Troubleshooting; Warranty - Kärcher K 5 Premium Full Control Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

DANGER
Risk of electric shock. Turn off the appliance and re-
move the mains plug prior to performing any care and
maintenance work.
Repair work and work on the electrical components may
only be performed by an authorised customer service.
You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the
following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer ser-
vice.
Appliance is not running
 Push the lever of the trigger gun, the device will
switch on.
 Check whether the voltage indicated on the type plate
corresponds to the voltage of the mains supply.
 Check the mains connection cable for damages.
 Motor overloaded, the motor circuit breaker has
tripped.
– Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
– Allow the device to cool down for one hour.
– Switch on the device and put it into operation again.
If the malfunction occurs repeatedly, have the de-
vice checked by the customer service.
Appliance does not start, motor hums
Voltage reduction due to weak mains supply or when
using an extension cable.
 Upon switch-on, push the lever of the trigger gun
first and then switch the power switch to "I/ON".
Pressure does not build up in the appliance
 Check setting at the spray lance.
 Check water supply for adequate delivery rate.
 Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flat-
nose pliers and clean under running water.
 Remove air from appliance before operation.
Switch on the appliance without connection the HP
hose (max. 2 minutes) and run it until the water dis-
charging from the HP outlet is free of bubbles.
Switch off appliance and reconnect HP hose.
Strong pressure fluctuations
 Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and de-
bris from the nozzle bore, using a needle and rinse
through with water from the front.
 Check water flow quantity.
Appliance is leaking
 Dropwise leakage of the device is normal for tech-
nical reasons. If the leakage increases contact the
authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed
 Use Vario Power spray lance.
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
 Check whether the Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle
is placed into the detergent connection facing
down.
No pressure indicator on the trigger gun
 Check / replace the batteries

Warranty

The warranty terms published by the relevant sales
company are applicable in each country. We will repair
potential failures of your appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such failure is
caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In
the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer
or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
Addresses can be found under:
www.kaercher.com/dealersearch
Accessories and Spare Parts
Only use accessories and spare parts which have been
approved by the manufacturer. The exclusive use of orig-
inal accessories and original spare parts ensures that the
appliance can be operated safely and trouble free.
For additional information about spare parts, please go
to the Service section at www.kaercher.com.
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