A 2251 ME - Aspirateur Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL A 2251 ME Kärcher

When unpacking the appliance, make sure that

all listed parts are supplied. You will find the filter

bag and the swivel casters in the container. The

swivel casters still have to be fitted to this

appliance (see ”Preparation” point).

Please inform your dealer if there has been any

damage during transportation.

for carrying the appliance on stairs, etc.

4 Swivel casters (5x)

make it easy to draw the appliance along

5 Accessory compartment

for storing the accessories

collects the wet and dry dirt that is being

7 Filter, filters out suspended particles and

protects the turbine

set in for dry vacuuming

set in for wet vacuuming

8 Suction hose connection

11 Floor nozzle with inserts

can be used for wet and dry vacuuming

for edges, crevices and around radiators

for dust-free emptying of the appliance after

The appliance is intended for use as a wet and

dry vacuum cleaner in accordance with the

descriptions and safety instructions in these

operating instructions.

Before first use of the machine read these

operating instructions and comply with them.

Use the appliance exclusively

– for non-commercial purposes,

– with accessories and replacement parts

authorised by Kärcher.

General safety notes

The appliance is not intended for use by young

children or infirm persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

Never leave the machine unattended if the

master switch is on.

Electrical connection

The voltage shown on the model plate must

concur with that of the electricity mains supply.

 Danger of electric shock!

Never grasp the mains plug with wet hands.

Check the connection lead and mains plug for

damage before each use. Have a damaged

connection lead replaced immediately by an

authorised Customer Service point or by an

English When using the machine in wet rooms, e.g. in the bathroom, only connect it to sockets which are connected in series with a ground fault circuit interrupter. In case of doubt, consult an electrician.  Danger of explosion! Never use to appliance to vacuum explosive liquids, flammable gases, explosive dusts, or undiluted acids or solvents! These include petrol, paint thinner, and heating oil, which may form explosive vapours or mixtures when agitated by the suction air. This applies equally to acetone, undiluted acids and solvents, and aluminium and magnesium dusts. Furthermore, these substances may cause appliance materials to corrode.Do not use the appliance to vacuum burning or smouldering objects.When using the appliance in areas of potential risk (e.g. filling stations), the pertinent safety guidelines must be observed. It is not permitted to use the appliance in potentially explosive locations. Environmental protection Disposal of packagingThe packaging is recyclable. Please dispose of it at a recycling facility.Disposing of the applianceYou can obtain information about environmentally correct disposal from your Kärcher dealer. Operating the cleaner

Preparation ! Remove the motor housing, take the swivel casters out of the container.! Mount the swivel casters.! Place the motor housing on the container and close. Note: Motor housing can be attached in one

position only (switch towards front). ! Connect accessories. Switching on

 Caution: Never use the appliance without a filter!! Insert the mains plug.! Switch on the appliance. Operations with floor nozzle

 Caution! When changing from wet to dry vacuuming note the following: If you vacuum dry dust while the filter is still

wet, the dust will stick to the filter making it

impermeable, and may thus damage it beyond

Always allow wet filters to dry

before use! Dry vacuuming - carpets! As it capacitates dust-free emptying, we recommend that you insert the paper filter bag as well. This has the added advantage that the filter does not become dirty so quickly.

English Dry vacuuming – stubborn stains! As it capacitates dust-free emptying, we recommend that you insert the paper filter bag as well. This has the added advantage that the filter does not become dirty so quickly.! Attach the insert for stubborn stains. Working with the crevice nozzle

The crevice nozzle can be used for both wet

and dry-vacuuming. Wet vacuuming! Never use a paper filter bag.! Remove the cartridge filter and set in the foam filter.  Caution! If the appliance starts to leak foam or liquid, switch it off immediately. As soon as the container is

full, a float closes the suction

opening and the suction turbine

runs at a higher speed. Switch off

the appliance immediately and

empty the container.

Parking ! Switch off the appliance.! Attach the accessories to the appliance before taking a break. When finished ! Switch off the appliance. ! Draw out the mains plug.! Remove the motor housing and empty the container.! Clean the container after every use.! Carry the appliance by the carry handle only.! Store the appliance in a safe place. Care / Maintenance

 Danger! Before any care and maintenance work on the machine draw out the mains plug. Cleaning the appliance and

The appliance must not be cleaned using

a water hose or a high-pressure water jet

(danger of short-circuit or other damages). ! Wipe down the exterior of the appliance using a damp cloth. Do not use any aggressive agents such as scouring powder. Rinse out accessory parts when necessary.

! Poor suction – clean the filter under flowing

water and allow to dry before inserting it into

the appliance. Replace the filter if damaged.

Changing the filter bag

! Poor suction – the paper filter bag is full.

Order no. 6.959-130 (5x)

In each country the warranty terms issued by our

authorized marketing company are valid. We

remedy any fault in the cleaner free of charge

within the warranty period providing the cause of

the fault proves to be a material or manufacturing

Should you wish to call upon the guarantee,

please apply to your dealer or nearest authorised

Customer Service centre taking along also the

accessories and bill of sale.

If you have any questions or malfunctions our

Kärcher agency will be pleased to help you.

See the back page for addresses.

EU Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health requirements of the appropriate EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version marketed by us.This declaration will cease to be valid if any modifications are made to the machine without our express approval.Product: Wet & dry vacuum cleanerTy p: 1.336-xxxRelevant EU Directives:EU Machinery Directive (98/37/CE)EU Low-Voltage Equipment Directive (73/23/EEC) amended by 93/68/EECEU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC) amended by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EECHarmonised standards applied:DIN EN 60 335 – 1 DIN EN 60 335 – 2 – 2 DIN EN 55 014 – 1 : 2000 + A1: 2001 DIN EN 55 014 – 2 : 1997DIN EN 61 000 – 3 – 2 : 2000DIN EN 61 000 – 3 – 3 : 1995 + A1: 2001National standards applied: –Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that series-production units conform at all times to the requirements of current EU Directives and relevant standards.The signatories are empowered to represent and act on behalf of the company management.Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co.KGCleaning SystemsAlfred-Kärcher-Str. 28-40P.O. Box 160D-71349 Winnenden Technical Specifications

AUS Nominal voltage 220–240 V 240 V

Class of protection II II Mains cable: type

(EN60704-2-1) 74 dB(A) 74 dB(A)

We reserve the right to introduce technical

changes without prior notice.

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