Cleaning And Care - Kärcher VC 2 Original Instructions Manual

Transport, storage
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 Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.
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 Store the appliance in a dry room.
 Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position.

Cleaning and care

ATTENTION
 Before working on the appliance, switch it off and
pull out the plug of the vacuum cleaner!
Before working on the appliance, switch it off and
pull out the plug of the vacuum cleaner!
 Use the device only when all filters and the filter
bag are installed.
Otherwise the motor can get damaged.
 Defective filters and filters that can no longer be
cleaned must be replaced.
Replacing the filter bag
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 Replace the filter bag if the filter change indicator is
on.
Illustration
 Unlock and open the filter cover.
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 Fold out the filter bracket and remove the filter bag.
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 Close and dispose of the filter bag.
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 Push the new filter bag into the support until the
stop.
 Snap in the cover.
Change the motor protection filter
Motor protection filter: change before the last filter
bag is removed from the filter bag package.
The motor protection filter is behind the inserted filter
bag.
 Change the motor protection filter prior to inserting
the filter bag.
Illustration
 Remove the filter frame.
 Remove the old motor protection filter from the filter
frame and dispose of.
 Insert new motor protection filter into the filter
frame.
 Insert filter frame.
Filter for pure blower air.
Note
 Clean the HEPA filter in case of visible soiling.
 Replace the HEPA filter in case of damage
ATTENTION
Material damage due to incorrect cleaning of the HEPA
filter.
 When necessary, clean under running water only,
do not wipe or brush down.
 Never clean the filter in the washing machine and
do not dry it by means of a hair dryer.
 Do not wash the parts using detergents or boiling
water.
 Allow the filter to dry completely before installing it
in the device (at least 24 hours).
Illustration
 Open the cover.
 Unlock the HEPA filter and remove.
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 Rinse the HEPA filter under cold, running water.
 Shake the filter carefully after cleaning so that any
residual dirt or excess water is removed.
 Allow the HEPA filter to be air-dried by light and
heat sources. Only reinstall the dry HEPA filter into
the appliance.
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 Insert the HEPA filter and snap it into place.
 Insert cover and snap it into place.
Cleaning the floor nozzle
Clean the reversible floor nozzle at reglular intervals!
 Remove the floor nozzle from the telescopic suc-
tion pipe.
 Clean floor nozzle.
Cleaning the accessories
Illustration
 Handle and suction tube can be disconnected in or-
der to clean or if clogged. Push the 2 interlocks and
pull apart.
 Connect handle and suction tube and insert.
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HEPA filter
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