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The filter of your Kärcher A 2254 ME vacuum cleaner is a key component for maintaining good suction power and optimal air quality. This device is equipped with a filter cartridge and a supplied paper filter that protects the cartridge and reduces clogging. Regular maintenance extends the life of the vacuum cleaner and preserves its performance.

Regular cleaning of the filter cartridge: When you notice a decrease in suction power or the filter appears clogged, proceed with cleaning. First, turn off the device and unplug it. Carefully remove the filter cartridge from its location and tap it vigorously to dislodge the dust. If dirt persists and does not come off with tapping, rinse the filter under warm running water until the water runs clear, but do not scrub vigorously or use a brush that could damage the material.

Essential drying: This step is critical for the Kärcher A 2254 ME. Once rinsed, allow the cartridge to dry completely in the open air before reinstalling it in the device. Never reuse the vacuum cleaner with a wet or damp cartridge, as this could damage the motor and create unpleasant odors. Ensure that the filter is completely dry to the touch before installation.

Filter replacement: When the cartridge has ingrained dirt that does not come off after washing, or if you observe tears, holes, or visible damage, the filter must be replaced with a new compatible part. Consult the product documentation or contact a Kärcher dealer to order the exact reference for the A 2254 ME model.

Using the supplied paper filter: To dispose of the sucked materials without creating dust and to protect your filter cartridge, we strongly recommend using the paper filter supplied with the device. This additional filter offers a major advantage: the filter cartridge clogs much less quickly. When vacuuming fine dust, the device must always be equipped with a filter bag. Change the paper filter regularly as soon as it is full to prevent it from tearing or the vacuum cleaner from losing efficiency.

General cleaning of the device: After each use, turn off the device and empty the 18 L tank. To clean the tank and accessories, rinse them with warm water if necessary and dry them completely before any reuse. Never use foaming products, window cleaners, or multi-purpose products, and never immerse the entire device in water. You can clean plastic parts with a commercially available plastic cleaner.

Safety reminder: Before any maintenance or servicing, ensure that the device is turned off and the plug is unplugged. Regular filter maintenance ensures the best performance of your Kärcher A 2254 ME and extends its lifespan.

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tions prior to the initial operation of your appli- ance and store them for later use or subsequent owners.

Proper use

The appliance is intended for use as a wet and dry vacuum cleaner corresponding to the descriptions given in these operating instructions and the safety notes.

  • Protect the unit from rain. Do not store outside.
  • This device may not be used to suck in ash and soot.

Use the wet/dry vacuum cleaner only with:

  • Original filter bag.
  • Original spare parts, accessories and special accessories.

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

Environmental protection

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

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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

- This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or are instructed by these persons on the use of the device.

Children should be supervised, to ensure that they do not play with the device.

  • Switch the appliance off after every use and prior to every cleaning/maintenance procedure.
  • Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning or glowing objects.
  • The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present.

Electrical connection

The appliance may only be connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance.

⚠️ Risk of electric shock

Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.

Do not pull the plug from the socket by pulling on the connecting cable.

Check the power cord with mains plug for damage before every use. If the power cord is damaged, please arrange immediately for the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician.

To avoid accidents due to electrical faults we recommend the use of sockets with a line-side current-limiting circuit breaker (max.

30 mA nominal tripping current).

Caution

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 alkaline or acidic detergents
    – Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies
  • Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint thinners, acetone, heating oil).

In addition, these substances may cause the appliance materials to corrode.

Start up

Description of the Appliance

■ These operating instructions describe the basic models of the wet/dry vacuum cleaner shown on the front cover.
■ When unpacking the product, make sure that no accessories are missing and that none of the package contents have been damaged. If you detect any transport damages please contact your dealer.
■ You will find the accessories and the swivel casters in the container. The swivel casters must be mounted on the appliance.

Illustrations on Page 2

1 Carrying handle
2 Blowing connection
3 Air regulation of the blowing function
4 Suction hose connection
5 Swivel casters
6 Accessory mount
7 Power cord with plug
8 Storage, power cord
9 ON/OFF switch for appliance
10 Suction hose
11 Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
12 Crevice nozzle
13 Floor nozzle with hard surface insert
14 Filter bag

Attaching the Accessories

Illustration 1

→ Remove the motor casing, take the attachments and the swivel casters out of the container.

Illustration 2

→ Turn the container, press in the swivel casters in the openings at the base of the container till the end-point.

Illustration 3

→ Place motor casing on the container and lock it.

Illustration 4

→ Connect accessories.

Operations

Turning on the Appliance

Illustration 5

→ Plug in the main plug.
→ Turn the appliance on and put it into operation.
→ Switch off the appliance when finished.

Dry vacuum cleaning

Illustration 6

For a dust-free disposal of the vacuuming material we recommend to insert the paper filter bag as well. This provides the additional advantage that the cartridge filter will not become contaminated that quickly.

⚠️ Work only with a dry cartridge filter!

→ Therefore: Always let the cartridge filter dry thoroughly before using it!

⚠ Added filter bags can burst!

→ Therefore: Change the filter bag at the appropriate time!

⚠️ Always use a filter bag while sucking in fine dust!

Wet vacuum cleaning

Caution:

Do not use a filter bag! Immediately switch the appliance off if foam forms or liquids escape!

Note: If the container is full a float closes the suction opening and the appliance works at a higher speed. Switch off the appliance immediately and empty the container.

Blowing function

Use this function, for example, to blow out leaves or dust from the garage, hobby room, work shop, courtyard or garden.

Illustration 7

→ Connect connection hose. Open the slide of the air regulation, and select the desired blowing performance.

Finish operation

Illustration 8

Empty the container

→ Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug.

→ Remove the motor casing and empty the container.

Illustration 9

Storing the Appliance

→ Place the accessories in the appropriate compartments at the appliance and store the appliance in a dry room.

Transporting the device

→ The device is to be fastened properly before transporting the device in the car.

Maintenance and Care

⚠️ Risk of injury

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

Cleaning the appliance and accessories

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.

→ If required, rinse the container and accessories with water properly and dry them before reuse.

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 defective 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 KÄRCH-ER branch office.

(See address on the reverse)

Troubleshooting

Suction power decreases

Attachment, suction hose or suction pipe are blocked

→ Remove the blockage with the help of a stick.

Filter bag is full

→ Insert new filter bag.

Cartridge filter is dirty

→ Take out the filter and shake it. If the dirt does not come off, then clean it under flowing water and let it dry thoroughly before fitting it back. Replace it if the dirt is stubborn or if the filter itself is damaged.

Appliance does not suck in water

Container is full

→ Switch off the appliance and empty the container.

Specifications

Mains voltage 220 - 240V

1\~50/60 Hz

Mains fuse (slow-blow) 10 A

Container capacity 18 l

Water intake, max. 8 l

Output P_nom 1200 W

Output P_max 1400 W

Mains cable: Type: H05-VV-F2x0,75

Sound pressure level (EN 75 dB(A))

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Alfred Kärcher Ges.m.b.H.

Lichtblaustraße 7

1220 Wien

(01) 25 06 00

AUS

Kärcher Pty. Ltd.

40 Koornang Road

Scoresby VIC 3179

(03) 9765 - 2300

B / LUX

Kärcher N.V.

Industrieweg 12

2320 Hoogstraten

0900 10 027

BR

Kärcher Cleaning Systems A.E.

31-33, Nikitara & Konstantinoupoleos str.

13671 Acharnes

210 - 23 16 153

GB

Kärcher (UK) Limited

Kärcher House

Beaumont Road

Banbury

Oxon, OX16 1TB

01295 752200

H

Kärcher Hungária Kft

Tormásrét ut 2.

2051 Biatorbágy

(023) 530-640

HK

Kärcher Limited

Unit 10, 17/F.

APEC Plaza

49 Hoi Yuen Road

Kwun Tong, Kowloon

(02) 357-5863

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Kärcher S.p.A.

Via A. Vespucci 19

21013 Gallarate (VA)

848 - 99 88 77

IRL

Kärcher Limited

12 Willow Business Park

Nangor Road

Clondalkin

Dublin 12

01 409 7777

KOR

Karcher Co. Ltd. (South Korea)

Youngjae B/D, 50-1, 51-1

Sansoo-dong, Mapo-ku

Seoul 121-060

032-465-8000

MAL

Karcher Cleaning Systems Sdn. Bhd.

No. 8, Jalan Serindit 2

Bandar Puchong Jaya

47100 Puchong, Selangor

(03) 5882 1148

N

Kärcher AS

Stanseveien 31

0976 Oslo

24 17 77 00

NL

Kärcher BV

Postbus 474

4870 AL Etten-Leur

0900 33 444 33

NZ

Karcher Limited

12 Ron Driver Place

East Tamaki, Auckland

(09) 274-4603

PRC

Kärcher Cleaning Systems Co., Ltd.

Part B, Building 30,

No. 390 Ai Du Road

Shanghai Waigaoquiao 200131

(021) 5046-3579

P

Neoparts Com. e Ind. Automóvel, Lda.

5 Toh Guan Road East

Singapore 608831

6897-1811

TR

Kärcher Servis Ticaret A.S.

9 Eylül Mahallesi

307 Sokak No. 6

Gaziemir / Izmir

(0232) 252-0708

TWN

Karcher Limited

5F/6. No.7

Wu-Chuan 1st Rd

Wu-Ku Industrial Zone

Taipei County

(02) 2299-9626

UA

Kärcher Ukraine

Kilzeva doroga, 9

03191, Kyiv

(044) 5947575

UAE

Karcher FZE

Jebel Ali Free Zone

RA 8, XB 1, Jebel Ali, Dubai

(04) 8836-776

ZA

Kärcher (Pty.) Limited

144 Kuschke Street

Meadowdale

Edenvale 1614

(011) 574-5360

05/2008

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