Help With Faults; Customer Service - Kärcher 550 M Plus User Manual

HELP WITH FAULTS

Faults often have simple causes which you can
rectify yourself with the aid of the following
summary. In case of doubt or of faults or
remedies not mentioned here apply to the
authorized customer service.
Fault
Unit does not run
Unit does not come up to pressure
Strong pressure fluctuations
Water comes out of the housing underside
Cleaning agent is not drawn in
10
!
Danger of electric shock!
Repair work on the unit can only be carried out
by the authorized customer service.
Replacement parts
Use exclusively Kärcher original replacement
parts. You will find a replacement parts
summary at the end of these operating
instructions.
Cause
Power supply interrupted
Spray lance set to "–"
In suction operation – unit not vented
Strainer in water inlet blocked
Water supply quantity too low
High-pressure nozzle in spray lance blocked
Pump leaking
Spray lance set to "+"
Cleaning agent valve in the cleaning agent
suction hose blocked

Customer Service

In the case of questions or faults our Kärcher
branches will be pleased to assist you further:
Remedy
Draw out power plug! Check power cord,
power plug, extension cable and cable
connections for damage
Set spray lance to "+"
Vent unit, see "Operation"
Clean strainer, see "Care and Maintenance"
Check the water supply to the water inlet of
the unit for leaks and throughput
Take off the spray lance, clean the hole in the
high-pressure nozzle with a needle and rinse
through with water again
3 drops per minute are acceptable. For
greater leakages contact the customer service
Set spray lance to "–"
Clean cleaning agent metering valve, see
"Care and Maintenance"