Karcher WD 5-500 M - Manual (Page 19)

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If the filter cleaning indicator is red, initiate
the filter cleaning.
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Illustration
Insert the suction hose with the handle
into the accessory compartment on the
appliance head. Press the efficient filter
cleaning key 3 x times with the appli-
ance switched on; wait 4 seconds be-
tween the individual presses.
Note: If the filter cleaning display is illu-
minated permanently or after the filter
cleaning switch has been activated sev-
eral times, check the reservoir for its fill
volume. Otherwise, the dirt might es-
cape when the container is opened.
Cleaning hard to reach locations or, where
vacuuming is not possible, like leaves from
a gravel bed.
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Illustration
Connect the suction hose to the blower
connection, this will activate the blower
function.
 Turn off the appliance.
 Illustration
Hook the floor nozzle into the parking
position.
 Turn off the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug.
 Illustration
Remove the appliance head and empty
the reservoir filled with wet or dry dirt.
For appliances with drain screw:
Empty the dry dirt over the container.
Use the drain screw to empty liquids.
 Illustration
Stow away the mains cable and acces-
sory at the machine. Store the appli-
ance in a dry room.
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Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and mainte-
nance work.
Repair works may only be performed by the
authorized customer service.
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Caution
Do not use abrasives, glass or universal
cleaners! Never immerse the appliance in
water.
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Clean the appliance and accessory
parts made of plastic with a commercial
plastic cleaner.
 If required, rinse the container and ac-
cessories with water properly and dry
them before reuse.
 Illustration
Only clean the cartridge filter under run-
ning water; do not wipe or brush. Let it
dry completely prior to installation.
Efficient filter cleaning
Blowing function
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
Empty the container
Storing the appliance
Maintenance and care
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