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.

Only use the device in private households.

• The device is intended for application as a spray extraction cleaner according to the descriptions given in these operating instructions and the safety instructions for the maintenance cleaning or basic cleaning of carpets with deep cleaning effect.

• Hard floors can also be cleaned with a hard surface attachment for the spray extraction floor nozzle (included in the scope of delivery).

• With the appropriate accessory (depending on different configurations), the device can also be used for wet and dry vacuum cleaning.

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

Our local KÄRCHER branch will be happy to help you if you have any questions or problems with the device.

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 device is equipped with different equipment depending on the model selected. The specific equipment is described on the device packaging.

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1. Suction hose connection
2. Spray hose connection
3. Device head
4. Switch for spraying water and detergent
5. On/Off switch for vacuum cleaning
6. Recessed grip on the device head
7. Carrying handle
8. Fresh water tank unlocking button
9. Fresh water tank
10. Storage, mains connection cable
11. Mains connection cable with mains plug
12. Container
13. Holder for suction tubes and accessories
14. Steering rollers (5x)
15. ** Filter bag
16. Cartridge filter
17. Spray vacuum hose with spray lever and locking button
18. Spray suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m (2x)
19. Spray extraction floor nozzle with hard floor attachment
20. Spray extraction upholstery nozzle
21. Spray extraction crevice nozzle
22. ** Clip-on floor nozzle with carpet and hard floor insert for wet and dry vacuum cleaning
23. ** Upholstery nozzle for dry vacuum cleaning
24. ** Crevice nozzle for dry vacuum cleaning
25. ** Extra long crevice nozzle for dry vacuum cleaning
26. ** Switchable floor nozzle for carpets and hard floors for dry vacuum cleaning
27. KÄRCHER SE detergent (100 ml)
28. ** KÄRCHER SE detergent (1000 ml)

** depending on different configurations

Floor cleaning

Use the spray extraction floor nozzle for cleaning carpets or hard floors (with hard floor attachment).

1. Plug the spray suction tubes together and connect them to the suction hose. All parts must audibly engage.

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2. Attach the spray extraction floor nozzle to the spray suction tubes until it audibly engages.

   Note

   Use the hard floor attachment for hard floor cleaning.

   • Fit the hard floor attachment on the spray extraction floor nozzle until it audibly engages.

     The squeegee points to the front, the brush strips to the back.

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Upholstery cleaning

Depending on requirements, use the spray extraction upholstery nozzle or washing crevice nozzle to clean e.g. upholstery and mattresses.

• Attach the upholstery nozzle or crevice nozzle to the handle of the suction hose until it audibly engages.

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1. For floor cleaning, plug the spray suction tubes together and connect them to the suction hose. All parts must audibly engage.

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2. Slide the floor nozzle on to the spray suction tubes.

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3. Depending on the floor covering and cleaning requirements, make sure that the floor nozzle inserts or settings are correct.

   Note

   Using the floor nozzle with inserts

   • For carpet cleaning, use the insert for carpets.

   • For cleaning dry dirt, hard floors or water - use the hard floor insert (brush strips and squeegee).

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   Note

   Using the switchable floor nozzle

   • Only use it to vacuum clean dry dirt.

   • For carpet cleaning, use the position with the brush strips retracted on the underside.

   • For hard floor cleaning, use the position with the brush strips extended on the underside.

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4. To clean upholstered furniture, for example, slide the upholstery or crevice nozzle directly on to the handle of the suction hose.

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1. Remove the hard floor attachment from the spray extracting floor nozzle.

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2. Press the unlocking button and disconnect the spray extracting floor nozzle from the spray suction tubes.

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3. Press the unlocking button and disconnect the spray suction tubes from each other.

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4. Press the unlocking button on the spray extracting upholstery or spray extracting crevice nozzle and disconnect it from the suction hose.

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1. Disconnect the floor nozzle from the spray suction tube.

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2. Press the unlocking button and disconnect the spray suction tubes.

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3. Disconnect the upholstery or crevice nozzle from the suction hose.

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Filling the water reservoir directly on the device

1. Fold the tank cap up.

2. Pour 100 - 200 ml of KÄRCHER SE detergent (quantity may vary depending on the degree of contamination) into the fresh water tank, fill up with tap water, do not overfill.

3. Close the tank cap.

Removing the water reservoir for filling

1. Remove the fresh water tank, see chapter (→).

2. Fold the tank cap up.

3. To fill, see “2” in “Filling the water reservoir directly on the device”.

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4. Close the tank cap.

5. Install the fresh water tank, see chapter (→).

1. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

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2. Press the On switch (position I).

   The suction motor starts.

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3. To spray the water with the detergent, press the spray switch.

   The lamp on the switch lights up and the pump starts.

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4. Close the sliding air damper completely.

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• Spray heavily soiled areas in advance and allow the cleaning solution to work for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Always work from light to shadow (from window to door).

• Always work from the cleaned to the uncleaned area.

• The more sensitive the covering (oriental bridges, Berber, upholstery fabric) the lower the concentration of detergent.

• Carpets with jute backs can shrink and bleed in colour if the work is too wet.

• Brush wet pile carpets in the direction of the pile after cleaning when wet (e.g. with a fibre brush or scrubber).

• Impregnating after wet cleaning prevents the textile from being quickly soiled again.

• To avoid pressure points or rust stains, do not walk on or furnish the cleaned area until after it has fully dried.

• To improve the cleaning result, rinse the object with clean water after using detergents.

1. Make sure that the filter bag is removed.

2. Install the desired accessory, see chapter Installing accessories.

3. Fill the fresh water tank with detergent and water, see chapterFilling the fresh water tank.

4. Switch on the device (position I), see chapter Switching on the device.

   The suction motor starts.

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5. Close the air damper completely.

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6. Press the switch for spraying.

   The lamp on the switch lights up and the pump starts

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7. Press the lever on the handle to spray the cleaning solution.

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   The cleaning solution is sprayed.

8. To spray large areas, first press the lever on the handle and then press the locking button.

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9. Run over the surface to be cleaned in overlapping paths. In doing so, pull back the nozzle. Do not push it.

Note

If the fresh water tank is empty, air enters the pump and it becomes noisy. In this case, the spray function must be switched off. If water is required, switch off the suction motor and fill the fresh water tank.

Note

If the wastewater container is full and/or the cartridge filter is wet, a float switch closes the suction opening and the device runs at a higher speed and becomes loud.

To avoid overfilling the waste water tank, empty the waste water tank directly when filling the fresh water tank.

10. After cleaning, switch off the device (position O), see chapter Switching off the device.

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    Note

    After switching off the device, there is still residual liquid in the spray extracting accessory, which runs out onto the floor. To vacuum up this residual liquid, briefly switch on the suction function of the device again and remove the residual liquid from the floor.

11. Switch on the device (position I), see chapter Switching on the device and vacuum the residual fluid.

12. Switch off the device again (position O), see chapter Switching off the device.

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13. Empty the container, see chapter Emptying the container.

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1. Press the switch for spraying, see chapter Spray suction

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2. Spray and vacuum clean the cleaning solution in one step.

3. Switch off the switch for spraying and vacuum clean the remaining detergent solution.

4. After cleaning, clean the upholstery and carpet with clear, warm water and impregnate if desired.

1. Press the switch for spraying, see chapter Spray suction

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2. Apply the cleaning solution and allow it to take effect for 5 - 10 minutes.

   The vacuum function remains switched off.

3. After the contact time, clean the surface as for slight / normal contamination.

4. After cleaning, clean the upholstery and carpet with clear, warm water and impregnate if desired.

1. Remove the filter bag.

2. Install the desired accessory, see chapter Installing accessories.

3. Switch on the device, see chapter Switching on the device.

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4. To vacuum clean large quantities of water, fully open the air damper.

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Note

When the wastewater container is full, a float switch closes the suction opening and the device runs at a higher speed and becomes loud.

5. Empty the container, see chapter Emptying the container.

1. Make sure that the container and accessories are dry.

2. Insert the filter bag.

   1. Unfold the filter bag completely.

   2. Attach the filter bag to the unit connection and press it on firmly.

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3. Install the desired accessory, see chapter Installing accessories.

4. Switch on the device (position I), see chapter Switching on the device.

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5. Regulate the suction capacity with the sliding air damper.

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6. Switch off the device, see chapter Switching off the device.

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1. Press the switch for spraying after spray vacuum cleaning.

   The pump stops and the lamp on the switch goes out.

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2. Press the Off switch (position O).

   The suction motor stops.

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3. Pull the mains plug out of the outlet.

1. Remove the fresh water tank, see chapter (→).

2. Emptying the fresh water tank

3. Install the fresh water tank, see chapter (→).

1. Switch off the device. See chapter Switching off the device

2. Remove the suction and spray hose.

3. Take off the device head, see chapter (→).

4. Empty the container.

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5. Fit the device head, see chapter (→).

6. Install the fresh water tank, see chapter (→).

1. Flush the spray lines in the device.

   1. Fill the fresh water tank with about 1 litre of clear water.

   2. Press the switch for spraying.

      The lamp on the switch lights up and the pump starts

   3. Hold the spray/suction hose over a drain until the clear water has been used up.

2. Switch off the device, see chapter Switching off the device.

3. Disconnect the accessory, see chapter Disconnecting accessories

4. Remove the remaining liquid in the spray/suction hose.

   1. Press the unlocking button and remove the spray/suction hose from the device.

   2. Press the lever on the handle of the suction hose and allow the liquid to flow out.

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      Note

      To allow the liquid to dry completely, do not wrap the spray/suction hose around the device to dry.

      Note

      To avoid puddles in the living area (e.g. on carpet, parquet), let the remaining liquid run in a suitable container (e.g. sink, bucket).

5. Clean the accessory part individually under running water and then allow them to dry.

   Note

   Any residual water may drip out, therefore it is best to place it in the shower or bath tub.

6. Empty the container, see chapter Emptying the container.

7. Thoroughly rinse the container with clear water.

8. If necessary,e.g. if the sieve in the fresh water tank is soiled, rinse the fresh water tank with clear water, see chapter Cleaning the sieve in the fresh water tank.

9. Leave the device open to dry.

10. After complete drying, attach the spray suction pipes to the accessory holder.

11. Store the device in a dry and frost-proof room.

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

• Rinse the container and accessories with water, as necessary, and dry them before further use.

1. Take off the device head, see chapter (→).

2. The filter can be unlocked and removed by turning it towards the symbol .

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3. Do not rub or scrub the filter when cleaning it.

4. Allow the filter to dry completely before using it again.

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5. Reinsert the cartridge filter:

   • Install the filter on the filter basket, turn it towards the symbol and make sure it is attached correctly.

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1. To clean the floor nozzle and spray extracting upholstery nozzle, loosen the nozzle fastener by turning it and pull it out together with the spray nozzle.

   Note

   Keep the O-ring/sealing ring in a safe place and reinsert it after cleaning.

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2. Clean residues in the spray nozzle under running water.

3. Insert the spray nozzle into the nozzle fastener and fasten it again by turning it.

4. Also clean residues in the spray nozzle of the spray extracting crevice nozzle under running water.

1. Remove the fresh water tank, see chapter (→).

2. Clean the sieve.

   1. Fold the tank cap up.

   2. Release the lock.

   3. Remove the water hose from the tank.

      The sieve is located at the end of the water hose.

   4. Clean the sieve under running water.

3. Rinse the fresh water tank with clear water.

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4. Insert the sieve.

5. Lock the fresh water tank.

6. Install the fresh water tank, see chapter (→).

• No water emitted from the nozzle 

• Spray jet uneven 

• Poor suction performance 

• Detergent pump loud 

• Water escapes from the front of the device head 

Cause:

Fresh water tank empty

Remedy:

• Fill up the fresh water tank.

Cause:

Fresh water sieve is dirty,

Remedy:

• Clean the fresh water filter.

Cause:

Fresh water tank not installed correctly.

Remedy:

• Install the fresh water tank correctly.

Cause:

Connection between accessory and spray/suction hose not correct.

Remedy:

• Establish the correct connection.

Cause:

Detergent pump defective,

Remedy:

• assign Customer Service.

Cause:

Spray nozzle on the accessory for spray extracting cleaning is soiled.

Remedy:

• Clean the spray nozzle on the respective accessory.

Cause:

The air damper is open too wide.

Remedy:

• Close the air damper.

Cause:

Accessory, suction hose or suction tubes are clogged.

Remedy:

• Remove the blockage.

Cause:

The filter bag is full.

Remedy:

• Empty the filter bag.

Cause:

The filter cartridge is soiled.

Remedy:

• Cleaning the cartridge filter

Cause:

The cartridge filter is worn out.

Remedy:

• Replace the cartridge filter.

Cause:

Fresh water tank empty

Remedy:

• Fill up the fresh water tank.

Cause:

The cartridge filter is too wet, so water is pumped out through the motor.

Remedy:

• Switch off the device and allow the cartridge filter and device to dry.

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".