Karcher K 5500 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. WARNING e Before any care and maintenance work on the machine unplug the power cord 1 Cleaning the appliance and accessories f required 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 required clean Do NOT use water to clean the floor nozzle 2 Changing the intermediate filter Under normal conditions of use please change the intermediate filter after at least 8 weeks or earlier if required see page 2 model 5500 overview item number 13 The intermediate filter must be disposed of in the residual waste 3 Changing the HEPA filter The HEPA Plus filter consists of the HEPA filter and an exhaust air filter To ensure that the appliance cleans and functions optimally this filter should be changed after 15 months If damaged or very dirty change earlier Press in on the left and right hose release clips at the same time to dismantle the hose for cleaning IMPORTANT Do not wash the HEPA Plus filter Remove the cover Remove the HEPA Plus filter Insert a new HEPA Plus filter ensuring that it clicks into position Attach the cover ensuring that it clicks into position K5500 Vacuum Manual7 24 7 29 02 11 33 AM Page 10 4 Cleaning2. decreases during operation Intermediate filter in container cover is wet Suction performance inadequate Excessive foam formation in the container Current power supply has been interrupted Air guard is missing or not inserted correctly Solution Pull out power cord check the connection plug and power cord for damage Insert air guard correctly see model overview page 1 amp 2 Intermediate filter in container cover wet Wash and dry intermediate filter or insert a new filter see Care Maintenance page 7 amp 8 Too little or too much water in the water container Excessive foam formation in he water filter container ntermediate filter is missing or not inserted correctly Check MIN MAX mark on the container Change water and add 1 2 capfuls of Karcher foam stop Wash and dry intermediate filter or insert a new filter Check HEPA Plus filter is dirty Change HEPA Plus filter see Care Maintenance page 7 amp 8 ntermediate filter is dirty Wash filter if required insert new filter see Care and Maintenance page 7 amp 8 Accessory blocked Remove blockage Deposits in suction manifold Remove deposits See Care and Maintenance page 7 amp 8 Water container not inserted correctly Check see Operation page 3 amp 4 False air slide on handle open No or inadequate Foam Stop Close false air slide
3. Change water and add 1 capful of Foam Stop to the water filter container Repair work on this machine may only be carried out by an authorized Karcher Service Center WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove this cover No user serviceable parts inside Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only Customer Service 1 800 537 4129 wwwW karcher usa com 1 800 465 4980 www karcher ca 01 800 024 13 13 www karcher com mx Page 12 K5500 Vacuum Manual7 24 7 29 02 11 3 BH 919 y 01 y T3 A quuesse JO s1949 ees 0002 80 62 qu szt 7 pees eod 0 268 062 9 0S2 906 9 CM 0 2t2 906 9 O OvL SLS S 0 000 906 9 07000 906 9 2 IS 3 uh LY ee i p QN pi d j 0111 2069 OR es Pd i gt AT Z A as S l Z b I Pa SP h Ps J LA a gt amp J LZ ZZ aa g P S LL STI p P SS P d V D p 5 0 0t 020t 07000 9069 i A 0 St0 L06 9 07061 9006 0 t89 90 V VSN 020L S6F L 0085 SHOWN 7 01 9 blp9 DNN
4. E Co 2 zi B 5500 OVERVIEW continued Item Description Continued MODEL 5500 OVERVIEW Note When unpacking the appliance make sure that all listed parts are supplied Please inform your dealer if there has been any damage during transportation 13 Intermediate filter Filters suspended matter and protects the suction turbine Item Description 14 Container cover 1 ON OFF Switch 15 Air guard Press to switch on press 16 Water filter container again to switch off Filters the vacuumed up 2 Cord rewind button dirt in the water bath Press to wind up the cable 17 HEPA Plus filter consists of HEPA filter Filters 99 99 96 of all particles over 0 3 micron in size Exhaust air filter Filters the cooling air of the Rear View suction turbine not pictured 18 Anti foaming liquid Karcher foam stop not pictured 19 Allergy guide not pictured In this brochure we deal with the increasingly important topic of allergies and their causes You will find it worthwhile to spend a little time reading this brochure FILTER PERFORMANCE D 10 The K 5500 vacuum cleaner features a completely The supplied items illustrated on the B new Karcher water filter system which picks up these pages are intended to give you even the smallest particles The additional HEPA an overview of the appliance and Plus high performance filter catches all allergens accessories Information on operating 99 99 96 of
5. all particles over 0 3 microns in size the appliance can be found on the are removed from the exhaust air which is then following pages D cleaner than the ambient air 2 3 Carpet turbo nozzle Can be adjusted to clean different types of carpet Ideal for deep cleaning 4 Stainless steel telescopic suction tube Infinitely variable length adjust ment for ergonomic handling 5 Fine nozzle For gentle cleaning of furniture and dusting books 6 Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery etc 7 Handle with soft grips Suction performance variable using false air slide 8 Suction hose Flexible and sturdy hose for convenient vacuuming Easily detachable for service and storage 9 Accessory holder For furniture brush and upholstery nozzle 10 Crevice nozzle For edges crevices and around radiators 11 Carry handle For carrying the appliance on stairs etc 12 Hard floor nozzle Includes nylon and natural bristle brushes for different types of hard surfaces The effect of the K rcher water filter vacuum cleaner Water filter K 5500 Intermediate filter HEPA Respirable particles Fine dust Domestic dust mites excretions Bacteria Dust Spores Pollen Coarse dirt animal hair fluff crumbs Filtration efficiency of all particles over 0 3 m in size Front View 98 99 99 99 96 K5500 Vacuum Manual7 24 7 29 02 11 33 AM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY I
6. the suction manifold in the water filter container Deposits in the suction manifold can be removed by rinsing from above with a jet of water sU CARE AND MAINTENANCE continued Warranty Please refer to the warranty card included with the product Should you have any Ba questions regarding the warranty please feel free to call our customer service department Customer Service 1 800 537 4129 www karcher usa com 1 800 465 4980 www karcher ca 01 800 024 13 13 www karcher com mx Technical Specifications Rated voltage 120 V Rated frequency 60 Hz Power P max 1400 W Power P nom 1200 W Vacuum 90 55 inches water lift Air flow rate 116 54 cubic feet per minute Capacity of water filter container 1 2 gallon Sound level 69 dB A Weight without accessories 18 3 4 pounds Connection cable 18 feet Dimensions 19 x 12 x 24 inches Nominal width accessory 1 5 inches HEPA Plus filter H 12 class in compliance with EN 1822 We reserve the right to introduce technical changes without prior notice Circuit diagram S1 Vacuum motor switch C1 Interference suppressor M1 Turbine X1 Plug with cable rewinder C1 HH TROUBLE SHOOTING Often symptoms have causes which you can fix yourself with the aid of the following table In case of doubt or if you encounter a symptom or cause not listed please consult an authorized Customer Service center Symptom Machine does not work Suction performance
7. K5500 Vacuum Manual7 24 7 29 02 t AM Page 1 KARCHER Model K 5500 Vacuum Cleaner Operator Manual Contents K 5500 model overview 1 2 Filter performance Lsss 2 Safety Instructions 005 3 Assembling and operating the cleaner Preparation 0 ccc cece eee 4 Attaching the accessory holder 4 Setting the suction tube 4 Filling the water filter container 4 5 Switching on eee eee eee eee 5 Working with the carpet turbo nozzle hard floor nozzle crevice nozzle upholstery nozzle and furniture brush 6 Suction control eee eee 6 Wet vacuuming esses 6 Taking a break 222000 eee 7 Storage of accessories 7 Shutdown transporting and storing 7 Care Maintenance Cleaning the appliance and accessories 8 Changing the intermediate filter 8 Changing the HEPA combination filter 8 Cleaning the suction manifold in the water filter container 9 Service Waranty csse che Rer deed 9 Customer service 0005 9 Technical specifications 9 Circuit diagram ee eee eee 9 Troubleshooting 0 e eee 10 Assembly diagram 11 1 800 537 4129 www karcher usa com 1 800 465 4980 www karcher ca 01 800 024 13 13 www karcher com mx K5500 Vacuum Manual7 24 7 29 02 11 33 AM Page 2
8. NSTRUCTIONS Read First ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS N Safety Warnings When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury 1 Do not leave appliance when plugged in Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing 2 WARNING To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces 3 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children 4 Use only as described in this manual Use only manufacturer s recommended attachments 5 Do not use with damaged cord or plug If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to a service center 6 Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces 7 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 8 Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands 9 Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce air flow 10 Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts 11 Turn off all control
9. he water filter The vacuumed material and detergent residues from the floor covering are being filtered in the water bath Under certain circumstances this may result in the formation of foam To prevent this add a capful of anti foaming liquid to the water filter bath The anti foaming liquid is environmentally friendly and completely biodegradable Slight foam formation during operation is normal and does not impair function 4 Using the carpet turbo nozzle Slide the turbo control switch on the floor nozzle to a regulate the brushing action Full closed increases brushing action for deep pile carpets and full open for 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 To change the brushes use a flat bladed screw driver or putty knife to gently pry open the plastic nozzle clips to release the brush inserts Then slide the replacement brushes into the white plastic holder and snap holder back into place Brushes must be replaced as a set for proper operation Re attach the cover Push in the water filter container all the way and pull up until it clicks into position If the water level in the container drops bel
10. ies After use attach upholstery nozzle and furniture brush to the accessory holder Store the crevice nozzle and the Karcher foam stop on the appliance fep 10 Taking a break To switch off press the On Off button f taking a break from work attach the floor nozzle to the appliance 11 Shut down for storage To switch off press the On Off button Pull the plug out of the power outlet Press the cord rewind button The power cord is automatically wound up Note After each use the water filter container filter cover and baffle plate must be cleaned and dried a Take the water filter container out of the appliance see Filling the water filter container Remove the cover and air guard Empty the water filter container via one of the corners A CAUTION All parts of the water filter system especially the intermediate filter must be dried thoroughly before being stored Clean and dry the cover and water filter container e f the appliance is used regularly wash the intermediate filter every 2 weeks under running water 12 Transporting Storing Transport the appliance by the carrying handle To ventilate the water filter container while the appliance is in storage do not insert container fully into the appliance OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued CARE AND MAINTENANCE
11. ow the MIN mark during operation please refill with water 3 Switching on Unwind the power chord completely and insert the plug into the power outlet To switch on press the On Off switch Do not vacuum large quantities of powdered substances such as cocoa flour washing powder custard powder etc 6 Suction control false air slide 7 Using the crevice nozzle Due to the high constant suction capacity Crevice nozzle For edges crevices of the appliance the suction nozzles may radiators etc be too powerful for cleaning carpets Upholstery nozzle For cleaning upholstery upholstery curtains etc In this case use and curtains the false air slide to reduce the suction Furniture brush can be rotated 360 capacity After use close again For gentle cleaning of furniture dusting books dashboards etc 8 Wet vacuuming Use either the crevice nozzle upholstery nozzle or the hard surface nozzle with the nylon bristles for vacuuming wet surfaces do not use the carpet turbo nozzle for wet surfaces When the water filter container is empty up to 2 5 liters or 1 2 gallon of liquid can be vacuumed Damp dirt or small quantities of liquid up to approximately 0 5 liters or 2 cups can be vacuumed at any time when the water filter container is full Use the crevice nozzle or the handle without attached accessory K5500 Vacuum Manual7 24 7 29 02 11 33 AM Page 8 9 Storage of accessor
12. s before unplugging 12 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs 13 Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present 14 Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting motorized nozzle 15 Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding 16 This appliance is provided with double insulation Use only identical replacement parts See instructions for Servicing of Double Insulated Appliances 17 Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes 18 Do not use without all filters in place SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCES In a double insulated appliance two Systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance Servicing a double insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace Customer Service 1 800 537 4129 www karcher usa com 1 800 465 4980 www karcher ca 01 800 024 13 13 www karcher com mx IDD 1 Preparation e Connect the suction hose Connect the telescopic suction tube and carpet t
13. urbo nozzle 2 Attaching the accessory holder e Connect the handle to the telescopic suction tube The accessory holder is for storing the furniture brush and upholstery nozzle OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 You can vacuum in a comfortable upright position by setting the telescopic suction pipe to suit your height 2 Filling the water filter container e Press the unlock button and pull out the water filter container The appliance is delivered with the intermediate filter and curved air guard already assembled When filling the container ensure that these components see Supplied items have been assembled correctly They may be the cause of poor suction performance or premature failure of the intermediate filter K5500 Vacuum Manual7 24 7 29 02 11 33 AM Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Remove the cover from the water filter container and fill the water filter container up to the MAX mark with tap water approximately 2 liters or 1 2 gallon Add a capful of anti foaming liquid Karcher Foam Stop to the water filter container The vacuum cleaner operates on the basis of swirling suction air into t
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