KARCHER VC 2 Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: October 27, 2023
: Karcher

KARCHER VC 2 Vacuum Cleaner

Instruction

Dear Customer,
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 a-cessories.
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.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary re-fuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper re-cycling.
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 in-correctly. 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 terms of the guarantee applicable in each country have been published by our respective national distrib-utors. We will repair possible faults on your unit free of charge within the warranty period, insofar as the faults are caused by material defects or defective workman-ship. Guarantee claims should be addressed to your dealer or the nearest authorized customer service cen- tre, and supported by documentary evidence of pur-chase.

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

On/Off button
Change filter indicator
Unlocking mechanism accessory compartment
Running wheels
Carrying handle
Push button take-up cable
Rotary knob suction power regulation
Suction hose
Handle
False air slide
Telescopic suction pipe
Adjustable telescopic suction pipe
Furniture brush
Crevice nozzle
Switch lever
Floor nozzle
Parquet nozzle

depending on model 18. Filter bag

Operation

Start up

Illustrations on fold-out page!
Illustration1
Snap the suction hose hub into the suction opening.
For removal, compress the latch and pull off the suction hose hub.
Illustration2
Connect handle and suction tube and insert.
Connect the floor nozzle and telescopic suction pipe and insert.
Illustration3
Use the adjustment of the telescopic suction pipe and adjust the telescopic suction pipe to the desired length.
Illustration4
Suspend the floor nozzle into the park bracket on the rear of the unit for parking.
Another park bracket is located on the bottom of the unit.
Illustration5
Hold the mains cable on the plug and pull it out. Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Illustration6
Turn on the machine.
Illustration7
The power suction adjustment is at the power suction control:
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
Replace filter bag, at the latest when the filter change indicator lights up.

See Chapter “Replacing the filter bag”.
Illustration8
The suction power can be additionally regulated with the false air slide.

False air slide open, reduced suction force.
False air slide closed, normal suction power.

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 appliance is ready for operation again.

Suction using accessories

Illustration9
Furniture brush: for cleaning furniture and delicate objects with care, dusting books, air vents in the car, etc.
Crevice nozzle: for edges, joints and heaters
Illustration10
Suspend the floor nozzle into the park bracket on the rear of the unit and push it into the latched position.
Illustration11
Push the unlocking mechanism of the accessory compartment.
Open accessories flap.
Remove accessories.
Insert the handle in the desired accessory until the stop.
Note: The accessories can also be used when the telescopic suction pipe is attached.

Finish operation

Illustration12
Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug.
Illustration13
Push the take-up cable button. The cable will pull itself automatically into the appliance.
Illustration14
Hang the floor nozzle on the backside of the appliance into the parking holder, and push into the pause position

Transport, storage

Illustration13
Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.
Illustration22
Store the appliance in a dry room.
Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position.

Cleaning and care

ATTENTION

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

Replacing the filter bag

Illustration6
Replace the filter bag if the filter change indicator is on.
Illustration14
Unlock and open the filter cover.
Illustration15
Fold out the filter bracket and remove the filter bag.
Illustration16
Close and dispose of the filter bag.
Illustration14
Push the new filter bag into the support until the stop.
Snap in the cover

Change the motor protection filter

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.
When necessary, clean under running water only, do not wipe or brush down.
Never clean the filter 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 filter to dry completely before installing it in the device (at least 24 hours).
Illustration18
Open the cover.
Unlock the HEPA filter and remove.
Illustration19
Rinse the HEPA filter under cold, running water.
Shake the filter carefully after cleaning so that any residual dirt or excess water is removed.
Allow the HEPA filter to be air-dried by light and heat sources. Only reinstall the dry HEPA filter into the appliance.
Illustration20
Insert the HEPA filter and snap it into place.
Insert cover and snap it into place.

Cleaning the floor nozzle

Clean the reversible floor nozzle at reglular intervals!

Remove the floor nozzle from the telescopic suction pipe.
Clean floor nozzle.

Cleaning the accessories

Illustration21
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.