Fitting The Battery Pack; Switching On The Device; Operation; Finishing Operation - Kärcher SE 3-18 Compact Originalbetriebsanleitung

Note
If necessary, use KÄRCHER RM 519 detergent for
cleaning upholstery.
● Observe the manufacturer's dosing quantity recom-
mendations when dosing with detergent.
● Pour in the detergent and then fill up to "Max" with
water.
● The complete filling quantity is max. 1.6 litres.
Note
The fresh water tank can be removed at any time for fill-
ing or be filled directly on the device.
Filling the water tank directly on the device
1 Pull the tank cap upwards and turn it sideways.
Dose the detergent according to the specifications
and then fill the tank with water up to the "MAX"
mark.
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2 Close the tank cap.
Removing the water tank for filling
1 Pull out the water tank vertically upwards by the re-
cessed grip.
Illustration G
2 Pull the tank cap upwards, turn it sideways and fill
the water tank with detergent and tap water up to the
"MAX" mark.
Illustration H
or
Unlock the tank lid, remove it and fill with detergent
and tap water up to the "MAX" mark.
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3 Close the tank cap or fit the tank lid making sure that
it is firmly seated.
4 Fit the water tank down to the bottom of the device.

Fitting the battery pack

● Push the battery pack into the battery pack mount
from above until the battery pack latches into place.
ATTENTION
Only use battery packs from the KÄRCHER Battery
Power (+) platform with 18 V nominal voltage.
Illustration J

Switching on the device

1. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).
Illustration K
The suction turbine and pump start.

Operation

Cleaning upholstery
Note
Warm water (maximum 50 °C) increases the cleaning
effect.
Note
Only use the RM 519 detergent from KÄRCHER for
cleaning.
ATTENTION
Danger from cleaning solution
Risk of damage
Before using the device, check the object to be cleaned
for colour fastness and water resistance in an inconspic-
uous place.
1. Fill the fresh water tank with detergent and water,
see chapter Filling the fresh water tank .
2. Fit the battery pack, see chapter Fitting the battery
pack.
3. Switch the device on, see chapter Switching on the
device.
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4. Press the lever on the handle to spray the cleaning
solution.
Illustration L
5. Pull the upholstery nozzle backwards over the sur-
face to be cleaned in overlapping paths, do not
push.
Note
When the wastewater container is full, a float switch
closes the suction opening and the device runs at a
higher speed.
6. Switch off the device immediately and empty the
waste water tank, see chapter Emptying the waste
water tank.
Cleaning methods
Light / Normal soiling
1. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).
Illustration K
The suction turbine and pump start.
2. Press the lever for spraying.
The cleaning solution is sprayed on.
Illustration L
3. Release the lever for spraying and vacuum the res-
idues of the cleaning solution.
4. After cleaning, clean the upholstery with clean,
warm water and impregnate if desired.
Heavily soiling or stains
1. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).
Illustration K
The suction turbine and pump start.
2. Press the lever for spraying.
Illustration L
Cleaning solution is sprayed.
3. Turn the power switch to position 0 (OFF).
Illustration M
4. Allow the cleaning solution to act for at least
5 minutes.
5. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON).
The suction turbine and pump start.
Illustration K
6. Suck off any residues of the cleaning solution.
7. Repeat the procedure if necessary.
8. After cleaning, clean the upholstery with clear, warm
water and impregnate if desired.

Finishing operation

Note
To ensure that no cleaning and dirt particles remain in
the lines, carry out a system cleaning (without the addi-
tion of detergents) after each application.
1. Turn the power switch to position 0 (OFF).
Illustration M
2. Empty the waste water tank, see chapter Emptying
the waste water tank.
3. Fill the fresh water tank with tap water up to the
"MAX" mark, see chapter Filling the fresh water
tank.
4. Connect the spray/suction hose to the crevice noz-
zle.
5. Open the tank cap and insert the crevice nozzle
completely into the opening.
Illustration N
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