Troubleshooting - Kärcher FC 5 Mode D'emploi

ATTENTION
Do not use any soft detergents when cleaning in the
washing machine. This avoids causing damage to the
microfibres. It also preserves the high performance lev-
els of the cleaning rollers.
The cleaning rollers are not suitable for the tumble dry-
er.
 After cleaning, allow the rollers to air-dry.
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 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.
Cleaning the suction head
ATTENTION
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 suc-
tion ducts, diminishing suction performance.
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 Switch off the appliance; press the on/off button to
do so.
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 Disconnect the main plug from the socket.
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 Remove the cleaning rollers.
See "Cleaning the rollers".
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 Press the suction head lock.
 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.
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 Screw the cleaning rollers onto the threaded rod up
to the mechanical stop.
See "Cleaning the rollers".
Clean the waste water tank
ATTENTION
Regularly clean the waste water tank to prevent block-
age to the separator with dust and dirt or to prevent dirt
from building up in the tank.
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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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until
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 Remove the waste water tank from the appliance.
See Chapter "Emptying the waste water tank".
 Clean the lid/separator and waste water tank with
tap water.
 The waste water tank can also be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
Illustration
 After cleaning, put the waste water tank with lid
back into the appliance.
Detergents and care products
ATTENTION
The use of unsuitable cleaning and disinfecting agents
can damage the appliance and will void the warranty.
Note
Add cleaning or disinfecting agent as required.
 When dosing the detergent and care product, fol-
low the manufacturer's dosage instructions.
 To prevent foaming, first fill the fresh water tank
with water then cleaning or disinfecting agent.
 To avoid exceeding the "MAX" fill level on the fresh
water tank, leave room for the cleaning or disinfect-
ing 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.
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 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 up-
wards.
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.
Rollers do not turn
Rollers are blocked.
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 Remove rollers and check if an object or the power
cord has become stuck in the rollers.
Loud rattling when switched on
Rollers are too dry.
 Moisten the rollers/the device with 200 ml of water
in the park station.
Rattling noise in the suction head
There are parts (e.g. stones or splinters).
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 Remove suction head lid and clean the suction
head.
See Chapter "Cleaning the suction head".
Suction power decreases
The suction ducts and slits on the suction head are
blocked.
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 Remove suction head lid and clean the suction
head.
See Chapter "Cleaning the suction head".
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