Transport; Care And Service; Troubleshooting Guide - Kärcher SE 3-18 Compact Originalbetriebsanleitung

6. Turn the power switch to position 1 (ON) and simul-
taneously press and hold down the spray lever on
the handle.
Illustration K
The rinsing process is finished as soon as the fresh
water tank is completely empty.
7. Turn the power switch to position 0 (OFF).
Illustration M
8. Remove the battery pack, see chapter Removing
the battery pack.
9. Charge the battery pack if necessary.
10. Empty the waste water tank, see chapter Emptying
the waste water tank.
11. Thoroughly rinse the waste water tank with clear
water.
12. If necessary, e.g. if the sieve in the fresh water tank
is contaminated, rinse the fresh water tank with clear
water, see chapter Cleaning the waste water tank
cap and separator.
13. Disconnect the accessories from the device.
14. To remove any remaining liquid in the spray/suction
hose:
a Press the catch and remove the spray/suction
hose from the device.
b Press the lever on the handle and let the liquid
flow out.
Note
To allow the liquid to dry completely, do not wrap the
spray/suction hose around the device to dry.
Note
To avoid puddles in the living area (e.g. on carpet, par-
quet), let the remaining liquid run in a suitable container
(e.g. sink, bucket).
15. Rinse the upholstery nozzle with tap water and let
the device dry with the other accessories.
16. Stow the device in the "drying position" (with the two
tank lids slightly open so that any remaining liquid
can dry without leaving any residue).
Emptying the waste water tank
1. Pull out the dirty water tank vertically upwards by the
recessed grip.
Illustration O
2. Unlock the two side ones tank caps, remove the fill-
er cap and dispose of waste water.
Illustration P
3. When continuing the cleaning work: Replace the fill-
er cap, making sure that it is firmly seated. Insert the
waste water tank down to the bottom of the device.
4. At the end of the cleaning work: Stow the device in
the "drying position" (the filler cap is slightly open
and any remaining liquid can dry without leaving any
residue).
Cleaning the waste water tank cap and
separator
Note
2 grids are fitted to the inside of the waste water tank
cover (on the separator). If the grids are wet or dirty, the
float may not switch correctly or the device may switch
off too early.
Therefore, ensure that the grids are clean and dry dur-
ing operation.
1. Remove the waste water tank from the device, see
chapter Emptying the waste water tank
2. Remove the tank lid from the tank and remove the
separator.
3. Carefully clean the tank lid and separator with a
damp cloth.
4. Carefully remove moisture with a dry cloth.
Illustration Q
5. Fit the tank lid and separator together, fasten on the
tank and fit them back into the device.
Removing the battery pack
Note
During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack
from the device and secure it against unauthorised use.
● Push the battery pack upwards and remove it from
the device.
Illustration R
Storing the device
● Fasten the crevice nozzle to the accessory holder.
● Wrap the suction hose around the device and fasten
it to the other accessory holder with the upholstery
nozzle.
Illustration S
Illustration T
● Store the device in a dry and frost-free room.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
1. Lift and carry the device by the carrying handle.
Transport in vehicles
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.

Care and service

Device and accessories
1. Clean the device and accessory parts made of plas-
tic with a commonly available plastic cleaner.
2. Rinse the container and accessories with water as
necessary and dry them thoroughly before further
use.
3. Regularly check the battery terminals for soiling and
clean them as necessary.
Cleaning the fresh water filter
Note
On the bottom of the fresh water tank there is a filter on
which dirt particles can settle and thereby obstruct the
water flow.
Therefore, regularly rinse out the fresh water tank.
1. Remove the fresh water tank from the device, see
Chapter Filling the fresh water tankFilling the fresh
water tank.
2. Rinse out the fresh water tank with clean water.
3. Insert the fresh water tank back into the device.

Troubleshooting guide

Device not running
Battery pack not correctly seated in the battery pack
mounting.
1. Push the battery pack into the battery pack mount-
ing until it latches into place.
Note
If necessary, remove the battery pack again and reinsert
it until it latches into place.
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