Karcher K 5500 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Contents
K 5500 model overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Filter performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Assembling and operating the cleaner
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Attaching the accessory holder . . . . . . .4
Setting the suction tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Filling the water filter container . . . . . .4-5
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Working with the carpet turbo nozzle,
hard floor nozzle, crevice nozzle,
upholstery nozzle and furniture brush . . .6
Suction control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wet vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Taking a break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Storage of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Shutdown, transporting and storing . . . .7
Care / Maintenance
Cleaning the appliance and accessories 8
Changing the intermediate filter . . . . . . .8
Changing the HEPA combination filter . .8
Cleaning the suction manifold in the
water filter container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Assembly diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Model K 5500 Part No. 1.195-107.0
Vacuum Cleaner Operator Manual
USA: 1-800-537-4129
www.karcher-usa.com
CAN: 1-800-465-4980
www.karcher.ca
MEX:
01-800-024-13-13
www.karcher.com.mx
Manual Part No. 5.960-032.0
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