Please read all the contents of this manual carefully before using the appliance.
This appliance is a household product. It is not recommended for industrial, commercial or other heavy-duty cleaning conditions.
Please do not use the appliance to suck up detergent, kerosene, glass residue, needles, wet dust, sewage, matches or similar items.
Please do not use the appliance to suck up tiny particles – such as cement, gypsum powder or wall powder – or large objects – such as paper ball toys. This will cause malfunctions, including the clogging of the appliance and motor burnout.
Please keep the appliance away from fire or high temperature environments.
When using the appliance, please ensure that the filter assembly and the dust container are installed.
When using the appliance, please be careful not to block the suction port, otherwise it may cause motor failure.
Please do not pour or splash water or other liquids into the appliance. This can cause a short circuit and burn the appliance.
When using a new battery or a battery for the first time after long-term storage, please charge the battery fully. If the appliance is not used for a long time, please ensure that it is charged and discharged at least once every 3 months.
When the appliance is fully charged and needs cleaning or maintenance, please unplug the charger in a timely manner and do not pull the power cord.
When cleaning the appliance, use a dry cloth to wipe it. Do not use gasoline, solvents water or other cleaning agents that may cause the shell to crack or fade.
Please do not use or store the appliance under adverse conditions – for example, at high or low temperatures. It is recommended to use the appliance indoors at an ambient temperature between 0 to 40°C. Store it in a cool and dry place. Prolonged sun exposure is prohibited.
Do not let children use or play with the appliance.
If the appliance does not work despite being fully charged, you must go to the designated maintenance point for inspection and maintenance. Please do not disassemble and install it without permission.
Discarded battery packs must be safely recycled according to pertinent regulations.
If the charging cord is damaged, this can create a hazard. The cord must be replaced by a professional from the manufacturer's local maintenance department or a similar department.
Product Parts
Power Switch Button
Light Indicator
Crevice Nozzle
Dust Container Assembly
USB Charging Cable
HEPA Filter
Steel Net Filter
Instructions
Power button: Press the power switch button and the appliance will start working; press the switch button again to turn off.
Nozzle usage: The crevice nozzle can be used by inserting it into the front suction port of the dust container. The brush on the crevice nozzle can be rotated.
Charging: Insert the USB connector of the USB charging cable into the charging port of the appliance, and then connect the other end of the USB cable to the ordinary home USB charger (5V 2A charger or mobile phone charger).
Tips
The charging indicator is a two-color indicator light: blue and red.
When the appliance is in operation, the blue light is always on.
When the appliance is low on power, the red light flashes.
While the appliance is charging, the red light flashes.
When the battery of the machine is fully charged, the blue light is always on.
The appliance is equipped with a charging protection function. When the appliance is charging, the appliance cannot be used.
Maintenance
Disassembly and Cleaning of Dust Container Assembly Dust clean:
Hold the handle of the appliance, rotate the dust container assembly to the left until the arrow aligns to unlock.
Remove the filter element from the dust container.
Clean the dust container.
Assembly and Disassembly:
Hold the filter element assembly, rotate counterclockwise until the snap fit is completely pulled out of the lock.
Remove the HEPA filter from the steel net filter.
Clean the filter.
Installation:
After placing the HEPA filter back into the steel net filter, install the assembly and lock it back into its original position.
After the filter assembly is placed in the dust container, reinstall the dust container in the appliance so that the arrows are aligned and locked.
Special Note: After washing the HEPA filter, it must be thoroughly dried before it can be used. To keep the appliance in good working condition, it is recommended to regularly clean the filter assembly. If the product is used frequently, it is recommended to replace the HEPA filter after every 6 months of use. The material of the filter is SUS304 stainless steel, which can be used after being rinsed and dried.
Troubleshooting Guide
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
The appliance does not work
Battery is nearly empty
Charge the battery
Suction downshift/automatic downshift
Filter assembly is stuck
Clean the filter
Low running time
Battery is not fully charged
Recharge the appliance until the indicator is blue.
Technical Data
Product Name
Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Product Type
VCH 2
Rated voltage (V)
7.2
Rated power (W)
70
Charging voltage (V)
5
Charging time (h)
3-4
Battery capacity (mAH)
2000
Product dimension (mm)
330*76*76
Max suction force (Kpa)
5
Product weight (Kg)
0.6
Running time (Min)
10-11
Dust container capacity (L)
0.15
Subject to technical modifications
www.kaercher.com/dealersearch Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28-40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
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