KARCHER FC 7 Cordless Premium Instruction Manual

KARCHER FC 7 Cordless Premium Instruction Manual

Safety instructions

Read this safety chapter and these original instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accord- ance with them. Keep the original instructions for future reference or for future owners.

• In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guide- lines applicable by
• Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free

 Hazard levels

F DANGER

• Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.

➀ WARNING

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.

➀ CAUTION

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.

ATTENTION

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to

  Electrical components

F DANGER

• Do not immerse the device in wa- ter.
  

• Never insert conductive objects, e.g. screwdrivers or similar, into the charging socket on the appliance.
  Never touch contacts or lines.
  

• Do not damage the mains connection cable by running it over, crushing it or pulling it across sharp edges.
  

• **** Only connect the device to alternating current. The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source.
  

• **** On- ly operate the device via a fault current protection switch (maximum 30 mA).

➀ **_WARNING

_**

• Immediately replace a damaged charger together with charging cable with an original part.
  

• Switch off the device immediately and remove the mains plug before performing any care and service work.
  

• The appliance contains electrical components – do not clean the appliance under running water.
  

• Only connect the device to an electrical connection which has been set up by a qualified electrician as per IEC 60364-1.

➀ **_CAUTION

_**

• Have repair work carried out by the authorised customer service only.
  

• Check the de- vice and the accessories each time before operation, in particular the mains connection and extension cable, to make sure it is safe and working correctly. Pull out the mains plug in case of any damage and do not use the device.

Charger

F DANGER

• Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
  

• Do not charge the battery pack in an explosion-hazard environment.

➀ **_WARNING

_**

• Protect the power cable from heat, sharp edges, oil and moving parts.
  

• Do not cover the battery pack during the charging process and en- sure that the ventilation slits remain clear.

• Do not open the charger. Repairs are only to be carried out by quali- fied personnel.

• Only charge the battery pack with the approved chargers.

• Immediately replace a damaged charger together with charging cable with an original part.

➀ **_CAUTION

_**

• Do not use the battery pack when dirty or wet.
  

• Do not carry the charger by the power ca- ble.
  

• Do not operate the device together with other de- vices on an extension cable with multiple power sockets.
  

• Do not pull the mains plug out the socket us- ing the power supply cable.

** _ATTENTION

_**

• Only use and store the charger in dry rooms.

Battery

F DANGER

• _Do not expose the battery to strong sunlight, heat or fire.

_

➀ **_WARNING

_**

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

WARNING

• Short circuit hazard. Do not open the battery. Irritating vapours or corrosive liquids can also escape.

** _ATTENTION

_**

• This device contains non-replace- able batteries. Does not apply to appliances with a replaceable battery pack

  Safe handling

F DANGER

• Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack- aging film out of the reach of children.

➀ WARNING

• Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device.
• Adhere to the respective safety regula- tions in hazard zones (e.g. service stations). Never op- erate the device in explosive spaces.
• Children and persons unfamiliar with these instructions are not al- lowed to operate the device. The age of the operator may be limited by local restrictions.
• The device is not intended for use by children, persons with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or persons unfamil- iar with these instructions.
• Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the ap- pliance if they are properly supervised, have been in- structed on use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the result- ant hazards involved.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
• Keep the device out of the reach of children when it is connected to the mains or when it is cooling down.
• **** Children may only perform cleaning work and user maintenance under su- pervision.
• **** Protect the connection cable against heat, sharp edges, oil and moving unit parts.
• Keep all parts your body (e.g. fingers, hair) away from the rotating cleaning rollers
• Risk of injury from sharp objects (e.g. splinters). Protect your hands while cleaning the floor head.

➀ CAUTION

• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped beforehand, is visibly damaged or if it is leaking.
• Only operate or store the device in accord- ance with the description or figure.
• Accidents or dam- age due to the device falling over. Before all actions with or on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.
• Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in op- eration.

ATTENTION

• Device damage. Never fill the wa- ter reservoir with solvents, liquids containing solvents or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, petrol, paint thinners and acetone).
  

• Only switch on the device when the fresh water tank and waste water tank are installed.

• Do not pick up sharp or larger objects with the device, such as e.g. glass shards, gravel or toy parts.

• Do not fill the fresh water container with vinegar, decalcification agents, essential oils or similar substances. Avoid tak- ing up these substances with the device.

• Use the de- vice only on hard floors with a watertight coating, such as e.g. varnished parquet, enamelled tiles or linoleum.

• Do not use the device for cleaning carpets or carpeted floors.

• Do not guide the device over the floor grilles of convection heating systems. The device cannot vacu- um up the escaping water when it is guided over a floor grille.

• In case of longer breaks in operation and after use, switch off the device at the main switch / device switch and pull out the charged mains plug.

• Do not op- erate the device at temperatures below 0 °C.

• Protect the device from rain. Do not store the device outdoors

Symbols on the maschine

• * as a sticker on the back of the fresh water  

  • Symbols for unlocking the dirty water tank / parking station are located:
  • as a sticker on the unlocking button for waste wa-Warning not to keep the device un- der water is: – on the underside of the floor ter tank / parking station.

The application and description of the symbols (see chapter Floor head cleaning by a rinsing process).
Symbols for device cleaning mode after finishing work are:

• engraved in the bowl of the cleaning station,

Description of the device

The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging).
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page. Illustration A
ON/OFF switch Boost function button
“Cleaning level 2” indicator Increased roller speed and amount of water
“Cleaning level 1” indicatorNormal roller speed and amount of water
“MAX” indicator (red) The waste water tank is full
“MIN” indicator (blue) The fresh water tank is empty
“Battery” indicator (green) Indicates the charging state of the battery Wall anti-slip handle
Handle Fresh water tank Removable hair filters
Unlocking button for the waste water tank and park- ing station
Cleaning rollers (4 x) Waste water tank
LED lighting
Unlocking button for hair filters Charging socket
Parking station
Cleaning station with cleaning brush Charger with charging cable

• Cleaning rollers for stone floors (4 x) Detergent RM 536 (30 ml)

• Detergent RM 537 (30 ml)

• Detergent RM 536 (500 ml)

• FC 7 Premium Increased roller speed and additional water quantity for stubborn dirt
  Button for adjusting the cleaning level Switching between cleaning level 1 and 2

Installation

1. Hold the basic device
2. Place the cable in the guide of the plastic connector and fi

• Fit the handle bar all the way to the end stop into the basic device until it audibly latches into place. The handle bar must sit tightly in the Illustration B

• The lowermost LED lights up continuously when the battery is 1/3 charged, the two upper LEDs continue to flash.

• When the battery is 2/3 charged, the two lower LEDs light up continuously, the uppermost LED con- tinues to

• The battery is fully charged after 4

• After the battery has been charged, the 3 LED indi- cator lights remain on constantly for 60 minutes. Af- ter this time, the LED indicator lights go

1. Unplug the charger mains plug from the mains sock- et after

Illustration E

2. Unplug the charging cable from the

Place the device in the middle of the waste water tank so that it is

positioned between the rollers and then audibly clicks into place. The position of the tank is not important because it can be inserted in both longitudinal directions in the device. Illustration F

The waste water tank must sit tightly in the device.

 Filling the fresh water tank

1. Grasp the fresh water tank by the recessed grips at the side and remove it from the

2. Open the tank cap and turn it to the Illustration G

3. Fill the fresh water tank with cold or lukewarm tap

4. Add KÄRCHER detergent or care agent to the fresh water tank as

ATTENTION

Overdosing or underdosing of the detergent or care agent
Can result in poor cleaning results. Follow the dosage recommendations for the detergent or care agent.

5. Close the tank cap.
6. Fit the fresh water tank into the

Illustration H The fresh water tank must sit tightly in the device.

General notes on operation

ATTENTION

Moisture
Material damage to sensitive floors
Check the surface to be cleaned for water sensitivity at an inconspicuous location before using the device.
Do not clean water-sensitive floor coverings such as e.g. untreated cork floors, since the moisture can pene- trate and damage the floor.

ATTENTION

Material damage

Damage to the device from pointed, large and/or bulky objects.
The device must not be stored and used on hard coarse dirt and objects, as the parts can get stuck under the waste water tank and cause scratches on the floor and tank.
Before starting work and storing the device, remove ob- jects such as shards, pebbles, screws or toy parts from the floor.
Illustration AH

Cleaning the waste water tank

ATTENTION

Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the long term.
Clean the waste water tank regularly. For information on the waste water tank indicator and the procedure for cleaning the waste water tank, see Chapter Emptying the waste water tank.

1. Remove the waste water tank Illustration X
2. Clean the waste water tank and cap with tap
3. Alternatively, the waste water tank can be cleaned in a

Note

The rubber inlays of the waste water tank flap can be- come sticky when cleaned in a dishwasher. This does not affect their sealing ability.

Cleaning the rollers

ATTENTION

Detergent residue in the rollers Foaming
Wash the rollers under running water or clean them in a washing machine each time after using the device.

ATTENTION

Damage due cleaning the rollers with fabric soften- er or using a clothes dryer
Damage to the microfibres Do not use fabric softener when cleaning in a washing machine. Do not dry the rollers in a clothes dryer.

ATTENTION

Cleaning the cleaning rollers loose in the washing machine without extra laundry
This may damage the washing machine. Place the rollers in a laundry net and load the washing machine with extra laundry.

1. Press the ON/OFF switch. The device switches
2. Place the device in the parking

Illustration AB

3. Unscrew the cleaning rollers via the recessed

Illustration V

4. Clean the cleaning rollers under running water on in a washing machine at max. 60 °C.

Illustration Y

5. Clean the roller drive with a moist
6. Twist the cleaning rollers as far as they will go onto the roller holder. Pay attention to the colour coding on the inner side of the roller and on the roller holder (e.g. blue to blue).

Illustration AC

7. Allow the rollers to dry on the device and on the parking station.

Illustration AE

Cleaning the hair filters

ATTENTION

Adhering dirt deposits Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the long term.
It is recommended to clean the device completely after each application.

ATTENTION

Adhering dirt deposits Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the long term.
Clean both hair filters regularly with the cleaning brush.

ATTENTION

Damage due to cleaning the hair filters in a dish- washer
The washing process can distort the scraper edge and it will no longer press on the rollers correctly. This wors- ens the cleaning result.
Do not clean the hair filters in a dishwasher but rather under running water.

1. Press the ON/OFF switch. The device switches
2. Place the device in the parking

Illustration AB

3. Press the unlocking button for the hair filters in-

Illustration U

The hair filters are released and can be removed.

4. Clean both hair filters under running
5. Remove adhering dirt deposits, e.g. in the filter comb, using the cleaning brush.

Illustration AA Illustration Z

6. Insert the hair filters into the floor head and allow them to latch into place. Both hair filters must sit tightly in the

Illustration AD

Cleaning and care agents

ATTENTION

Use of unsuitable detergents and care agents
The use of unsuitable detergents and care agents can damage the device and loss of eligibility for warranty claims.
Use only KÄRCHER detergents. Take care to ensure the correct dosage.

Note

Use KÄRCHER detergent or care agents for floor clean- ing as necessary.

• Observe the manufacturer’s dosing quantity recom- mendations when dosing with detergent or care
• To prevent foaming, fill the fresh water tank with wa- ter first and the add the detergent or care
• To prevent the tank from overflowing, be sure to leave enough space for the detergent or care agent when filling with

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 authorised Customer Service. Note The device is disabled for 3 seconds when a fault oc- curs.
The device cannot be switched on again until the fault has been corrected. The battery is not charging
The charging plug/mains plug is not connected correct- ly. Connect the charging plug/mains plug
The error LED (“Battery” indicator) flashes when the device is switched on and the device does not start

The battery is discharged.

• Charge the battery (see Chapter Charging pro- cess). An incorrect or faulty charger was used.

• Use the original

• Replace the faulty

The error LED (“Battery” indicator) flashes while the device is being used
Device has overheated during use (e.g. when operating in high ambient temperatures).

• Stop working and allow the device to cool
• Allow the device to cool down if the device switches off by

The device can only be switched on again once it has cooled down enough.
Rollers do not turn and the the cleaning level 1 and cleaning level 2 indicators flash simultaneously The device has a motor blockage, e.g. due to excessive pressure on the rollers or through movement into a wall/ corner.

• Switch the device off and on again. The rollers are
• Remove the rollers and check if an object has be- come stuck in the
• Check that the rollers are screwed in as far as they will go onto the roller
• Check if dirt has accumulated in the hair filters in the floor head and remove any dirt
• Check that the hair filters are fitted correctly. For this, remove the hair filters and then fit then back in

The hair filters are blocking the rollers. The rollers are not being sufficiently moistened.

• Press the ON/OFF switch. The device switches
• Press the unlocking button for the hair filters inwards and remove the hair filters.
• Press the ON/OFF switch. The device switches
• Moisten the
• Hold the Boost function button
• Move the device back and forth until the rollers are sufficiently moistened.
• Fit the hair

The display lights up repeatedly from top to bottom The device is in the 2-minute rinsing process for clean- ing the floor head

• Wait for about 2 minutes, then rinsing is finished and the display no longer lights up (see Chapter Floor head cleaning by a rinsing process).

The device cannot be switched on
The battery is discharged.

• Charge the

The charging cable is still plugged into the device.

• Unplug the charging cable, operation is not possible while the charging cable is plugged

The device does not absorb dirt
There is no water in the fresh water tank. The “MIN” (blue) indicator lights up and an acoustic signal sounds.

• Refill the fresh water tank with

The fresh water tank is not sitting properly in the device.

• Insert the fresh water tank so that it is firmly seated in the

The waste water tank is missing or not sitting properly in the device.

• Insert the waste water tank in the device so that it audibly latches into
• Check whether the lid of the waste water tank is cor- rectly fitted (filler tab must be placed in the recess provided).

The hair filters are missing or are not sitting correctly in the device.

• Fit the hair filters correctly in the

The rollers are missing or not sitting properly in the de- vice.

• Fit the rollers or twist the rollers as far as they will go onto the roller

The rollers are dirty or worn out.

• Clean the rollers or replace if

The rollers are too dry The rollers are not being sufficiently moistened.

• Moisten the
• Hold the Boost function button
• Move the device back and forth until the rollers are sufficiently moistened.

Fresh water filter is contaminated

• Clean the fresh water
• Remove the fresh water tank and take out the fresh water

Illustration AG

• Clean the fresh water filter under run-ning c Reinsert the fresh water filter.

Poor cleaning result
Rollers were not washed before initial use.

• Wash the rollers in a washing machine at 60°C. The rollers are
• Clean the

The rollers are not being sufficiently moistened.

• Moisten the
• Hold the Boost function button
• Move the device back and forth until the rollers are sufficiently moistened.

Incorrect detergent or incorrect dosage.

• Use only KÄRCHER detergent and be sure to use the correct
  Foreign detergents are present on the floor.

• Thoroughly remove all detergent residues from the rollers using water.

• Clean the floor several times using the device and clean rollers, without using detergent.

This removes all detergent residues from the floor.
The water absorption is not optimal
The hair filters are not sitting correctly in the device.

Fit the hair filters correctly in the device. The rollers are worn out.

• Replace the

The device is losing waste water
The waste water tank is full.

• Empty the waste water tank

The waste water tank is not sitting properly in the de- vice.

• Insert the waste water tank in the device so that it audibly latches into place. The waste water tank must sit tightly in the device.

The hair filters are not sitting correctly in the device.

• Check that the hair filters are fitted correctly. The waste water tank is
• Contact the authorised Customer

The device switches on
As soon as the waste water tank has exceeded a vol- ume of 200 ml, automatic device shutdown is activated.

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