Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher FC 7 Cordless Quick Start Manual

Cleaning the rollers
ATTENTION
Detergent residue in the rollers
Foaming
Wash the rollers under running water or clean them in a
washing machine each time after using the device.
ATTENTION
Damage due cleaning the rollers with fabric soften-
er or using a clothes dryer
Damage to the microfibres
Do not use fabric softener when cleaning in a washing
machine.
Do not dry the rollers in a clothes dryer.
ATTENTION
Material damage due to loose rollers
This may damage the washing machine.
Place the rollers in a laundry net and load the washing
machine with extra laundry.
1. Press the ON/OFF switch.
The device switches off.
2. Place the device in the parking station.
Illustration AC
3. Unscrew the cleaning rollers via the recessed grip.
Illustration V
4. Clean the cleaning rollers under running water on in
a washing machine at max. 60 °C.
Illustration Y
5. Twist the cleaning rollers as far as they will go onto
the roller holder. Pay attention to the colour coding
on the inner side of the roller and on the roller holder
(e.g. blue to blue).
Illustration AD
6. Allow the rollers to dry on the device and on the
parking station.
Illustration AF
Cleaning the hair filters
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 both hair filters regularly with the cleaning brush.
ATTENTION
Damage due to cleaning the hair filters in a dish-
washer
The washing process can distort the scraper edge and
it will no longer press on the rollers correctly. This wors-
ens the cleaning result.
Do not clean the hair filters in a dishwasher but rather
under running water.
1. Press the ON/OFF switch.
The device switches off.
2. Place the device in the parking station.
Illustration AC
3. Press the unlocking button for the hair filters in-
wards.
Illustration U
The hair filters are released and can be removed.
4. Clean both hair filters under running water.
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5. Remove adhering dirt deposits, e.g. in the filter
comb, using the cleaning brush.
Illustration AA
Illustration Z
6. Insert the hair filters into the floor head and allow
them to latch into place. Both hair filters must sit
tightly in the device.
Illustration AE
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.
 Observe the manufacturer's dosing quantity recom-
mendations when dosing with detergent or care
agents.
 To prevent foaming, fill the fresh water tank with wa-
ter first and the add the detergent or care agent.
 To prevent the tank from overflowing, be sure to
leave enough space for the detergent or care agent
when filling with water.

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.
Note
The device is disabled for 3 seconds when a fault oc-
curs.
The device cannot be switched on again until the fault
has been corrected.
The battery is not charging
The charging plug/mains plug is not connected correct-
ly.
 Connect the charging plug/mains plug correctly.
The error LED ("Battery" indicator) flashes when
the device is switched on and the device does not
start
The battery is discharged.
 Charge the battery (see Chapter Charging pro-
cess).
An incorrect or faulty charger was used.
 Use the original charger.
 Replace the faulty charger.
The device switches off and the LED fault display
("Battery" display) flashes.
The device overheats (e.g. at high ambient tempera-
tures, when used with dry rollers or when used on car-
pet).
 Allow the device to cool down for approx. 2.5 hours.
The device can only be switched on again once it
has cooled down enough. The device may be
charged while it is cooling down.
The cleaning level 1 and cleaning level 2 indicators
flash simultaneously and the rollers do not rotate
The device has a motor blockage, e.g. due to excessive
pressure on the rollers or through movement into a wall/
corner.
 Switch the device off and back on again.
The rollers are blocked.
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