K RCHER VC 3 (ERP) Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

K RCHER VC 3 (ERP) Vacuum Cleaner

Product Information

The VC 3 (ERP) and VC 3 Plus (ERP) are compact and powerful vacuum cleaners designed for efficient cleaning. They come with various features such as cyclone separator, HEPA filter, and adjustable suction power. The vacuum cleaners have a voltage of 220-240V, operate at a frequency of 50/60Hz, and have a power consumption of 700W. They have a noise level of 76dB(A) and a maximum vacuum of 16kPa. The dust container has a capacity of 0.9 liters and an action radius of 7.5 meters. The vacuum cleaners weigh 4.4kg and have dimensions of 396mm x 270mm x 332mm.

Specifications

Model| Voltage| Frequency| Power Consumption| Noise Level| Dust Container Capacity| Action Radius| Weight| Dimensions
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VC 3 (ERP)| 220-240V| 50/60 Hz| 700W| 76dB(A)| 0.9 litres| 7.5 meters| 4.4 kg| 396mm x 270mm x 332mm
VC 3 Plus (ERP)| 220-240V| 50/60 Hz| 700W| 76dB(A)| 0.9 litres| 7.5 meters| 4.4 kg| 396mm x 270mm x 332mm

Product Usage Instructions

Cleaning the Cyclone Separator

1. Push the lock and remove the dust container from the vacuum cleaner.
2. Turn the cover of the dust container in the counter-clockwise direction so that the marking points to the unlocking symbol.
3. Remove the dust container for quick cleaning.
4. Clean the cyclone separator by using a soft sponge and wipe with a moist cloth.
5. For thorough cleaning, disassemble the cyclone separator and clean the sieve and ring under running water.
6. Allow the cyclone separator to dry completely before installing it back into the device.
7. Turn the cover of the dust container in a clockwise direction so that the marking points to the locking symbol.
8. Place the dust container back into the device and snap it into place.

Cleaning the HEPA Filter

1. Turn the cover of the dust container in the counter-clockwise direction so that the marking points to the unlocking symbol.
2. Remove the HEPA filter carefully.
3. Empty or tap out the dirt from the HEPA filter.
4. Insert the cleaned HEPA filter back into the device.
5. Turn the cover of the dust container in a clockwise direction so that the marking points to the locking symbol.

Adjusting Suction Power

The vacuum cleaner comes with adjustable suction power to suit different cleaning requirements. Follow the instructions below:

• Low suction power: Adjust the suction power to the lowest setting for delicate surfaces or light cleaning.
• Medium suction power: Adjust the suction power to the medium setting for regular cleaning tasks.
• Highest suction power: Adjust the suction power to the highest setting for deep cleaning or when dealing with stubborn dirt.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can I use a hairdryer to dry the HEPA filter?
  • A: No, you should not use a hairdryer to dry the HEPA filter. Allow the filter to air dry completely before installing it back into the vacuum cleaner.
• Q: How do I clean the Zyklonabscheider?
  • A: The Zyklonabscheider can be cleaned by following the instructions for cleaning the cyclone separator mentioned above.
• Q: What should I do if the motor gets damaged?
  • A: Before working on the appliance, switch it off and pull out the plug of the vacuum cleaner. Only use the device when all filters and the dust container are installed. Defective filters and filters that can no longer be cleaned must be replaced.
• Q: How often should I clean the filters and dust container?
  • A: It is recommended to clean the filters and empty the dust container after each use or when they are visibly dirty. Regular maintenance will ensure optimal performance of the vacuum cleaner.

Please read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety instructions prior to the initial use of your device. Proceed accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or subsequent owners.

General notes

Proper use

This universal vacuum cleaner is intended for the private use at home and not for commercial purposes.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage that may occur on account of improper use or wrong operation. Use the universal vacuum cleaner only with:

• Original spare parts, accessories and special accessories.

The universal vacuum cleaner is not suitable for:

• Vacuuming off human beings or animals.
• Vacuuming up:
  • Small living creatures (e.g. flies, spiders, etc.).
  • Substances that are harmful for health, have sharp edges, are hot or glowing.
  • Moist or liquid substances.
  • Easily inflammable or explosive substances and gases.

Depending on equipment

• The parquet nozzle supplied is not suitable for use on carpets.

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. Please dispose your old appliances 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

Disposal of dust filters

• The dust filters are made of environmentally friendly materials.
• They can therefore be disposed off through the normal household garbage provided you have not sucked in substances that are not permitted to be thrown into household garbage.

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.

Customer Service

• Our KÄRCHER branch will be pleased to help you further in the case of questions or faults. See address on the reverse.

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.

Scope of delivery

• 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.

Description of the Appliance

1. Running wheels
2. Mains plug
3. Push button take-up cable
4. Parking position
5. Carrying handle
6. On/Off button
7. Cover HEPA filter
8. HEPA filter
9. Handle
10. Suction control
11. Telescopic suction pipe
12. Adjustable telescopic suction pipe
13. Furniture brush
14. Crevice nozzle
15. Switch lever
16. Floor nozzle
17. *Parquet nozzle
    • (Depending on equipment)
18. Suction hose
19. Hose release button
20. Dust container
21. Dust container lock
22. Dust bin release button

Operation

Start up

• Illustration 1
  • Snap the suction hose hub into the suction opening.
  • For removal, compress the latch and pull off the suction hose hub.
• Illustration 2
  • Connect handle and suction tube and insert.
  • Connect the floor nozzle and telescopic suction pipe and insert.
• Illustration 3
  • Use the adjustment of the telescopic suction pipe and adjust the telescopic suction pipe to the desired length.
• Illustration 4
  • For parking or during short breaks, hook the floor nozzle into the park bracket at the rear of the unit.
• Illustration 5
  • Hold the mains cable on the plug and pull it out. Insert the mains plug into a socket.
• Illustration 6
  • Turn on the machine.
• Illustration 7
  • The power suction adjustment is at the power suction control:
  • Suction control open, little suction power
  • Suction control closed, high suction power

Adjust the suction power to suit the suction requirement:

• Low suction power – for laced curtains, textiles, upholstered furniture, cushions
  • Medium suction power – for slightly dirty carpets/ carpeted floors, precious carpets.
• Highest suction power – for hard floors, very dirty carpets and carpeted floors
  • Empty dust container when the marking -MAX- is reached at the latest.
    See Chapter “Emptying the dust container”.

Important notice: The appliance will shutdown automatically, if there is danger of overheating. Turn the appliance off and pull the power plug. Ensure that the floor nozzle, the telescopic suction pipe or the suction hose is not clogged or check if the filter must be changed. After the elimination of the disturbance, allow the appliance to cool down for a at least 1 hour; then the appli- ance is ready for operation again.

Suction using accessories

Using accessories

• Furniture brush: for cleaning furniture and deli- cate objects with care, dusting books, air vents in the car, etc.
• Crevice nozzle: for edges, joints and heaters

Replace the Accessories

• Illustration 8
  • Insert the handle in the desired accessory until the stop.

Note

• The accessories can also be used when the telescopic suction pipe is attached.

Floor nozzle

Reversible floor nozzle

• Illustration 9
  • Carpets and carpeted floors:
  • Select the following switch setting:
• Illustration 10
  • Hard surfaces:
  • Select the following switch setting:

Parquet nozzle

• depending on equipment
  • Used to vacuum sensitive and smooth floors (par- quet, marble, terracotta etc.).

Finish operation

• Illustration 11
  • Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug.
• Illustration 12
  • Push the take-up cable button. The cable will pull it- self automatically into the appliance.
• Illustration 4
  • Hang the floor nozzle on the backside of the appliance into the parking holder, and push into the pause position.

Transport, storage

• Hold the appliance at the carrying handle when you want to transport it and store it in dry rooms.

Note: It is recommended that you first completely push in the telescopic suction pipe.

Cleaning and care

ATTENTION

• Before working on the appliance, switch it off and pull out the plug of the vacuum cleaner!
• Only use the device when all filters and the dust container are installed.
• Otherwise the motor can get damaged.
• Defective filters and filters that can no longer be cleaned must be replaced.

Emptying the dust container

• Illustration 13
  • Empty dust container when the marking -MAX- is reached at the latest.
• Illustration 14
  • Push the lock and remove the dust container.
• Illustration 15
  • Hold the dust container over a dust bin. Operate the locking lever.
  • As soon as the dust container is empty, close the cover, the lock snaps into place.
  • Place the dust container into the device and snap it into place.

Note

• Ensure the correct seating of the dust container upon insertion.

Cleaning the cyclone separator

Clean the cyclone separator in case of coarse soiling.

• Illustration 14
  • Push the lock and remove the dust container.
• Illustration 16
  • Turn the cover of the dust container in the counter- clockwise direction so that the marking points to the unlocking symbol.
  • Remove dust container.
• Illustration 17
  • For quick cleaning
  • Clean the cyclone separator by using a soft sponge and wipe with a moist cloth.
• Illustration 18
  • For thorough cleaning:
  • Disassemble the cyclone separator and clean the sieve and ring under running water.

Note

• The dust container can also be cleaned under running water.

ATTENTION

1. Do not immerse the cyclone separator into water.
2. Do not wash the parts using detergents or boiling water.
3. Allow the cyclone separator and the dust container to dry completely before installing it in the device.

• Illustration 16
  • Turn the cover of the dust container in the clockwise direction so that the marking points to the locking symbol.
  • Place the dust container into the device and snap it into place.

Cleaning the motor protection filter

Wash the motor protection filter on a weekly basis or in case of visible soiling.
The motor protection filter is located in the casing above the dust container.

• Illustration 14
  • Push the lock and remove the dust container.
• Illustration 19
  • Unlatch the lock and open the cover.
  • Remove the motor protection filter.
• Illustration 20
  • Remove the foam inlay from the frame.
  • Wash foam inlay in warm water (max. 40°C).
  • Thoroughly rinse the foam inlay and allow it to air- dry.

ATTENTION

• Never clean the foam inlay in the washing machine and do not dry it by means of a hair dryer.
• Do not wash the parts using detergents or boiling water.
• Allow the foam inlay to dry completely before installing it in the device (at least 24 hours).
• Insert the motor protection filter with the foam inlay into the top part of the dust container.
• Snap in the cover.
• Place the dust container into the device and snap it into place.

HEPA filter

• Filter for pure blower air.

Note

• Clean the HEPA filter in case of visible soiling.
• Replace the HEPA filter in case of damage

ATTENTION

Material damage due to incorrect cleaning of the HEPA filter.

• Do not rinse out the HEPA filter!
• Never clean the filter in the washing machine and do not dry it by means of a hair dryer.

Illustration 21

• Turn the cover in the counter-clockwise direction so that the marking points to the unlocking symbol.
• Remove the HEPA-filter.
• Carefully empty/knock dirt out of the HEPA filter.
• Insert HEPA filter.
• Turn the cover in the clockwise direction so that the marking points to the locking symbol.

Cleaning the accessories

• Illustration 22
  • Handle and suction tube can be disconnected in order to clean or if clogged. Push the 2 interlocks and pull apart.
  • Connect handle and suction tube and insert.

Technical specifications

Kärcher| VC 3 （ERP）

1.198-053.0

VC 3 Plus（ERP）

1.198-060.0

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Voltage| V| 220-240
Current type| Hz| 50/60
Protective class|  | II
Weight (without accessories)| kg| 4.4
Action radius| m| 7.5
Actual dust container volume| l| 0.9
Dimensions
Length| mm| 396
Width| mm| 270
Height| mm| 332
Vacuum min.| kPa| ≥ 16
HEPA filter| HEPA 13
Eco design as per 666/2013:
Sound power level LWA| dB(A)| 76
Rated power input| W| 700

Subject to technical modifications!

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Documents / Resources

| K RCHER VC 3 (ERP) Vacuum Cleaner [pdf] Instruction Manual
VC 3 ERP Vacuum Cleaner, VC 3 ERP, Vacuum Cleaner, Cleaner
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References

• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher

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