KÄRCHER RC3000 User Manual
5.961-033 (08/ 03)
Model RC 3000 Cleaning robot
Operator Manual
English
Contents
Operator Manual ................
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Español
Manual del Operador .........
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Function and Mode of Operation .............. 3
Important Safety Instructions .................... 4
General Safety Instructions ....................... 5
Quick Reference .......................................... 6
Operating Controls ..................................... 7
Preparation .................................................. 8
Unpacking .................................................. 8
Installation Notes for the Station ................ 8
Operation ..................................................... 9
Preparation for the Cleaning ...................... 9
Initial Operation .......................................... 9
Turning the Robot Off ................................. 9
Parking ...................................................... 10
Selecting the Cleaning Duration .............. 10
Quiet mode ............................................... 10
Operating Programs ................................. 10
Tips and Tricks .......................................... 11
Maintenance and Care ............................. 12
Station ...................................................... 12
Robot ........................................................ 12
Troubleshooting ........................................ 14
Specifications ............................................ 15
Warranty ..................................................... 15
Frequently Asked Questions .................... 16
Français
Manuel d’utilisation ............
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the station and continues the cleaning.
Function and Mode of Operation
Dear Customer,
thank you very much for purchasing the Kärcher cleaning robot RC 3000.
The RC 3000 is an automatic cleaning robot
for the indoor area of private households. It can
be used on all common floor coverings for the
autonomous, continuous routine cleaning. The
appliance consists of two components - a dokking station and a mobile robot.
The robot is operated with rechargeable batteries. It moves according to the random method. If the robot bumps into an obstacle, it
changes its direction at a random angle. Then,
it goes straight ahead until it bumps into the
next obstacle. The flat design of the robot allows it to also clean the floor underneath pieces of furniture, such as beds, sofas, cupboards, and wardrobes. The robot is working
with optical sensors that detect stairs and steps
and prevent the robot from falling down.
The robot provides of four operating programs
that allow him to automatically adjust to the
various degrees of dirt accumulation on the
floor. The control of the operating programs is
performed by means of sensors located in the
dirt receptacle and depends on the detected
degree of dirt accumulation.
If the battery is charged completely, the robot
can clean up to 60 minutes. After 20 minutes
at the earliest, the robot (IR receiver) begins to
search its station (IR sender). If the robot has
not found its station after 60 minutes, it turns
off its cleaning aggregates and exclusively concentrates on the search for its station for
another 60 minutes.
The station serves to charge the batteries of
the robot and to suck off the dirt from the dirt
receptacle. In the station, the dirt is collected
in a filter bag (2 l). Once the charging process
is completed, the robot autonomously leaves
Fields of Use
Use the RC 3000 exclusively
– for the cleaning of textile and hard floor co-
verings in the private household.
Do not use the RC 3000 for the cleaning
– of wet floor coverings
– of wash-rooms or
other wet rooms
– of stairs
– of tabletops and shelves
– of cellars or attics
– of warehouses, industrial buildings, etc.
– in the open air
– of burning or red hot objects (e.g. cigaret-
tes, hot ashes)
Do not use the RC 3000
– in potentially explosive locations
– in rooms where the air contains inflammable
gases of benzene, heating oil, paint thinner,
solvents, kerosene, or spirit.
– without supervision in rooms with a burning
or glowing fire in an open fireplace
– without supervision in rooms with burning
candles
– in rooms that are protected by means of an
alarm system or a motion sensor.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. 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.
6. 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 appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blokked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may
be present.
14. This appliance is provided with
double insulation. Use only identical
replacement parts. See instructions
for Servicing of Double-Insulated
Appliances.
15. Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
16. Do not use without all filters in place.
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCES
In a double-insulated appliance, two
systems of insulation are provided instead
of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated appliance,
nor should a means for grounding be
added to the appliance. Servicing a
double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and
should be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated appliance must be
identical to the parts they replace.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !
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General Safety Instructions
• Kärcher electrical appliances meet the
generally accepted rules of technology
and the Technical Plant and Equipment
Act (EC Directive 73/23/EEC).
• The mains voltage supplied and the
voltage specified on the type plate must
be identical.
• Check the faultless condition of the power cord before using it. Do not use the
RC 3000 if the power cord shows any
damages.
• Always hold the plug rather than the cable when disconnecting the power cord.
• Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands (risk of electrical shock).
• Disconnect the mains plug before performing any maintenance work.
• The power cord may only be exchanged by the authorized Kärcher
customer service. Only use the original
cable (H05 VV- 2 x 0.75).
• Have your appliance exclusively repaired by the authorized customer service.
• 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 troublefree.
• Do not leave children unattended in the
same room while the RC 3000 is running.
• The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never forget that the robot is switched
on (risk of stumbling).
• Do not stand or sit on the robot/the station.
• Objects may fall down if the robot bumps
into them (this also applies to objects on
tables or smaller pieces of furniture).
• The robot may get stuck in telephone
cables, electrical cables, tablecloths,
strings, belts, etc. In the extreme case,
this may cause objects to fall down.
• No liability will be accepted if the appliance is not used for its intended purpose or is incorrectly operated.
• The charging device located on the station may be exclusively used to charge
the robot.
• The batteries of the robot may only be
charged at the station.
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Quick Reference
1. Assembling the RC 3000
2. Starting the RC 3000
3. Indicator lamps (12)
Green Permanent light Cleaning run
blinks slowly (on: 1 sec.; off: 4 sec.) Robot is searching the station
blinks rapidly (on: 0.5 sec.; off: 0.5 sec.) Batteries must be charged
Red See “Troubleshooting” section, page 14
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