Troubleshooting - Kärcher K 5.55 M Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
Risk of electric shock
Always switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug before care and mainte-
nance work.
Warning
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
Appliance does not start
Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the volt-
age of the socket.
Check the power cable for damage.
Pressure does not build up in the appli-
ance
Check the setting at the spray lance.
Evacuate air from the appliance: Switch
on the appliance when the high pres-
sure hose is not connected and allow it
to run until the water which discharges
from the high pressure outlet is free of
bubbles. Then connect the high pres-
sure hose again.
Clean the fine filter in the water supply
connection: this can be easily removed
using flat-nose pliers.
Check all supply lines to the high pres-
sure pump for leaks or blockages.
Strong pressure fluctuations
Clean the high-pressure nozzle: Re-
move dirt and debris from the nozzle
bore with a needle and rinse through
with water towards the front.
Check the volume of incoming water.
High pressure pump leaking
Slight leakage from the high pressure
pump is normal. If the leakage increas-
es contact the authorized customer
service.
No detergent infeed
Select the low-pressure setting for the
spray lance.
Clean the filter of the detergent suction
hose.
Check the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
Spare Parts
Only use original Kärcher spare parts. You
will find a list of spare parts at the end of this
document.
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