Troubleshooting Guide; Warranty; Technical Data - Kärcher K 3 Power Control Manual

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.
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
Device not running
1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
2. Check that the voltage specified on the type plate
corresponds to the voltage of the power source.
3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.
Device does not reach required pressure
The water supply is too low
1. Open the water tap fully.
2. Check the water inlet for an adequate flow rate.
The sieve in the water connection is dirty.
1. Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat
pliers.
2. Clean the sieve under running water.
Air is in the device.
1. Vent the device:
a Switch on the device without a connected spray
lance for a maximum of 2 minutes.
b Press the high-pressure gun and wait until the
water escaping from the high-pressure gun is
free of air bubbles.
c Connect the spray lance.
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Use a needle to remove dirt from the nozzle drill.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle from the front
with water.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-
sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus-
tomer Service.
Detergent is not sucked in
1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it to "MIX".
2. Clean the filter on the detergent suction hose.
3. Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales
company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-
ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please
contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the
next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)

Technical data

Electrical connection
Voltage
Phase
Frequency
Power rating
Degree of protection
Protection class
Power protection (slow-
blowing)
Water connection
Feed pressure (max.)
Input temperature (max.)
Input amount (min.)
Device performance data
Operating pressure
Max. permissible pressure MPa
Water flow rate
Maximum flow rate
Detergent flow rate
High-pressure gun recoil
force
Dimensions and weights
Typical operating weight
Length
Width
Height
Subject to technical modifications.
English
K 3 Power Premium
Control Power
Control
V 220-240 220-240
~ 1 1
Hz 50-60 50-60
kW 1,7 1,7
IPX5 IPX5
II II
A 10 10
MPa 1,2 1,2
°C 40 40
l/min 8 8
MPa 9 9
13,5 13,5
psi 1950 1950
l/min 5,5 5,5
l/min 6,9 6,9
l/min 0,3 0,3
N 12 12
kg 5,6 6,2
mm 297 340
mm 281 281
mm 677 677
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