Care And Maintenance; Technical Specifications - Kärcher VC 5 Mode D'emploi

Level 4: High suction range

For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors,
high-pile carpets and heavily soiled surfaces.
Important notice! The device will shut down automati-
cally if there is risk of overheating. Turn the device off
and pull out the mains plug. Make sure, that the nozzle
and suction pipe are not clogged, and that the filter does
not need changing. After eliminating the fault, allow the
device to cool down for a at least 1 hour; then the device
will be ready for operation again.
Adjusting the floor nozzle
Illustration
 Hard surfaces
Using accessories
Illustration
Upholstery nozzle: for cleaning upholstered furni-

ture, mattresses, laced curtains, etc.
Crevice nozzle: for edges, joints and heaters

Furniture brush: for gentle cleaning of furniture

and delicate objects, such as books, etc.
Finish operation
Illustration
Transport, storage
Illustration
 Roll-up the cable.
 Engage the device (telescopic pipe is not extend-
ed) in parking position on the floor nozzle.
 The device can also be stored in a horizontal posi-
tion, for example on a shelf on in a cupboard.
Note
Store the appliance in a dry room.

Care and maintenance

Emptying the main filter
Recommendation: Empty main filter after every use.
For rest of procedure see:
Figure to
Note
 When you unscrew it, the filter is automatically
cleaned and the dirt is removed.
Emptying long life filters
Recommendation: Remove long life filters every 5
months, empty them and clean them if necessary.
ATTENTION
The amount that can be vacuumed up can vary depend-
ing on the vacuuming material.
For fine dust, in particular, emptying may be necessary
earlier.
In order to ensure good filtration, replace long life filters
with new filters every 2 years.
For rest of procedure see:
Figure to
Notes
When you unscrew it, the filter is automatically

cleaned and the dirt is removed.
8
 Carpets / carpeted
floors
Reinsert the long life filter in the filter cartridge ac-

cording to the marking and screw it in completely
until the red safety rod is no longer visible.
ATTENTION

If the red safety rod is still visible, the filter cartridge
cannot be inserted into the device.
The filter lock must therefore be screwed in all the
way.

Only install dry long life filters in the device.
Replacing exhaust filters
Recommendation: In order to ensure good filtration,
replace the exhaust filters once a year.
Illustration
 Remove the exhaust filter cover upwards at an an-
gle along the edge of the device.
 Press the exhaust filter together on both sides and
remove.
 Attach a new exhaust filter and lock in place.
 Place the exhaust filter cover on the edge of the ap-
pliance, push it downwards and lock in place.
Troubleshooting
Reduced suction performance can be caused by:
 Blockage in accessories: Remove the blockage
carefully with a narrow tool.
Illustration
 Blockage in telescopic suction pipe: Lever the cov-
er on the handle off with a screwdriver and then re-
move the blockage carefully with a narrow tool.
 Check to see whether the filters are intact or dam-
aged.
See chapter "Care and Maintenance".

Technical specifications

Voltage
Current type
Mains fuse (slow-blow)
Protective class
Weight (without accessories)
Device with floor nozzle
Action radius
VC 5
VC 5 Premium
Dimensions
(Device in parking position)
Nominal width, accessories
Eco design as per 666/2013
Indicative annual energy con-
sumption
Rated power input
Dust intake on carpet
Dust intake on hard floor
Dust discharge
Sound power level L
Subject to technical modifications!
EN – 6
220 - 240
50-60
10
II
3.2
8.5
10.0
ø 182 x
261 x 621
35
20
500
83
111
0.02
77
WA
V
Hz
A
kg
m
m
mm
mm
kWh/a
W
%
%
%
dB(A)