Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher BR 30/1 C Bp Manual

Cleaning the water distribution strips
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
It is recommended to clean the device after each appli-
cation.
Clean the water distribution strips regularly.
1. Press the ON/OFF switch.
Illustration L
The device switches off.
2. Bring the device into the parking position (see chap-
ter General notes on operation).
3. Remove the waste water tank (see chapter Empty-
ing the waste water tank).
4. Remove the cleaning rollers (see chapter Cleaning
the cleaning roller).
5. Remove the covers on the water distribution strips.
Illustration AA
Installation information
Note the side markings on the covers and on the device
(L to L and R to R).
6. Clean the covers under running water.
7. Clean both water distribution strips (shown with a
frame) with a damp cloth.
Illustration AB
8. Check the fresh water inlet openings (arrows) for
contamination; if necessary, remove stubborn dirt
with the cleaning brush.
9. Assemble in the reverse order.

Troubleshooting guide

Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
The cleaning rollers do not turn and the warning
light lights up
The safety switch-off of the drive motor has triggered,
e.g. B. by excessive pressure on the cleaning rollers or
by driving against a wall or corner.
 Press the ON/OFF switch twice.
Only move the device back and forth when cleaning,
do not exert any pressure on the device.
The cleaning rollers are blocked.
 Check whether an object is jammed on the cleaning
rollers. Remove the jammed object.
 Check whether dirt has accumulated in the sweep
bins and remove it (see chapter Cleaning the
sweep bins).
 Check that the sweep bins are fitted correctly. For
this, remove the sweep bins and then fit them back
in place.
The device cannot be switched on
The battery pack is discharged.
 Take the battery pack out of the battery mount and
charge it (see chapter Ending operation).
 Push the charged battery pack into the battery
mount until it audibly clicks into place (see chapter
Inserting the battery pack).
The battery pack is not locked into the battery mount.
 Push the battery pack into the battery mount until it
audibly clicks into place (see chapter Inserting the
battery pack).
The device does not absorb dirt
There is no water in the fresh water tank.
 Fill water into the fresh water tank (see chapter Fill-
ing the fresh water tank).
The fresh water tank is not sitting properly in the device.
 Insert the fresh water tank so that it is firmly seated
in the device.
The waste water tank is missing or not sitting properly in
the device.
 Check whether the cover is correctly mounted on
the waste water bowl (see chapter Cleaning the
waste water tank).
 Insert the waste water tank into the device and fas-
ten it correctly.
The sweep bins are missing or are not sitting correctly
in the waste water tank.
 Insert the sweep bins correctly into the waste water
tank (see chapter Cleaning the sweep bins).
The cleaning rollers are missing or are not sitting cor-
rectly in the device.
 Insert the cleaning rollers or screw them correctly
onto the roller drives (see chapter Cleaning the
cleaning roller).
The cleaning rollers are dirty or worn out.
 Clean the cleaning rollers or replace them.
The water distribution strips are dirty.
 Clean the water distribution strips (see chapter
Cleaning the water distribution strips).
The cleaning rollers are too dry
The cleaning rollers are not being sufficiently mois-
tened.
 Moisten the cleaning rollers by activating the Boost
function (see chapter General notes on operation).
The fresh water filter is dirty.
 Clean the fresh water filter.
a Remove the fresh water tank (see chapter Filling
the fresh water tank).
Illustration AC
b Remove the fresh water filter.
c Clean the fresh water filter under running water.
d Assemble in the reverse order.
Unsatisfactory cleaning result
The cleaning rollers were not washed before initial use.
 Wash the cleaning rollers at 60°C in the washing
machine (see chapter Cleaning the cleaning roller).
The cleaning rollers are dirty.
 Clean the cleaning rollers.
The cleaning rollers are not being sufficiently mois-
tened.
 Moisten the cleaning rollers by activating the Boost
function (see chapter Starting work).
The water distribution strips are dirty.
 Clean the water distribution strips (see chapter
Cleaning the water distribution strips).
Incorrect detergent or incorrect dosage was used.
 Use only the specified KÄRCHER detergent and be
sure to use the correct dosage.
Foreign detergents are present on the floor.
 Thoroughly remove all detergent residues from the
cleaning rollers using water.
 Clean the floor several times using the device and
clean cleaning rollers, without using detergent.
This removes all detergent residues from the floor.
The water absorption is not optimal
The sweep bins are not sitting correctly in the device.
 Insert the sweep bins correctly into the device (see
chapter Cleaning the sweep bins).
The cleaning rollers are worn out.
 Replace the cleaning rollers (see chapter Cleaning
the cleaning roller).
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