Wet Vacuum Cleaning; Cleaning The Filter; Switching Off The Device - Kärcher IVM 100/36-3 Oss Bedienungsanleitung

2. If necessary, clean the filter (see chapter
Cleaning the filter) or change/
replace the filter (see chapter Chang-
ing/replacing the filter).

Wet vacuum cleaning

ATTENTION
Risk of damage if the dirt receptacle
overflows
The dirt receptacle can fill within a few sec-
onds and overflow when vacuuming large
amounts of liquids.
Continuously monitor the filling level.
1. If necessary, remove the dust collection
bag before wet vacuum cleaning (see
chapter Emptying the dirt receptacle).
2. After wet vacuum cleaning:
a Dry the filter.
b Clean the dirt receptacle with a moist
cloth and dry it off.
Switching from wet to dry
vacuuming
ATTENTION
Switching from wet to dry vacuuming
Risk of damage to the filter
Do not vacuum dry dust with a wet filter el-
ement because this clogs the filter and can
make it unusable.
1. Allow the wet filter to dry completely or
replace it with a dry filter before using
the device for dry vacuuming.
2. Replace the filter if necessary.

Cleaning the filter

Clean the star pleated filter at regular inter-
vals.
1. Switch off the device.
2. If dry suction material has been extract-
ed, move the filter cleaning lever back
and forth at least 5 times.
If this cleaning does not bring any improve-
ment, remove the star pleated filter and
wash or replace it (see chapter Care and
maintenance).

Switching off the device

1. Switch off the device via the suction tur-
bine power switches.
2. Pull out the mains plug.
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Each time after use
1. Remove the accessories.
2. Remove the accessories and, if neces-
sary, flush with water and allow to dry.
3. Empty the dirt receptacle (see chapter
Emptying the dirt receptacle).
4. Vacuum the inside and outside of the de-
vice and clean with a moist cloth.
5. Remove the filter for drying if wet suction
material has been vacuumed.
Emptying the dirt receptacle
WARNING
Risk of crushing
When removing or replacing the container,
watch for moving parts.
Note
Empty the dirt receptacle when the unit
switches off automatically and the illuminat-
ed pressure switch lights up.
1. Switch off the device at the power
switches.
2. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
3. If dry suction material has been extract-
ed, move the filter cleaning lever back
and forth at least 5 times.
Illustration C
4. Pull the bow handle up.
The dirt receptacle is unlocked and low-
ered.
5. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device
by the bow handle.
6. Remove the dust collection bag if neces-
sary.
a Close the dust collection bag and re-
move it from the dirt receptacle.
b Dispose of the dust collection bag and
contents according to the applicable
waste disposal regulations.
7. Empty the dirt receptacle.
Note
The dirt receptacle can be lifted by crane at
the handle. The maximum load for trans-
port by crane is 50 kg.
CAUTION
Exceeding the permissible total weight
Risk of injury and damage
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