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USER MANUAL VCS KARCHER

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Please read these original operating instructions and the enclosed safety instructions prior to the initial use of your device. Proceed accordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or subsequent owners. General notes The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre. Please submit the proof of purchase. Customer Service Our KÄRCHER branch will be pleased to help you further in the case of questions or faults. See address on the reverse. Spare parts Proper use This universal vacuum cleaner is intended for the private use at home and not for commercial purposes. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage that may occur on account of improper use or wrong operation. Use the universal vacuum cleaner only with: Original spare parts, accessories and special accessories. The universal vacuum cleaner is not suitable for: Vacuuming off human beings or animals. Vacuuming up: Small living creatures (e.g. flies, spiders, etc.). Substances that are harmful for health, have sharp edges, are hot or glowing. Moist or liquid substances. Easily inflammable or explosive substances and gases. VC 3 Premium: The parquet nozzle supplied is not suitable for use on carpets. 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. Electrical and electronic devices often contain components which could potentially pose a danger to human health and the environment if handled or disposed of incorrectly. However, these components are necessary for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular household rubbish. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH Disposal of dust filters Only use original accessories and spare parts, they ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device. For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com. Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for completeness when unpacking. In the event of missing accessories or any transport damage, please contact your dealer. Description of the Appliance Illustrations on Page 2 1 Running wheels 2 Mains plug 3 Push button take-up cable 4 Parking position 5 Carrying handle 6 On/Off button 7 Cover HEPA filter 8 HEPA filter 9 Handle 10 Suction control 11 Telescopic suction pipe 12 Adjustable telescopic suction pipe 13 Furniture brush 14 Crevice nozzle 15 Switch lever 16 Floor nozzle 17 Parquet nozzle

• depending on model 18 Suction hose 19 Hose release button 20 Dust container 21 Dust container lock 22 Dust bin release button The dust filters are made of environmentally 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.

EN – 5 Operation Floor nozzle Reversible floor nozzle Start up Illustrations on fold-out page! Illustration Snap the suction hose hub into the suction opening. For removal, compress the latch and pull off the suction hose hub. Illustration Connect handle and suction tube and insert. Connect the floor nozzle and telescopic suction pipe and insert. Illustration Use the adjustment of the telescopic suction pipe and adjust the telescopic suction pipe to the desired length. Illustration For parking or during short breaks, hook the floor nozzle into the park bracket at the rear of the unit. Illustration Hold the mains cable on the plug and pull it out. Insert the mains plug into a socket. Illustration Turn on the machine. Illustration The power suction adjustment is at the power suction control: - Suction control open, little suction power - Suction control closed, high suction power Adjust the suction power to suit the suction requirement: Low suction power – for laced curtains, textiles, upholstered furniture, cushions Medium suction power – for slightly dirty carpets/ carpeted floors, precious carpets. Highest suction power – for hard floors, very dirty carpets and carpeted floors Empty dust container when the marking -MAX- is reached at the latest. See Chapter "Emptying the dust container". Important notice!The appliance will shutdown automatically, if there is danger of overheating. Turn the appliance off and pull the power plug. Ensure that the floor nozzle, the telescopic suction pipe or the suction hose is not clogged or check if the filter must be changed. After the elimination of the disturbance, allow the appliance to cool down for a at least 1 hour; then the appliance is ready for operation again. Suction using accessories Using accessories Furniture brush: for cleaning furniture and delicate objects with care, dusting books, air vents in the car, etc. Crevice nozzle: for edges, joints and heaters Replace the Accessories

Illustration Insert the handle in the desired accessory until the stop. Note: The accessories can also be used when the telescopic suction pipe is attached. Illustration Carpets and carpeted floors: Select the following switch setting: Illustration Hard surfaces: Select the following switch setting: Parquet nozzle

• depending on model Used to vacuum sensitive and smooth floors (parquet, marble, terracotta etc.). Finish operation Illustration Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug. Illustration Push the take-up cable button. The cable will pull itself automatically into the appliance. Illustration Hang the floor nozzle on the backside of the appliance into the parking holder, and push into the pause position. Transport, storage Hold the appliance at the carrying handle when you want to transport it and store it in dry rooms. Note: It is recommended that you first completely push in the telescopic suction pipe. Cleaning and care ATTENTION – Before working on the appliance, switch it off and pull out the plug of the vacuum cleaner! – Only use the device when all filters and the dust container are installed. Otherwise the motor can get damaged. – Defective filters and filters that can no longer be cleaned must be replaced. Emptying the dust container Illustration Empty dust container when the marking -MAX- is reached at the latest. Illustration Push the lock and remove the dust container. Illustration Hold the dust container over a dust bin. Operate the locking lever. As soon as the dust container is empty, close the cover, the lock snaps into place. Place the dust container into the device and snap it into place. Note Ensure the correct seating of the dust container upon insertion. EN – 6

Cleaning the motor protection filter Wash the motor protection filter on a weekly basis or in case of visible soiling. The motor protection filter is located in the casing above the dust container. Illustration Push the lock and remove the dust container. Illustration Unlatch the lock and open the cover. Remove the motor protection filter. Illustration Remove the foam inlay from the frame. Wash foam inlay in warm water (max. 40°C). Thoroughly rinse the foam inlay and allow it to airdry. ATTENTION – Never clean the foam inlay in the washing machine and do not dry it by means of a hair dryer. – Do not wash the parts using detergents or boiling water. – Allow the foam inlay to dry completely before installing it in the device (at least 24 hours). Insert the motor protection filter with the foam inlay into the top part of the dust container. Snap in the cover. Place the dust container into the device and snap it into place. Cleaning the accessories Illustration 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. Technical specifications Kärcher VC 3 1.198-125.0 Clean the cyclone separator in case of coarse soiling. Illustration Push the lock and remove the dust container. Illustration Turn the cover of the dust container in the counterclockwise direction so that the marking points to the unlocking symbol. Remove dust container. Illustration For quick cleaning Clean the cyclone separator by using a soft sponge and wipe with a moist cloth. Illustration For thorough cleaning: Disassemble the cyclone separator and clean the sieve and ring under running water. Note The dust container can also be cleaned under running water. ATTENTION – Do not immerse the cyclone separator into water. – Do not wash the parts using detergents or boiling water. – Allow the cyclone separator and the dust container to dry completely before installing it in the device. Illustration Turn the cover of the dust container in the clockwise direction so that the marking points to the locking symbol. Place the dust container into the device and snap it into place. ATTENTION Material damage due to incorrect cleaning of the HEPA filter. – Do not rinse out the HEPA filter! – Never clean the filter in the washing machine and do not dry it by means of a hair dryer. Illustration Turn the cover in the counter-clockwise direction so that the marking points to the unlocking symbol. Remove the HEPA-filter. Carefully empty/knock dirt out of the HEPA filter. Insert HEPA filter. Turn the cover in the clockwise direction so that the marking points to the locking symbol. VC 3 Premium 1.198-135.0 Cleaning the cyclone separator Voltage

Weight (without accessories)

Subject to technical modifications! HEPA filter Filter for pure blower air. Note Clean the HEPA filter in case of visible soiling. Replace the HEPA filter in case of damage