KARCHER KWD 1 Solid Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

KWD 1 Solid Vacuum Cleaner

Product Information

• Product Name: Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner
• Model Number: KWD 1
• Language: English
• Power Consumption: 59510600 (12/21)
• Weight: 196 kg
• Accessories included: Selector
• Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

• Read and comply with the instructions prior to the initial operation of the appliance.
• Store the instructions for later use or subsequent owners.
• Take into consideration the general safety instructions in addition to the operating instructions.

General Safety Instructions

• Risk of suffocation – keep bags away from children.
• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose.
• Ensure that safety devices are in place and working properly.
• Only connect the equipment to a power source that meets the voltage requirements.
• Turn off and unplug the equipment before cleaning or servicing.
• Do not use abrasive agents or glass or multi-purpose cleaners for cleaning.
• Consider the weight of the equipment when transporting it to prevent accidents or injuries.

Operating Instructions

1. Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
2. Turn on the equipment.
3. Use the appropriate nozzle to clean the desired surface.
4. Turn off and unplug the equipment after use.
5. Empty the container and store the equipment in a dry and frost-protected room.

Care and Maintenance Instructions

• Clean the foam filter/cartridge filter regularly.
• Do not rub or brush the foam filter/cartridge filter during cleaning.
• Allow the foam filter/cartridge filter to dry completely before reuse.

Special Accessories
If your model includes a foam filter, you can purchase a cartridge filter as a special accessory and use it instead of the foam filter. Follow these steps:

1. Remove the black cover cap and save it with the foam filter for later use.
2. Insert the cartridge filter and screw it in place.

Troubleshooting
If you experience any issues with your wet/dry vacuum cleaner, refer to the instruction manual for troubleshooting tips or contact customer service for assistance.

Safety instructions Wet/dry vacuum cleaner

Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent 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.

• 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 pack-aging 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 de-vice, 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 devices.

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 pow-er 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 per-forming cleaning/maintenance.
  • When using the de-vice, 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. aluminum, magnesium, zinc).
  Never use the device to vacuum up undiluted brine or acids.
  Never use the device to vacuum up any burning or smoldering 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 multi-purpose 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 dam-age 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 device

**

The KWD 1 model is available in two versions: A 1 device without bumper and without steering rollers A 2 device without bumper and with steering rollers 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. Turn switch
3. Parking position handle / accessory holder
4. Foldable carrying handle
5. Storage area
6. Type plate with technical data (e.g. container size)
7. Blowing function
8. Container closure
9. Mains connection cable with mains plug
10. Steering roller
11. Filter bag
12. Foam filter
13. Cartridge filter
14. Suction hose
15. Suction pipes 2 x 0.5 m
16. Crevice nozzle
17. Floor nozzle

Installation

Installing the steering rollers

• Before initial startup, remove the contents from the container and mount the steering rollers.
  • Illustration B
  • Illustration C
• Only possible for the version with steering rollers (A 2).

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

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.

Accessory application

1. Connect the suction hose.
   Illustration F

2. Install the floor nozzle.

   • Install the insert in the floor nozzle.
   • Connect the floor nozzle to the suction tubes.
     Illustration G

Starting up the device

1. Plug the mains plug into the socket.
   Illustration H

2. Set the trigger into the desired position. Illustration I

   • Position “1 ON”: The suction / blowing function is activated.
   • Position “0 OFF”: The device is switched off.

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.

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 J

Interrupting operation

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

2. Place the handle of the suction hose in the intermediate parking position.
   Illustration K

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.
   Illustration L

5. 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 complete-ly 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 M
Illustration N

Optional accessories
Note For variants with a foam filter, a cartridge filter can be purchased later as a special accessory and used in-stead 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 M

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

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

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