KARCHER SE 4001 Plus Spray Extraction Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Karcher

KARCHER SE 4001 Plus Spray Extraction Cleaner

KARCHER-SE-4001-Plus-Spray-Extraction-Cleaner-product

Product Information

Product Name: SE 4001 / SE 4001 Plus
Manufacturer: Kärcher Product
Type: Multi-purpose vacuum cleaner
Product Website: www.kaercher.com

Product Usage Instructions

1. Register your product: To register your SE 4001 / SE 4001 Plus, visit the product website at www.kaercher.com/welcome.

Safety Instructions:

Before using the appliance, read the safety instructions provided in the manual.
Pay attention to the symbols used in the operating instructions.
Use the appliance only as intended and follow the instructions for proper use.
To protect the environment, follow the disposal guidelines for cleaning agents and packaging materials.
In case of any faults or issues, contact customer service or a qualified electrician

Start-up:

Before using the appliance for the first time, make sure to read and comply with the general notes and safety instructions
Connect the appliance to a power outlet with a pre-installed residual current device.
Familiarize yourself with the control buttons and functions of the appliance

Operations:

Always work with the foam filter inserted, both during wet cleaning and wet and dry vacuuming.
For light to normal dirt, use appropriate cleaning methods as described in the manual.
For heavy dirt or stains, follow the recommended cleaning methods.
After cleaning carpets, it is recommended to rinse them again with clean water.
To use the appliance as a multi-purpose vacuum cleaner, attach the necessary accessories to the handle or directly to the suction tube
Turn on the vacuum cleaner using the power switch.

Shutting down:

After use, turn off the vacuum cleaner using the power switch.
Empty or replace the filter bag if it is full.
Clean the foam filter regularly.

Maintenance and Care:

Clean the sieve in the fresh water tank regularly by removing it and rinsing it under clear water.
For maintenance and care of the appliance, refer to the instructions provided in the manual.

Faults:

In case of any faults or issues with the appliance, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual or contact customer service

Specifications:

Voltage: 220-240V
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption: 1200W (SE 4001), 1400W (SE 4001 Plus)
Water Intake Capacity: 4 liters
Noise Level: 74 dB(A) For more information about accessories and spare parts, visit www.kaercher.com.

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General notes

Dear Customer,
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.

Proper use

This appliance has been designed for use in private households and is not intended for commercial use.

By purchasing this appliance you have become the owner of a spray extraction appliance for maintenance or basic cleaning of carpeting with a deep cleaning effect.
With a hard surface insert for the spray-ex floor nozzle (in the scope of delivery) even hard surfaces can be cleaned.
With the relevant accessories (in the scope of delivery) it can also be used as a multi-purpose vacuum cleaner.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse 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. Batteries and accumulators contain substances that must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your old appliances, batteries and accumulators 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.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Customer Service

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

Accessories and Spare Parts

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

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. (See address on the reverse)

Safety instructions

Apart from the notes contained herein the general safety provisions and rules for the prevention of accidents of the legislator must be observed. Any use of the machine in contravention with the following instructions will lead to warranty claims being rendered void.

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 person in charge of their safety or they have received precise instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood 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 performed 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 glowing objects.
The appliance must provide of a stable ground.
The operator must use the appliance properly. He must consider the local conditions and must pay attention to third parties, in particular children, when working with the appliance.
Check the faultless condition of the appliance and the accessories before using it. Otherwise, the appliance must not be used.
Never dip the machine, the cable or the plugs in water or other liquids.
It is not allowed to use the appliance in hazardous locations. If the appliance is used in hazardous areas the corresponding safety provisions must be observed.
Protect the appliance against external weather, humidity and heat sources.
Should the appliance fall down, it must be check by an authorised after sales service as internal disturbances could be present, which constrain the safety of the product.
Do not suck in toxic substances.
Do not use the machine to vacuum clean plaster of Paris, cement, etc. that can harden on coming into contact with water and can thus hamper the functioning of the machine.
Always place the machine in a horizontal position during operation.
Only use cleaners recommended by the manufacturer and comply with their application, disposal and warning guidelines.

DANGER

Only connect the appliance to properly earthed sockets.
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.
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.
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 currentlimiting circuit breaker (max. 30 mA nominal tripping current).
Only use a splash proof extension cable with a minimum section of 3×1 mm².
If couplings of the power cord or extension cable are replace the splash protection and the mechanical tightness must be ensured.
Please switch off the machine first using the main switch before disconnecting the machine from the mains.
Immediately switch off the appliance or pull the mains plug in case of formation of foam or fluid escape!

WARNING

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.

Startup

Description of the Appliance

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. Illustrations on fold-out page! Illustration 1

Motor casing
Carrying handle
Foam filter
Filter lock
Power cord with plug
Storage, power cord
Switch for suction (0 / I)
Switch for spraying (0 / I)
Release fresh water reservoir
Fresh water tank
Container
Swivel casters
Connection for the suction hose of the multi-purpose vacuum cleaner
Connection spray hose
Suction hose
Handle
Surrounding air separator
Spray handle with spray lever
Spray hose, loose
Mounting clips (10x)
Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
Storage for suction tubes and accessories
Spray-ex floor nozzle for carpet cleaning, with hard surface attachment
24 Spray ex hand nozzle for upholstery cleaning
25 Adapter for spray-ex manual nozzle for upholstery cleaning
Floor nozzle with hard surface insert
Upholstery nozzle
Crevice nozzle
Filter bag

Before Startup

Illustration 2
Remove the fresh water reservoir. Press the release and remove the tank.
Note: The motor casing can only be removed if the fresh water reservoir was removed first.
Illustration 3
Remove the motor casing. For this, fold the carrying handle forward to unlatch the reservoir. Remove the accessories and swivel casters from the reservoir.
Illustration 4
Turn the container, press in the steering roller in the openings at the base of the container till the endpoint.
Illustration 5
Turn the motor casing around and attach the foam filter to the filter basket.
Insert the filter cover and turn to lock.
Install the motor casing. Pull up on the carrying handle to lock.
Illustration 6
Install the fresh water reservoir. Insert the bottom part first and then press toward the top on the motor compartment to check if it is locked in.
Illustration 7
Slide the spray handle onto the handle until it locks into place.
Attach the spray hose of the spray handle to the suction hose using 7 mounting clips.
Attach the suction hose and the spray hose to the connectors on the appliance.
Note: Press the suction hose tightly into the connector to lock it into place.
Illustration 8.1
Connect the suction tubes and attach to the handle.
Insert the loose spray hose in the spray handle and attach to the suction tubes using the 3 included mounting clips.
Attach the floor nozzle to the suction tubes and insert the spray hose into the floor nozzle. Rotate the exterior safety lever and lock the spray hose into place. The appliance is now prepared for wet cleaning.
Illustration 8.2
For the installation of the spray-ex manual nozzle the enclosed adapter must be connected and locked between the spray-ex manual nozzle for upholstery cleaning and the handle.
SE 4001 Plus

Operations

ATTENTION
Always work with an inserted foam filter – during wet cleaning as well as wet and dry vacuum cleaning.

Wet cleaning of carpets/hard surfaces

ATTENTION
Check the object to be cleaned prior to using the appli-ance in an inconspicuous place for colour fastness and water resistance.
Do not clean water-sensitive floor coverings such as wood floors (the moisture could penetrate and damage the floor).
Note:
Warm water (max. 50°C) will increase the cleaning ef-fect.

t cleaning of carpeted floors

With spray-ex floor nozzle without hard surface at-tachment.

Wet cleaning of hard surfaces

With spray-ex floor nozzle with hard surface attach-ment. Slide the attachment for hard surfaces onto the side of the spray-ex floor nozzle. The squeegee points towards the front, the brush strip towards the back.

Slide the attachment for hard surfaces onto the side of the spray-ex floor nozzle. The squeegee points towards the front, the brush strip towards the back.

Note: You can remove the water reservoir to fill it or you can fill it directly on the appliance.
Illustration 9
Flip the reservoir cover up.
Add 100 – 200 ml (volume depends on degree of contamination) of RM 519 into the fresh water res-ervoir, then add tap water – do not overfill.
Close the reservoir cover. Start working
Illustration 10
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Press the switch for suction (position I), suction tur-bine is running.
Illustration 11
Close fully the surrounding air separator at the handle.
Illustration 12
Press the switch for spraying (position I), the detergent pump is ready.
Use the lever on the spray handle to spray on detergent solution.
Run across the surface to be cleaned in overlapping paths. Pull the nozzle backwards (do not push).

Emptying the reservoir during operation

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.

Switch the appliance off by pressing the switch for suction and spraying (position 0).
Remove the accessories and the fresh water reservoir and unlatch the motor casing.
Remove the motor casing and empty the reservoir.

Cleaning tips/mode of operation

Always work from the light to the shade (from the window to the door).
Always work from the cleaned to the uncleaned surface.
Rugs with jute backing can shrink if too much water is used and can bleed colours.
Brush high-fiber rugs in the direction of the weave after cleaning (using a fiber brush or a scrubber).
Water-proofing the fabric using Care Tex RM 762 after the wet cleaning prevents a quick resoiling of the textile surface.
Do not step on cleaned surfaces until they have dried and do not place furniture on them to avoid pressure spots or rust stains.

Cleaning methods

Light/normal contamination

Turn on suction and spraying (position I).
Spray and simultaneously suction off detergent solution in one work cycle.
Switch off the spray switch and suction off the remaining cleaning solution.
After cleaning the carpets, reclean them using clear, warm water and waterproof if needed.
Heavy soiling or stains
Switch on sprayer (position I).
Apply detergent solution and allow to react for 5 minutes (vacuuming is switched off).
Clean the surface just like you would with light/normal soiling.
After cleaning the carpets, reclean them using clear, warm water and waterproof if needed.

End wet cleaning process

Rinse the spray tubes in the appliance as follows:
Fill the detergent container with about 1 liter of clear water.
Hold the nozzle above the drain, and switch on the spraying pump until the clear water has been consumed.

Use as multi-purpose vacuum cleaner

Note To use the device as a multi-purpose vacuum cleaner, the spray handle and the spray hose can be removed.
Illustration 13
Remove the spray hoses and mounting clips from the suction hose and suction tubes.
Press the two locking noses on the sides and pull the spray handle off the handle.

ATTENTION

Always ensure that the filter bag is inserted for dry vacuuming.
Better filtration can be achieved by using a cartridge filter (special accessories).
Container and accessories must be dry, otherwise dirt may adhere.
Select the desired accessories and attach to the suction pipes or directly to the handle.

Illustration 14

Insert a filter bag.
Select the desired accessories and attach to the suction pipes or directly to the handle.
Switch on suction (position I).

Vacuuming hard surfaces

Insert the hard surface inlay into the floor nozzle. The bristles should point towards the front.

Vacuuming carpeted floors

Work without the hard surface insert. Illustration 15
Use the surrounding air separator to adapt the suc-tion force.

Note: Close the surrounding air separator again after use!

Vacuuming up water

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.

Attach the accessories to vacuum moisture or wet-ness to the suction tubes or directly to the handle.
Switch on suction (position I). Illustration 16
Open the sliding air regulator when vacuuming up larger quantities of water. Close it again after use.
Empty the full reservoir (refer to chapter “Empty reservoir”).

Shutting down

Turn off the appliance.
Empty the full reservoir (refer to chapter “Empty reservoir”).
Rinse the reservoir thoroughly with clear water.
Remove the accessories from the appliance after each use and disassemble the hose, nozzle and extension tubes.
Note: Possibly remaining water can drip out, there-fore you should place these into the shower or bathtub.
Flush the accessories separately under running water and let air dry.
Clean the foam filter under running water; let it dry before reinserting it.
Leave the appliance open to let it dry.
Storing the appliance. Store the accessories on the appliance and store in dry rooms.

Maintenance and Care

Cleaning the device
- With an uneven spray jet. Illustration 17
- Loosen nozzle attachment and pull out, clean or re-place spray nozzle.
Clean the sieve in the fresh water reservoir
- 1 x year or as needed. Illustration 18
- Turn the lock and loosen it. Take out the sieve and rinse it with water.

Faults

No water exiting from nozzle
- Fill up fresh water reservoir.
- Check the fresh water reservoir for correct fit.
- Detergent pump defective, contact customer ser-vice.
Spray stream uneven
- Clean the spray nozzle of the spray ex floor nozzle. Insufficient vacuum performance
Insufficient vacuum performance
- Close the surrounding air separator at the handle. See diagram 11
- Accessories, suction hose or suction tubes are clogged, please remove the obstruction.
- Filter bag is full: Insert new filter bag.
- Cleaning the foam filter.
Detergent pump noisy
- Fill up fresh water reservoir.
Appliance is not running
- Plug in the mains plug.
- The overheat alarm has been triggered, please al-low appliance to cool down.

Specifications

Voltage

1~ 50-60 Hz

| 220 – 240V| V
---|---|---
Mains fuse (slow-blow)| 10| A
Container capacity| 18| l
Water intake, max.| 4| l
Output Pnom| 1200| W
Output Pmax| 1400| W
Power cord| H05-VV-F2x0,75
Sound pressure level (EN 60704-2-1)| 74| dB(A)

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