Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher BD 100 W Classic Bp Manual

Clean the float and fluff filter
1. Open the waste water tank cover.
1
Latching hooks
1
DANGER
Inadvertently starting up device
Risk of injury, electric shock
Turn the key-operated switch to "0" and remove the key
before performing any work on the device.
Malfunction
The device cannot be
started
The water volume is insuf-
ficient
The suction performance
is too low
The cleaning results are
unsatisfactory
The suction turbine runs
at an increased speed
The brushes do not rotate 1 Check if the brushes are blocked by a foreign body and remove the foreign body if nec-
The device vibrates during
cleaning

Troubleshooting guide

Rectification
1 Turn the key-operated switch to "1".
2 Actuate the safety button.
3 Insert the battery plug.
4 Check the battery and charge if necessary.
5 Check that the battery terminals are correctly connected.
1 Check the fresh water filling level and fill the tank if necessary.
2 Increase the water volume at the water volume regulating knob.
3 Clean the fresh water filter.
4 Check the hoses for clogging and clean if necessary.
1 Shut down the device and drain the waste water.
2 Clean the seals between the waste water tank and the cover, check for leaks and replace
if necessary.
3 Check that the suction hose is correctly connected to the waste water tank.
4 Check the fluff filter for contamination and clean if necessary.
5 Clean the suction lips at the suction bar, turn over or replace if necessary.
6 Check that the cap on the waste water drain hose is closed.
7 Check the adjustment of the suction bar.
8 Check the suction hose for clogging and clean if necessary. When fitting the suction hose
again, the white marking on the hose must lie at the retaining clip.
9 Check the suction hose for leaks and replace if necessary.
1 Reduce the driving speed.
2 Check the brushes for wear and tear and replace if necessary.
3 Check the suitability of the brush type and detergent used.
1 Drain the waste water.
2 Clean the float.
3 Check the fluff filter and clean if necessary.
4 Check the suction hose for clogging and clean if necessary.
5 Check the suction bar for clogging and remove any clogging if necessary
essary.
1 Use a softer brush.
Fluff filter
2
Float
3
Float housing
4
2. Release the latching hooks.
3. Pull the float housing downwards and off.
2
4. Remove the float from the float housing and clean it.
5. Clean the fluff filter.
3
6. Assemble all parts in the reverse order.
Replacing the disc brushes
4
1. Raise the cleaning head.
2. Press the brush replacement pedal down, beyond the
zone of resistance.
3. Pull the 1st disc brush sideways and out from under-
neath the cleaning head.
4. Hold the new disc brush under the cleaning head, then
press upwards and latch it into position.
5. Repeat the procedure for the 2nd disc brush.
Pull out the charger mains plug.
 Drain and dispose of the waste water and fresh water.
 Contact Customer Service in the case of malfunctions
that cannot be corrected using this table.
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