KARCHER WD 3 Series Premium Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for
later use or subsequent owners.
General notes
Proper use
In accordance with the descriptions and the safety information in these operating instructions the appliance is intended for use as a multi-purpose vacuum cleaner. This appliance has been designed for use in private households and is not intended for commercial use.
– Protect the unit from rain. Do not store outside.
- This device may not be used to suck in ash and soot. Use the multi-purpose 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
♻ 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.
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. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH
Warranty
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 center. 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.
Accessories and Spare Parts
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.
Safety instructions
⚠ DANGER
– The appliance may only be connected to alternating current. The voltage must correspond with the type plate on the appliance.
– 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. To avoid risks, arrange immediately the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician, if the power cord is damaged.
– 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).
– Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
– Repair works may only be performed by the authorised customer service.
⚠ WARNING
– This appliance is not intended for use by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or lacking experience and/or skills, unless such persons are accompanied and supervised by a person in charge of their safety or they have received precise instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood the resulting risks.
– Children may only use this appliance if they are over the age of 8 and supervised by a person in charge of their safety, or if they have received instructions on the use of this appliance and have understood the resulting risks.
– Children must not play with this appliance.
– Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
– Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children without supervision.
– Keep packaging film away from children – risk of suffocation!
– 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.
– Immediately switch the appliance off or pull the power plug if foam forms or liquids escape!
– Do not use abrasives, glass or universal cleaners! Never immerse the appliance in water.
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 alkalis
– Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint thinners, acetone, heating oil).
In addition, these substances may cause the appliance materials to corrode.
Hazard levels
⚠ DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.
⚠ WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.
⚠ CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.
Description of the Appliance
Illustrations on fold-out page!
- These operating instructions describe the multi-purpose vacuum cleaners listed on the front cover.
- The illustrations show the maximum equipment; depending on the model, there are differences in equipment and supplied accessories.
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. included in the scope of delivery possible accessories
- Suction hose connection
Illustration To connect the suction hose during vacuuming. - ON/OFF switch for appliance (without built-in socket)
Illustration Position I: Suction or blowing
Position 0: Appliance is switched off
ON/OFF switch for appliance (with built-in socket)
Illustration Position I: Suction or blowing
Position II: Automatic vacuuming with connected electric tool Position 0: Appliance and the connected electric tool are switched off - Machine socket
Note: Observe the maximum connected load (see Chapter “Technical data”).
Illustration To connect an electric tool. - Carrying handle
To carry the appliance or to remove the appliance head after unlocking. - Cable hook
Illustration To store the mains cable. - Blowing connection
Illustration Connect the suction hose to the blower connection, this will activate the blower function. - Container closure
Illustration Pull out to open, push in to lock. - Parking position
Illustration To rest the floor nozzle during work interruptions. - Accessory mount
Illustration The accessories compartment allows the storage of suction pipes and suction nozzles on the appliance. - Steering roller
Illustration The steering rollers are located in the waste container when the appliance is delivered. These must be attached prior to starting up the appliance. - Filter bag
Note: Do not use a filter bag for wet vacuuming!
Illustration Recommendation: To vacuum fine dust, use the filter bag. - Cartridge filter
Illustration The cartridge filter must always be installed – with wet and dry vacuuming. Note: Let the wet cartridge filter dry prior to using it for dry vacuuming. - Suction hose with connecting piece
Illustration Push the suction hose into the connection on the appliance, it snaps in place. In order to disconnect it, push down with your thumb and pull the suction hose out.
Note: Accessories, such as suction brushes (optional) can be directly attached to the connecting piece and thus connected to the suction hose. For convenient working even in tight spaces. The removable handle can be attached between the accessories and the suction hose if necessary. See position 14. Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach the handle to the suction hose. - Removable handle
Illustration Connect the handle with the suction hose until it snaps in place.
Illustration To remove the handle from the suction hose, press the notch using your thumb and pull off the handle. Note: Due to removing the handle, accessories can be directly attached to the suction hose. Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach the handle to the suction hose. See position 13. - Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
Illustration Put both suction tubes together and connect them with the handle. - Crevice nozzle
For edges, joints, heaters and hard to reach locations. - Floor nozzle (with inserts)
Illustration Note: For vacuuming dry dirt or water off the floor always work with the insert (brush strip and rubber lip) in the floor nozzle. - Adapter
To connect the suction hose with an electric tool
Adapt the adapter to the connection diameter of the
electric tool using a knife if necessary
Operation
ATTENTION Always work with an inserted cartridge filter during wet as well as dry vacuum cleaning!
Before Startup
Illustration Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to
start-up.
Start up
Illustration Connect accessories.
Illustration Plug in the mains plug.
Illustration Turn on the machine.
Dry vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION Check the filter for damage prior to installation and replace as necessary. Work with a dry cartridge filter only!
Illustration Recommendation: To vacuum fine dust, use the
filter bag.
Information filter bag
– The filling level of the filter bag depends on the dirt that is sucked in.
– The filter bag needs to be replaced more frequently while sucking in fine dust, sand, etc.
– Clogged filter bags can burst – therefore make sure to replace the filter bag in a timely manner!
ATTENTION Vacuum cold ashes only when using a pre-filter.
Wet vacuum cleaning
For vacuuming up moisture or liquids pay attention to the correct floor nozzle insert and connect the corresponding accessories. ATTENTION Do not use a filter bag! 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.
Illustration To connect the suction hose with an electric tool Adapt the adapter to the connection diameter of the
electric tool using a knife if necessary.
Working with electrical power tools
Illustration Adapt the adapter to the connection diameter of the
electric tool using a knife if necessary. Connect the adapter to the handle of the suction
hose and connect it to the electric tool connection. Connect the mains plug of the electric power tool to the vacuum cleaner.
Illustration Switch the vacuum cleaner to Position II and start
working.
Note: As soon as the electric tool is switched on, the suction turbine starts with a 0.5 second delay. If the electric tool is switched off, the suction turbine continues to run for approx. 5 seconds in order to vacuum up the remaining dirt in the suction hose.
Blowing function
Cleaning hard to reach locations or, where vacuuming is not possible, like leaves from a gravel bed.
Illustration Connect the suction hose to the blower connection,
this will activate the blower function.
Interrupting operation
Turn off the appliance.
Illustration Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position.
Finish operation
Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug. Empty the container
Illustration Remove the appliance head and empty the reservoir. Storing the appliance
Illustration Stow away the mains cable and accessory at the
machine. Store the appliance in a dry room.
Care and maintenance
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.
Illustration Only clean the cartridge filter under running water;
do not wipe or brush. Let it dry completely prior to installation.
Troubleshooting
Decreasing cleaning power
If the cleaning power of the appliance deteriorates please check the following: Accessories, suction hose or suction pipes are
clogged, please remove the obstruction using a stick. Illustration Filter bag is full, install new filter bag. Illustration Cartridge filter is dirty, knock off dirt from cartridge filter and clean under running water if necessary. Replace damaged cartridge filter.
Technical specifications
The Specifications are listed on page IV. The following is an explanation of the symbols.
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