VC 5300 - Vacuum Cleaner KARCHER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VC 5300 KARCHER

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Please read and comply with these instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance. Retain these operating instructions for future reference or for subsequent possessors.

Proper use

This vacuum cleaner is meant for use in private households and not for commercial purposes.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages that may occur on account of improper use or wrong operations.

Use the vacuum cleaner only with:

■ Original filter bags.
■ Original spare parts, accessories and special accessories.

The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for:

■ Sucking in human beings or animals.
■ Suction of: Small living creatures (for e.g. flies, spiders, etc.).

Substances that are harmful for health, have sharp edges, are hot or burning.

Moist or fluid substances.

Mildly inflammable or explosive materials and gases.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.

Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.

Disposing the filters and filter bags

Filters and filter bags are made from environment-friendly materials.

They can therefore be disposed off through the normal household garbage provided you have not sucked in substances that are not permitted to be thrown into household garbage.

Safety instructions

■ Always commission and use the appliance according to the type plate.
■ Never vacuum clean without the filter bag.
This can cause damage to the appliance.
■ Only allow children to use the appliance under supervision.
■ Avoid vacuum cleaning using nozzle or suction tubes close to the head. There is risk of injury!
■ Do not use the power cord to carry/transport the machine.
■ Always pull out the power cord fully during operation.
■ To separate the machine from the mains, pull the plug and not the power cord.
■ Do not scrape the power cord across sharp edges and ensure that it does not get pressed.

■ First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine.
■ To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of spare parts in the machine may only be carried out by the authorised customer service personnel.
■ Protect the appliance against external weather, humidity and heat sources.
■ Turn off the appliance while you do not vacuum.
■ Do not use worn out appliance; first put it out of use; then arrange for its proper disposal as scrap.

Operations

Please take notice! Should, while turning the appliance on, the mains fuse tripper shut off, possibly, other electrical appliances are connected and are operating on the same electric circuit. Should this be the case, put the appliance in its lowest power stage, before turning the appliance on. Afterwards you may select a higher power stage. Refer to chapter "Technical data" for power fuse protection.

Description of the Appliance

Please unfold the pages with the diagrams!

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1 Power cord with plug

2 Suction hose

3 Handle

4 Telescopic suction pipe

5 Adjustable telescopic suction pipe

6 Accessories holder for combi-nozzle

7 Combi-nozzle

8 Change filter indicator

9 Filter bag

10 Cover

11 HEPA filter/ micro activated carbon filter*

12 Carrying handle

13 Stopper

14 Parking holder

15 On/off button with electronic suction power regulator

16 Floor nozzle ComfoGlide

17 Blower filter

18 Turbo nozzle for floors (only in the delivery scope of VC 5300; you will find the description of the same in "Special accessories, Pos.A")

* depending on model

Start up

Figure 1

→ Lock the suction hose neck in the suction opening.

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→ To take off, push both lock devices together and pull the tube.

Figure 3

→ Join handle and suction pipe together.

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→ Join floor nozzle and suction pipe together.

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→ Use the adjustment in order to adjust the telescopic suction pipe to the length you wish.

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→ Push the attachment girder over the combined nozzle and push onto the telescopic suction pipe.

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→ Hold the power cord at the plug and pull it out. Insert the mains plug into a socket.

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→ Turn on/off the appliance.

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→ The electronic suction power setting is done at the on/off button:

• Turn it to MAX; suction power is high
• Turn it to MIN; suction power is low

Suction using accessories\*

* depending on model

Put the lever on the symbol

ComfoGlide nozzle

Figure 10a

→ Carpets and carpeted floors: Select the following switch setting:

Figure 10b

→ Hard surfaces: Select the following switch setting:

Turbo nozzle

Figure 11

→ Carpets and wall-to-wall carpeting low flooring:

→ Carpets and wall-to-wall carpeting high flooring:

Put the lever to the symbol

Combi-nozzle

Figure 12

→ To suck off dust from joints and corners or from upholstered furniture, curtains, etc.

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→ If taking a break, use the parking holder on the backside of the appliance and connect the floor nozzle.

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→ When vacuuming for example steps, you can carry the appliance on its handle.

Finish operation

→ Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug.

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→ Briefly tug at the power cord and let go it; the cable will automatically roll into the appliance.

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To park/ transport the appliance, use the stoppers on the lower side of the machine; hang in the floor nozzle while doing so.

Maintenance and Care

⚠️Risk of injury

Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug before care and maintenance work.

Cleaning the device

Caution

Do not use abrasives, glass or universal cleaners! Never immerse the appliance in water.

→ Clean the appliance and accessory parts made of plastic with a commercial plastic cleaner.

→ Clean the dust chamber with a dry wipe cloth/ dust brush.

Replacing the filter bag

Note: Separate the telescopic suction pipe from the handle to see the filter change indicator.

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→ If the filter change indicator in the cover glows red, then please change the filter bag.

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→ Use the closing lever and open the lid.

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→ Close the filter bag using the closing flap, remove the filter bag and dispose it off.

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→ Push the new filter bag into the support until the stop.

Caution

Close the lid only, if there is a filter bag inserted. After picking up small dust particle (as for example plaster, cement etc.) clean the exhaust filter, if needed change HEPA filter/ micro activated carbon filter.

Change the HEPA filter/ micro activated carbon filter

HEPA filter/ micro activated carbon filter:

Change once a year.

Figure 20

→ Open cover.
→ Remove the HEPA filter / micro activated carbon filter.
→ Insert the new HEPA filter / micro activated carbon filter and click into place.
→ Close the lid.

Cleaning the blower filter

Clean the blow filter at regular intervals!

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→ Open cover.
→ Push the insertion towards the direction of the arrow.

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→ Remove and clean the exhaust filter from the insert.
→ Wash the blower filter if it is too dirty and then let it dry for at least 24 hours.
→ Replace back the blower filter.

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→ Push in the insert under the two side holder strips and lock in.

Cleaning of the ComfoGlide nozzle

The ComfoGlide nozzle must be cleaned regularly!

→ Remove the nozzle from the suction pipe.

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→ Clean the back steering roller:

The easiest way to do this, is to remove the roller. Unscrew the axle and pull out. Dust fluff, hair etc. can now be removed easily. Fit the steering roller back into place.

Cleaning the accessories

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→ Handle and suction tube can be disconnected in order to clean or if clogged. Push the 2 interlocks and pull apart.
→ Connect handle and suction tube and insert.

General notes

Warranty

The terms of the guarantee applicable in each country have been published by our respective national distributors. We will repair possible faults on your unit free of charge within the warranty period, insofar as the faults are caused by material defects or de-

fective workmanship. Guarantee claims should be addressed to your dealer or the nearest authorized customer service centre, and supported by documentary evidence of purchase.

(See address on the reverse)

Customer Service

Our Kärcher branch will be pleased to help you further in the case of questions or faults. See address on the reverse.

Ordering spare parts and special attachments

At the end of the operating instructions you will find a selected list of spare parts that are often required.

You can procure the spare parts and the attachments from your dealer or your Kärcher branch office.

(See address on the reverse)

Specifications

		VC5200	VC5300
Voltage V 220-240	230-2	40
Current type Hz 50/60
Power protection, min.	A	16
Output P_nom	W 16	00 1800
Output P_max	W 18	00 2000
Weight (without accessories)	kg 4,5
Action radius m		8
Dimensions	mm	390x310x260
Nominal width, accessories	mm	35

Subject to technical modifications!

Special accessories

Figure A - H

A Turbo nozzle for floors

(Order no. 4.130-177)

brush and vacuum in one work cycle.

Especially suitable in order to pick up animal hair and to vacuum high floor carpets. The brush roller is driven by air steam.

There is not electrical outlet necessary.

B Turbo nozzle for upholstery

(Order no. 2.903-001)

Brushing and vacuum cleaning upholstered furniture, mattresses, car seats, etc. in one single step.

Especially suitable for absorbing animal hair. The brush rollers are driven by the air current.

No electrical connection required.

C Parquet nozzle

(Order no. 4.130-172)

Used to vacuum sensitive and smooth floors (parquet, marble, terracotta etc.).

D Mattress nozzle

(Order no. 6.906-755)

For absorbing dust from mattresses and upholstery.

E Filter bag

(Order no. 6.414-824)

Contents: 5 filter bags with cap

F Textile-filter bag (reusable)

(Order no. 6.414-825)

Reusable filter bag including a Velcro fastening

G HEPA filter

(Order no. 6.414-823)

Additional filter for pure exhaust air. Recommended for those with allergies.

H Micro activated carbon filter

(Order no. 6.414-826)

Filter to neutralize odour

Cher client,

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1 Nettkabel med plugg

2 Sugeslange

3 Håndtak

4 Teleskopsugerør

5 Regulering teleskopsugerør

Rengjøre ComfoGlide dyse

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Mult stimate client,

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1 Strujni kabel s utikačem

2 Usisno crijevo

3 rukohvat

4 Teleskopska usisna cijev

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1 Mrežni priključni kabel sa utikačem

2 Usisno crevo

3 drška

4 Teleskopska usisna cev

5 Podešivač teleskopske usisne cevi

6 D r ž a č pribora kombinovane sisaljke

7 Kombinovana sisaljka

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1 Elektros laidas su kištuku

2 Siurbimo žarna

3 Rankena

4 Teleskopinis siurblio vamzdis

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