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SE 3-18 Compact
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Contents
eneral information............................................. 5
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Safety instructions ............................................... 5
Intended use........................................................ 6
Environmental protection ..................................... 7
Customer Service department............................. 7
Accessories and spare parts ............................... 7
Scope of delivery ................................................. 7
Warranty .............................................................. 7
Symbols on the device ........................................ 7
Description of the device ..................................... 7
Battery pack charging.......................................... 7
Initial startup ........................................................ 7
Operation............................................................. 8
Transport ............................................................. 9
Care and service ................................................. 9
Troubleshooting guide......................................... 10
Technical data ..................................................... 10
General information
Before using the device read the enclosed original operating instructions of
charger. Act in accordance with them.
Keep these documents for future reference or for future
owners.
● If the operating instructions are not observed, the
device can be damaged and dangers could arise for
the operator and other persons.
● Notify the dealer immediately in the case of shipping
damage.
● Battery pack and charger are not included in the
scope of delivery.
● Check the package contents when unpacking for
missing accessories or for damage.
You can find a QR Code® for calling up an application
video in:
Illustration B
QR-Code
INCORPORATED.
this device, the battery pack and the
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is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE
Safety instructions
Hazard levels
DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will
lead to severe injuries or even death.
몇 WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to severe injuries or even death.
몇 CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to damage to property.
General safety instructions
DANGER ● Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-
aging film out of the reach of children.
몇 WARNING ● Only use the device for its proper
use. Take into account the local conditions and beware
of third parties, in particular children, when working with
the device. ● Persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience
and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are
properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the
appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety,
and understand the resultant hazards involved. ● Only
people who have been instructed on how to use the device, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have
been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the device.
● Children must not operate the device. ● Children must
be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance. ● Children may only perform cleaning work and
user maintenance under supervision.
몇 CAUTION ● Safety devices are provided for
your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.
Operation
DANGER
● Operation in explosive atmospheres is prohibited.
● Risk of explosion
● Never use the device to vacuum up combustibl
ses, liquids or dusts.
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● Never use the device to vacuum up reactive meta
usts (e.g. aluminium, magnesium, zinc).
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● Never use the device to vacuum up undiluted brine
or acids.
● Never use the device to vacuum up any burning or
smouldering objects/matter.
These substances can corrode the materials in use
on the device.
● Have repair work and work on electrical components
carried out only by authorized Customer Service personnel.
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몇 WARNING
● Risk of injury. Do not use the nozzle and suction pipe
at head height.
● In case of any foam formation or escaping liquids,
switch off the device immediately and remove the
mains plug or the battery pack.
몇 CAUTION
● Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in operation.
● Check the device and the accessories prior to each
use to make sure they are safe and working correctly.
Do not use the device if it is not working properly or if
it is not safe to operate.
● Do not use the device if it has been dropped beforehand, has received an impact or is visibly damaged.
Have any damage repaired correctly before using the
device again.
● Only use the detergents recommended by the manufacturer and observe the application, disposal and
warning instructions of the detergent manufacturers.
ATTENTION
● Protect the device from extreme weather conditions,
moisture and heat.
● Never vacuum substances such as plaster, cement,
etc., as they can harden when in contact with water
and endanger the function of the device.
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Care and service
Note
● Switch off the device and remove the battery pack before performing any care and service work.
몇 CAUTION
● Have repair work and work on electrical components
carried out by the authorised customer service only.
몇 WARNING
● The appliance contains electrical components - do
not clean the appliance under running water.
ATTENTION
● Do not use scouring agents, glass or multi-purpose
cleaner for cleaning.
● Remove the battery pack from the device before a
longer period of inactivity.
● Remove a used battery pack from the device and dispose if it properly.
Intended use
Only use the device in private households.
The device is intended for use as a spray extraction
cleaner for cleaning car interiors and upholstery textiles
indoors in accordance with the descriptions given in
these operating instructions and the safety instructions.
For operation, a battery pack of the KÄRCHER Battery
Power (+) platform with 18 V nominal voltage and a suitable KÄRCHER charger with 18 V nominal voltage is required, which are not included in the scope of delivery.
Battery packs/chargers that are not supplied in the
scope of delivery or are additionally required are available as accessories.
Environmental protection
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.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.com/REACH
Customer Service department
Our local KÄRCHER branch will be happy to help you if
you have any questions or problems with the device.
Accessories and spare parts
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.
Scope of delivery
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.
Warranty
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)
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Symbols on the device
● Symbols for system
cleaning after use are
present on the inside
of the fresh water
tank:
1 Fill the fresh water
tank with tap water.
2 Insert the crevice noz-
zle completely into
the tank opening and
switch the device on.
See also chapter Fin-
ishing operation
Description of the device
Depending on the model selected, there are differences
in the equipment. The specific equipment is described
on the device packaging.
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page.
Illustration A
1 Spray/suction hose connection
2 Power switch (1 (ON) / 0 (OFF))
3 Waste water tank with lid
4 Fresh water tank with lid
5 Fuel cap
6 Carrying handle
7 Holder for accessories
8 Storage for sponge, brush, detergent bag
9 Battery pack mounting
10 *Rechargeable battery pack
11 Spray/suction hose with rotating handle
12 Upholstery nozzle for spray extraction
13 Crevice nozzle for spray extraction
14 Detergent RM 519 (100 ml)
15 *Charger
* optional
1. Charging the battery pack (see operating instructions and safety instructions for the battery pack and
the charger).
Initial startup
Battery pack charging
Note
As the device does not have a dry vacuum function, if
necessary remove coarse-grained dirt (e.g. crumbs)
with a commercially available vacuum cleaner before
cleaning the textiles.
1. Press the spray/suction hose into the spray/suction
hose connection on the device until it latches into
place.
● For removal, press the latch and pull the spray/suction hose out.
Illustration C
2. Connect the upholstery nozzle or crevice nozzle to
the handle, depending on the application case.
● To separate the upholstery nozzle and crevice nozzle, press the catch on the handle and pull the spray/
suction hose off.
Illustration D
Illustration E
ATTENTION
Only switch on the device when the fresh water tank and
waste water tank are installed.
Pre-cleaning
Connecting accessories
Filling the fresh water tank
ATTENTION
The fresh water and waste water tanks must be firmly
seated in the device.
ATTENTION
The use of unsuitable detergents can damage the device and result in loss of eligibility for warranty claims.
Note
If necessary, use KÄRCHER RM 519 detergent for
cleaning upholstery.
● Observe the manufacturer's dosing quantity recommendations when dosing with detergent.
● Pour in the detergent and then fill up to "Max" with
water.
● The complete filling quantity is max. 1.6 litres.
Note
The fresh water tank can be removed at any time for filling or be filled directly on the device.
Filling the water tank directly on the device
1 Pull the tank cap upwards and turn it sideways.
Dose the detergent according to the specific
and then fill the tank with water up to the "MAX"
mark.
Illustration F
2 Close the tank cap.
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Removing the water tank for filling
1 Pull out the water tank vertically upwards by the re-
c
essed grip.
Illustration G
2 Pull the tank cap upwards, turn it sideways and fill
the water tank with detergent and tap water up to the
"MAX" mark.
Illustration H
or
Unlock the tank lid, remove it and fill with detergent
and tap water up to the "MAX" mark.
Illustration I
3 Close the tank cap or fit the tank lid making sure that
it is firmly seated.
4 Fit the water tank down to the bottom of the device.
Fitting the battery pack
● Push the battery pack into the battery pack mount
from above until the battery pack latches into place.
ATTENTION
Only use battery packs from the KÄRCHER Battery
Power (+) platform with 18 V nominal voltage.
Illustration J
Switching on the device
1. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).
Illustration K
The suction turbine and pump start.
Operation
Note
Warm water (maximum 50 °C) increases the cleaning
effect.
Note
Only use the RM 519 detergent from KÄRCHER for
cleaning.
ATTENTION
Danger from cleaning solution
Risk of damage
Before using the device, check the object to be cleaned
for colour fastness and water resistance in an inconspicuous place.
1. Fill the fresh water tank with detergent and water,
see chapter Filling the fresh water tank .
2. Fit the battery pack, see chapter Fitting the battery
pack.
3. Switch the device on, see chapter Switching on the
device.
4. Press the lever on the handle to spray the cleaning
solution.
Illustration L
5. Pull the upholstery nozzle backwards over the surface to be cleaned in overlapping paths, do not
push.
Note
When the wastewater container is full, a float switch
closes the suction opening and the device runs at a
higher speed.
6. Switch off the device immediately and empty the
waste water tank, see chapter Emptying the waste
water tank.
Cleaning upholstery
Cleaning methods
Light / Normal soiling
1. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).
Illustration K
The suction turbine and pump start.
2. Press the lever for spraying.
The cleaning solution is sprayed on.
Illustration L
3. Release the lever for spraying and vacuum the residues of the cleaning solution.
4. After cleaning, clean the upholstery with clean,
warm water and impregnate if desired.
1. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).
Illustration K
The suction turbine and pump start.
2. Press the lever for spraying.
Illustration L
Cleaning solution is sprayed.
3. Turn the power switch to position 0 (OFF).
Illustration M
4. Allow the cleaning solution to act for at le
5 minutes.
5. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).
The suction turbine and pump start.
Illustration K
6. Suck off any residues of the cleaning solution.
7. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
8. After cleaning, clean the upholstery with clear, warm
water and impregnate if desired.
Heavily soiling or stains
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Finishing operation
Note
To ensure that no cleaning and dirt particles remain in
the lines, carry out a system cleaning (without the addition of detergents) after each application.
1. Turn the power switch to position 0 (OFF).
Illustration M
2. Empty the waste water tank, see chapter Emptying
the waste water tank.
3. Fill the fresh water tank with tap water up to the
"MAX" mark, see chapter Filling the fresh water
tank.
4. Connect the spray/suction hose to the crevice nozzle.
5. Open the tank cap and insert the crevice nozzle
completely into the opening.
Illustration N
6. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON) and simultaneously press and hold down the spray lever on
the handle.
Illustration K
The rinsing process is finished as soon as the fresh
water tank is completely empty.
7. Turn the power switch to position 0 (OFF).
Illustration M
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8. Remove the battery pack, see chapter Removing
the battery pack.
9. Charge the battery pack if necessary.
10. Empty the waste water tank, see chapter Emptying
the waste water tank.
11. Thoroughly rinse the waste water tank with clear
water.
12. If necessary, e.g. if the sieve in the fresh water tank
is contaminated, rinse the fresh water tank with clear
water, see chapter Cleaning the waste water tank
cap and separator.
13. Disconnect the accessories from the device.
14. To remove any remaining liquid in the spray/suction
hose:
a Press the catch and remove the spray/suction
hose from the device.
b Press the lever on the handle and let the liquid
flow out.
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).
15. Rinse the upholstery nozzle with tap water and let
the device dry with the other accessories.
16. Stow the device in the "drying position" (with the two
tank lids slightly open so that any remaining liquid
can dry without leaving any residue)
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Emptying the waste water tank
1. Pull out the dirty water tank vertically upwards by the
recessed grip.
Illustration O
2. Unlock the two side ones tank caps, remove the filler cap and dispose of waste water.
Illustration P
3. When continuing the cleaning work: Replace the filler cap, making sure that it is firmly seated. Insert the
waste water tank down to the bottom of the device.
4. At the end of the cleaning work: Stow the device in
the "drying position" (the filler cap is slightly o
and a
ny remaining liquid can dry without leaving any
residue).
Cleaning the waste water tank cap and
Note
2 grids are fitted to the inside of the waste water tank
cover (on the separator). If the grids are wet or dirty, the
float may not switch correctly or the device may switch
off too early.
Therefore, ensure that the grids are clean and dry during operation.
1. Remove the waste water tank from the device, see
chapter Emptying the waste water tank
2. Remove the tank lid from the tank and remove the
separator.
3. Carefully clean the tank lid and separator with a
damp cloth.
4. Carefully remove moisture with a dry cloth.
Illustration Q
5. Fit the tank lid and separator together, fasten on the
tank and fit them back into the device.
separator
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Note
During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack
from the device and secure it against unauthorised use.
● Push the battery pack upwards and remove it from
the device.
Illustration R
Storing the device
Removing the battery pack
● Fasten the crevice nozzle to the accessory holder.
● Wrap the suction hose around the device and fasten
it to the other accessory holder with the upholstery
nozzle.
Illustration S
Illustration T
● Store the device in a dry and frost-free room.
Transport
몇 CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation.
Manual transport
1. Lift and carry the device by the carrying handle.
Transport in vehicles
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.
Care and service
1. Clean the device and accessory parts made of plas-
2. Rinse the container and accessories with water as
3. Regularly check the battery terminals for soiling and
Note
On the bottom of the fresh water tank there is a filter on
which dirt particles can settle and thereby obstruct the
water flow.
Therefore, regularly rinse out the fresh water tank.
1. Remove the fresh water tank from the device, see
2. Rinse out the fresh water tank with clean water.
3. Insert the fresh water tank back into the device.
Device and accessories
tic with a commonly available plastic cleaner.
necessary and dry them thoroughly before further
use.
clean them as necessary.
Cleaning the fresh water filter
Chapter Filling the fresh water tankFilling the fresh
water tank.
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Device not running
Battery pack not correctly seated in the battery pack
mounting.
1. Push the battery pack into the battery pack mounting until it latches into place.
Note
If necessary, remove the battery pack again and reinsert
it until it latches into place.
Charging state of the battery pack (see display) too low.
1. Charge the battery pack.
Defective battery pack or charger.
1. Replace the battery pack or charger.
Device switches off automatically
Device/battery pack overheated.
Wait until the device/battery pack has cooled down.
Grids of the waste water tank lid are contaminated or
wet.
Clean/dry the grids.
No water emitted from the nozzle
Fill up the fresh water tank.
Check connection of accessory nozzle and spray/
suction hose for correct fit.
Clean the fresh water filter.
Spray pump defective, contact customer service.
Poor suction performance
Upholstery nozzle, crevice nozzle or suction hose are
blocked.
Check the upholstery nozzle, crevice nozzle a
suction hose for blockages and clean if necessary.
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Technical data
Electrical connection
Battery pack nominal voltage V 18 DC
Nominal power W 200
Device performance data
Fresh water filling quantity l 1,6
Wastewater filling quantity l 1,6
Operating time with full battery
Troubleshooting guide
charge in normal operation
(18 V, 2.5 Ah)
Operating time with full battery
charge in normal operation
(18 V, 5 Ah)
Surface performance
(18 V, 2.5 Ah)
Dimensions and weights
Weight kg 3,9
Length x width x height mm 400x210
Determined values in acc. with EN 60335-2-69
Sound pressure level dB(A) <70
Subject to technical modifications.
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Minutes 24
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