Transport; Storage; Care And Service; Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher K 4 Compact UM Manuel D'instructions

6. Disconnect the device from the water supply.
7. Switch off the device "0/OFF".
8. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

Transport

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Carrying the device
1. Lift up the device by the carrying handle, and carry
it.
Pulling the device
1. Pull the transport handle out until it audibly latches
into place.
2. Pull the device via the transport handle.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.

Storage

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Storing the device
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure
gun.
3. Press the separation button on the high-pressure
gun and disconnect the high-pressure hose from the
high-pressure gun.
4. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the device.
5. Store the high-pressure hose on the device.
6. Store the mains connection cable and accessories
on the device.
Observe the additional notes before storing the device
for a long period of time, see chapter Care and service.
Frost protection
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by
frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
The following requirements must be satisfied:
 The device is disconnected from the water supply.
 The high-pressure hose is removed.
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Wait for a maximum of 1 minute until no more water
escapes from the high-pressure connection.
3. Switch off the device.
4. Store the device in a frost-protected room, together
with all accessories.

Care and service

DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
The device is maintenance-free, i.e. you do not need to
perform any maintenance work.
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Clean the sieve in the water connection
ATTENTION
Damaged sieve in the water connection
Damage to the device through contaminated water
Check the sieve for damage before inserting it in the wa-
ter connection.
If necessary, clean the sieve in the water connection.
1. Remove the water connection coupling.
2. Pull the sieve out using flat pliers.
3. Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration K
4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.
Clean the detergent filter
Clean the detergent filter before longer periods of storage.
1. Pull the filter off the detergent suction hose.
2. Clean the filter under running water.
Illustration L

Troubleshooting guide

Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
Device not running
1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
2. Check that the voltage specified on the type plate
corresponds to the voltage of the power source.
3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.
Device does not reach required pressure
The water supply is too low
1. Open the water tap fully.
2. Check the water inlet for an adequate flow rate.
The sieve in the water connection is dirty.
1. Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat
pliers.
2. Clean the sieve under running water.
Air is in the device.
1. Vent the device:
a Switch on the device without a connected high-
pressure hose for a maximum of 2 minutes until
the water escaping from the high-pressure con-
nection is free of air bubbles.
b Switch off the device.
c Connect the high-pressure hose.
d Observe the maximum suction height during suc-
tion operation (see chapter Technical data).
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Use a needle to remove dirt from the nozzle drill.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle from the front
with water.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-
sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus-
tomer Service.
Detergent is not sucked in
1. Use the Vario Power spray lance and turn it all the
way in the "SOFT" direction.
2. Clean the filter on the detergent suction hose.
3. Check the detergent suction hose for kinks.
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