K RCHER WD 5 Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: K RCHER

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WD 5 Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner
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WD 5 Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner

WD 5 / WD 5 S / WD 5 P / WD 5 P S

WD 6 P / WD 6 P S
KWD 5 / KWD 5 S / KWD 5 P / KWD 5 P S /
KWD 6 P / KWD 6 P S

Note
For versions with stainless steel tubes, remove the protective cover before initial startup.

Initial startup

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 F
3. Fit and lock the device head.
Illustration G

Installing the hose, pipes, floor nozzle

1. Connect the suction hose.
Illustration H
2. Connect the suction hose to the handle.
Illustration I
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. Connect the floor nozzle to the suction pipes.

Use the position with the brush strips extended to
vacuum dry dirt.
Use the position with squeegees extended to
suck up damp dirt / water.
Illustration J

Starting up the device

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

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

Position “1 ON”: The suction / blowing function is
activated.
Position “0 OFF”: The device is switched off.
Devices with a socket

3. Set the trigger into the desired position.
Illustration M

“MAX” position: The suction / blowing function is
activated.
MAX 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

ATTENTION
Flat pleated filter missing
Device damage
Always work with the flat pleated filter inserted.

Note
Pay attention to the latest part numbers when purchasing
and installing filter bags and flat pleated 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 flat pleated filter

Device damage
Before initial startup, check the flat pleated filter for
damage and replace it if necessary.
Only vacuum with a dry flat pleated filter.
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.

Note
Depending on the model selected, an adapter or an
adapter and a thin tool hose are included in the scope
of delivery.

Connect the suction hose.
If necessary, the adapter can be adjusted to the connection
diameter of the power tool with a suitable
tool.
Option A) Put the adapter on the handle of the suction
hose. Connect the suction hose to the adapter
on the power tool.
Option B) For more flexibility when working, connect
the adapter to the thin tool hose and the handle of
the suction hose and connect it to the power tool.
Option C) With some power tools, the handle of the
suction hose can be connected directly to the power
tool.
Illustration N
Plug the mains plug of the power tool into the device
socket.
Illustration O
Set the trigger to MAX Set.
The power can be regulated using the rotary switch.

The suction is activated automatically.
Illustration M

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.

Integrated filter cleaning system

Note
The filter cleaning system is designed for vacuuming
large quantities of fine dust without a filter bag inserted.
The filter cleaning system allows the soiled flat pleated
filter to be cleaned at the push of a button and the suction
performance to be increased again.

Place the handle of the suction hose in the designated
parking position on the device head. Press the filter
cleaning button three times with the device
switched on, waiting 4 seconds between the individual
actuations.
Illustration P

Note
After pressing the filter cleaning button several times,
check the container for its filling volume. Otherwise dirt
can escape when the container is opened

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 Q

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.
Variant 2: Attach the floor nozzle in the parking position.
Illustration R

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 S
5. Storage possibility:
Illustration Y

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 filter box / flat pleated filter

Unlock the filter box and fold it out.
Illustration T
Remove the filter box.
Illustration U
Empty the filter box into a waste container. In the
case of heavy soiling, tap the filter box against the
edge of the waste container. The flat pleated filter
does not have to be removed from the filter box.
Illustration V
If necessary, clean the flat pleated filter separately.
To do this, remove the flat pleated filter from the filter
box.
Illustration W
Clean the flat pleated filter under running water. Do
not rub or brush off.
Allow the flat pleated filter to dry completely before
reusing.
Illustration X
We recommend cleaning the flat pleated filter after each
use.

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 authorized 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 flat pleated filter is dirty.
Clean the flat pleated filter (see Chapter Clean the
filter box / flat pleated filter).
The flat pleated filter is damaged.
Replace the flat pleated filter