Storage; Care And Service - Kärcher RCF 3 Manual

Storage

ATTENTION
Liquids/moist dirt
Unpleasant odours can develop if the device contains
liquids/moist dirt when stored.
Completely empty the fresh water tank and waste water
tank before storing the device.
Clean the roller cassette.
Use the cleaning tool to remove hair and dirt particles
from the scraper unit with hair comb.
Allow the cleaned roller to air dry. Do not place the wet
roller in an closed cupboard to dry.
ATTENTION
Damage to the cleaning robot due to incorrect stor-
age
Do not store the cleaning robot upside down. The hous-
ing of the laser sensor (LiDAR) should never come into
contact with the ground or objects.
Do not place any objects on the cleaning robot.
Store the cleaning robot fully charged and switched off
in a cool and dry place.
Note
To avoid a deep discharge of the battery, fully recharge
the cleaning robot after 5 months at the latest.

Care and service

Maintenance work
Cleaning the sensors
Clean the sensors at least monthly. Always clean the
sensors immediately if they become dirty.
Illustration P
Illustration Q
1. Wipe the sensors with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the waste water tank
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
Clean the waste water tank regularly.
For information on the waste water tank cleaning and
emptying procedure, see chapter Emptying the waste
water tank.
Cleaning the cleaning roller
ATTENTION
Detergent residue in the roller
Foaming
Wash the roller under running water or clean the roller
in a washing machine each time after using the device.
ATTENTION
Damage caused by washing the cleaning roller with
fabric softener or using a tumble dryer
Damage to the microfibres
Do not use fabric softener when cleaning in a washing
machine.
Do not dry the roller in a tumble dryer.
ATTENTION
Material damage due to loose roller
This may damage the washing machine.
Place the roller in a laundry net and load the washing
machine with extra laundry.
1. Press the roller cassette unlocking button.
The roller cassette detaches from the cleaning ro-
bot.
2. Remove the roller cassette from the cleaning robot.
Illustration R
3. Fold up the Scraper unit.
4. Remove the cleaning roller from the roller cassette.
Illustration S
5. Clean the cleaning roller under running water or
wash it in the washing machine at max. 60 °C.
Illustration T
6. Clean the roller drive with a moist cloth.
7. Allow the cleaning roller to air dry.
Cleaning the scraper unit with hair comb
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
It is recommended to clean the device completely after
each application.
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
Clean the scraper unit regularly with the cleaning tool.
ATTENTION
Damage due to cleaning the scraper unit in a dish-
washer
The washing process can distort the scraper unit and it
will no longer press on the roller correctly. This worsens
the cleaning result.
Do not clean the scraper unit in a dishwasher but rather
under running water.
1. Press the roller cassette unlocking button.
The roller cassette detaches from the cleaning ro-
bot.
2. Remove the roller cassette from the cleaning robot.
Illustration R
3. Fold up the Scraper unit.
4. Remove the cleaning roller from the roller cassette.
Illustration S
5. Clean the Scraper unit under running water.
6. Remove stubborn dirt with the cleaning tool.
Illustration U
7. Fold down the Scraper unit.
8. Pay attention to the cassette guide and push the
roller cassette into the cleaning robot until it audibly
engages.
Illustration J
Dirt particles (such as sand, etc.) can get stuck on the
running surface and then damage sensitive, smooth
floor surfaces.
1. Clean the running surface of the wheels with a damp
cloth.
Cleaning and care agents
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable detergents and care agents
The use of unsuitable detergents and care agents can
damage the device and loss of eligibility for warranty
claims.
Use only KÄRCHER detergents.
Take care to ensure the correct dosage.
Note
Use KÄRCHER detergent or care agents for floor clean-
ing as necessary.
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Cleaning the wheels
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