Use the floor cleaner exclusively for cleaning hard floors in your private household and only on waterproof hard floors.

Do not clean water-sensitive floor coverings such as e.g. untreated cork floors, since the moisture can penetrate and damage the floor.

The device is suitable for cleaning PVC, linoleum, tiled, stone, oiled and waxed parquet, laminate and all water-resistant floor coverings.

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

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 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".

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.

Use the following station:

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1. Connect the handle, the handle tube and the basic unit together until they audibly click into place.

Note

In the event that the product must be returned, please disassemble the handle. Press the spring to release the handle with a tool (like a screwdriver) and lift the released handle from the appliance.

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1. Plug the charging cable of the charging and cleaning station into the socket.

2. Place the device into the charging and cleaning station. The LED display shows the current charging state of the battery.

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   The battery is fully charged after 3.5 hours. After 5 minutes of full charge, the LED display turns off.

1. Remove the fresh water tank from the device, by rotating the tank counterclockwise.

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2. Unscrew the tank cap.

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3. Fill the fresh water tank with cold or lukewarm tap water.

4. Add Kärcher detergent to the fresh water tank.

   ATTENTION

   Overdosing or underdosing of the detergent or care agent results in poor cleaning results.

   Follow the dosage recommendations for the detergentor care agent.

5. Close the tank cap.

6. Rotate the fresh water tank clockwise into the device. The fresh water tank must sit firmly in the device.

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The LED display on the device shows information about the cleaning modes, working status and error messages.

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Indicator	Icon	Explanation
Battery		Flashing green: Charging in process Green: 100%- 30% Orange: 30%- 10% Flashing red: 10%- 0%
Cleaning modes		Dry mode: Suitable for vacuuming large amounts of water or for usage on carpet.
		Wet mode: Clean the floor with standard water flow rate and suction power.
		Power mode (Available for FCV 3): Clean the floor efficiently with maximum water flow rate and suction power.
		Three mode lights switch in a cycle indicating the self-cleaning is on-going. Self-cleaning can be started by pressing the two mode switch buttons at the same time.
Warnings and errors		Full tank: Dirty water tank is full. Empty the dirty water tank or reinstall the dirty water tank (seeEmptying the dirty water tank).
		Blockage error: The cleaning roller is blocked. Put the appliance upright and clean debris on the cleaning roller (see(→)).

• Hold the appliance at the handle at angle of approx. 60 degrees.

• Clean the floor by moving the appliance back and forth at a similar speed as if you were vacuum cleaning.

• If the floor is especially dirty, let the appliance glide slowly across the floor.

1. Step on the footprint on the floor nozzle, and pull the upper body towards yourself. Press the ON / OFF button.

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2. Move the device back and forth until the roller is sufficiently moistened.

After turning on, the appliance enters Wet mode by default. Switch the cleaning modes by pressing the mode switch buttons.

The battery runtime is represented by the battery icon on the display. The battery icon changes with the percentage of the battery.

• Battery icon-Green: 100%-30%

• Battery icon-Orange: 30%-10%

• Battery icon-Flashing red: 10%- 0%

Before the battery is flat, the device vacuums for 5 seconds and then shuts down completely.

If the dirty water tank is full, the warning "Full tank" appears on the LED display.

1. Press the ON / OFF button.

2. Step on the floor nozzle and push the upper body to the upright position.

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3. Remove the dirty water tank by holding the dirty water tank handle and pressing the release button.

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4. Hold the tank with one hand and pull out the top cover with the other hand. Empty the dirty water tank and rinse it.

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5. Push the dirty water tank into the device until it audibly clicks into place. The dirty water tank must sit firmly in the device.

If the fresh water tank is empty, refill the fresh water tank. (seeFilling the fresh water tank).

1. Press the ON / OFF button.Before the device turns off, it vacuums for 5 seconds and then shuts down completely.

2. Step on the floor nozzle, and push the upper body to the upright position.

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3. Place the device on the charging and cleaning station.

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4. Clean the device (seeCare and service).

ATTENTION

Adhering dirt deposits

Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the long term.

It is recommended to clean the device completely after each application.

1. Move the device to a dry room.

2. Place the device on the charging and cleaning station to charge.

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3. Place the cleaned roller on the storage holder to dry.

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1. Empty and reinsert the dirty water tank (seeEmptying the dirty water tank).

2. Refill the fresh water tank (seeFilling the fresh water tank).

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3. Put the appliance back to the charging and cleaning station. (The charging and cleaning station needs to be powered on).

   Press the two mode switch buttons together to start the self-cleaning process. The self-cleaning lasts 80 seconds.

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4. When the self-cleaning process is completed, empty and rinse the dirty water tank, then reinstall the dirty water tank (seeEmptying the dirty water tank).

Note

To stop the self-cleaning process, press the two mode switch buttons at the same time again or press the ON / OFF button.

For information on removing and emptying the dirty water tank, (seeEmptying the dirty water tank).

1. Remove the cover of the dirty water tank.

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2. Clean the dirty water tank and the cover by tap water, and cleaning brush.

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3. Alternatively, the dirty water tank can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

4. Take the flat pleated filter and sponge filter out from the dirty water tank cover.

5. Clean the flat pleated filter and sponge filter under running water, and dry them completely, then reinstall them back to the dirty water tank.

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1. Press the ON / OFF button.

   Before the device turns off, it vacuums for 5 seconds and then shuts down completely.

2. Step on the floor nozzle, and push the upper body to the upright position.

3. Press the floor nozzle cover release button and remove the floor nozzle cover.

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4. Rotate the cleaning roller unlock knob counterclockwise and pull out the cleaning roller.

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5. Clean the cleaning roller under running water. If there is hair or other debris tangled, please remove with help of the cleaning brush.

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6. Place the roller on the storage holder on the parking station to dry.

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7. If there is debris on the floor nozzle cover, rinse it under running water.

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8. If there is debris inside the floor nozzle, clean the inside of the floor nozzle and the suction tube using a tissue or the cleaning brush.

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9. To install the cleaning roller, put the cleaning roller onto the right wheel axle, and rotate the side knob until it audibly clicks, then the cleaning roller is locked.

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10. Press the floor nozzle cover down until it audibly clicks into place.

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1. If there is debris on the charging and cleaning station, wipe it with a wet cloth, avoiding the charging pins.

• Observe the manufacturer's dosing quantity recommendations when dosing with detergent or care agents.

• To prevent foaming, fill the fresh water tank with water first and then add the detergent or care agent.

• To prevent the tank from overflowing, be sure to leave enough space for the detergent or care agent when filling with water.

If the battery is damaged, contact KÄRCHER service to purchase a new battery pack, and replace the old one.

1. Remove the device from the charging and cleaning station and make sure the device is turned off.

2. Remove the 6 screws on the battery pack cover by a screwdriver.

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3. Take the battery pack out of the battery compartment, and unplug the two terminals.

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4. Unpack the new battery pack. Connect the two terminals, and place the battery into the battery compartment.

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5. Screw on the 6 screws to fix the battery pack cover.

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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 work 

• Suction power decreases 

• The roller is dry after turning on the device 

• Water comes out from the air outlet 

• Self-cleaning is not working 

• The battery can’t be charged on the station 

• Charging is too slow 

Cause:

The battery is empty.

Remedy:

1. Connect the charging and cleaning station to the power supply and put the device back to the charging and cleaning station.

Cause:

The dirty water tank is full.

Remedy:

1. Remove the dirty water tank and empty it (seeEmptying the dirty water tank).

2. Make sure the dirty water tank is installed properly.

Cause:

The roller or suction tube is blocked.

Remedy:

1. Remove the floor nozzle cover.

2. Remove the hair or large and/or bulky objects on the cleaning roller.

3. Remove the cleaning roller and clean the suction tube (seeCleaning the floor nozzle).

Cause:

The filter is blocked.

Remedy:

1. Clean the flat pleated filter and sponge filter (seeCleaning the dirty water tank).

Cause:

The suction tube is blocked.

Remedy:

1. Clean the suction inlet and suction tube inside the floor nozzle (seeCleaning the floor nozzle).

Cause:

The fresh water tank is empty or missing.

Remedy:

1. Refill the fresh water tank.

2. Make sure the fresh water tank is installed properly.

Cause:

The roller needs time to be moistened.

Remedy:

1. Keep running the device for a while.

Cause:

The current mode is dry mode. Under dry mode, no water is sprayed on the roller.

Remedy:

1. Press the mode switch buttons to change the mode to Wet / Power mode.

Cause:

The device was laid down or shaken severely.

Remedy:

1. Take the flat pleated filter and sponge filter out and dry them completely.

Cause:

The filters were washed and installed without drying.

Remedy:

1. Take the flat pleated filter and sponge filter out and dry them completely.

Cause:

Dirty water tank is full.

Remedy:

1. Remove the dirty water tank and empty it.

2. Make sure the dirty water tank is installed properly.

Cause:

The roller or suction tube is blocked.

Remedy:

1. Remove the floor nozzle cover.

2. Remove the hair or large and/or bulky objects on the cleaning roller.

3. Remove the cleaning roller and clean the suction tube (seeCleaning the floor nozzle).

Cause:

The device and the charging and cleaning station are in bad connection. Or the charging and cleaning station is not connected to the power supply.

Remedy:

1. Make sure the charging and cleaning station is turned on.

2. Make sure the device is paced on the charging and cleaning station properly.

Cause:

The battery level is not enough for self-cleaning.

Remedy:

1. Waiting for the machine to charge until it is enough for self-cleaning, and press the two switch modes buttons at the same time.

Cause:

The device and the charging and cleaning station are in bad connection. Or the charging and cleaning station is not connected to the power supply.

Remedy:

1. Make sure the charging and cleaning station is powered on.

2. Make sure the device is paced on the charging and cleaning station properly.

Cause:

The battery temperature is too high.

Remedy:

1. Remove the device from the charging and cleaning station.

2. Wait for the battery to cool down and charge again.

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".

• KFL 1 

• FCV 2 

• FCV 3