Read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety instructions before using the device for the first time. Proceed accordingly.

Keep both books for future reference or for future owners.

• Only use the device in private households.

• The device is intended exclusively for cleaning dry surfaces

• The following are not in accordance with the intended use:

  • Cleaning people, animals, plants or clothing on the body.

  • Soaking up water or other fluids.

  • Extraction of glowing ashes, coal, cigarettes or other flammable or easily inflammable substances.

  • Use in the vicinity of explosive or highly flammable substances.

The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.

Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish.

Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.

Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site.

(See overleaf for the address)

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the packaging. Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the event of any shipping damage, please notify your dealer.

Depending on the model selected, there are differences in the equipment. The specific equipment is described on the device packaging.

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1. Boost function LED indicator light
2. Battery/battery error message LED indicator light
3. Floor nozzle fault LED indicator light
4. Suction duct fault LED indicator light
5. * HEPA-Filter
6. Boost function button (increases the suction performance)/HEPA filter cover
7. On/Off switch with locking lever
8. Handle
9. Replaceable battery
10. Battery unlocking button
11. Air inlet filter
12. Dust container cover flap
13. Dust container
14. Dust container cover flap unlocking button
15. Dust container suction fitting
16. Motor-driven electric brush with universal brush roll and LED light
17. Suction pipe
18. Crevice nozzle
19. 2-in-1 combination brush
20. Wall bracket with charging function
21. Charger
22. ** Air inlet filter (2x)
23. ** Filter cleaning tool
24. ** Removable battery (2x)

* HEPA hygiene filter (EN 1822:1998)

** VC 6 Cordless Premium ourFamily

The scope of delivery includes a wall bracket with charging station for correct storage of the vacuum cleaner and accessories.

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• Push the suction pipe on to the suction fitting of the dust container until it audibly clicks into place.

• Press the unlocking button and remove the suction pipe from the suction fitting.

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• Push the floor nozzle on to the suction pipe until it audibly clicks into place.

• Press the unlocking button and remove the floor nozzle from the suction pipe.

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• Push accessory, such as the crevice nozzle, on to the suction fitting of the dust container or suction pipe until it audibly clicks into place.

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1. Push the battery into the mounting in the device until it audibly latches into place.

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1. Charge the battery with the device.

   • To charge the device, attach it to the wall bracket with charging function included in the scope of delivery.

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2. Charge the battery separately.

   • Place the battery on a flat and safe surface to charge it.

     ATTENTION

     Material damage due to incorrect battery storage

     Incorrect storage during charging can result in the battery e.g. falling down or damaging heat-sensitive surfaces.

     Make sure charging of the separate battery takes place on a flat, smooth and heat-insensitive surface.

     Furthermore, the battery should not be covered with objects (e.g. fabrics or papers) while it is being charged.

3. Plug the charger into a socket.

   Insert the connecting plug into the charging socket of the wall bracket / battery.

   Depending on the battery status, the 3 LED indicator lights flash or light up green during the charging process.

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4. When the device is fully charged, all 3 LED indicator lights light up continuously green for 2 minutes and then go out.

   Remove the charger from the socket/charging cable from the battery charging socket and socket.

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5. Remove the device from the wall bracket or insert the battery into the device, see chapter Inserting the battery

The device is ready for use.

1. Press the unlocking button.

2. Remove the battery from the device.

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The LEDs on the head of the device and on the battery indicate information about the battery status, boost mode and error messages.

The charging state of the battery is indicated by the 3 green LEDs on the device as well as by the 3 green LEDs on the battery.

See figure A on the graphics page and chapterDevice description

The charging progress of the battery is indicated by the 3 green LEDs on the device as well as by the 3 green LEDs on the battery. The LEDs only light up when the battery is correctly installed.

To change accessories, see chapter Installing accessories

1. Install the required accessories, see chapter Installing accessories.

2. Switch on the device, depending on cleaning requirements:

   • Press the On/Off switch and keep it pressed during operation.

   or

   • Turn the locking lever to switch the device directly to continuous operation.

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3. If necessary, press the Boost button to increase the dust intake.

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   Note

   When the device is switched off, the boost function is automatically disabled.

   The boost function can also be switched off by pressing the Boost button again.

1. Switch off the device.

   Release the On/Off switch or disable the locking lever.

   Note

   To ensure an optimum suction performance, empty the dust container and clean the air inlet filter after each use.

   Empty the dust container at the latest when the "MAX" marking is reached.

2. Remove the suction pipe or accessory.

3. Empty the dust container into a waste container.

   1. Press the unlocking button.

      The dust container flap opens.

   2. Empty the dust container.

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4. To close the flap, push the dust container up until it clicks into place.

5. Clean the air inlet filter, see chapter Cleaning the air inlet filter

6. Attach the device to the wall bracket with charging function.

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7. Store the accessories.

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8. Charge the device with a battery or only a battery, see chapter Battery charging.

• Which accessories are included in the scope of delivery is shown on the device packaging.

• Accessories not included in the packaging can be purchased in a KÄRCHER specialist shop or from www.kaercher.com.

• Test the accessory at an inconspicuous point before using it in a sensitive area.

• Follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions.

• Connect the motor-driven electric nozzle to the suction pipe or the hand-held device.

• Also connect the other accessory parts, such as crevice nozzle, to the hand-held device or push it directly onto the suction pipe to increase the reach.

Ideal for hard floors and carpets.

The motor-driven multi-function brush removes dirt stuck between the carpet fibres particularly effectively.

The frame with the surrounding bristles can be taken off pressing the unlocking button.

• The soft brush is suitable for furniture with hard surfaces

• The wide brush is used to clean upholstered furniture, curtains, etc.

For edges, joints, heaters and areas that are difficult to reach.

The soft brush has particularly soft bristles for cleaning sensitive surfaces such as keyboards, lamps, etc.

The flexible crevice nozzle increases the reach. For cleaning hard-to-reach places, such as between the car seats.

Due to the extension and flexibility, hard-to-reach areas such as in the car can be reached and cleaned.

For cleaning textile surfaces such as sofas, armchairs, mattresses, car seats, etc.

For hard floors and sensitive wooden floors. Extracts coarse and fine dirt simultaneously.

The battery has been tested in accordance with the relevant rules for international transport, and can be transported / shipped.

The battery pack display shows the current charging state during storage.

• Clean the device and plastic accessory parts with a commonly available plastic cleaner.

Cleaning the air inlet filter manually

1. Switch off the device.

2. Pull the soiled air inlet filter down at the filter stick, carefully beat it and clean it with a damp cloth or running water.

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• 1. Reinsert the fully dried air inlet filter.

  2. Check for correct seating.

Cleaning the air inlet filter with a filter cleaning device

1. Switch off the device.

2. Push the filter cleaning device on to the suction pipe branch and pull the air inlet filter out of the device using the filter stick.

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• 1. Push the soiled air inlet filter into the filter cleaning device.

  2. Insert a new air inlet filter into the dust container.

  3. Switch on the device and let it run in boost mode while turning the side cover.

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  4. Remove the cleaned air inlet filter from the filter cleaning tool and reinsert it in the dust container after removing the new air inlet filter.

  5. Check that the air inlet filter is correctly seated.

1. Switch off the device.

2. Remove the cyclone filter and air inlet filter.

   1. Remove the cyclone filter from the dust container by turning it anticlockwise.

   2. Remove the cyclone filter from the dust container and take the air inlet filter out of the cyclone filter.

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      ATTENTION

      Short circuit hazard

      There are cables or contacts in the dust container and cyclone filter for the power supply.

      Make sure that the cables or contacts do not get wet when cleaning.

3. Clean the dust container and cyclone filter with a soft brush or a slightly damp cloth

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4. Clean the air inlet filter, see chapter Cleaning the air inlet filter

5. Re-insert the dry dust container and cyclone filter with air inlet filter into the device and close the flap.

1. Switch off the device.

2. Cleaning the HEPA filter.

   1. Pull the HEPA filter cover with the HEPA filter out of the device.

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   ATTENTION

   Short circuit hazard

   Power supply cables or contacts are located in the cover of the HEPA filter.

   Before cleaning with water, remove the cover of the HEPA filter so that the cables or contacts do not get wet.

3. Carefully knock off the HEPA filter or if it is very dirty:

   1. Unscrew/remove the cover of the HEPA filter.

   2. Clean the HEPA filter under running water. Do not rub or brush off.

   3. Then let the HEPA filter dry completely.

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   4. Fasten/screw on the HEPA filter cover.

      ATTENTION

      Health risk

      HEPA filters that are not completely dry when installed in the device can be a breeding ground for spores and mould.

      Make sure that the HEPA filter is completely dry on installation.

4. Insert the dry HEPA filter into the device.

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   Note

   The HEPA filter only needs to be inserted into the device, a magnet allows the HEPA filter to snap into place automatically.

5. Replacing the HEPA filter

   1. Pull the HEPA filter cover with the HEPA filter out of the device.

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   2. Unscrew/pull off the cover of the HEPA filter and dispose of the used filter.

   3. Attach/screw on the new HEPA filter cover.

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6. Insert the HEPA filter into the device.

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1. Switch off the device.

2. Remove accessories.

3. ATTENTION

   Short circuit hazard

   The multi-function brush contains electrical components.

   You must not immerse the multi-function brush in water or clean it with a damp cloth.

   Clean the multi-function brush.

   1. Unlock the brush roll cover / support with a coin or other object and remove it.

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   2. Remove the brush roll from the brush opening in the direction of the arrow.

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   3. Remove the dirt e.g. with a brush. If necessary, the brush roll can be cleaned under running water.

      The brush roll must be completely dry before re-installation.

   4. Carefully clean the brush opening with a cloth or soft brush.

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   5. Insert the brush roll into the brush opening.

   6. Lock the brush roll with a coin or other object.

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Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can remedy yourself using the following overview. When in doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.

• The device does not start up 

• The device does not start up 

• The device does not start up 

• The battery is not charging 

• The device stops during operation or the suction performance is poor 

• The LED indicator lamp for the suction channel and / or floor nozzle flashes red 

• Abnormal engine noise 

Cause:

Battery is empty.

Remedy:

• Charge the rechargeable battery.

Cause:

Battery is not inserted correctly.

Remedy:

• Push the battery into the mount until it locks into place.

Cause:

Battery is defective.

Remedy:

• Replace the battery.

Cause:

The charging plug/mains plug is not connected correctly.

Remedy:

• Connect the charging plug/mains plug correctly.

Cause:

The socket is defective.

Remedy:

• Check that the socket is working.

Cause:

The wrong charger is being used

Remedy:

• Check that the correct charger is being used.

Cause:

The battery has overheated.

Remedy:

• Stop work and wait until the battery temperature is back in the normal range.

Cause:

The accessories, the suction opening on the dust container or the suction pipes are clogged.

Remedy:

• Remove the clog with a suitable aid.

Cause:

The dust container is full.

Remedy:

• Empty the dust container.

Cause:

The filters are soiled.

Remedy:

• Clean the filters, see chapter Care and service.

Cause:

Roller brush is blocked.

Remedy:

• Remove any blockage.

Cause:

Blockage in the suction channel due to bulky objects / particles.

Remedy:

• Remove the clog with a suitable aid.

Cause:

The dust container is full.

Remedy:

• Empty the dust container.

Cause:

The filters are soiled.

Remedy:

• Clean the filters, see chapter Care and service.

Cause:

Blockage in the floor nozzle due to bulky objects / particles.

Remedy:

• Remove the clog with a suitable aid.

Cause:

Brush roll has got caught in long carpet fringes.

Remedy:

• Wear the device to separate the floor nozzle from the carpet.

Cause:

The accessories, the suction opening on the dust container or the suction pipes are clogged.

Remedy:

• Remove the clog with a suitable aid.