KARCHER WD 3 Premium Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: Karcher

KARCHER WD 3 Premium Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

General notes

Read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety instructions before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly.

Keep both books for future reference or for future owners.

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 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)

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

Product Overview

Suction hose connection
Rotary switch
Parking position handle / accessory holder
Foldable carrying handle
Storage area
Rating plate with technical data (e.g. container size)
Blower function
Container closure
Mains connection with mains plug
Accessory storage
Parking position for floor nozzle
Steering roller
Power socket
Hose storage, both sides (WD 3 / KWD 3)
Cable hook (WD 3 / KWD 3)
Filter bag
Foam filter
Cartridge filter
Suction hose (WD 2 Plus / KWD 2)
Removable handle (WD 3 / KWD 3)
Suction hose with connection piece (WD 3 / KWD 3)
Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
Crevice nozzle
Floor nozzle
Adapter for connecting power tools

Installing the steering rollers

Before initial startup, remove contents from the container.
Illustration B

Illustration C

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 wet vacuuming and dry vacuuming.

Inserting the filter bag

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

Connect the suction hose.
Illustration F
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.
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

Plug the mains plug into the socket.
Illustration I

Devices without a socket
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
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.
Note
Limited for Switzerland only: The socket outlet shall only be used during operation in dry condition.

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.

Connect the suction hose.
Illustration F
If necessary, adjust the adapter to the connection diameter of the power tool using a suitable tool.
Put the adapter on the handle of the suction hose.
Mount the suction hose with the adapter on the power tool.
Illustration L
Plug the mains plug of the power tool into the device socket.
Illustration M
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.

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

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

Set the trigger to “0 OFF”.
The device is switched off.
Pull out the mains plug.
Remove the device head.
Illustration B
Empty the container.
Illustration Q
Storage possibility:
Illustration T

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

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 .
Do not rub or scrub the foam filter / cartridge filter when cleaning it.
Allow the foam filter / cartridge filter to dry completely before using it again.
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.

Before inserting the cartridge filter, remove the black cover cap and keep it with the foam filter for later use.
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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