VC 6100
Operating Instructions
Before first use of the unit
read these operating instructions
and act in accordance with them.
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Contents
General notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . .9
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . .10
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .11
General notes
Dear Customer,
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.
Proper use
This vacuum cleaner is meant for use in
private households and not for commercial
purposes.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
damages that may occur on account of improper use or wrong operations.
Use the vacuum cleaner only with:
Original filter bags.
Original spare parts, accessories and
special accessories.
The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for:
Sucking in human beings or animals.
Suction of:
Small living creatures (for e.g. flies, spiders, etc.).
Substances that are harmful for health,
have sharp edges, are hot or burning.
Moist or fluid substances.
Mildly inflammable or explosive materials and gases.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Notes about the ingredients
(REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
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.
Disposing the filters and filter bags
Filters and filter bags are made from environment-friendly materials.
They can therefore be disposed off through
the normal household garbage provided
you have not sucked in substances that are
not permitted to be thrown into household
garbage.
Warranty
The terms of the guarantee applicable in
each country have been published by our
respective national distributors. We will repair possible faults on your unit free of
charge within the warranty period, insofar
as the faults are caused by material defects
or defective workmanship. Guarantee
claims should be addressed to your dealer
or the nearest authorized customer service
centre, and supported by documentary evidence of purchase.
Customer Service
Our KÄRCHER branch will be pleased to
help you further in the case of questions or
faults. See address on the reverse.
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