Karcher WV 50 User Manual
WV 50
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Window Cleaner OPERATOR MANUAL
Specifications
Proper use
Customer Support USA and Canada
Customer Support Mexico
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS
Start up
Description of the Appliance
Charge the battery
Start working
Interrupting the work
Emptying the reservoir during opera-
tion
Finish up your work / clean appliance
Troubleshooting
Disposal of Appliances
Remove battery pack and dispose of
Specifications
Type of protection IP X4
Volume of dirt water reservoir 3,3 oz.
Operating time with full
charge
Rated power of appliance 12 W
Charging current for empty
battery
Rated charger voltage 4 V
Nominal current of charger 600 mA
Weight 1,5 lbs
Battery type Li-Ion
Nominal battery voltage 3,6 V
Power Input
Part No. 1.633-109.0
Subject to technical modifications!
20 min
3,0 h
120-127 V
60 Hz
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only for personal use, for cleaning
moist, smooth surfaces such as windows, mirrors or tiles. Not meant for the
vacuum of dust.
– The appliance is not intended to vacu-
um up larger amounts of fluids from horizontal surfaces, such as from a tipped
drinking glass (max. 0,8 oz.).
– Only use this appliance with conven-
tional window cleaners (no spirit, no
foam cleaners).
– Please use this appliance only with ac-
cessories and spare parts approved by
KÄRCHER.
Any use extending beyond what is listed
above is not considered as proper use. The
manufacturer is not liable for any losses resulting from improper use.
Proper use
Customer Support
USA and Canada
To register this product, please visit:
www.karcher-register.com
For technical support, go to:
www.karcher-help.com
If you need to file a warranty claim, please
call: 1-800-537-4129
You will need to fax or email your receipt to
a customer service agent. All other information can be found at:
www.karcherresidential.com
Customer Support
Mexico
Call: 01-800-024-13-13 for help or visit our
website: www.karcher.com.mx
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this product basic precautions
should always be followed, including the
following:
1 DO NOT LEAVE appliance unattended
when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
2 DO NOT USE outdoors or on wet sur-
faces.
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.
6 DO NOT pull or carry by the cord, do not
use cord as a handle, do not close a
door on the 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 cord. To un-
plug, grasp plug.
8 DO NOT handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
9 DO NOT put any objects into openings.
Do not use if openings are blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
10 KEEP HAIR, LOOSE CLOTHING, FIN-
GERS, and all parts of the body away
from openings and moving parts.
11 TURN OFF all controls before unplug-
ging.
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.
Information regarding the battery
Short circuit hazard! Do not insert
conductive objects (such as screwdrivers or similar) into the charger plug.
You may recharge the battery using
only the original charger provided with
the appliance or a charger approved by
KÄRCHER.
Tips for using the battery charger
In case of visual damage, replace the
charger with original manufacturer suggested parts.
The voltage indicated on the type plate
must correspond to the supply voltage.
Only use and store the charger in dry
rooms, ambient temperature 41 104 °F (5 - 40 °C).
Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
Information regarding the transport
The battery has been tested as per the
relevant directives for international
transport and can be transported/
shipped.
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Start up
Description of the Appliance
When unpacking the product, make sure
that no accessories are missing and that
none of the package contents have been
damaged. If you detect any transport damages please contact your retailer.
1 Charger with charging cable
2 Basic appliance
3 Charging box
4 Charge/operations display
5 Support leg
6 Handle
7 ON/OFF switch for appliance
8 Dirt water reservoir, removable
9 Lock, dirt water reservoir
10 Suction head
11 Release, suction head
12 Attachment with removable lips
13 Release, attachment
For household use only!
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Charge the battery
Î Insert the charger delivered with the ap-
pliance into a proper socket.
Î Insert the charging cable plug to the
back of the appliance.
Note: During the charging process, the
charge/operating display blinks. Once the
battery is fully charged, it will be permanently illuminated.
Î We recommend unplugging the charg-
ing plug and the charger after the
charging process is complete (after approx. 3 hours).
Recharge the battery after finishing
your work.
Start working
Î Apply conventional window cleaner to
cleaning area.
Î Switch the appliance on, the charge/op-
erations display will illuminate.
Î Pull the appliance from the top to the
bottom to vacuum up the cleaning solution residue.
Notes:
If the battery is losing its performance, the
charge/operations display will begin to blink
slowly and the appliance will shut off after a
certain time. In this case, recharge the battery.
Switch the appliance off after each cleaned
surface. This will increase your operating
time per battery charge.
Interrupting the work
Î Set the appliance on the support leg
(parking position) and switch it off.
Emptying the reservoir during oper-
ation
Once the max. fill level (mark) of the dirt
water reservoir is reached, please empty
the tank.
Î Turn off the appliance.
Î Pull off the lock of the dirt water reser-
voir and empty the tank.
Note: Hard to reach areas can be vacuumed vertically or horizontally (limited areas).
Î Close the dirt water reservoir.
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Finish up your work / clean
appliance
Î Turn off the appliance.
Î First, release the attachment with the
pull-off lips and remove it from the suction head, then release the suction
head and remove.
Î Clean the suction head and the attach-
ment with the pull-off lips under running
water (do not wash in dishwater).
Caution: The basic appliance contains
electrical components. Do not clean this
under running water!
Î Remove the dirt water reservoir, rotate
the lock and pull out.
Troubleshooting
Machine does not start
Check the charge/operations display:
Î No signal or slowly blinking signal:
Charge the battery.
Î With a rapidly blinking signal: Inform
your dealer.
Streaks while cleaning
Î Clean the pull-off lip.
Î Turn the upper pull-off lip around by
pulling it out to the side, turning it
around and reinserting it.
Î Replace pull-off lip if required.
Î Adjust the dosing of cleaning solution.
Water is leaking from the air louvers
Î Empty the dirt water reservoir (max.
3,3 oz. content).
Replacement parts
To purchase replacement parts please visit
www.buykarcher.com
Î Empty the reservoir and rinse with clear
water. Close the reservoir again.
Î Let the cleaned appliance dry prior to
assembly.
Î Charge the battery.
Storing the Appliance
Î Store the appliance upright in a dry
room.
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