Karcher BR35-12 User Manual [en, es, fr]
BR 35/12 C Bp
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Français 18
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IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
– DO NOT LEAVE appliance unat-
tended when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK-USE INDOORS
ONLY
– Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used near children.
– Use only as discribed in this manu-
al. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
– Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working as
it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
– Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the unit
over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
– Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
– Do not handle plug or appliance
with wet hands.
– Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air
flow.
– Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
– Turn off all controls before unplug-
ging.
– Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
– Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may
be present.
– Connect to a properly grounded
outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock.
The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance.
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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This appliance is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in sketchpicture A. Make
sure that the appliance is connected to
an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adaptor should be
used with this appliance.
CONNECT TO A PROPERLY
GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY
1 Grounded outlet
2 Grounded outlet box
3 Grounded pin
OPERATING SAFETY RULES
AND PRACTICES
Operator Responsibility
Save operation is in the responsibility
of the operator.
The operator shall be familiar with the
operation and function of all controls
and instruments before undertaking to
operate the unit.
Before operating the unit, operators
shall have read and be familiar with the
operator’s manual for the particular
unit being operated and they shall also
abide by the safety rules and practices
in the following paragraphs.
Before operating any unit, the operator
shall be familiar with unusual operating
conditions which may require additional safety precautions or special operating instructions.
General
Before starting to operate the unit be in
operating position.
Do not start or operate the unit, any of
its functions or attachments, from any
place other than from the designated
operators position.
Before leaving the operator’s position:
A bring the unit to a complete stop;
B if the unit must be on an incline,
block the wheels.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge
of ramps, platforms, and other similar
working surfaces.
Do not add to, or modify the unit.
Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways or fire equipment.
Travelling
Yield the right of way to pedestrians
and emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks.
Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever possible. Do not park closer than
6 ft (1800 mm) to the nearest rail of a
railroad track.
Keep a clear view of the path of travel
and observe for other traffic, personnel, and safe clearances.
Under all travel conditions, operate the
unit at a speed that will pernit it to be
brought to a stop in a safe manner.
Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.
Slow down for wet and slippery floors.
Before driving over a dockboard or
bridge plate, be sure that it is properly
secured. Drive carefully and slowly
across the dockboard or bridge plate,
and never exceed its rated capacity.
When negotiating turns, reduce speed
to a safe level consistent with the operating environment. Make the turns
smoothly.
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Operator care of the unit
If the unit is found to be in need of repair or in any way unsafe, or contributes to an unsafe condition, the matter
shall be reported immediately to the
user’s designated authority, and the
unit shall not be operated until it has
been restored to safe operating condition.
If during operation the unit becomes
unsafe in any way, the matter shall be
reported immediately to the user’s designated authority, and the unit shall not
be operated until it has been restored
to safe operating condition.
Do not make repairs or adjustments
unless specifically authorized to do so.
MAINTENANCE AND RE-
BUILD PRACTICES
Operation of the unit may be hazardous if maintenance is neglected or repairs, rebuilds, or adjustments are not
performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s design criteria. Therefore,
maintenance facilities (on or off premises), trained personnel, and detailed
procedures shall be provided.
Maintenance and inspection of the unit
shall be performed in conformance
with the following practices:
A a schedules planned maintenance,
lubrication, and inspection system
shall be followed; consult the manufacturer’s recommendations.
B only tranined and authorized per-
sonnel shall be permitted to maintain, repair, adjust, and inspect the
unit, and in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present in the work
area. Do not use open pans of fuel or
flammable cleaning fluids for cleaning
parts.
FIRE SAFETY STANDARD
Any unit not in safe operating condition
shall be removed from service.
Repairs shall not be made in Class I,
Class II, and Class III locations.
Fire Prevention: The unit shall be kept
in a clean condition and reasonably
free of lint, excess oil, and grease.
Noncombustible agents are preferred
for cleaning the unit. Flammable liquids
[those having flash points at or above
100°F (37,8°C)] are not allowed. Precautions regarding toxicity, ventilation,
and fire hazard shall be appropriate for
the agent or solvent used.
Nameplate Visibility: The unit type designations as shown on the nameplate
and the type markers shall not be covered over with paint so that their identification information is obscured.
The unit shall not be used in classified
areas.
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Please read and comply with
these original instructions
prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or
subsequent owners.
Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . EN . . .4
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .5
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .5
Environmental protection . . EN . . .5
Operating elements . . . . . . EN . . .6
Before Startup . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .7
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .10
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .10
Maintenance and care . . . . EN . .10
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .11
Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .12
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .13
Technical specifications . . . EN . .14
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .15
Spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .15
Safety instructions
Before using the appliance for the first
time, read and observe these operating instructions and the accompanying
brochure: Safety information for brush
cleaning units and spray-extraction
units, 5.956-251.0
몇 WARNING
Do not use the appliance on inclines.
The appliance may only be operated
when the container and all lids are
closed.
Symbols in the operating in-
structions
DANGER
Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death.
몇 WARNING
Possible hazardous situation that
could lead to severe injury or even
death.
CAUTION
Possible hazardous situation that
could lead to mild injury to persons or
damage to property.
Information on battery (accumu-
lator) and charger
Lithium-ion batteries are installed in
the appliance. These are subject to
special criteria. The removal and the
installation as well as the examination
of defective batteries may only be performed by the Kärcher aftersales service or a specialist.
Information on storage and transport
can be obtained from your Kärcher aftersales service.
DANGER
– Alterations and modifications on the
appliance are prohibited.
– Do not open the battery, as there
is a risk of an electrical shock; also,
irritating or caustic vapors can escape.
– Do not expose the battery to di-
rect sunlight, heat or fire, there is
a risk of explosion.
– Do not operate the charger in explo-
sive environment.
– Ensure sufficient ventilation during
the charging process.
– Do not use the charger if dirty or
wet.
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– Do not work with open flames, gen-
erate sparks or smoke in the vicinity
of a battery or a battery charging
room. Danger of explosion.
몇 WARNING
– Check the appliance and the power
cable for damage prior to every use.
Do not use damaged appliances
and have damaged parts repaired
by specialists only.
– Keep children away from batteries
and charger.
– Do not charge damaged batteries.
Have damaged batteries replaced
by the Kärcher aftersales service.
– Do not discard defective batteries in
the domestic waste, inform Kärcher
aftersales service.
– Avoid contact with liquids oozing
out of defective battery packs.
Rinse thoroughly if you accidentally
come in contact with the fluid. Also
consult a doctor if the fluid comes in
contact with your eyes.
CAUTION
– These operating instructions must
be observed unconditionally. Observe recommendations of the lawmaker for handling batteries.
– The mains voltage must corre-
spond with the voltage indicated on
the type plate of the appliance.
– Use the charger only to charge ap-
proved battery packs.
– The accumulator may only be oper-
ated with this appliance. It is dangerous and prohibited to use it for
other purposes.
Safety installations
If the safety switch is released, the
brush drive shuts off.
Function
The scrubbing vacuum cleaner is used
for the wet cleaning of level floors.
It can be easily adjusted to the cleaning task by setting the water quantity.
A working width of 350 mm and a capacity of 12 l in the fresh and wastewater tank each enable effective cleaning
with long action times.
The battery can be charged on a 110 V
power outlet by means of the integrated charger.
Proper use
Use this appliance only as directed in
these operating instructions.
– The appliance should only be used
for cleaning level floors that are not
affected by moisture.
– This appliance is intended for inside
use.
– The appliance is not suited for the
cleaning of frozen grounds (e.g. in
cold stores).
– The appliance may only be
equipped with original accessories
and spare parts.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not place the
packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for
the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled.
Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please
dispose your old appliances using
appropriate collection systems.
Notes about the ingredients
(REACH)
You will find current information about
the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
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Operating elements
1 Fresh water tank cover
2 Fluff filter
3 Steering wheel
4 Star knob, height adjustment of the
steering wheel
5 Star knob, transport position of the
steering wheel
6 Unlocking device, cover wastewa-
ter tank
7 Cover dirt water reservoir
8 Dirt water reservoir
9 Carrying handle for wastewater res-
ervoir
10 Rotating handle for brush contact
pressure
(1=min, 4=max)
11 Water distribution bar
12 Unlocking button for brush roller
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13 Brush roller
14 Coarse dirt container
15 Vacuum bar lift pedal
16 Vacuum bar
17 Fresh water level display
18 Coupling for draining the fresh wa-
ter
19 Step depression
20 Battery charging display
21 Cable hook, rotating
22 Safety button
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1 Dosage cleaning solution
2 Switch for detergent solution
3 Control lamp to apply detergent so-
lution
4 Indicator lamp vacuuming
Green: Suction turbine in operation
Orange, flashing: Suction turbine over-
loaded
5 Indicator lamp brush drive
Green: Brush is rotating
Orange, flashing: Brush overloaded
6 Battery status display
Green Battery charged
Orange: Battery almost empty
Red Appliance swithces off: Load battery
7 Indicator lamp Eco mode
8 Switch Eco mode
9 Power switch
Before Startup
Charging battery
NOTICE
The device is equipped with a safety
mechanism to prevent total discharge,
i.e. when the permissible minimum capacity is reached, the machine will be
shut off.
The charging process takes approx. 3
hours.
The charger automatically switches off
the charging process.
If necessary, the appliance can be
used again before the battery has been
fully charged.
Insert the mains plug into the sock-
et.
Battery charging display
1 Battery is charged (green)
2 Battery is being charged (yellow,
flashing)
3 Malfunction (red)
Operation
Release the star knob for the trans-
port position.
Straighten the steering column.
Tighten the star handle.
Filling in detergents
몇 Warning
Risk of damage. Only use the recommended detergents. With respect to
different detergents the operator bears
the increased risk regarding the operational safety and danger of accident.
Only use detergents that are free from
solvents, hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid.
Follow the safety instructions for using
detergents.
Note
Do not use highly foaming detergents.
Observe the dosing notes.
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Swivel up the carrying handle of the
wastewater tank.
Lift out the waste water reservoir
and put it aside.
Remove the lid from the fresh water
reservoir.
Fill in fresh water (maximum 50 °C).
Add detergent. Follow dosing in-
structions for detergent.
Recommended detergents:
Application Detergent
Regular cleaning
(even for floors sensi-
RM 745
RM 746
tive to alkalies)
Cleaning dirt from
grease
RM 69 ES
ASF
RM 69 ASF
Basic cleaning (strip-
RM 752
ping) of alkali-resistant hard coatings
Basic cleaning (strip-
RM 754
ping) linoleum
Base cleaner, acidic RM 751
Disinfection cleaning RM 732
Detergents are available in specialised
stores.
Close the cover of the fresh water
reservoir.
Place the wastewater tank on the
appliance.
Settings
Release the star knob for the height
adjustment of the steering wheel.
Adjust the steering wheel to the de-
sired height.
Tighten the star handle.
Adjust the dosing of the cleaning
solution in accordance with the soiling and the type of the flooring material.
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Adjust the rotary handle of the
brush contact pressure to the desired value.
Only adjust the brush contact pressure when the cleaning head is
raised.
Note:
If the appliance pulls forwards too
strongly during operation, reduce the
contact pressure.
Bring the Eco mode switch into the
desired position.
Normal operation: The appliance
works at the maximum brush speed
and the highest suction performance.
Eco: The appliance works at reduced brush speed and suction
performance. This also reduces the
energy consumption. The possible
action time with one charging cycle
increases.
Cleaning
CAUTION
Risk of damage to the floor covering.
Do not operate the appliance on the
spot.
Risk of damage. Lift the vacuum bar
before pulling the appliance backwards
over a longer distance.
Set the appliance switch to "I".
Switch on "Detergent" button.
Press the switch of the suction tur-
bine; the vacuum process will start.
Push down the pedal of the vacuum
bar lifting device at the back to lower the vacuum bar.
Pull the safety switch towards the
steering wheel, the brush drive and
the application of the cleaning solution are switched on (if preset).
Push the appliance forward until the
parking stand folds up and the
cleaning head touches the ground.
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Move the appliance over the surface to be cleaned.
Note:
If the steering wheel is turned by 180°,
the appliance also reverses.
Shutting Down the Appliance
Release the safety switch.
Drive the appliance forward for another 1-2 m to draw off residual water.
Push down the pedal of the vacuum
bar lifting device at the front to raise
the vacuum bar.
CAUTION
Vacuum lips and brush can be deformed permanently. Always park the
appliance with the parking stand folded
out.
Set the appliance switch to "0".
Place one foot in the tread and lift
the front of the appliance by pulling
on the steering wheel until the parking stand folds out.
Emptying the Dirt Water Reser-
voir
몇 Warning
Please observe the local provisions regarding the wastewater treatment.
Swivel the handle of the wastewa-
ter tank up and let it snap into place.
Remove the dirt water reservoir.
Remove the cover of the wastewa-
ter tank.
Empty the wastewater tank.
Swivel the wastewater tank sideways during emptying so that the
tank is completely drained.
Rinse the dirt water reservoir with
clear water.
Reattach the wastewater tank to
the appliance.
Emptying the Fresh Water Tank
몇 Warning
Please observe the local provisions regarding the wastewater treatment.
1 Coupling for draining the fresh wa-
ter
2 Fresh water level display
Slide the coupling down.
Remove the hose of the level indi-
cator and swivel it downwards.
Frost protection
In case of danger of frost:
Empty the fresh and dirt water res-
ervoirs.
Store the appliance in a frost-pro-
tected room.
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Folding down the steering col-
umn
To reduce the space requirements for
transport and storage, the steering column can be folded down.
Release the star knob for the trans-
port position.
Swivel the steering wheel forwards.
Tighten the star handle.
Transport
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Observe
the weight of the appliance when you
transport it.
Remove the brush to avoid damage
to the brushes.
When transporting in vehicles, se-
cure the appliance according to the
guidelines from slipping and tipping
over.
Storage
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Note the
weight of the appliance in case of storage.
This appliance must only be stored in
interior rooms.
Maintenance and care
DANGER
Risk of injury. Turn the appliance
switch to "0" and pull the mains plug of
the charger prior to performing any
work on the appliance.
CAUTION
Risk of damage for the appliance due
to leaking water. Drain the wastewater
and remaining fresh water prior to performing tasks on the appliance.
Park the machine on an even sur-
face.
Maintenance schedule
After the work
몇 Warning
Risk of damage. Do not wash down the
appliance with water and do not use
aggressive detergents.
Drain off dirt water.
Remove the lid of the wastewater
reservoir and wash the inside of the
lid and the float with water.
Rinse the dirt water tank with clear
water.
Clean the vacuum bar.
Remove bulk waste container and
empty it.
Clean the outside of the appliance
with a damp cloth which has been
soaked in mild detergent.
Clean the vacuum lips, check for
wear and replace them if required.
Clean brush.
Check the brush for wear and re-
place if required (see "Maintenance
tasks").
Charge battery if required.
Weekly
Remove the water distribution bar
on the cleaning head and clean the
water channel.
1 Fresh water filter
Clean the fresh water filter.
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Monthly
Check the condition of the seals between dirt water reservoir and cover, replace if required.
Yearly
Have the prescribed inspection car-
ried out by the customer service.
Maintenance Works
Replacing the suction lips
Compress the fastening devices
and pull the vacuum lips out of the
vacuum bar towards the bottom.
Remove the vacuum lips from the
holder.
Note:
Thanks to the perforation pattern the
vacuum lips cannot be mixed up. They
cannot be turned and reinstalled.
Replace vacuum lips.
Insert the holder with the vacuum
lips into the vacuum bar and snap
into place.
Replacing the brush roller
몇 WARNING
Risk of crushing due to the parking
stand folding up during the brush replacement. Turn the steering wheel by
90° to the left prior to the brush replacement.
Press the release button for the
brush roller and swivel the brush
roller toward the bottom and pull it
off the driver.
Place the new brush roller on the
driver and lock into place on the opposite side.
Maintenance contract
To ensure a reliable operation of the
appliance maintenance contracts can
be concluded with the competent
Kärcher sales office.
Disposal
Removing the battery
DANGER
The removal of the battery may only be
performed by the Kärcher aftersales
service or a specialist.
The evaluation, whether the battery is
damaged or not, is done by an authorised aftersales technician
The Chapter "Safety instructions" for
handling accumulators must be observed unconditionally.
1 Screw
2 Cover
Unscrew 2 screws.
Swivel the lid downwards.
Loosen and remove the battery
plug.
Remove the battery.
Dispose of used battery in accor-
dance with the applicable provisions.
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Faults
DANGER
Risk of injury. Turn the appliance
switch to "0" and pull the mains plug of
the charger prior to performing any
work on the appliance.
Fault Remedy
Appliance cannot be started Switch on the appliance switch, wait 3 seconds,
check charge condition of the battery.
Insufficient water quantity Check fresh water level, refill tank if necessary.
Switch on "Detergent" button.
Open the dosing device for the cleaning solution.
Clean the fresh water filter.
Insufficient vacuum performance
Insufficient cleaning result Check/set the brush contact pressure.
Brush does not turn Pull the safety switch towards the steering wheel.
Lower the vacuum bar.
Empty the dirt water reservoir.
Clean the seals between dirt water reservoir and
cover and check for tightness, replace if required.
Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar, turn or re-
place if required
Check if the suction hose and vacuum bar are
chocked, clean if required
Check the suction hose for tightness; replace if re-
quired.
Check the brush type and the detergent for their suitability.
Check the brushes for wear, replace if required.
Check if foreign matters are blocking the brush roller; remove foreign matter if required.
Switch off the switch for the brush drive, wait for a
short period of time, switch the switch back on.
몇 Warning
Risk of damage to the appliance on account of water leakage. Drain out dirty
water and the remaining free water before working at the machine.
In case of faults that cannot be remedied using the table below please contact the customer service.
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Accessories
The appliance can be equipped with
various accessories depending on the
cleaning task. Please request our cata-
Description Part no.: Description
Brush roller, white (soft) 4.037-
036.0
Brush roller, red (medium, standard)
Brush roller, green (hard) 4.037-
Brush roller, black (very
hard)
Brush roller, orange
(high/ low)
Microfibre roller 4.037-
Pad roller shaft 4.762-
Roller pad, red (medium) 6.369-
Roller pad, green (hard) 6.369-
Roller pad, yellow (soft) 6.369-
Fill hose 6.680-
Suction lip kit 4.037-
4.037-
031.0
038.0
4.037-
039.0
4.037-
037.0
040.0
009.0
047.0
052.0
053.0
124.0
035.0
logue or visit us on the Internet at
www.kaercher.com.
For polishing floors.
For cleaning slightly dirtied or sensitive
floors.
For cleaning heavily dirtied floors.
For cleaning heavily dirtied floors.
For scrubbing structured floors (safety
tiles, etc.).
Cleaning brush made of microfibres with
especially high cleaning performance,
especially for fine stone tiles.
For intake of roller pads.
For cleaning slightly dirtied floors.
For cleaning normal to heavily dirtied
floors.
For polishing floors.
For filling the fresh water tank
As replacement
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Technical specifications
Power
Nominal voltage V 25,2
Battery capacity Ah (5h) 21
Battery type Li-ion
Average power consumption W 500
Protective class - 1
Suction engine output W 280
Brush engine output W 185
Operating temperature range °C 0...40
Vacuuming
Cleaning power, air quantity l/s 20
Cleaning power, negative pressure kPa 8
Cleaning brushes
Working width mm 350
Brush diameter mm 96
Brush speed 1/min 1050
Charger
Voltage V/Hz 110...120/50...60
Power Input W 300
Dimensions and weights
Theoretical surface cleaning performance m2/h 1400
Fresh/dirt water reservoir volume l 12
Permissible overall weight kg 48
Transport weight kg 36
Length x width x height mm 930x420x1100
Values determined as per EN 60335-2-72
Total oscillation value m/s
Uncertainty K m/s
Sound pressure level L
Uncertainty K
pA
Sound power level LWA + Uncertainty K
pA
WA
2
<2,5
2
0,2
dB(A) 65
dB(A) 2
dB(A) 84
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Warranty
The warranty terms published by our
competent sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your accessory within
the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by
faulty material or defects in fabrication.
In the event of a warranty claim please
contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service center.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
Spare parts
– Only use accessories and spare
parts which have been approved by
the manufacturer. The exclusive
use of original accessories and
original spare parts ensures that
the appliance can be operated
safely and trouble free.
– At the end of the operating instruc-
tions you will find a selected list of
spare parts that are often required.
– For additional information about
spare parts, please go to the Service section at www.kaercher.com.
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