KARCHER FC 5 Premium Heart Bottom Cleanser Instruction Manual

KARCHER FC 5 Premium Heart Bottom Cleanser

Functions

Parts

General information

Before using your appliance for the first time, read these original operating instructions, act in compliance with them, and keep them for later use or for subsequent owners.

Proper use
Use the floor cleaner exclusively for cleaning hard floors in your private household and only on waterproof hard floors. Do not clean water-sensitive floor coverings such as untreated cork floors (the moisture could penetrate and damage the floor). The device is suitable for cleaning PVC, linoleum, tiled, stone, oiled and waxed parquet, laminate, and all water-resistant floor coverings.

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 of your old appliances using appropriate collection systems. Electrical and electronic devices often contain components that 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.

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.

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 the address on the reverse)

Symbols on the machine

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.
•  Warnings and notes that are attached on the appliance provide important notes for the safe operation.

Hazard levels

• DANGER
  Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.

• WARNING
  Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.

• CAUTION
  Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.

• ATTENTION
  Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Electric components

•  Never use the appliance in pools containing water.
•  Check the faultless condition of the appliance and the accessories before using it. Otherwise, the appliance must not be used.
•  If the power cord is damaged, please arrange immediately for the exchange by authorized customer service or a skilled electrician.
•  Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.
•  Turn off the appliance and remove the main plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
•  Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service.
•  The connection between the power cord and extension cable must not lie in water.
•  The appliance may only be connected to an alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate of the appliance.
•  In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the appliance to sockets with a series-connected RCD adapter.
•  Only use splash-proof electrical extension cables with a minimum cross-section of 3×1 mm²
•  Replace couplings at the power cord or extension cable only with couplings that have the same protection against splashing water and the same mechanical strength.

Safe handling

•  The user must use the appliance as intended. The person must consider the local conditions and must pay attention to other persons in the vicinity when working with the appliance.
•  The appliance may not be operated in explosive atmospheres.
•  If the appliance is used in hazardous areas the corresponding safety provisions must be observed.
•  Do not use the appliance if it fell down, is visibly damaged or leaking.
•  The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly.
•  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.
•  Keep the appliance out of reach of children as long as it is switched on or hasn’t cooled down.
•  Operate or store the appliance only in accordance with the description or illustration!
•  Never fill solvents, solvent-containing liquids or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, petrol, paint thinner, and acetone) into the water reservoir as these substances corrode the materials used in the appliance.
•  Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it is in operation.
•  Keep parts of the body (e.g. hair, fingers) away from the rotating cleaning rollers.
•  Keep your hands protected while cleaning the suction head- risk of injury from sharp objects (e.g. splinters).
•  Only switch on the appliance when the fresh water tank and waste water tank are fitted.
•  The appliance must not be used for the intake of sharp or large objects (e.g. shards, pebbles, toy parts).
•  Do not add acetic acids, descaling agents, essential oils or similar substances to the freshwater tank. Also ensure that the substances are not drawn in.
•  The air vents on the appliance must not be blocked up.
•  Only use this appliance on hard floors with waterproof coatings (e. g. varnished parquet, enameled tiles, Linoleum).
•  Do not use the appliance for cleaning of carpets or carpeted floors.
•  Do not use the appliance over the floor grilles of convector heaters. The appliance is not able to take in the water discharged when used above grilles.
•  In case of longer breaks and after use, switch the appliance off at the main switch/appliance switch and pull the mains plug.
•  Do not operate the appliance at temperatures below 0 °C.
•  Protect the unit from rain. Do not store outside.

Description of the Appliance

1.  ON/OFF switch
2. Handle
3.  Cable clamp
4.  Supply Cord
5.  Cable clip
6.  Carrying handle
7.  Waste water tank/separator lid
8.  Waste water tank
9. Recessed grip cleaning roller
10.  Cleaning rollers
11.  Cover suction head
12. Lock suction head
13.  Fresh water tank
14.  Handle fresh water tank
15. Cleaning / park station
16.  Roller storage (Depending on equipment)
17. Filter inlay
18.  Detergent RM 536 30 ml
19. Detergent RM 534 30 ml
20.  Detergent RM 536 500 ml
21.  Cleaning rollers 2x

Assembly

•  Illustrations on the fold-out page! Illustration
•  Insert the handle into the basic unit as far as it goes until it engages audibly. The handle must sit snugly into the appliance.

Commissioning

Installing the rollers

Illustration

•  Screw the cleaning rollers onto the threaded rod up to the mechanical stop.
•  Pay attention to the colour codes on the inside of the roller and roller holder on the appliance (e.g. blue should match up with blue).
•  After the installation, check to ensure that the cleaning rollers sit snugly.

Fill the freshwater reservoir

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  •  To stabilize, place the appliance into the cleaning station.
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  •  Remove the fresh water tank from the appliance using the handle.
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  •  Open fuel filler cap.
  •  Fill the fresh water tank with cold or lukewarm tap water.
  •  KÄRCHER detergents/care agents can also be added to the freshwater tank as required.* See chapter “Detergents and care products”.
  •  Do not exceed the “MAX” marking when filling.
  •  Close tank lock.
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  •  Insert the fresh water container into the appliance.
  •  The freshwater tank must sit snugly into the appliance.

Operation

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  The appliance must only be used for the intake of dirt and fluids (max. 250 ml).

• Illustration
  Before beginning your work, remove any objects, such as shards, pebbles, screws or toy parts from the floor. Before use, check the floor for water consistency at suspect areas. Do not clean water-sensitive coatings, such as untreated cork floors (moisture ingress is possible which may damage the floor).
  Notes
  To prevent yourself from tripping over network cables, keep the handle in one hand, and the network cable in the other.

• Illustration
  To avoid fresh footprints on the freshly-wiped floor, work backward towards the door.

  •  Hold the appliance at the handle at an angle of approx. 60 degrees.
  •  Clean the floor by moving the appliance back and forth at a similar speed as if you were vacuum cleaning.
  •  If the floor is especially dirty, let the appliance glide slowly across the floor.
  •  For scope of delivery of the roller pads in grey and yellow: Both roller pads have the same functionality, they can be used for different areas of application (colour distinction, e.g. for kitchen and bathroom)

Start working

ATTENTION
After switching on the appliance, the cleaning rollers will begin to rotate. Hold the handle tight to prevent the appliance from moving forwards by itself. Make sure the fresh water tank is filled with water and the waste water tank is fitted in the appliance.

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  •  Insert the mains plug into a socket.
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  •  To quickly wet the rollers, use a measuring cup to fill the cleaning station with 50 ml of fresh water.
• Illustration
  •  Switch on the appliance and put it into operation in the station for 5 seconds. The appliance then has the ideal level of moisture in order to allow fast cleaning.
  •  Switch off the appliance; press the on/off button to do so.
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  •  Remove the carrying handle from the cleaning station and set it on the floor.
  •  Hold the appliance firmly using the handle.
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  •  To switch on the appliance press the on/off switch

Refill detergent

After switching on the appliance, the cleaning rollers will begin to rotate. Hold the handle tight to prevent the appliance from moving forwards by itself. Make sure the fresh water tank is filled with water and the waste water tank is fitted in the appliance.

• Illustration
  •  Insert the mains plug into a socket.
• Illustration
  •  To quickly wet the rollers, use a measuring cup to fill the cleaning station with 50 ml of fresh water.
• Illustration
  •  Switch on the appliance and put it into operation in the station for 5 seconds. The appliance then has the ideal level of moisture in order to allow fast cleaning.
  •  Switch off the appliance; press the on/off button to do so.
• Illustration
  •  Remove the carrying handle from the cleaning station and set it on the floor.
  •  Hold the appliance firmly using the handle.
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  •  To switch on the appliance press the on/off switch

Refill detergent

Before filling the fresh water tank, please empty the waste water tank. In this way you can avoid overflowing of the waste water tank. See Chapter “Emptying the waste water tank”.

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  •  Place the appliance in the cleaning station.
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  •  Remove the fresh water tank from the appliance using the handle.
• Illustration
  •  Open fuel filler cap.
  •  Fill the fresh water tank with cold or lukewarm tap water.
  •  Add cleaning or disinfecting agent as required.
  •  Do not exceed the “MAX” marking when filling.
  •  Close tank lock.
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  •  Insert the fresh water container into the appliance.
  • The freshwater tank must sit snugly into the appliance

Turning Off the Appliance

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  •  Switch off the appliance; press the on/off button to do so.

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  •  Place the appliance in the cleaning station.

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  ATTENTION

  • After completing the work, clean the appliance by applying a rinse cycle. See “Cleaning the appliance by rinsing”.

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  •  Completely empty the appliance.

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  • until

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  •  Empty the waste water tank. See Chapter “Emptying the waste water tank”.
  •  If there is still water in the freshwater tank or cleaning station, empty it.

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  •  Disconnect the main plug from the socket.

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  •  Wind the main cable around the cable clips.
  •  Secure the main cable with the cable clip.

Care and maintenance

Cleaning appliance with the rinsing process

When the work is finished, always rinse the appliance through with the cleaning station and fresh water. This is the best way of cleaning the appliance. It prevents the build-up of dirt and bacteria or unpleasant odors.

• Illustration
  •  Switch off the appliance; press the on/off button to do so.
• Illustration
  •  Place the appliance in the cleaning station.
  •  For the rinsing process, fill the fresh water tank with cold or lukewarm tap water to completely remove detergent residue from the suction ducts and slits on the suction head.
• Illustration
  •  Insert the fresh water container into the appliance.
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  •  Remove the waste water tank and empty it. See Chapter “Emptying the waste water tank”.
  •  Fill the measuring cup with 200 ml water.
  •  Fill the cleaning station with water.
  •  If necessary, add appropriate KÄRCHER cleaning agents for the rinsing procedure.
  •  To switch on the appliance press the on/off switch.
  •  Allow the appliance to run for 30-60 seconds until the water is completely drawn out of the cleaning station. The rinsing procedure is now complete. Note The longer the appliance is switched on, the less residual moisture is left over in the cleaning rollers.
  •  Switch off the appliance; press the on/off button to do so.
  •  If there is still water in the freshwater tank, remove the freshwater tank and empty it.
• Illustration
  •  Empty the waste water tank. See Chapter “Emptying the waste water tank”.
  •  If there is still water in the fresh cleaning station, empty it.
• Illustration
  •  Disconnect the main plug from the socket.
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  •  Wind the main cable around the cable clips.
  •  Secure the main cable with the cable clip.

Cleaning the suction head

In the case of heavy contamination or if parts such as stones or splinters get into the suction head, it will need to be cleaned. While the appliance is working, these parts will cause a rattling noise or will block up the suction ducts, diminishing suction performance.

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  •  Switch off the appliance; press the on/off button to do so.

• Illustration

  •  Disconnect the main plug from the socket.

• Illustration

  •  Remove the cleaning rollers. See “Cleaning the rollers”.

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  •  Press the suction headlock.
  •  Take off the suction head lid.
  •  Clean the suction head lid under running water.
  •  If necessary, remove particle deposits from the suction ducts and slits in the suction head lid.
  •  Clean the suction head with a damp cloth.
  •  Fix the suction head lid onto the suction head.
    Note When attached to the suction head lid must lock in place audibly.

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  •  Screw the cleaning rollers onto the threaded rod up to the mechanical stop. See “Cleaning the rollers”.

Detergents and care products

The use of unsuitable cleaning and disinfecting agents can damage the appliance and will void the warranty.
Note Add a cleaning or disinfecting agent as required.

•  When dosing the detergent and care product, follow the manufacturer’s dosage instructions.
•  To prevent foaming, first fill the fresh water tank with water then clean or disinfect the agent.
•  To avoid exceeding the “MAX” fill level on the fresh water tank, leave room for the cleaning or disinfecting agent when filling with water.

Troubleshooting

Often, failures have simple causes and you can do the troubleshooting yourself using the following overview. If you are in doubt or if the failure is not listed here please contact the authorized customer service.

Lack of roller moistening with fresh water

Filter inlay is not inserted. (see graphic for a description of the device)

•  Remove fresh water tank and insert filter inlay with rubber pin facing upwards. Filter inlay is inserted the wrong way round.
•  Remove filter inlay and insert with pin facing upwards. The suction hose is blocked by deposits of dirt.
•  Carefully remove the suction hoses from the suction head and basic unit.
•  Place the suction hoses in cold water for 10–20 minutes.
•  Clean suction hoses with a dull object and/or under running water.

The appliance is not sucking up dirt

No water in the water reservoir.

•  Refill water Fresh water tank does not fit properly in the device.

•  Insert the fresh water tank so that it sits snugly in the appliance. Cleaning rollers missing or not fitted correctly.
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•  Fit the cleaning rollers or turn them onto the roller holder up to the mechanical stop. Cleaning rollers are contaminated or worn.

•  Clean the cleaning rollers. or

•  Replace the cleaning rollers

The appliance is leaking wastewater.

• The waste water tank is overfilled.

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  •  Empty the waste water tank right away. See Chapter “Cleaning the waste water tank”. Waste water tank does not fit properly in the appliance.
  •  Check whether the lid is fit securely on the waste water tank. See Chapter “Cleaning the waste water tank”. Separator is blocked.
  •  Remove lid from the waste water tank and clean the separator. See Chapter “Cleaning the waste water tank”. The filter net of the waste water tank separator was damaged during cleaning.
  •  Renew separator. Cleaning or disinfecting agents are not suitable for the appliance or were dosed incorrectly.
  •  Only use detergents and care products approved by the manufacturer. See chapter “Detergents and care products”.
  •  Follow the manufacturer’s dosage instructions. The initial moistening of the rollers was not used or was not used long enough, meaning that the rollers are not completely moistened (rollers therefore only clean partially). Illustration
  •  Completely moisten rollers.

• ATTENTION

  • Do not remove the handle from the basic unit once it has been assembled. The handle may only be removed from the basic unit if the unit is sent out for service purposes.

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  See the illustration at the end of the operating instructions

•  Insert a screwdriver at a 90-degree angle in the small opening at the rear side of the handle and remove the handle.
  ATTENTION

• Please ensure that the connection cable between the basic unit and the handle are not damaged

Technical specifications

• Power connection
  • Voltage 220-240 V 1~50-60 Hz
  • Protection class IPX4
  • Protective class II
• Performance data
  • Intake performance 460 W
  • Roller revolutions per minute 500 rpm
• Filling quantity
  • Fresh water tank 400 ml
  • Cleaning station 200 ml
• Dimensions
  • Cable length 7,0 m
  • Weight (without cleaning liquids) 5,0 kg
  • Length 320 mm
  • Width 270 mm
  • Height 1220 mm

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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