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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Cleaning the appliance
and accessories
• If required, wipe down the exterior of
the appliance with a damp cloth. Do
not use any aggressive agents such as
scouring powder.
• The suction hose and handle can be
dismantled for cleaning.
• Check the accessories for blockages and,
if required, clean. Do NOT use water to
clean the floor nozzle.
2. Changing the intermediate filter
• Under normal conditions of use please
change the intermediate filter after at least
8 weeks or earlier if required (see page 2,
model 5500 overview item number 13).
The intermediate filter must be disposed of in
the residual waste.
3. Changing the HEPA filter
The HEPA-Plus filter consists of the HEPA
filter and an exhaust air filter. To ensure
that the appliance cleans and functions
optimally, this filter should be changed
after 15 months. If damaged or very dirty,
change earlier.
• Remove the HEPA-Plus filter.
• Insert a new HEPA-Plus filter, ensuring that
it “clicks” into position.
• Attach the cover, ensuring that it “clicks”
into position.
• Remove the cover.
WARNING
• Before any care and maintenance
work on the machine, unplug
the power cord.
IMPORTANT
• Do not wash the
HEPA-Plus filter!
Press in on the left and right hose release
clips at the same time to dismantle the
hose for cleaning.
9. Storage of accessories
• After use, attach upholstery nozzle and
furniture brush to the accessory holder.
• Store the crevice nozzle and the Kärcher
foam stop on the appliance.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS –
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10. Taking a break
• To switch off, press the On/Off button.
• If taking a break from work, attach the
floor nozzle to the appliance.
• Clean and dry the cover and water filter
container.
• If the appliance is used regularly, wash
the intermediate filter every 2 weeks under
running water.
12. Transporting / Storing
• Transport the appliance by the
carrying handle.
• To ventilate the water filter container while
the appliance is in storage, do not insert
container fully into the appliance.
• Take the water filter container out of the
appliance (see: Filling the water filter
container).
• Remove the cover and air guard.
• Empty the water filter container via one
of the corners.
11. Shut down for storage
• To switch off, press the On/Off button.
• Pull the plug out of the power outlet.
• Press the cord rewind button. The power
cord is automatically wound up.
Note: After each use, the water filter
container, filter cover and baffle plate must
be cleaned and dried.
CAUTION
• All parts of the water filter system,
especially the intermediate filter,
must be dried thoroughly before
being stored!
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