Installing Accessories; Operation; Cleaning Methods - Kärcher Puzzi 8/1 C Mode D'emploi

Installing accessories

1. Fit the angle piece onto the manual nozzle and
hand-tighten the union nut on the angle piece.
2. Connect the suction hose to the suction hose con-
nection on the device. Insert the spray hose cou-
pling into the spray hose connection on the device
and latch into place.
3. Connect the suction hose to the angle piece. Con-
nect the spray hose coupling to the angle piece and
latch into place.
Mixing the cleaning solution
DANGER
Danger from detergents
Risk of injury and damage
Observe all instructions that are included with the deter-
gents used.
Note
Warm water (maximum 50 °C) increases the cleaning
effect. Check the temperature resistance of the surface
to be cleaned.
Note
Use detergents sparingly to conserve the environment.
1. Mix fresh water and detergent in a clean container
(concentration as specified for the detergent). Dis-
solve the detergent in the water.
Filling the fresh water tank
1. Pour the cleaning solution into the fresh water tank.
The filling level must not exceed the "MAX" mark.
Defoaming agent
Note
Foam is generated in the wastewater container when
cleaning previously shampooed carpets. Foaming can
be prevented by adding defoaming agents.
1. Add defoaming agent (special accessory) to the
wastewater container.

Operation

Switching on the device
1. Connect the mains plug.
2. Press the suction switch to switch on the suction tur-
bine.
3. Press the spray switch to switch on the spray pump.
Cleaning mode
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 inconspic-
uous place.
1. Remove loose dirt from the object to be cleaned.
2. Press the lever on the angle piece to spray the
cleaning solution.
3. Run over the surface to be cleaned in overlapping
paths. Pull the nozzle backwards (do not push).
4. When changing the nozzle, the manual nozzle can
be inserted into the holder for accessories.
Switching off the device
1. Switch off the spray switch and the suction switch.
2. Pull out the mains plug.
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Empty the wastewater container
1. Switch off the suction switch and the spray switch
when the wastewater container is full.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the wastewater container from the device
and empty it.
Emptying the fresh water tank
1. Switch off the device.
2. Briefly operate the lever on the angle piece to re-
lieve pressure.
3. Disconnect the angle piece from the spray / suction
hose.
4. Hang the suction hose in the fresh water tank.
5. Press the suction switch to switch on the suction tur-
bine.
6. Suck the fresh water tank empty and switch off the
device.
7. Remove the cover.
8. Remove the wastewater container from the device
and empty it.
Flushing the device
1. Connect the angle piece (with manual nozzle) to the
suction hose.
2. Connect the spray hose coupling to the angle piece
and latch into place.
3. Pour approximately 2 litres of tap water into the
fresh water tank. Do not add detergents.
4. Press the spray switch to switch on the spray pump.
5. Hold the manual nozzle over a drain.
6. Operate the lever on the angle piece and flush the
device for 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Switch off the device.
Each time after use
1. Flush the device.
2. Drain the wastewater container and clean it under
running water.
3. Empty the fresh water tank.
4. Clean the exterior of the device with a damp cloth.
5. To avoid unpleasant smells, remove all water from
the device before long downtimes.
6. Let the device dry thoroughly: Remove the cover or
move it to the side.
Storing the device
1. Wind the mains cable around the carrying handle of
the device and the cover.
Illustration C
2. Store the device in a dry room and secure it against
unauthorised use.

Cleaning methods

1. Spray and vacuum up the cleaning solution in one
step.
Note
Repeated vacuuming without spraying shortens the dry-
ing time.
Heavily soiling or stains
1. Apply cleaning solution with the suction turbine
switched off and let it work for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Clean the area as with normal soiling.
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Normal soiling