KARCHER WD2 Wet and Dry 12L Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

KARCHER WD2 Wet and Dry 12L Vacuum Cleaner

General notes

Before using your appliance for the first time, read these original operating instructions, act in compliance with them, and keep them for later use or for subsequent owners.

Proper use

In accordance with the descriptions and the safety infor-mation in these operating instructions the appliance is intended for use as a multi-purpose vacuum cleaner. This appliance has been designed for use in private households and is not intended for commercial use.

• Protect the unit from rain. Do not store outside.
• This device may not be used to suck in ash and soot.
  Please use this appliance only with accessories and spare parts approved by KÄRCHER.
  The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages that may occur on account of improper use or wrong operations.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary re-fuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.

Electrical and electronic devices often contain components which could potentially pose a danger to human health and the environment if handled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these components are necessary for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular household rubbish.

Disposing the filters and filter bags

Filters and filter bags are made from environment-friendly materials.
They can therefore be disposed off through the normal household garbage provided you have not sucked in substances that are not permitted to be thrown into household garbage.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Warranty

The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service center. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Customer Service

Our KÄRCHER branch will be pleased to help you fur-ther in the case of questions or faults.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Only use original accessories and spare parts, they en-sure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device. For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com.

Safety instructions

DANGER

• The appliance may only be connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance.

• Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.The appliance may only be connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance.

• Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.

• Do not pull the plug from the socket by pulling on the connecting cable.

• Check the power cord with mains plug for damage before every use. To avoid risks, arrange immediately the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician, if the power cord is damaged.

• To avoid accidents due to electrical faults we recommend the use of sockets with a line-side current-limiting circuit breaker (max. 30 mA nominal trip-ping current).

• Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and maintenance work.

• Repair works may only be performed by the authorised customer service.
  WARNING

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or lacking experience and/or skills, unless such persons are accompanied and supervised by a per-son in charge of their safety or they have received precise instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood the resulting risks.

• Children may only use this appliance if they are over the age of 8 and supervised by a person in charge of their safety, or if they have received in-structions on the use of this appliance and have un-derstood the resulting risks.

• Children must not play with this appliance.

• Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be per-formed by children without supervision.

• Keep packaging film away from children – risk of suffocation!

• Switch the appliance off after every use and prior to every cleaning/maintenance procedure.

• Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning or glow-ing objects.

• The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present.

• Immediately switch the appliance off or pull the power plug if foam forms or liquids escape!

• Do not use abrasives, glass or universal cleaners!
  Never immerse the appliance in water. Certain materials may produce explosive vapours or mixtures when agitated by the suction air!
  Never vacuum up the following materials:

• Explosive or combustible gases, liquids and dust particles (reactive dust particles)

• Reactive metal dust particles (such as aluminium, magnesium, zinc) in combination with highly alkaline or acidic detergents

• Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies

• Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint thinners, acetone, heating oil).
  In addition, these substances may cause the appliance materials to corrode.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe in-juries or death.

WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.

CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.

ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Description of the Appliance

Illustrations on fold-out page!
The scope of delivery of your appliance is
illustrated on the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage, please contact your dealer.

1. Container
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Suction hose connection
4. Storage compartment for mains cable
5. Carrying handle
6. Appliance head with clip closure
7. Storage for suction tubes and accessories
8. Mains cable with mains plug
9. Swivel casters
10. Suction hose
11. Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
12. Floor nozzle with insert for wet and dry vacuum cleaning
13. Crevice nozzle
14. Filter bag
15. Foam or cartridge filter (installed in the appliance) depending on model

Commissioning and operation

ATTENTION
Always work with an inserted foam or cartridge filter during wet and dry vacuum cleaning!

Attaching the Accessories

Illustration 1
Remove the appliance head and take accessories out of the container.

Illustration 2
Fit the swivel casters on the container bottom. In-sert filter bag if required.

Illustration 3
Put the appliance head onto the container and lock it.

Illustration 4
Connect accessories.
Note: For vacuuming dry dirt or water off the floor – al-ways work with the insert (brush strip and rubber lip) in the floor nozzle.

Illustration 5
Connect the mains plug and turn on the appliance.

Dry vacuum cleaning

ATTENTION
Only work with a dry foam or cartridge filter!

• For appliances with foam filter: When dry vacu-uming, always install the filter bag in addition to the foam filter.
• For appliances with cartridge filter: To vacuum fine dust, use the filter bag.

Information filter bag

• The filling level of the filter bag depends on the dirt that is sucked in.
• The filter bag needs to be replaced more frequently while sucking in fine dust, sand, etc.
• Clogged filter bags can burst – therefore make sure to replace the filter bag in a timely manner!
  ATTENTION
  Vacuum cold ashes only when using a pre-filter.

Wet vacuum cleaning

Illustration 6
ATTENTION
Do not use a filter bag!
Note: If the container is full, a float closes the suction opening, and the appliance works at a higher speed. Switch off the appliance immediately, and empty the container.

Finish operation

Illustration 7
Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug. Empty the container

Illustration 8
Remove the appliance head and empty the reservoir.

Storing the appliance
Illustration 9
Stow away the mains cable and accessory at the machine. Store the appliance in a dry room.

Care and maintenance

• Clean the appliance and accessory parts made of plastic with a commercial plastic cleaner.
• If required, rinse the container and accessories with water properly and dry them before reuse.

Illustration 10
When necessary, clean the foam or cartridge filter under running water only, do not wipe or brush down. Allow to dry completely prior to installation.

Special accessories
For variants with foam filter, a cartridge filter (special ac-cessories) can be purchased later and used instead of the foam filter.

• Prior to installing the cartridge filter, remove the black cover cap and keep it for later use with the foam filter.
• Insert the cartridge filter and lock it with a bajonet lock.

Troubleshooting

Decreasing cleaning power
If the cleaning power of the appliance deteriorates please check the following:

• Accessories, suction hose or suction pipes are clogged, please remove the obstruction using a stick.
• Filter bag is full, install new filter bag.
• Foam filter is contaminated, clean it under running water.
• Cartridge filter is dirty, knock off dirt from cartridge filter and clean under running water if necessary.
• Replace damaged filter.

Technical specifications

Weight

(without accessories)

| 4,5| kg
Sound pressure level (EN 60704-2-1)| 77| dB(A)

Subject to technical modifications!

www.kaercher.com/dealersearch
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212

References

• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• onderdelen.de - This website is for sale! - Onderdelen Resources and Information.
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher
• Reinigungsgeräte und Hochdruckreiniger | Kärcher

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