Troubleshooting - Kärcher BV 5/1 Bedienungsanleitung

Replace the fleece filter bag or
paper filter bag (option)
 Release and remove the filter cover.
 Remove the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
 Pull a new fleece filter bag or paper filter
bag (option) with rubber flange over the
suction support (interior).
 Insert and lock the filter cover.
Clean main filter basket
 Main filter basket (washable), clean it
under running water if necessary.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never insert the main filter
basket while wet.
Replace exhaust filter
Exhaust filter: Change once a year
 Remove cover.
 Unlock the exhaust filter and remove.
 Insert and lock the new exhaust filter
into place.
 Replace cover.
Replace motor protection filter
 Release and remove the filter cover.
 Remove the main filter basket.
 Push the grids of the motor protection
filter down, turn and remove.
 Remove the motor protection filter.
 Insert the new motor protection filter.
 Insert the grid of the motor protection fil-
ter and lock it into place.
 Insert main filter basket.
 Insert and lock the filter cover.

Troubleshooting

DANGER
First pull out the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
Note: In case of a failure (e.g. filter break-
age) the appliance must be turned off im-
mediately. The failure must be remedied
before the appliance is put into operation
again.
The appliance shuts off during the
– Motor thermal protector has responded.
 Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
 Replace motor protection filter.
 Check all parts for plugging.
Switching back on after the motor turbine
has cooled off, after approx. 30 to 40 min-
utes.
Dust comes out while vacuuming
 Replace the defective fleece filter bag
or paper filter bag (option).
 Check the fleece filter bag or paper filter
bag (option).
 Insert/lock the filter cover correctly.
 Insert undamaged main filter basket.
 Reinsert motor protection filter correct-
ly.
Suction capacity decreases
 Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
 Clean the main filter basket under run-
ning water.
 Insert/lock the filter cover correctly.
No or insufficient suction
 Remove choking of suction nozzle, suc-
tion tube or suction hose.
 Replace defective suction hose.
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