Kärcher FC 5 Cordless Mode D'emploi page 17

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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 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.
Note
When attached to the suction head 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".
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.
Illustration
 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Battery is not charging
 Charging plug/mains plug not correctly connected.
 Connect charging plug/mains plug correctly.
The device cannot be switched on
 Battery is empty.
 Charge the device.
 Check whether the charging cable is still plugged
into the device.
 Take out charging cable, operation is not possible
while charging cable is plugged in.
Lowermost LED flashes when the device is switched on
and does not start.
 Battery is empty
 Charge the device.
All LEDs flash quickly simultaneously.
 Use of wrong or defective mains plug.
 Use original mains plug/replace defective mains
plug.
or
 Device too hot during use (e.g. when operating in
high ambient temperatures).
 Take a break and let the device cool down.
 If the device also switches off:
 Take a break and let the device cool down.
 The device can only be switched on again once it
has cooled down enough.
Lack of roller moistening with fresh water
Filter inlay is not inserted.
(see graphic for 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 up-
wards.
The suction hose is blocked by deposits of dirt.
 Carefully remove the suction hoses from the suc-
tion 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.
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.
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