Care And Maintenance - Kärcher SE 2 Car Mode D'emploi

Empty the wastewater reservoir during operation
 Once the wastewater container is full, the appli-
ance switches off automatically.
Note: Once the appliance shuts off, switch off the
appliance, because the suction turbine will other-
wise start running again once you open the appli-
ance.
 Release and remove the appliance head.
 Remove the wastewater container and empty it.
Cleaning tips/mode of operation
– Always work from the light to the shade (from the
window to the door).
– Always work from the cleaned to the uncleaned
surface.
– Impregnating the fabric using the detergent Care
Tex RM 762 after wet cleaning prevents a quick
resoiling of the textile surface.
– To avoid pressure marks or rust marks only use the
surface and return furniture after the surface has
fully dried.
Cleaning methods
With light to normal contamination (regular clean-
ing):
 Turn on suction and spraying.
 Spray and simultaneously suction off detergent so-
lution in one work cycle.
 Switch off the spray switch and suction off the re-
maining cleaning solution.
 After cleaning, clean the upholstery or carpets
again with clean, warm water and impregnate if de-
sired.
Heavy soiling or stains (basic cleaning):
 Switch on the spray.
 Apply detergent solution and allow to react for 5
minutes (vacuuming is switched off).
 Clean the surface just like you would with light/nor-
mal soiling.
 After cleaning, clean the upholstery or carpets
again with clean, warm water and impregnate if de-
sired.
End wet cleaning process
 Rinse the spray tubes in the appliance as follows:
Fill the detergent container with about 1 liter of
clear water.
Hold the nozzle above the drain, and switch on the
spraying pump until the clear water has been con-
sumed.
Dry vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION
Container and accessories must be dry, otherwise dirt
may adhere.
 Remove the wastewater and fresh water contain-
ers.
Illustration
 Recommendation: Insert the filter bag for vacu-
uming.
Illustration
 Use adapter for wet/dry vacuuming. Insert adapter
on handle, turn locking lever and secure the two
parts.
 Select the desired accessory and attach directly to
the adapter.
 Switch on the vacuum.
Note: Do not switch on the spray.
Illustration
 Use the surrounding air separator to adapt the suc-
tion force.
Note:
Close the surrounding air separator again after
use!
Vacuuming up moist dirt/water
ATTENTION
Do not use a filter bag!
 Remove the fresh and waste water containers, vac-
uum the wet dirt/water directly into the container.
 For vacuuming wet dirt or water use spray ex hand-
nozzle.
 Once the wastewater container is full, the appli-
ance switches off automatically.
Note: Once the appliance shuts off, switch it off us-
ing the vacuum button, because the suction turbine
will otherwise start running again once you open
the appliance.
If you use a crevice nozzle:
 Attach and secure the adapter for wet/dry vacuum-
ing. Install the crevice nozzle directly to the adapt-
er.
 Switch on the vacuum.
 Turn off the appliance.
 Drain the full container.
 Rinse the reservoir thoroughly with clear water.
 After each use, disconnect accessories, discon-
nect hose and spray ex hand nozzle.
Note: Possibly remaining water can drip out, there-
fore you should place these into the shower or
bathtub.
 Flush the accessories separately under running
water and let air dry.
 Clean the foam filter under running water; let it dry
before reinserting it.
 Leave the appliance open to let it dry.
 Storing the appliance. Store the accessories on
the appliance and store in dry rooms.

Care and maintenance

Clean the spray nozzle
With an uneven spray jet.
Illustration
 Loosen nozzle attachment and pull out, clean or re-
place spray nozzle.
Clean the sieve in the fresh water reservoir
1 x year or as needed.
Illustration
 Clean sieve.
Clean flat fold filter
For heavy contamination:
Illustration
 Unlock and open the cover, remove flat fold filter,
remove grid and brush off filter.
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Finish operation
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