Kärcher VC 3 Manual page 22

Spare parts
Only use original accessories and spare parts, they en-
sure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device.
For information about accessories and spare parts,
please visit www.kaercher.com.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on
the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for
completeness when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport
damage, please contact your dealer.
Description of the Appliance
Illustrations on Page 2
1 Running wheels
2 Mains plug
3 Push button take-up cable
4 Parking position
5 Carrying handle
6 On/Off button
7 Cover HEPA filter
8 HEPA filter
9 Handle
10 Suction control
11 Telescopic suction pipe
12 Adjustable telescopic suction pipe
13 Furniture brush
14 Crevice nozzle
15 Switch lever
16 Floor nozzle
17 Parquet nozzle
18 Suction hose
19 Hose release button
20 Dust container
21 Dust container lock
22 Dust bin release button
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Illustrations on fold-out page!
Illustration
 Snap the suction hose hub into the suction open-
ing.
 For removal, compress the latch and pull off the
suction hose hub.
Illustration
 Connect handle and suction tube and insert.
 Connect the floor nozzle and telescopic suction
pipe and insert.
Illustration
 Use the adjustment of the telescopic suction pipe
and adjust the telescopic suction pipe to the de-
sired length.
Illustration
 For parking or during short breaks, hook the floor
nozzle into the park bracket at the rear of the unit.
Illustration
 Hold the mains cable on the plug and pull it out. In-
sert the mains plug into a socket.
Illustration
 Turn on the machine.
Illustration
 The power suction adjustment is at the power suc-
tion control:
- Suction control open, little suction power
- Suction control closed, high suction power
Adjust the suction power to suit the suction require-
ment:
 Low suction power – for laced curtains, textiles,
upholstered furniture, cushions
Medium suction power – for slightly dirty carpets/

carpeted floors, precious carpets.
 Highest suction power – for hard floors, very dirty
carpets and carpeted floors
 Empty dust container when the marking -MAX- is
reached at the latest.
See Chapter "Emptying the dust container".
Important notice!The appliance will shutdown auto-
matically, if there is danger of overheating. Turn the ap-
pliance off and pull the power plug. Ensure that the floor
nozzle, the telescopic suction pipe or the suction hose
is not clogged or check if the filter must be changed. Af-
ter the elimination of the disturbance, allow the appli-
ance to cool down for a at least 1 hour; then the appli-
ance is ready for operation again.
Suction using accessories
Using accessories
 Furniture brush: for cleaning furniture and deli-
cate objects with care, dusting books, air vents in
the car, etc.
 Crevice nozzle: for edges, joints and heaters
Replace the Accessories
Illustration
 Insert the handle in the desired accessory until the
stop.
Note: The accessories can also be used when the tele-
scopic suction pipe is attached.
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Operation
Start up