Rollers Do Not Turn; Loud Rattling When Powered On; Appliance Leaking Waste Water; Streaks On Floor - Kärcher FC 5 Operator's Manual

Rollers do not turn

Rollers are blocked.
Remove rollers and check if an ob-

ject is blocking rollers.
See "Cleaning the rollers".

Loud rattling when powered on

Rollers are too dry.
Moisten rollers with 1,7 oz (0.05 l) of

water in storage station.
See „Start working".
Noise in suction head
There are parts (e.g. stones or splin-
ters).
Remove suction head lid and clean

the suction head.
See Chapter "Cleaning the suction
head".
Suction power decreases
The suction ducts and slits on the suc-
tion head are blocked.
Remove suction head lid and clean

the suction head.
See Chapter "Cleaning the suction
head".

Appliance leaking waste water

Waste water tank is overfilled.
Empty waste water tank.

See Chapter "Cleaning the waste
water tank".
Waste water tank does not fit properly.
Check whether cover is secure on

waste water tank.
See Chapter "Cleaning the waste
water tank".
Separator is blocked.
Remove cover from waste water

tank and clean separator.
See Chapter "Cleaning the waste
water tank".
The filter net of the waste water tank
separator was damaged during clean-
ing.
Replace separator.


Streaks on floor

Detergent used was not effective or im-
properly used.
Only use detergents approved by

KÄRCHER.
See chapter "Using detergents".
Follow the manufacturer's dosage

instructions.
Initial moistening of rollers.
Completely moisten rollers.

Removing handle from device
ATTENTION
Do not remove handle from the device
once assembled.
The handle may only be removed if
shipping service purposes.
Insert screwdriver at a 90 degree

angle in small opening at rear of de-
vice and simultaneously pull handle
up until it slides off.
ATTENTION
Please ensure cord between body and
handle are not damaged.
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