KARCHER WV 4-4 Plus Window Cleaner Instruction Manual
- June 11, 2024
- Karcher
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WV 4-4 Plus Window Cleaner
Instruction Manual
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Safety instructions
Read these original instructions and safety instructions as well the original
instructions and safety instructions supplied with the battery pack and
charger before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with
them.
Keep all operating instructions for future reference or for future owners. 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.
Hazard levels
DANGER
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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 instructions
DANGER
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Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack
– aging film out of the reach of children. -
Do not immerse the device in water.
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Never touch contacts or lines.
WARNING -
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.
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Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
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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.
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Children may only perform cleaning work and user maintenance under supervision.
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Children must not play with the appliance.
CAUTION -
Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.
ATTENTION -
Only store the device indoors.
Risk of electric shock
DANGER
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Do not expose the device with the battery pack to strong sunlight, heat or fire.
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Do not direct the spray jet directly onto consumables containing electrical components, e.g. the interior spaces of ovens.
WARNING -
The appliance contains electrical components – do not clean the appliance under running water.
Operation
WARNING
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Risk of injury. Do not direct the spray jet onto the eyes.
CAUTION -
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped beforehand, is visibly damaged or if it is leaking.
ATTENTION -
Do not introduce any objects into the air outlet.
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Do not insert any objects into the battery mount except for battery packs of the KÄRCHER Battery Power 4 V system.
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Test the microfiber wiping cloth on a spot that is not noticeable before you use the window cleaner on sensitive (high-gloss) surfaces.
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Switch off the appliance and empty the die waste water tank when the level in the waste water tank reaches the MAX mark.
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Store the appliance only so that it is standing upright.
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Store the appliance only in dry rooms.
Type plate
The major device information is specified on the type plate. The location of
the type plate on the device is specified in the “Device description” chapter.
Intended use
Only use the device in private households.
Only use the device with battery packs and chargers from the KÄRCHER Battery
Power 4 V system.
Suitable battery packs are marked with the BP 4 V symbol.
Only charge the battery pack with the chargers approved for charging.
The battery-powered device is designed for cleaning moist, smooth surfaces
such as window panes, mirrors or tiles.
- Do not use the device as a dry vacuum cleaner.
- The device can absorb max. 25 ml fluid from horizontal surfaces, e.g. from a toppled drinking glass.
- Only use the device with the following KÄRCHER detergents: RM 500, RM 503, RM 508. Do not use conventional window cleaning agents(no spirit, no foam cleaners, etc.).
- Only use the appliance with accessories and spare parts approved by KÄRCHER.
Any other use is prohibited. The user shall be liable for hazards arising as a result of improper use.
You can find a QR Code to call up an application video in: Illustration B Trademarks QR-Code® is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
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.
Description of the unit
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page Illustration A
- Microfiber wipe cover
- Place the wiping attachment
- Adapter
- Spray head
- Detergent
- *Charger (KÄRCHER Battery Power 4 V)
- *Battery Pack (KÄRCHER Battery Power 4 V)
- *Battery pack unlocking button
- Type plate (visible when the waste water tank is removed)
- Waste water tank
- Waste water tank lock (visible when the waste water tank is removed)
- Battery mount
- Handle
- ON/OFF button
- Charge indicator
- Separator
- Suction nozzle
- Clamping rail
- Squeegee blade
- Spray bottle
- Spray lever
- Spray nozzle
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additionally required and available separately
Mount device- Put the suction nozzle on the separator until it audibly clicks into place. Illustration C
Battery pack charging
- Charge the battery pack (see operating instructions and safety instructions for the battery pack and the charger).
Inserting the battery pack
- Press the battery pack into the battery mount on the device until it you feel it latch into place. Illustration D
Charge indicator
After the device has been switched on, the charging state of the battery
pack is displayed. Illustration E
Removing the battery pack
Note
During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack from the device and secure
it against unauthorised use.
- Press the ON / OFF button to switch off the device.
- Press the battery pack unlocking button, and pull the battery pack out of the battery mount. Illustration F
Prepare spray bottle
- Fit the spray head onto the wiping attachment. Illustration G
- Fill the detergent into the spray bottle. Illustration H
- Slowly fill clean water into the spray bottle up to the MAX marking.
- Close the spray bottle. Illustration I
- Attach the adapter to the wiping attachment on one side and snap it into place on the other side. Illustration J
- Attach the microfiber wipe cover to the adapter. Illustration K
- For small areas, disengage and remove the adapter on the wiping attachment. Illustration L
- Attach the microfiber wipe cover to the wiping attachment and fold it back to the side.
Operation
Starting operation
- Turn the spray nozzle to “ON”. Illustration M
- Operate the spray lever several times and spray the detergent evenly onto the surface to be cleaned from a distance of approx. 20 cm.
- Loosen the dirt with the microfibre wipe cover. Illustration N
- Press the ON / OFF button to switch the device on. Illustration O The charge indicator shows the current charging state of the battery pack, see chapter Charge indicator.
- Pull the squeegee blade over the surface to be cleaned to suck up the waste water. Illustration P
ATTENTION
Work with the device only until the MAX marking on the waste water tank is
reached. Switch off the device and empty the waste water tank, see chapter on
Emptying the waste water tank. Observe the following points to prevent streaks
appearing:
- Do not press the squeegee blade too hard against the surface to be cleaned, just glide over it.
- Hold the device at the correct angle to the surface to be vacuumed. The distance between the lower end of the device and the surface should be approx. 10 cm.
- Use only KÄRCHER detergents, as these are specially designed for the device.
- Spray a sufficient amount of detergent on the surface so that the surface is not too dry.
- Clean the squeegee blade regularly, see chapter Clean the squeegee blade and suction nozzle.
- If worn, the squeegee blade must be replaced, see chapter Clean the squeegee blade and suction nozzle.
- Do not clean in direct sunlight or when it is too hot or cold.
Interrupting operation
- Press the ON / OFF button to switch off the device. Illustration Q
- Place the device on a level surface.
Emptying the waste water tank
Empty the waste water tank as soon as it is filled up to the MAX marking.
Illustration R
- Press the ON / OFF button to switch off the device. Illustration Q
- Remove the waste water tank. Illustration S
- Drain the waste water tank and rinse it with clean water. Illustration T
- Fit the empty waste water tank into the device. Illustration U
Ending operation
- Press the ON / OFF button to switch off the device. Illustration Q
- Clean the waste water tank, see chapter Cleaning the waste water tank.
- Remove the battery pack, see chapter Removing the battery pack.
- Clean the microfibre wipe cover, see chapter Clean the microfibre wipe cover.
- Clean the squeegee blade and the suction nozzle, see chapter Clean the squeegee blade and suction nozzle.
- Allow the device to dry.
- Assemble the device.
- Charge the battery pack, see operating instructions with safety instructions for the battery pack and the charger.
Transport
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the
weight of the device during transportation.
- Remove the battery pack, see chapter Removing the battery pack.
- Secure the device against slipping and tipping over when transporting in vehicles.
Storage
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight Risk of injury and damage Be aware of the weight
of the device during storage.
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories. Protect the device from frost.
- Remove the battery pack, see chapter Removing the battery pack and store it properly, see the operating instructions for the battery pack.
- Store the cleaned device upright in a clean, dry place, protected from frost and dust. Illustration V
Care and maintenance
WARNING
Improper cleaning
Risk of injury from electric shock, risk of fire, risk of damage Turn off the
device and remove the battery pack before cleaning the device.
Do not immerse the device in liquids. Never clean the device under running
water.
Cleaning the waste water tank
- Empty the waste water tank, see chapter Emptying the waste water tank.
- Remove the waste water tank lock. Illustration W
- Clean the waste water tank and lock by hand. Illustration X
Clean the microfiber wipe cover
- Remove the macrofibre wipe cover from the wiping attachment or adapter. Illustration Y
- Wash the microfiber wipe cover under running water.
- Alternatively, the microfibre wipe cover can be washed in the washing machine at max. 60°C. Illustration Z
Observe the following care instructions:
● Do not bleach the microfibre wipe cover.
● Do not use fabric softeners.
● Do not dry the microfibre wipe cover in the dryer.
● Do not iron the microfibre wipe cover.
Clean the squeegee blade and suction nozzle
- Switch off the device.
- Press the unlocking button at the bottom of the suction nozzle and pull the suction nozzle off the device. Illustration AA
- Press the unlocking button on the top of the suction nozzle and slide the clamping rail off the suction nozzle. Illustration AB
- Remove the squeegee blade from the suction nozzle.
- Clean the squeegee blade, suction nozzle and clamping rail under running water. Illustration AC
- After drying, insert the squeegee blade into the suction nozzle. Illustration AD
- Place the clamping rail on the squeegee blade and push it backwards until it audibly engages in the suction nozzle. Make sure that the clamping rail slides sideways correctly into the guides on the suction nozzle. Illustration AE
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.
As the battery pack ages, even if it is looked after, the battery capacity
reduces such that the full run time will no longer be reached when fully
charged. This does not indicate a defect.
Fault | Cause | Rectification |
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The device is not working. | The battery pack is not sitting properly in the | |
device. | ‘I. Push the battery pack into the battery |
mount on the device until it you feel it latch into place.
The charging state of the battery pack is too low.| 1. Charge the battery
pack, see chapter Batterry pack charging.
The battery pack is overheated.| 1.Take the battery pack out of the device and
let it cool down, see chapter Removing the battery pack.
Note
The battery pack can get very warm.
2.Do not the place the device and battery pack in direct sunlight.
The battery pack or charger is defective.| 1. Replace the battery pack or
charger, see
chapter Intended use.
The spray bottle is not working.| There is no detergent in the spray bottle.|
1. Fill the spray bottle with detergent, see chapter Prepare spray bottle.
The pump mechanism in the spray head is defective.| 1. Contact the service
department.
Streaking occurs during operation.| | ‘I. To avoid streaking, see chapter
Starting operation.
Error codes and error descriptions
Charge indicator | Error description | Error correction |
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The lower LED flashes slowly and the mofor is off. | The battery pack is fully | |
discharged. | 1 Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged battery |
pack.
All LEDs flash twice every 2 seconds and the motor is running.| Temperature
warning: The temperature of the battery pack is close to the permissible upper
limit.| 1 Operate and store the appliance at temperatures usual for living
areas.
All LEDs flash twice every 2 seconds and the motor is off.| Battery pack
temperature too high or low.| 1 Allow the device to cool down/heat up. Operate
and store the appliance at temperatures usual for living areas.
All LEDs flash five times every 2 s.| Permanent fault of the battery pack.| 1
Remove the battery pack from the device and put it back in again.
2 If the fault persists, please contact your dealer or authorised Customer
Service.
All LEDs flash quickly simultaneously.| Motor blockage or internal device
fault.| 1 Check if there is a foreign object in the device and if
so, remove it.
2 Remove the battery pack from the device and put it
back in again.
3 If the fault persists, please contact your dealer or authorised
Customer Service.
4 Do not use the appliance to absorb larger quantities
of fluids from horizontal surfaces.
5 Do not use the appliance to absorb dust or solids.
6 Empty the waste water tank when the MAX mark is reached at the latest.
7 Only use suitable detergents, no spirits, no foam cleanser. Window cleaner
concentrates from KÄRCHER are best suited for cleaning.
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Warranty
The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all
countries. We shall remedy possible 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)
Technical data
Electrical connection
Battery pack nominal voltage| V| 3,6 – 3,7
Maximum voltage of the battery| V4| V4,2
pack| |
Degree of protection| | IPX4
Dimensions and weights
Height | mm | 313 |
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Width | mm | 282 |
Depth | mm | 133 |
Weight | g | 660 |
Waste water tank capacity | ml | 150 |
Device performance data
Nominal power | W | 10 |
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Operation duration with fully charged battery pack 2.5 Ah | Minutes | 40 |
Sound level (EN 60704-2-1) | dB(A) | 50 |
Subject to technical modifications.
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References
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