lock the cover.
Replace motor protection filter
 Release and remove the suction head.
 Push the grids of the motor protection
filter down, turn and remove.
 Remove the motor protection filter.
 Insert the new motor protection filter.
 Insert the grid of the motor protection fil-
ter and lock it into place.
 Insert and lock the suction head.
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Troubleshooting
Danger
First pull out the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
The appliance shuts off during the
Motor thermal protector has responded.
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 Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
 Replace motor protection filter.
 Replace exhaust filter.
 Check all parts for plugging.
Switching back on after the motor turbine
has cooled off, after approx. 30 to 40 min-
utes.
Suction turbine does not run
 Check the receptacle and the fuse of
the power supply.
 Check the power cable and the power
plug of the device.
 Turn on the appliance.
Suction capacity decreases
 Remove choking of suction nozzle, suc-
tion tube or suction hose.
 Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
 Clean the main filter basket under run-
ning water.
 Insert/lock the suction head correctly.
 Replace defective suction hose.
 Replace motor protection filter.
Dust comes out while vacuuming
 Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
 Check the fleece filter bag or paper filter
bag (option).
 Insert/lock the suction head correctly.
 Insert undamaged main filter basket.
 Reinsert motor protection filter correct-
ly.
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