Karcher K 5500 manual

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    Contents K 5500 model overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Filter performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Assembling and operating the cleaner Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Attaching the accessory holder . . . . . . .4 Setting the suction tube .[...]

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    Item Description – Continued 13. Intermediate filter Filters suspended matter and protects the suction turbine. 14. Container cover 15. Air guard 16. Water filter container Filters the vacuumed up dirt in the water bath. 17. HEP A-Plus filter consists of: HEP A filter Filters 99.99 % of all particles over 0.3 micron in size. Exhaust air filt[...]

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    4 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preparation • Connect the suction hose • Connect the telescopic suction tube and carpet turbo nozzle. 1. Setting telescopic suction tube • Unlock the tube by moving the lock ring and set the tube to the desired length by drawing the inner pipe out or by sliding it in further . Y ou can vacuu[...]

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    5. Use and assembly of the hard floor nozzle The hard floor nozzle includes nylon and natural bristle brush inserts for cleaning smooth hard surfaces. Use the nylon brush set for ceramic tile or similar scratch resistant surfaces. Use the soft natural brushes for finished wood floors or other scratch sensitive surfaces. T o change the brushes u[...]

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    8 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Cleaning the appliance and accessories • If requir ed, wipe down the exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use any aggressive agents such as scouring powder . • The suction hose and handle can be dismantled for cleaning. • Check the accessories for blockages and, if requir ed, clean. Do NOT use water to[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution Machine does not work. Suction performance decreases during operation. Intermediate filter in container cover is wet. Excessive foam formation in the container . Current power supply has been interrupted. Pull out power cord, check the connection plug and power cord for damage. Intermediate filter in contai[...]

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    5.363-497.0 C 5.515-140.0 4.515-067.0 B A 6.648-511.0 USA 29.08.2000 5500 5500 1.195-107.0 * USA 6.414-630.0 5.031-723.0 B 6.906-250.0 6.906-247.0 D 6.902-116.0 D 6.901-045.0 A 4.070-403.0 6.414-631.0 C 5.006-190.0 4.063-684.0 6.906-000.0 6.906-000.0 6.906-000.0 6.902-111.0 6.906-249.0 6.290-852.0 (125 ml) 4.070-403.0 11 See letters for assembly (e[...]