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2. Clean the waste water tank and cap with fresh wa-
ter.
Illustration N
3. Alternatively, the waste water tank can be cleaned in
a dishwasher.
Cleaning the roller
ATTENTION
Detergent residue in the roller
Foaming
Wash the roller under running water or clean the roller
in a washing machine each time after using the device.
ATTENTION
Damage caused by washing the cleaning roller with
fabric softener or using a tumble dryer
Damage to the microfibres
Do not use fabric softener when cleaning in a washing
machine.
Do not dry the roller in a tumble dryer.
ATTENTION
Material damage due to loose roller
This may damage the washing machine.
Place the roller in a laundry net and load the washing
machine with extra laundry.
1. Bring the device handle into a vertical position.
The device switches off.
2. Place the device in the parking station.
Illustration R
3. Press the unlocking button for the side cover and re-
move the cover.
4. Pull the cleaning roller out via the recessed grip.
Illustration M
5. Clean the cleaning roller under running water or
wash it in the washing machine at max. 60 °C.
Illustration O
6. Clean the roller drive with a moist cloth.
7. To dry, place the wet roller on the pedestal of the
floor head.
Illustration S
8. Store the device in a dry room.
Illustration U
Cleaning the hair filter
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
It is recommended to clean the device completely after
each application.
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
Clean hair filter regularly with the cleaning brush.
ATTENTION
Damage due to cleaning the hair filter in a dish-
washer
The washing process can distort the scraper edge and
it will no longer press on the roller correctly. This wors-
ens the cleaning result.
Do not clean the hair filter in a dishwasher but rather un-
der running water.
1. Bring the device handle into a vertical position.
The device switches off.
2. Place the device in the parking station.
Illustration R
3. Press the hair filter unlocking button.
Illustration L
The hair filter is released and can be removed.
4. Clean the hair filter under running water.
5. Remove adhering dirt deposits, e.g. in the filter
comb, using the cleaning brush.
Illustration P
Illustration Q
6. Fit the hair filter into the floor head at a 45° angle
and then press it down until it audibly latches into
place. The hair filter must sit tightly in the device.
Illustration T
Cleaning and care agents
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable detergents and care agents
The use of unsuitable detergents and care agents can
damage the device and loss of eligibility for warranty
claims.
Use only KÄRCHER detergents.
Take care to ensure the correct dosage.
Note
Use KÄRCHER detergent or care agents for floor clean-
ing as necessary.
 Observe the manufacturer's dosing quantity recom-
mendations when dosing with detergent or care
agents.
 To prevent foaming, fill the fresh water tank with wa-
ter first and the add the detergent or care agent.
 To prevent the tank from overflowing, be sure to
leave enough space for the detergent or care agent
when filling with water. To do this, observe the Max
marking on the fresh water tank.
Removing the device handle
ATTENTION
Frequent removal of the handle
The handle components can be damaged by repeated
removal.
Do not remove the handle from the basic device after
assembly.
The handle may only be removed from the basic device
when the device is sent out for service purposes.
CAUTION
Risk of injury
Using a screwdriver on a lock poses the danger of slip-
ping and causing an incision injury.
Use the screwdriver carefully on the lock.
1. Removing the fresh water tank.
2. Using a screwdriver at a 90° angle, press the un-
locking button on the upper part of the device handle
and remove the upper part of the device handle.
Note: When pressing the unlocking button with the
screwdriver, only apply pressure carefully to avoid
damage to the device.
Illustration Y
3. Using a screwdriver at a 90° angle, press the un-
locking button on the lower part of the device handle
and remove the lower part of the device handle.
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.
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