Interrupting Operation; Finishing Operation; Care And Service; General Instructions - Kärcher FC 2-4 Bedienungsanleitung

Empty the waste water tank every time the fresh water
tank is empty and before filling the fresh water tank to
prevent the waste water tank from overflowing.

Interrupting operation

ATTENTION
Damp roller
Moisture damage to sensitive floors
Place the device in the parking station during longer
work breaks to prevent damage to sensitive floors
through a wet roller.
1. Bring the device handle into a vertical position.
The device switches off.
2. Place the device in the parking station.
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Finishing operation

1. Bring the device handle into a vertical position.
The device switches off.
2. Place the device in the parking station.
Illustration R
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
It is recommended to clean the device completely after
each application.
3. Clean the device (see chapter Cleaning the device).
Storing the device
ATTENTION
Liquids/moist dirt
Unpleasant odours can develop if the device contains
liquids/moist dirt when stored.
Completely empty the fresh water tank and waste water
tank before storing the device.
Use the cleaning brush to remove hair and dirt particles
from the hair filter in the floor head cover.
Allow the cleaned roller to dry in the air, e.g. on the floor
head pedestal. Do not place the wet roller in an closed
cupboard to dry.
1. Allow the empty waste water tank to dry before fit-
ting it into the device.
2. Place the device in the parking station.
Illustration R
3. Remove the roller and clean if necessary (see chap-
ter Cleaning the roller).
4. Place the wet roller to dry on the floor head pedestal.
Illustration S
5. Remove the battery pack (see chapter Removing
the battery pack).
6. Charge the battery pack, see operating instructions
and safety instructions for the battery pack and the
charger.
7. Store the device in a dry room.
Illustration U
Removing the battery pack
Note
During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack
from the device and secure it against unauthorised use.
1. Bring the device handle into a vertical position.
The device switches off.
2. Press the battery pack unlocking button, and pull the
battery pack out of the battery pack holder.
Illustration V
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Care and service

General instructions

WARNING
Danger due to the device inadvertently starting up
Risk of injury
Remove the battery pack prior to all work on the device.
Cleaning the device
ATTENTION
Dirt or detergent residues
The waste water tank and hair filter must be cleaned
regularly to ensure that dirt does not accumulate in the
tank and hair filter. Dirt particles can clog the hair filter
and slot if the device is not cleaned after finishing oper-
ation. The accumulation of dirt and bacteria can also re-
sult in the development of unpleasant odours in the
device.
Do not hold the underside of the floor head under water.
1. Bring the device handle into a vertical position.
The device switches off.
2. Empty and clean the waste water tank (see chapter
Cleaning the waste water tank).
3. Press the hair filter unlocking button.
The hair filter releases.
4. Remove and clean the hair filter (see chapter
Cleaning the hair filter).
Illustration L
5. Remove and clean the roller (see chapter Cleaning
the roller).
Illustration M
6. If water is still present in the fresh water tank, re-
move and empty the fresh water tank.
7. Wipe off dirt and detergent residues on the housing
with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the waste water tank
ATTENTION
Adhering dirt deposits
Adhering dirt deposits can damage the device in the
long term.
Clean the waste water tank regularly.
For information the waste water tank removal proce-
dure, see chapter Emptying the waste water tank.
1. Open the lid of the waste water tank via the side tab
and remove it.
2. Clean the waste water tank and cap with fresh wa-
ter.
Illustration N
3. Alternatively, the waste water tank can be cleaned in
a dishwasher.
Cleaning the roller
ATTENTION
Detergent residue in the roller
Foaming
Wash the roller under running water or clean the roller
in a washing machine each time after using the device.
ATTENTION
Damage caused by washing the cleaning roller with
fabric softener or using a tumble dryer
Damage to the microfibres
Do not use fabric softener when cleaning in a washing
machine.
Do not dry the roller in a tumble dryer.
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