Troubleshooting; Spare Parts; Helpline En - Kärcher K 3.80 MD Manual

Spare parts

Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of these
operating instructions.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help
of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized cus-
tomer service.
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the mains
plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the au-
thorized customer service.
Appliance is not running

Pull on 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 dam-
ages.
Pressure does not build up in the appliance

Check setting at the spray lance.

Appliance ventilation: Switch the appliance
on with the high-pressure hose detached
and operate (max. 2 minutes) until the water
exits the high-pressure connection without
bubbles. Switch off appliance and reconnect
high-pressure hose.

Check the water supply.

Pull out the sieve in the water connection us-
ing flat-nose pliers and clean under running
water.
Appliance does not start, motor hums
Cause: Voltage reduction due to weak mains
supply or when using an extension cable.

When switching on, first pull the lever of the
trigger gun and then switch the appliance
switch to "I/ON".
Strong pressure fluctuations

Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt
and debris from the nozzle bore, using a
needle and rinse through with water from the
front.

Check water flow quantity.
Appliance is leaking

Slight leakage from the appliance pump is
normal. If the leakage increases contact the
authorized customer service.
No detergent infeed

Use spray lance with pressure regulation
(Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.

Clean the detergent suction hose filter.

Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.
KÄRCHER UK Limited operate a helpline allow-
ing customers to discuss any problems experi-
enced with our products.
The helpline operates during normal business
hours and may be busy at peak periods.If you
have difficulty getting through we would ask that
you try to contact us again later in the day.
The helpline number is 01295 752200, open
from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
Monday to Friday.
It helps us if you have the model number and
data plate details to hand before making your call
so that we can assist you with your query more
effectively.
Alternatively you may write to us at the ad-
dress below:
KÄRCHER UK Ltd
Kärcher House
Beaumont Road
Banbury
Oxon, OX16 1TB
or E-mail us:
info@karcher.co.uk
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Helpline
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