Filter
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Item Description – Continued
13. Intermediate filter
Filters suspended matter
and protects the suction turbine.
14. Container cover
15. Air guard
16. Water filter container
Filters the vacuumed up
dirt in the water bath.
17. HEPA-Plus filter
consists of:
HEPA filter
Filters 99.99 % of all particles
over 0.3 micron in size.
Exhaust air filter
Filters the cooling air of the
suction turbine (not pictured).
18. Anti-foaming liquid
(Kärcher foam stop, not pictured)
19. Allergy guide (not pictured) In this brochure we deal with the increasingly important topic of
allergies and their causes. You will find it worthwhile to spend a little time reading this brochure.
The K 5500 vacuum cleaner features a completely
new Kärcher water filter system which picks up
even the smallest particles. The additional HEPA-
Plus high-performance filter catches all allergens.
99.99 % of all particles over 0.3 microns in size
are removed from the exhaust air which is then
cleaner than the ambient air.
Water filter K 5500 Intermediate filter HEPA
Respirable particles
Fine dust
Domestic dust mites (excretions)
Bacteria
Dust
Spores
Pollen
Coarse dirt (animal hair, fluff, crumbs)
Filtration efficiency (%) of all particles over 0.3 m in size
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Rear View
The supplied items illustrated on the
these pages are intended to give you
an overview of the appliance and
accessories. Information on operating
the appliance can be found on the
following pages.
The effect of the Kärcher water filter vacuum cleaner
MODEL 5500 OVERVIEW
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FILTER PERFORMANCE
Item Description
1. ON / OFF Switch
Press to switch on; press
again to switch off.
2. Cord rewind button
Press to wind up the cable.
3. Carpet turbo nozzle
Can be adjusted to clean
different types of carpet.
Ideal for deep cleaning.
4. Stainless steel telescopic
suction tube
Infinitely variable length adjust-
ment for ergonomic handling.
5. Fine nozzle
For gentle cleaning of
furniture and dusting books.
6. Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstery, etc.
7. Handle with soft grips
Suction performance variable
using false-air slide.
8. Suction hose
Flexible and sturdy hose for
convenient vacuuming. Easily
detachable for service and
storage.
9. Accessory holder
For furniture brush and
upholstery nozzle.
10 Crevice nozzle
For edges, crevices and
around radiators.
11. Carry handle
For carrying the appliance
on stairs, etc.
12. Hard floor nozzle
Includes nylon and natural
bristle brushes for different
types of hard surfaces.
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MODEL 5500 OVERVIEW
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Note: When unpacking the appliance, make sure that all listed parts are supplied. Please
inform your dealer if there has been any damage during transportation.
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Front View
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