KARCHER VC 4S Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
User Manual

VC 4s Cordless.
VC 4s Cordless Plus.

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General notes

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 us

This universal vacuum cleaner is intended for 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 incorrect operation. Use the universal vacuum cleaner only with:

• Original filters
• 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 or are hot or glowing.
  – Moist or liquid substances.
  – Easily flammable or explosive substances and gases.

WARNING Children must not play with this appliance.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of the 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.

Overview of the unit

Illustration A

1 Flat brush roller
2 Flat brush roller floor nozzle
3 Soft brush roller (Plus)
4 Soft brush roller floor nozzle (Plus)
5 Fabric nozzle on accessory storage
6 Full speed mode indicator
7 Floor nozzle indicator
8 Battery indicator
9 Power Mode button
10 ON/OFF button
11 Charging interface
12 HEPA filter
13 Cotton filter| 14 Cyclone body
15 Cyclone filter
16 Dust container
17 Unlock button of dust container
18 One-step empty dust button
19 Extension wand
20 Crevice nozzle on accessory storage
21 Storage dock (storage base with the storage holder)
22 Charger
23 Flexible hose
24 Mattress nozzle
25 Car nozzle
26 Dusting brush
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• optional accessory, depending on the configuration

Charger

WARNING

• Only charge the appliance using the original charger enclosed or with a charger approved by KÄRCHER.
  Use the following adapter:

• Appliance type
  VC 4s Cordless: 1.198-280.0
  VC 4s Cordless Plus: 1.198-282.0
  6.195-094.0 / Charger

Assembly

1.  Insert the extension wand into the vacuum cleaner. Illustration B For removal, press the unlock button and unplug the extension wand.
2. Insert the extension wand into the floor nozzle. Illustration C For removal, press the unlock button and unplug the floor nozzle.

Operation

Note

• The appliance will be shut down automatically if it is in danger of overheating. Ensure that the brush roller is not blocked in any way. Charging Note
• The appliance does not work during the charging process.
• The charging time is approx. 3 – 4 hours.
• The appliance must be fully charged before first use.

1. Open the cover of the charging interface. Illustration D
2. Insert the connector of the charger into the charging interface.
3. Connect the power cable of the charger to the power supply. The charging process starts automatically.
4. When the charging process is complete, unplug the power cable of the charger from the power supply.

•  Press the ON/OFF button to start vacuuming up the dust/dirt. Illustration E By default, the appliance runs in full speed mode.
• You can adjust the suction power while vacuuming via the Power Mode button. Illustration F 3 suction modes are available with full speed, medium speed and energy saving modes. The table below describes the details of suction power stages:

moderate speed
Energy-saving mode| Off| A long-lasting feature designed for the long-running job

Indicators
Illustration G

1. Charging / discharging / battery indicator
2. Floor nozzle indicator
3. Full speed mode indicator

The table below describes the meanings of LED indicators on the appliance:

10%.
Always on (red)| The battery power is be- low 10%.
Flashing (red)| The HEPA filter, the cotton filter or the dust container is clogged.
Floor nozzle indicator| On| The brush roller of the floor nozzle is running.
Off| The brush roller of the floor nozzle is stopped.
Full speed mode indicator| On| The appliance is running in full speed mode.
Off| The appliance is running in energy saving/medium-speed mode.

Electric floor nozzle

• Attach the soft brush roller floor nozzle (Plus) to clean all kinds of dirt on the hard surfaces.
• Attach the flat brush roller floor nozzle to clean both carpet and hard surfaces. Illustration H

One -click to clear out the dust

1. Press the button on the left to clear out dirt in one step. Illustration I

Standard accessories

• Attach the fabric nozzle to clean upholstered furniture, mattresses, laced curtains, etc.
• Attach the crevice nozzle. Illustration J Illustration K

1. This is used for cleaning joints, grooves between doors and windows, tiny slits, etc.
2. This is used for cleaning delicate objects with care, e.g. bookcases, handicrafts, etc.

Optional accessories

•  Attach the mattress nozzle to clean mites/dust in the mattresses and pillows, etc.
• Attach the dusting brush to clean wall surfaces, curtains, gaps in furniture, etc. You need to use the flexible hose to connect the dusting brush and the handy vacuum cleaner.
• Attach the car nozzle to clean dirt/dust in the car, etc. You need to use the flexible hose to connect the car nozzle and the handy vacuum cleaner. Illustration L

Transportation

The battery has been tested in accordance with the relevant rules for international transport and can be transported/shipped.

Storage
Note

• Store the appliance in a dry room.
• Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.

1. Insert the storage holder into the storage base. Illustration M
   1 Storage holder
   2 Storage base

2. Insert the appliance into the storage dock. Illustration N

3. Put the crevice nozzle and the upholstery brush into accessory storage.

Care and maintenance

Note

• Use the appliance only when all filters and the dust container are installed.
• Defective filters and filters that can no longer be cleaned must be replaced.

Before doing any work on the appliance:

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Unplug the power supply from the power outlet.

Cleaning the filter set and the dust container

ATTENTION
Incorrect cleaning of the HEPA filter
Damage to the HEPA filter
Do not wash the HEPA filter.
Do not clean the HEPA filter in a washing machine.
Do not dry the HEPA filter with a hair dryer.
The HEPA filter ensures clean exhaust air.

• Clean the HEPA filter if it is visibly dirty.
• Replace the HEPA filter if it is visibly damaged.
• We recommend replacing the HEPA filter every 6 months based on your use of the device.

1. Unlock the dust container, and pull out the dust container. Illustration O
2. Remove the HEPA filter and the cotton filter, and unplug the cyclone body and cyclone filter from the dust container. Illustration P.
3. Clean the cotton filter, and carefully empty / knock the dirt out of the HEPA filter. Illustration Q
4. Empty the dust container, and rub it down inside using a cloth. Illustration R
5. Turn the cyclone body counterclockwise, and separate the cyclone body from the cyclone filter. Illustration S
6. Clean the cyclone body, cyclone filter and dust container under running water. Illustration T
7. Allow the cotton filter, cyclone body, cyclone filter, and dust container to dry completely. Illustration U
8. Insert the cyclone body into the cyclone filter, and turn the cyclone body clockwise to latch into place.
9. Insert the cyclone set into the dust container.
10. Install the HEPA filter and the cotton filter on the upper section of the cyclone set, and align.
11. . Align the mounting point on the appliance with the desired mounting hole on the dust container, and latch the dust container into place. Illustration V

Cleaning / replacing the brush roller
Note

• Replace the brush roller when it is damaged.
• Only a dry brush roller is allowed for replacement.
• Do not dry the brush roller using a hair dryer.

VC 4s Cordless

1. Remove the brush roller using a coin or a straight screwdriver.
   Illustration W

2. Remove the roller lever from the brush roller.
   Illustration X
   1 Brush roller
   2 Roller lever

3. Clean up the winding hair in the brush roller and brush lever.

4. Insert dry or new brush roller into the floor nozzle, and fix the brush roller into place by using a coin or a straight screwdriver.
   Illustration Y
   Ensure that the brush roller fits properly.

VC 4s Cordless Plus

1. Press the release button, and pull out the roller lever and the brush roller.
   Illustration Z

2. Remove the roller lever from the brush roller.
   Illustration AA
   1 Brush roller
   2 Roller lever

3. Clean up the winding hair in the brush roller and brush lever.

4. Insert dry or new brush roller into floor nozzle, and fix the brush roller into place.
   Illustration AB
   Ensure that the brush roller fits properly.

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.

Install the filter set and the dust container before using the appliance.
Battery is nearly empty.| 1. Charge the battery.
The appliance is in danger of overheat- ing.| 1.Check whether the dust container is clogged.
2. Clean the dust container.
3. Switch the appliance on again.
Suction capacity de- creases. / Abnormal sound or operating noise which becomes louder.| Dust container is full. HEPA filter set or cotton filter is clogged.| 1. Check the dust container.
2. Empty/clean the dust container, the HEPA filter and the cotton filter.
3. Check and clean the cyclone set.
The floor nozzle is shut down automatically.| It is in danger of overheating.| 1. Check whether the brush roller is blocked, and clean the brush roller.
2 . Switch on the appliance again.

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 authorized customer service site. (See overleaf for the address)

Technical data

| | 1.198-280.0| 1.198-282.0
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Electrical connection
Power frequency| Hz| 50 – 60| 50 – 60
Mains voltage| V| 100 – 240| 100 – 240
Voltage of charger| V| 22| 22
The working voltage of the battery| V| 18| 18
Charging time when the battery is completely discharged| min| 180 ~ 240| 180 ~ 240
Battery capacity| mAh| 2500| 2500
Current consumption| A| 0.75| 0.75
Battery type| | Li-ion| Li-ion
Protection class| | II| II
Nominal power| W| 220| 220
Rated power (Handheld)| W| 190| 190
Rated power (Floor nozzle)| W| 30| 30
Device performance data
Dust container capacity| l| 0.3| 0.3
Vacuum (min.)| kPa| 15| 15
Operating time when the battery is fully charged in normal operation| min| Energy saving mode: ≥ 60,
Medium-speed mode: ≥ 30, Full speed mode: ≥ 12| Energy saving mode: ≥ 60,
Medium-speed mode: ≥ 30,
Full speed mode: ≥ 12
HEPA-Filter| | HEPA 12| HEPA 12
Sound power level LwA| dB(A)| 79| 79
Dimensions and weights
Weight (without accessories)| kg| 1.25| 1.25
Length| mm| 270| 255
Width| mm| 139| 150
Height| mm| 1110| 1110

Subject to technical modifications.

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References

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

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