Read this safety chapter and these original instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the original instructions for future reference or for future owners.

• In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guidelines applicable by law.

• Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.

In the case of excessively high pressure in the event of a fault, a safety valve relieves the pressure into the atmosphere.

The fuse prevents the device from overheating. If the device overheats, steam operation is switched off. The device can still be used for dry cleaning.

Before restarting the device, contact the responsible KÄRCHER Customer Service.

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

Electrical and electronic devices 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 danger to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the device. Devices 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.de/REACH

Use the device only in private households for cleaning level hard floors (e.g. stone floors, tiles, PVC floors, parquet, vinyl and laminate) that can withstand the high temperature, pressure and moisture of the device. Do not clean water-sensitive floor coverings such as untreated cork floors, as moisture can penetrate and damage the floor.

The device is also suitable for vacuuming carpets.

To avoid damaging the carpet, check whether the carpet is suitable before cleaning. If in doubt, test on an inconspicuous area to rule out colour changes, for example.

Detergents are not required.

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 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.

The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging).

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1. Handle
2. HMI display
3. Navigation button “left”
4. On / Off button
5. Navigation button “right”
6. Start / pause button
7. Handle bar
8. Fresh water tank cap
9. Decalcification cartridge
10. Fresh water tank
11. LED lights
12. Cleaning roller
13. Roller cassette
14. Waste water tank
15. Coarse dirt strainer basket
16. Waste water tank cap
17. Filter
18. Carrying handle
19. ON / OFF switch
20. Cable hooks
21. Mains cable

The device functions as a steam cleaner, hard floor cleaner and vacuum cleaner, thus offering a 3-in-1 solution for all types of coarse and fine dirt.

The rotating roller is moistened with steam and cleans a wide variety of floor types and carpets effectively and quickly.

Detergents are not required.

1. Hold the basic device firmly.

2. Insert the handle bar into the basic unit as far as it will go, until it audibly clicks into place. The handle bar must sit firmly in the device.

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1. Grasp the fresh water tank by the recessed grip and remove it from the device.

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2. Unscrew the fresh water tank cap.

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3. Insert the decalcification cartridge into the water reservoir and press it firmly into place.

4. Screw the fresh water tank cap back on.

5. Insert the fresh water tank.

1. Press the unlocking button on the roller cassette.

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   The roller cassette can be detached from the floor head.

2. Remove the roller cassette.

3. Push the cleaning roller into the roller cassette mount. Pay attention to the colour coding on the inner side of the roller and on the mount on roller cassette (pink to pink).

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4. Insert the roller cassette into the floor head.

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1. Turn the lower cable hook upwards.

2. Remove the power cable completely from the cable hook.

3. Fasten the cable in the fastener of the upper or lower cable hook to prevent it from being run over during cleaning work.

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1. Grasp the fresh water tank by the recessed grip and remove it from the device.

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2. Unscrew the fresh water tank cap.

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3. Fill the fresh water tank with tap water.

4. Screw the fresh water tank cap back on.

5. Insert the fresh water tank.

• Floor cleaning is performed using a to and fro movement at the same speed as when vacuuming.

• To ensure thorough cleaning, the cleaning textile must be completely moistened and heated. To do this, use the device for at least 3 minutes in regular steam mode.

• For heavier soiling, select the regular steam mode, see Selecting cleaning mode.

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• ATTENTION

  Material damage due to rollers

  The different rollers (yellow, grey, black) can damage the floor covering.

  To avoid damage, test the device in an inconspicuous place before use.

  The colour of the rollers shows which application they are especially suitable for.

  • Yellow universal roller: versatile use

  • Roller with grey stripes: Cleaning carpets

  • Rollers with black stripes: Cleaning of insensitive hard floors (e.g. stone, ceramics); not suitable for sensitive natural stone floors (e.g. marble, terracotta)

    Note

    For an optimum cleaning result, wash the roller in the washing machine at 60 °C before initial use.

  ATTENTION

  Material damage due to loose roller

  This may damage the washing machine.

  Place the roller in a laundry net and load the washing machine with extra laundry.

ATTENTION

Device and material damage due to tipping over

The device can fall over and be damaged if inadequately secured during work breaks or storage. Liquid can also leak out and damage the floor covering in the process.

Place the device with the floor nozzle on a firm surface.

ATTENTION

Material damage

Steam can loosen wax, furniture polish, plastic coatings or paint and edge band from edges.

Do not direct the steam at glued laminated edges as the edge band may loosen.Do not use the device for cleaning unsealed wood or parquet floors.Do not use the device for cleaning painted or plastic-coated surfaces such as kitchen or living room furniture, doors or parquet.

ATTENTION

Soiling of carpets due to the use of a dirty roller

When cleaning carpets, the dirt trapped in the roller can be transferred to the carpets.

Use a clean roller for cleaning carpets.

ATTENTION

Material damage due to prolonged steaming

Marble floors may become slightly cloudy if an area is subjected to prolonged steaming.

Make sure to keep the device in constant motion when steaming marble floors.

Note

Empty and clean the waste water tank after each use of the device, even if the corresponding symbol does not light up on the HMI display.

1. Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

2. Press the ON / OFF switch on the device.

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3. Press the On / Off button on the HMI display.

   The symbols for the cleaning modes flash on the HMI display.

   The device is being heated up. The corresponding symbol appears on the HMI display and goes out as soon as the device has heated up completely.

4. Use the navigation buttons to select the desired cleaning mode, see Selecting cleaning mode.

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Various cleaning modes are available:

	Vacuuming
	Regular steam mode
	Combination of vacuuming and steam cleaning (regular steam mode)
	Combination of vacuuming and steam cleaning (sensitive steam mode)

1. Use the navigation buttons to select the desired cleaning mode.

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2. After selecting the cleaning mode, press Start / pause button to start cleaning.

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3. To pause cleaning, press Start / pause button.

   Note

   If the device is not used for longer than 2 minutes, it automatically switches to standby mode.

1. Fill the fresh water tank, see Filling the fresh water tank.

1. Hold the pressure cap of the waste water tank by the lower handle bar, while pressing the upper handle bar down with your thumb and remove the waste water tank.

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2. Remove the waste water tank cap.

3. Remove the coarse dirt strainer basket and press the side clamps to release the lower part.

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4. Empty both parts of the coarse dirt strainer basket. In the case of stubborn dirt, rinse out both parts with tap water.

5. Empty the waste water tank. In the case of stubborn dirt, rinse out the waste water tank with tap water.

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   Note

   Also check the filter in the waste water tank cap for dirt and rinse it out with tap water if necessary.

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6. Allow the individual parts of the waste water tank to dry.

7. Assemble both parts of the coarse dirt strainer basket and insert into the waste water tank.

8. Fit the waste water tank cap.

9. Insert the waste water tank into the device.

1. Press the On / Off button on the HMI display.

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2. Press the ON / OFF switch on the device.

   The device is switched off.

3. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

4. Remove the power cable from the cable hook fastener.

5. Turn the lower cable hook downwards.

6. Wind the power cord around the cable hooks.

ATTENTION

Device damage due to water putrefaction

The water in the reservoir may putrefy if the device is not put into operation for more than 2 months.

Empty both the fresh water and waste water tanks before long breaks in operation.

7. Empty the waste water tank, see Emptying the waste water tank.

8. Empty the fresh water tank, see Emptying the fresh water tank.

1. Grasp the fresh water tank by the recessed grip and remove it from the device.

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2. Unscrew the fresh water tank cap.

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3. Empty the fresh water tank.

4. Screw the fresh water tank cap back on.

5. Insert the fresh water tank.

ATTENTION

Material damage due to moisture

The floor covering can be damaged by moisture remaining on the cleaning roller after cleaning.

After cleaning, remove the cleaning roller and allow it to dry.Do not place or store the device on heat-sensitive surfaces.Store the device in the parking and cleaning station.

ATTENTION

Material damage

The device can tip over if it is put down incorrectly.

Do not put the device down with the handle turned.Do not lean the device against furniture or other objects.

1. Remove and clean the cleaning roller, see Cleaning the cleaning roller.

2. Insert the roller cassette into the device or place it in the parking and cleaning station to dry.

3. Park the device in the parking and cleaning station.

   Note

   The device must be placed upright in an upright position. When parking, the device body must make contact with the magnet on the floor nozzle. This can be perceived acoustically.

4. Store the device in a dry location that is protected from frost.

1. Insert the screwdriver at a 90° angle into the small opening on the rear of the handle bar and remove the handle bar.

The water hardness is set using the Navigation button “left” in pause mode. The water hardness setting is stored until a new setting is made (e.g. after a move). The device is set to water hardness level III at the factory. The device indicates the set water hardness with flash pulses.

Note

The anti-calcification effect of the decalcification cartridge is activated as soon as the reservoir is filled with water, and the device is put into operation. Lime in the water is absorbed by the granulate in the decalcification cartridge. Additional descaling is not required.

Note

The granulate in the cartridge may change colour after it comes into contact with water. This depends on the mineral content in the water. This discolouration is harmless and does not have a negative effect on the device, cleaning work or the functionality of the decalcification cartridge.

1. Switch on the device, see Switching off the device.

2. To set the desired water hardness, press and hold the Navigation button “left” for 4 seconds, then release it.

   The new setting is signalled by the number of flashing pulses by the descaling cartridge symbol on the HMI display .

3. If necessary, press the Navigation button “left” again to cycle between the different water hardness levels until the desired water hardness level is reached.

1. Press the unlocking button on the roller cassette.

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   The roller cassette detaches from the device.

2. Remove the roller cassette.

3. Remove the cleaning roller from the roller cassette.

4. Clean the cleaning roller under running water or wash it in the washing machine at max. 60 °C.

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5. Rinse the roller cassette with tap water.

6. Insert the roller cassette into the device or place it in the parking and cleaning station to dry.

7. Allow the cleaning roller to air dry.

1. Grasp the fresh water tank by the recessed grip and remove it from the device.

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2. Unscrew the fresh water tank cap.

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3. Remove the decalcification cartridge from the water reservoir.

4. Insert the new decalcification cartridge into the water reservoir and press it firmly into place.

5. Fill the fresh water tank, see Filling the fresh water tank.

6. Reset the new decalcification cartridge on the device.

   1. Switch the device on.

   2. While the device is in pause mode, press and hold the Navigation button “right” for 5 seconds.

      The decalcification cartridge symbol flashes in the meantime.

      If the decalcification cartridge has been successfully reset, the decalcification cartridge symbol flashes green 1x.

1. Empty and reinsert the waste water tank, see Emptying the waste water tank.

2. Fill the fresh water tank with min. 200 ml, see Filling the fresh water tank.

3. Park the device in the parking and cleaning station.

4. Press and hold the Start / pause button for 3 seconds to start self-cleaning.

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   The self-cleaning symbol on the HMI display flashes.

   The LED lighting on the floor head flashes.

   The rinsing process begins and takes about 3 minutes.

5. Once the rinsing process is complete, the LED lighting and the self-cleaning symbol on the HMI display go out.

6. Empty the waste water tank, see Emptying the waste water tank.

7. Clean the cleaning roller, see Cleaning the cleaning roller.

8. Clean the underside of the floor head and the roller drive with a moist cloth.

9. Empty and dry the parking and cleaning station.

10. If there is still water in the fresh water tank, empty the fresh water tank, see Emptying the fresh water tank.

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 authorized Customer Service.

• No steam / little steam despite sufficient water in the fresh water tank 

• The decalcification cartridge symbol on the HMI display lights up orange 

• The decalcification cartridge symbol on the HMI display lights up red 

• The decalcification cartridge symbol on the HMI display flashes red and the device can only be operated in suction mode 

• The fresh water tank symbol on the HMI display lights up white 

• The fresh water tank symbol on the HMI display flashes green 

• The waste water tank symbol on the HMI display lights up red 

• The warning triangle symbol on the HMI display lights up red 

• The warning triangle symbol on the HMI display lights up red, cleaning cannot be started and the housing is hot 

• The warning triangle symbol and the waste water tank symbol on the HMI display flash red after the device has been switched on 

• The dirt intake does not work and the floor is very damp 

• The wastewater container is filled beyond the filling limit 

• The warning triangle symbol on the HMI display lights up red and cleaning can no longer be started after several attempts 

• All symbols on the HMI display light up red 

Cause:

The decalcification cartridge has not been inserted or has been inserted incorrectly.

Remedy:

1. Fit the decalcification cartridge and/or check that the decalcification cartridge sits tightly in the fresh water tank and press in again if necessary.

Cause:

The decalcification cartridge has been removed when filling with water and/or a new decalcification cartridge has been fitted.

Remedy:

1. Always leave the decalcification cartridge in the fresh water tank during filling.

Cause:

The service life of the decalcification cartridge ends in 2 h.

Remedy:

1. Replace the descaling cartridge before its service life ends, see Replacing the decalcification cartridge.

Cause:

The service life of the decalcification cartridge ends in 1 h.

Remedy:

1. Replace the descaling cartridge before its service life ends, see Replacing the decalcification cartridge.

Cause:

The decalcification cartridge must be replaced.

Remedy:

1. Replace the decalcification cartridge, see Replacing the decalcification cartridge.

Cause:

The fresh water tank is empty.

Remedy:

1. Fill the fresh water tank, see Filling the fresh water tank.

Cause:

The system ventilation is active.

Air can enter the system when the fresh water tank or descaling cartridge is removed. This disturbs the vapour discharge. After filling the fresh water tank and restarting the cleaning process, the device vents itself automatically and displays this process on the HMI display. Air is removed from the water and steam pipes and the vapour function is restored.

Remedy:

1. Do not interrupt the system ventilation.

   After successful venting, the green flashing fresh water tank symbol goes out.

Cause:

The waste water tank is full.

Remedy:

1. Empty the waste water tank, see Emptying the waste water tank.

Cause:

The cleaning roller is jammed.

Remedy:

1. Check the cleaning roller for objects jamming it.

2. If necessary, remove the cleaning roller.

3. Remove the objects jamming it.

4. Reinsert the cleaning roller into the device.

Cause:

The device is overheated.

Remedy:

1. Allow the device to cool down.

2. Only switch on the device again when it has cooled down accordingly.

Cause:

The fill level sensor of the waste water tank is defective. However, the device can still be used for cleaning.

Remedy:

1. Contact the authorized Customer Service.

2. If the device continues to be used for cleaning in the meantime, empty and clean the waste water tank manually.

Cause:

The suction channel, the suction pipe or the inlet to the waste water tank may be blocked by foreign objects.

Remedy:

1. Remove the cleaning roller, the suction channel and the waste water tank.

2. Empty the waste water tank.

3. Check all parts of the waste water tank for permeability and remove any foreign bodies and dirt.

4. Clean the suction channel and remove any foreign bodies. To do this, remove the roller cassette and check the circular opening for foreign objects.

5. Check the suction hose in the device for free movement.

6. Carry out self-cleaning after each use of the device.

Cause:

The sensor on the dirt receptacle is dirty and cannot detect the filling limit.

Remedy:

1. Switch off the device.

2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

3. Remove the waste water tank and clean.

4. Clean the sensor on the device on the underside of the waste water tank and inside the waste water tank with a damp cloth.

Cause:

The device is damaged.

Remedy:

1. Contact the authorized Customer Service.

Cause:

The connection to the display is faulty.

Remedy:

1. Switch off the device.

2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

3. Ensure that the handle bar is properly connected to the device.

4. If necessary, dismantle the handle bar and remove any foreign objects.

5. Install the handle bar.

6. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

7. Switch the device on.

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 flaw is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site.

Further information can be found at: www.kaercher.com/dealersearch

Further warranty information (if available) can be found in the service area of your local KÄRCHER website under "Downloads".