K RCHER WD3S Premium Wet and Dry Vacuum User Manual

Premium Wet and Dry Vacuum
User Manual

WD3S Premium Wet and Dry Vacuum

WD 2 Plus/WD 2 Plus S
WD 3/WD 3 S/WD 3 P/WD 3 P S
KWD 2/KWD 2 S
KWD 3/KWD 3 S/KWD 3 P/KWD 3 P S
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Safety instructions Wet/dry vacuum cleaner and dry vacuum cleaner
Read these safety instructions and the original instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them.

•  In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guidelines applicable by law.
• Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.

Hazard levels
DANGER

• Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.
  WARNING

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.
  CAUTION

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.
  ATTENTION

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property.

General safety instructions

DANGER

• Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packaging film out of the reach of children.
    WARNING

• Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device.

• Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved.

• Only people who have been instructed on how to use the device, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the device.

• Children must not operate the device.

•  Children from the minimum age of 8 may use the appliance if they are properly supervised or have been instructed in its use by a person responsible for their safety, and if they have understood the resultant hazards involved.

•  Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.

•  Children may only perform cleaning work and user maintenance under supervision.

CAUTION

• Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety d vices.

Risk of electric shock

DANGER

• Only connect the device to alternating current. The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source.
•  Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
• Only operate the device via a fault current protection switch (maximum 30 mA).
•  Do not immerse the device in water.

WARNING

•  Only connect the device to an electrical connection which has been set up by a qualified electrician as per IEC 60364-1.
• Check the power supply cable with mains plug for damage before operation each time. Do not put the device into operation with a damaged power supply cable. Have a damaged power supply cable replaced immediately by the authorised customer service / qualified electrician.
• Do not dam- age the power supply and extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.

CAUTION

•  In case of longer breaks in operation and after use, switch off the device at the main switch / device switch and pull the mains plug.
• Switch off the device and unplug the mains plug before performing cleaning/maintenance.
•  When using the device, pull the power supply cable fully out of the device. If the cable is wrapped around the cable hook, you must undo it completely.
•  Do not carry/transport the device using the power supply cable.
•  Do not pull the mains plug out the socket using the power supply cable.

Wet vacuum cleaning
WARNING

• In case of any foam formation or escaping liquids, switch off the device immediately and remove the mains plug.

Operation

DANGER

• Operation in explosive atmospheres is prohibited.
• Risk of explosion
• Never use the device to vacuum up combustible gases, liquids or dusts.
• Never use the device to vacuum up reactive metal dusts (e.g. aluminium, magnesium, zinc).
• Never use the device to vacuum up undiluted brine or acids.
• Never use the device to vacuum up any burning or smouldering objects/matter.

These substances can corrode the materials in use on the device.
WARNING

• Risk of injury. Do not use the nozzle and suction pipe at head height.

CAUTION

• Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in operation.
• Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. Before all actions with or on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.

ATTENTION

• Protect the device from extreme weather conditions, moisture and heat.
• Never use the device without a filter, this can lead to device damage.

Care and service

WARNING

• Switch off the device immediately and remove the mains plug before performing any care and service work.

CAUTION

• Have repair work and work on electrical components carried out by the authorised customer service only.

ATTENTION

• Do not use scouring agents, glass or multipurpose cleaner for cleaning.

Transport
CAUTION

• In order to prevent accidents or injuries, you must ob-  serve the weight of the device when transporting it.

Intended use

Only use the device in private households. In accordance with the descriptions and the safety information in these operating instructions, the device is intended for use as a wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Cold ashes may only be vacuumed with suitable accessories. Protect the device from rain and do not store it outdoors.
Note The manufacturer accepts no liability for possible damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.

Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely. Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi- ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site. (See overleaf for the address)

Description of the unit
Depending on the model selected, there are differences in the equipment. The specific equipment is described on the device packaging. For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Illustration A

1 Suction hose connection
2 Rotary switch
3 Parking position handle / accessory holder
4 Foldable carrying handle
5 Storage area
6 Rating plate with technical data (e.g. container size)
7 Blower function
8 Container closure
9 Mains connection with mains plug
10 Accessory storage
11 Parking position for floor nozzle
12 Steering roller
13 Power socket
14 Hose storage, both sides (WD 3 / KWD 3)| 15 Cable hook (WD 3 / KWD 3)
16 Drain screw (WD 3 / KWD 3)
17 Filter bag
18 Foam filter
19 Cartridge filter
20 Suction hose (WD 2 Plus / KWD 2)
21 Removable handle (WD 3 / KWD 3)
22 Suction hose with connection piece (WD 3 / KWD 3)
23 Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
24 Crevice nozzle
25 Floor nozzle
26 Adapter for connecting power tools
27 Reset switch
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Installing the steering rollers

1. Before initial startup, remove contents from the container.
   IllustrationB
   IllustrationC

Note For devices with stainless steel containers, the accessories are not in the container, they are outside of it.

Initial startup
ATTENTION
Vacuuming without a foam or cartridge filter .
Device damage
Always ensure that the foam or cartridge filter is inserted, for both wetvacuumingand drive Cuming.
Inserting the filter bag

1.  Fully unfold the filter bag.

2. Attach the filter bag to the device connection and press it on firmly.
   Illustration D

3. Fit and lock the device head.
   Illustration E

Note: We recommend using a filter bag to vacuum fine dust.
Installing the hose, pipes, floor nozzle

1. Connect the suction hose.
   Illustration F

2. Connect the suction hose to the handle.
   Illustration G
   Note For convenient vacuuming in confined spaces, the handle can be removed, and the accessories plugged directly onto the suction hose. To release the handle, the grey areas on both sides of the handle must be pressed, and the handle pulled from the hose.

3. Install the floor nozzle.
   • Install the insert in the floor nozzle.
   • Connect the floor nozzle to the suction pipes. Illustration H

Starting up the device

1. Plug the mains plug into the socket.
   Illustration I
   Devices without a socket

2. Set the trigger into the desired position.
   Illustration J
   • Position “1 ON”: The suction / blower function is activated.
   • Position “0 OFF”: The device is switched off.
   Devices with a socket

3. Set the trigger into the desired position.
   Illustration K
   • Position “1 ON”: The suction / blower function is activated.
   •Position : When the power tool is connected, the suction is activated automatically.
   • Position “0 OFF”: The device is switched off.
   Note: As long as the device is supplied with power, the device socket can be used as a power source.

Operation

Note
Pay attention to the latest part numbers when purchasing and installing filter bags and cartridge filters.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.
Dry vacuuming
ATTENTION
Vacuuming cold ashes
Device damage Only vacuum cold ash with an ash pre-separator.
ATTENTION
Defective or wet foam filter / cartridge filter Device damage Before starting up, check the foam filter / cartridge filter for damage, and replace it if necessary. Only vacuum with a dry foam filter / cartridge filter. Depending on the equipment variant, a foam filter or a cartridge filter is included.

• For devices with a foam filter: Always use the filter bag in addition to the foam filter when dry vacuuming.
• For devices with a cartridge filter: Always use the filter bag in addition to the cartridge filter when vacuuming fine dust.

Note Replace the filter bag in good time, as a filter bag that is too full could be damaged. The fill degree of the filter bag depends on the amount of dirt vacuumed. The filter bag should be replaced more frequently when vacuuming fine dust, sand, etc.
Wet vacuuming
ATTENTION
Wet vacuuming with a filter bag Device damage Do not use a filter bag when vacuuming wet.
ATTENTION
Operation with full container
When the container is full, a float switch closes the suction opening and the device runs at a higher speed. Switch off the device immediately and empty the container.
Note If the device falls over, the float can also close. To make the device capable of vacuuming again, set up the device, switch it off, wait 5 seconds and then switch it on again.
Working with power tools (only for devices with a built-in socket)
CAUTION
Unintentional starting of the power tool
Injury or property damage
Make sure that the power tool is ready for operation as soon as it is connected to the device socket.

1. Connect the suction hose. Illustration F
2. If necessary, adjust the adapter to the connection diameter of the power tool using a suitable tool.
3. Put the adapter on the handle of the suction hose.
4. Mount the suction hose with the adapter on the power tool. Illustration L
5. Plug the mains plug of the power tool into the device socket. Illustration M
6. Set the trigger to . Illustration K The suction is activated automatically.

Note
Note the maximum connected load (see information on the device socket).
Note As soon as the power tool is switched on, the suction turbine starts up with a 0.5 second delay. If the power tool is switched off, the suction turbine continues to run for approx. 5 seconds in order to suck in the residual dirt in the suction hose.
Note If the device overloads and shuts down due to the use of power tools, the device can be restored to working order by pressing the reset switch.

Blower function
The blower function can be used to clean areas that are difficult to reach or where vacuuming is not possible, e.g. leaves in a gravel bed.

• Insert the suction hose into the blower connection. The blower function is now activated. Illustration N

Interrupting operation

1.  Set the trigger to “0 OFF”. The device is switched off.
2. Variant 1: Place the handle of the suction hose in the intermediate parking position. Illustration O Variant 2: Attach the floor nozzle in the parking position. Illustration P

Ending operation

1. Set the trigger to “0 OFF”. The device is switched off.

2. Pull out the mains plug.

3. Remove the device head. Illustration B

4. Empty the container. On the devices that have a drain screw, the container can be emptied via the drain screw. Illustration Q

5. Storage possibility: Illustration T
   Note
   The suction hose can be wrapped around the device head and attached to the device head with the help of the hose collar.

6. Store the device in a dry and frost-proof room.

Care and service

General care instructions

• Clean the device and plastic accessory parts with a commonly available plastic cleaner.
• Rinse the container and accessories with water, as necessary, and dry them before further use.

Clean the foam filter / cartridge filter

1. If necessary, the foam filter / cartridge filter can be cleaned under running water. To do this, remove the foam filter from the filter basket. The cartridge filter can be unlocked and removed by turning it towards the symbol .
2. Do not rub or scrub the foam filter / cartridge filter when cleaning it.
3. Allow the foam filter / cartridge filter to dry completely before using it again.
4. Depending on the filter type, reinsert as follows:
   • Foam filter: Pull the filter over the filter basket and ensure that it is fixed correctly.
   • Cartridge filter: Install the filter on the filter basket, turn it towards the symbol and ensure that it is fixed correctly. Illustration R Illustration S

Optional accessories

Note For variants with a foam filter, a cartridge filter can be purchased later as a special accessory and used instead of the foam filter.

1.  Before inserting the cartridge filter, remove the black cover cap and keep it with the foam filter for later use.
2. Put on the cartridge filter and screw it tight. Illustration R

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.
Declining suction performance
Accessories, the suction hose or the suction tubes are clogged.

• Remove the clog with a suitable aid. The filter bag is full.
• Replace the filter bag. The foam filter / cartridge filter is dirty.
• Clean the foam filter / cartridge filter (see chapter Clean the foam filter / cartridge filter). The foam filter / cartridge filter is damaged.
• Replace the foam filter / cartridge filter.

Technical data

Note: The technical data can be found on the type plate.
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References

• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher

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