Description Of The Appliance; Commissioning/ Operations - Kärcher DS 6 Manuel D'utilisation

precise instructions on the use of this appliance
and have understood the resulting risks.
– Children may only use this appliance if they are
over the age of 8 and supervised by a person in
charge of their safety, or if they have received in-
structions on the use of this appliance and have un-
derstood the resulting risks.
– Children must not play with this appliance.
– Supervise children to prevent them from playing
with the appliance.
– Cleaning and user maintenance must not be per-
formed by children without supervision.
– Keep packaging film away from children - risk of
suffocation!
– Switch the appliance off after every use and prior to
every cleaning/maintenance procedure.
– Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning or glow-
ing objects.
– The appliance may not be used in areas where a
risk of explosion is present.
– Do not use abrasives, glass or universal cleaners!
Never immerse the appliance in water.
Certain materials may produce explosive vapours or
mixtures when agitated by the suction air!
Never vacuum up the following materials:
– Explosive or combustible gases, liquids and dust
particles (reactive dust particles)
– Reactive metal dust particles (such as aluminium,
magnesium, zinc) in combination with highly alka-
line or acidic detergents
– Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies
– Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint thinners, ac-
etone, heating oil).
In addition, these substances may cause the appliance
materials to corrode.
Hazard levels
DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe in-
juries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to property damage.

Description of the Appliance

 Illustrations on fold-out page 4!
1 Power cord with plug
2 ON/OFF switch for appliance
3 Appliance flap
4 Carrying handle
5 Opening button for appliance flap
6 Defoamer liquid (FoamStop)
7 Upholstery nozzle
8 Storage holder for floor nozzle
9 Accessories flap
10 Accessory mount
11 Crevice nozzle
12 Outgoing air flap for HEPA filter
13 HEPA-filter
14 Water filter container
15 Baffle plate
16 Lid of the water filter container
17 Intermediate filter
18 Floor nozzle, reversible
19 Release to adjust the telescoping vacuum pipe
20 Telescopic suction pipe
21 False air slide
22 Handle
23 Suction hose
24 * Turbo floor nozzle
* depending on model

Commissioning/ Operations

Caution! When the water tank is filled, the appliance
may only be operated in the horizontal position. Pri-
or to moving the appliance into the upright position,
the water tank must be drained. Otherwise the floor
can be damaged.
Note
Should the mains fuse trip upon switching on the appli-
ance, it could be due to the fact that other electronic de-
vices are simultaneously connected and operated on
the same electric circuit. Refer to chapter "Technical da-
ta" for mains fuse.
The appliance will shut down automatically if there is
risk of overheating. Turn the appliance off and pull the
power plug. Replace the HEPA filter. After the elimina-
tion of the disturbance, allow the appliance to cool down
for a at least 1 hour; then the appliance is ready for op-
eration again.
Connect accessories
Illustration
 Connect suction hose to the appliance.
 Connect the handle to the telescopic vacuum pipe
and attach the floor nozzle.
Illustration
 Activate the release and extend or retract the inte-
rior pipe to the desired length.
Note: Adjust the telescoping pipe matching your
height so that you will be able to work comfortably
while walking upright.
Fill the water filter reservoir
Caution
Do not use the device if the water filter container is emp-
ty!
When the appliance is delivered, the intermediate filter
and the baffle plate are already installed. When filling,
make sure that these components are installed properly
(see: SCOPE OF DELIVERY). This could be the cause
of poor vacuuming performance or untimely failure of
the intermediate filter (see: FINISH OPERATION).
Illustration
 Open the appliance flap and remove the defoamer
liquid (FoamStop) as well as the water filter con-
tainer.
Illustration
 Remove the lid from the water filter container and
take out the baffle plate, then fill the water filter con-
tainer with tap water until the level settles between
the MIN and MAX markings (approx. 2.0 l)!
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