KARCHER DS6 Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Karcher

KARCHER DS6 Vacuum Cleaner

General notes

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

This appliance has been designed for use in private households and is not intended for commercial use. The appliance is intended for use as a dry vacuum cleaner corresponding to the descriptions given in these operating instructions and the safety notes.

As an option, small volumes of liquid can be vacuumed.

Use this appliance only with a filled water filter container.

The manufacturer is not liable for any damage that may occur on account of improper use or wrong operation.

Description and effectiveness

The three-stage filter system of the water filter vacuum, which consists of a water filter, intermediate filter and HEPA filter, retains * 99.95% / 99.5% of all particles above 0.3 μm that are sucked in. What flows out is fresh, purified exhaust gas. Since the water in the water filter binds the dirt particles, no dust is stirred up when the water is emptied. This means that the unit is also suitable for allergic persons.

Values – depending on device type

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 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

Disposing of the filter and contaminated water

The filters are made from environment-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.
The wastewater can be discharged via the drain as long as it does not contain illegal substances.

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.

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)

Accessories and 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.

Safety instructions

DANGER

The appliance may only be connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance.
Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.
Do not pull the plug from the socket by pulling on the connecting cable.
Check the power cord with mains plug for damage before every use. To avoid risks, arrange immediately the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician, if the power cord is damaged.
To avoid accidents due to electrical faults we recommend the use of sockets with a line-side current-limiting circuit breaker (max. 30 mA nominal trip- ping current).
Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service.

WARNING

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 per-son in charge of their safety or they have received precise instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood the resulting risks.
Children may only use this appliance if they are over the age of 8 and supervised by a person in charge of their safety, or if they have received 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.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be per-formed by children without supervision.
Keep packaging film away from children – risk of suffocation!
Switch the appliance off after every use and prior to every cleaning/maintenance procedure.
Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning or glowing objects.
The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present.
Do not use abrasives, glass or universal cleaners! Never immerse the appliance in water.

Certain materials may produce explosive vapors or mixtures when agitated by the suction air!

Never vacuum up the following materials:

]Explosive or combustible gases, liquids and dust particles (reactive dust particles)
Reactive metal dust particles (such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc) in combination with highly alkaline or acidic detergents
Undiluted, strong acids and alkalis
Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint thinners, acetone, heating oil).

In addition, these substances may cause the appliance materials to corrode.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe in-juries 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.

Description of the Appliance

Illustrations on fold-out page 4!

Power cord with plug
ON/OFF switch for appliance
Appliance flap
Carrying handle
Opening button for appliance flap
Defoamer liquid (Foam Stop)
Upholstery nozzle
Storage holder for floor nozzle
Accessories flap
Accessory mount
Crevice nozzle
Outgoing air flap for HEPA filter
** HEPA-filter
Water filter container
Baffle plate
Lid of the water filter container
Intermediate filter
Floor nozzle, reversible
Release to adjust the telescoping vacuum pipe 20 Telescopic suction pipe
False air slide
Handle
Suction hose
- Turbo floor nozzle

depending on model
** depending on unit type – H12 / H13 EN1822 (as of 1998)

Commissioning/ Operations

Caution! When the water tank is filled, the appliance may only be operated in the horizontal position. Prior to moving the appliance into the upright position, the water tank must be drained. Otherwise the floor can be damaged.

Note
Should the mains fuse trip upon switching on the appliance, it could be due to the fact that other electronic devices are simultaneously connected and operated on the same electric circuit. Refer to chapter “Technical da-ta” for mains fuse.

The appliance will shut down automatically if there is risk of overheating. Turn the appliance off and pull the power plug. Replace the HEPA filter. 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.

Connect accessories

Illustration 1

Connect suction hose to the appliance.
Connect the handle to the telescopic vacuum pipe and attach the floor nozzle.
Illustration 2
Activate the release and extend or retract the interior pipe to the desired length.
Note: Adjust the telescoping pipe matching your height so that you will be able to work comfortably while walking upright.

Caution
Do not use the device if the water filter container is empty!
When the appliance is delivered, the intermediate filter and the baffle plate are already installed. When filling, make sure that these components are installed properly (see: SCOPE OF DELIVERY). This could be the cause of poor vacuuming performance or untimely failure of the intermediate filter (see: FINISH OPERATION).

Illustration 3

Open the appliance flap and remove the defoamer liquid (Foam Stop) as well as the water filter container.
Illustration 4
Remove the lid from the water filter container and take out the baffle plate, then fill the water filter container with tap water until the level settles between the MIN and MAX markings (approx. 2.0 l)!

Illustration 5

Add one cap full of the defaming liquid (Foam-Stop) to the water filter reservoir.
Note: The functioning of the vacuum cleaner is based on the whirling of the suction air in the water filter. In the process, sucked-in materials and de-posits of cleaning agents from floors get collected in the water bath. This can sometimes lead to the formation of foam. It is necessary to add a capful of the defoamer liquid to the water bath to avoid this situation. Slight foam formation is normal and does not hamper the functioning of the machine.

Illustration 6

Note: Please refill water as soon as the water level in the reservoir sinks below the MIN mark.
Insert the baffle plate and reattach the lid of the water filter container. Install the complete water filter container in the appliance.

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Start working

Illustration 7

Pull the power cable out of the appliance completely.
Illustration 8
Insert the appliance plug into the mains socket.
To switch on the appliance press the on/off switch.

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Caution
Do not vacuum up large amounts of powdery materials such as cocoa, flour, laundry detergent, pudding powder or similar materials!

Working with the floor nozzle

Vacuuming hard surfaces
Illustration 9
Use your foot to press the reversing switch of the floor nozzle. The brush strips at the bottom of the floor nozzle are extended.

Vacuuming carpeted floors
Illustration 10
Use your foot to press the reversing switch of the floor nozzle. The brush strips at the bottom of the floor nozzle are retracted.

Note
Due to the high suction power of the appliance, the suction nozzles can draw themselves too firmly to carpets, upholstery, etc. during work. In this case, use the false air slide to reduce the suction power. Close it again after use.

Working with the crevice nozzle and the upholstery nozzle

Note: The crevice and upholstery nozzles are stored in the appliance.

Illustration 11
Open the accessories flap and take out the desired nozzle for working.

Crevice nozzle
for edges, joints, heaters and hard to reach locations.

Upholstery nozzle
for cleaning upholstered furniture, laced curtains, mat-tresses, etc.

Turbo floor nozzle

Illustration 12

Note
There are two symbols on the floor nozzle for adjustment to high and short pile carpets.
Slide the slider to the left (high pile carpet) or right (short pile carpet) as required.
There is not electrical outlet necessary.

Park position

Illustration 13
Switch off the appliance; press the on/off foot switch to do so.

Illustration 14
Insert the floor nozzle into the pickup on the appliance when taking a break.

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Finish operation

Illustration 13
Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug.

Illustration 15
The cable is automatically retracted into the appliance by slightly pulling on the power cord.

Cleaning the water filter system

Caution
Rinse the water filter container, the filter cover and the baffle plate under running water after each use and al-low them to dry. Make sure that the guides of the baffle plate are also clean.
Illustration 3
Remove the water filter reservoir from the appliance (see: FILLING THE WATER FILTER RESER-VOIR).

Illustration 16

Remove the lid from the reservoir and take out the baffle plate.
Empty the water filter container.
Rinse the cover, the baffle plate and the water filter container under running water and allow them to dry.

Illustration 17
Clean/rinse the intermediate filter as necessary.(see: CARE, MAINTENANCE)

Caution
All parts of the water filter must be properly dried prior to assembly!

Transport, storage

Caution
Prior to storing the appliance, ensure that no water re-mains in the water filter container and all parts of the water filter system are properly dried.

Hold the appliance at the carrying handle when you want to transport it and store it in dry rooms.
Illustration 20
The appliance can be stored in an upright position. On the bottom of the appliance there is an addition-al parking position for the floor nozzle.

Maintenance and Care

Cleaning/replacing the intermediate filter

Note: Clean the intermediate filter at least every 8 weeks with normal use. If the suction performance is de-teriorating, the filter must be cleaned sooner.

Use a commercially available soft household sponge to clean the filter to avoid damaging the coated fins.

Illustration 17

The individual fins of the intermediate filter can be cleaned under running water using the sponge.
Allow the filter to dry completely.
With normal use, replace the intermediate filter at least every 12 months, if necessary, it can be re-placed sooner.
Note: The intermediate filter must be disposed off as residual waste.

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Cleaning the appliance and accessories

Illustration 18
Suction hose and handle can be disassembled for cleaning.
Check the accessories for obstructions and clean if necessary. Do not use water to clean the floor nozzle.

Clean the turbo floor nozzle
Cut hair that is entangled in the roller brush along the cutting edge with a pair of scissors, and vacuum them off using the crevice nozzle.

Change HEPA filter

Note: In order to ensure an optimized cleaning performance and function of the appliance, this filter must be changed at least every 12 months. Replace sooner if damaged or extremely dirty.

Caution
Do not rinse out the HEPA filter!

Remove the outgoing air flap.
Illustration 19
Remove the HEPA filter.
Insert a new HEPA filter so that it “CLICKS” into place.
Reinstall the lid so it “CLICKS” into place.

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Technical specifications

Kärcher	DS 6
Nominal voltage 1~50-60 Hz	220-240
Fill capacity of the water filter reservoir	2.0
Weight (without accessories)	7.5
Nominal width, accessories	35

Eco design as per 666/2013
Sound power level LWA| 80| dB(A)
Rated power input| 650| W

Subject to technical modifications!

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer service.

Appliance does not vacuum

Power supply is interrupted

Remove the mains plug, check the connecting cable and the mains plug for damage.

Weak/diminishing suction power

Forgot the baffle plate or not inserted correctly

Reinsert the baffle plate correctly.
(see: FILLING THE WATER FILTER RESER-VOIR)

Intermediate filter missing or not inserted correctly
Check the intermediate filter.

Intermediate filter is dirty
Wash the filter, install new intermediate filter if required.
(see: CARE, MAINTENANCE)

Intermediate filter is wet
Let the intermediate filter dry or install new dry filter.(see: CARE, MAINTENANCE)

Strong foam generation in the water filter reservoir

Replace the water and add 1 to 2 capfuls of Foam-Stop. Check the intermediate filter for moisture. If necessary, clean the damp filter under running wa-ter and allow it to dry afterwards or install new filter.
Too little or too much water in the water filter reservoir
Check the MIN / MAX marks on the reservoir. HEPA filter is soiled
Replace the HEPA filter.
(see: CARE, MAINTENANCE)

Accessory is blocked

Remove the blockage.
(see: CARE, MAINTENANCE)

False air slide at the handle is open

Close the false air slide.
(see: WORKING WITH THE FLOOR NOZZLE)

Appliance flap does not close

The cover of the water filter is not properly installed

Properly install the cover of the water filter contain-er.

The water filter is not properly installed

Remove the water filter and correctly insert it into the appliance.
(see: FILLING THE WATER FILTER RESER-VOIR)

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