Commissioning/ Operations; Start Working - Kärcher DS 6 Bedienungsanleitung

Commissioning/ Operations

Caution! When the water tank is filled, the appliance
may only be operated in the horizontal position. Pri-
or to moving the appliance into the upright position,
the water tank must be drained. Otherwise the floor
can be damaged.
Note
Should the mains fuse trip upon switching on the appli-
ance, it could be due to the fact that other electronic de-
vices are simultaneously connected and operated on
the same electric circuit. Refer to chapter "Technical da-
ta" for mains fuse.
The appliance will shut down automatically if there is
risk of overheating. Turn the appliance off and pull the
power plug. Replace the HEPA filter. After the elimina-
tion of the disturbance, allow the appliance to cool down
for a at least 1 hour; then the appliance is ready for op-
eration again.
Connect accessories
Illustration
 Connect suction hose to the appliance.
 Connect the handle to the telescopic vacuum pipe
and attach the floor nozzle.
Illustration
 Activate the release and extend or retract the inte-
rior pipe to the desired length.
Note: Adjust the telescoping pipe matching your
height so that you will be able to work comfortably
while walking upright.
Fill the water filter reservoir
Caution
Do not use the device if the water filter container is emp-
ty!
When the appliance is delivered, the intermediate filter
and the baffle plate are already installed. When filling,
make sure that these components are installed properly
(see: SCOPE OF DELIVERY). This could be the cause
of poor vacuuming performance or untimely failure of
the intermediate filter (see: FINISH OPERATION).
Illustration
 Open the appliance flap and remove the defoamer
liquid (FoamStop) as well as the water filter con-
tainer.
Illustration
 Remove the lid from the water filter container and
take out the baffle plate, then fill the water filter con-
tainer with tap water until the level settles between
the MIN and MAX markings (approx. 2.0 l)!
Illustration
 Add one cap full of the defoaming liquid (Foam-
Stop) to the water filter reservoir.
Note: The functioning of the vacuum cleaner is
based on the whirling of the suction air in the water
filter. In the process, sucked-in materials and de-
posits of cleaning agents from floors get collected
in the water bath. This can sometimes lead to the
formation of foam. It is necessary to add a capful of
the defoamer liquid to the water bath to avoid this
situation. Slight foam formation is normal and does
not hamper the functioning of the machine.
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Illustration
 Note: Please refill water as soon as the water level
in the reservoir sinks below the MIN mark.
Insert the baffle plate and reattach the lid of the wa-
ter filter container. Install the complete water filter
container in the appliance.
Illustration
 Pull the power cable out of the appliance complete-
ly.
Illustration
 Insert the appliance plug into the mains socket.
 To switch on the appliance press the on/off switch.
Caution
Do not vacuum up large amounts of powdery materials
such as cocoa, flour, laundry detergent, pudding pow-
der or similar materials!
Working with the floor nozzle
Vacuuming hard surfaces
Illustration
 Use your foot to press the reversing switch of the
floor nozzle. The brush strips at the bottom of the
floor nozzle are extended.
Vacuuming carpeted floors
Illustration
 Use your foot to press the reversing switch of the
floor nozzle. The brush strips at the bottom of the
floor nozzle are retracted.
Note
Due to the high suction power of the appliance, the suc-
tion nozzles can draw themselves too firmly to carpets,
upholstery, etc. during work. In this case, use the false
air slide to reduce the suction power. Close it again after
use.
Working with the crevice nozzle and the
Note: The crevice and upholstery nozzles are stored in
the appliance.
Illustration
 Open the accessories flap and take out the desired
nozzle for working.
Crevice nozzle
for edges, joints, heaters and hard to reach locations.
Upholstery nozzle
for cleaning upholstered furniture, laced curtains, mat-
tresses, etc.
* depending on model
Illustration
 Turbo floor nozzle
(order no. 4.130-177.0)
brush and vacuum in one work cycle.
Especially suitable in order to pick up animal hair
and to vacuum high floor carpets. The drive of the
brush roller happens by the air stream.
There is not electrical outlet necessary.
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upholstery nozzle
Turbo floor nozzle