Kärcher WD 5.2M Series Original Instructions Manual page 9

WD 5.5xx M
For appliances with efficient filter clean-
ing: When vacuuming without a filter bag,
the filter cleaning indicator lights up red if
the cartridge filter needs to be cleaned.
 Use efficient filter cleaning.
(see description / illustration
Wet vacuum cleaning
 Attach the accessories to vacuum mois-
ture or wetness to the suction pipes or
directly to the handle.
Caution:
Do not use a filter bag!
Immediately switch the appliance off if foam
forms or liquids escape!
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 contain-
er.
Efficient filter cleaning
WD 5.5xx M
If the filter cleaning indicator is red, initiate
the filter cleaning.
 Illustration
Insert the suction hose with the handle
into the accessory compartment on the
appliance head. Press the efficient filter
cleaning key 3 x times with the appli-
ance switched on; wait 4 seconds be-
tween the individual presses.
Note: If the filter cleaning display is illu-
minated permanently or after the filter
cleaning switch has been activated sev-
eral times, check the reservoir for its fill
volume. Otherwise, the dirt might es-
cape when the container is opened.
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.
 Turn off the appliance.
 Illustration
Hook the floor nozzle into the parking
position.
 Turn off the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug.
Empty the container
 Illustration
Remove the appliance head and empty
the reservoir filled with wet or dry dirt.
WD 5.5xx M
 For appliances with drain screw:
Empty the dry dirt over the container.
Use the drain screw to empty liquids.
Storing the appliance
 Illustration
Stow away the mains cable and acces-
sory at the machine. Store the appli-
ance in a dry room.
EN
Blowing function
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
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