Parking; When Finished; Transporting / Storing; Care / Maintenance - Kärcher DS 5500 Bedienungsanleitung

Parking

To switch off, press the On/Off button.
If taking a break from work, attach the floor
nozzle to the appliance.

When finished

To switch off, press the On/Off button.
Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Press the cable take-up button. The mains
cable is automatically wound up.
After each use, the water filter container,
i
filter cover and baffle plate must be
cleaned and dried. Ensure that the
guides on the deflection plate are kept
clean.
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Take the water filter container out of the
appliance (see: Filling the water filter
container).
Remove the cover and baffle plate.
Empty the water filter container via one of the
corners.
Clean and dry the cover and water filter
container.
All parts of the water filter system,
especially the intermediate filter, must be
dried thoroughly before being stored!

Transporting / Storing

Transport the appliance by the carrying
handle.
To ventilate the water filter container while the
appliance is in storage, do not insert container
fully into the appliance.

Care / Maintenance

Danger!
Before any care and maintenance work on the
machine draw out the mains plug.
Cleaning the appliance and
accessories
If required, wipe down the exterior of the
appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use any
aggressive agents such as scouring powder.
The suction hose and handle can be
dismantled for cleaning.
Check the accessories for blockages and,
if required, clean. Do NOT use water to clean
the floor nozzle.
Cleaning the intermediate filter
Please clean the intermediate filter after
normal use every 8 weeks, or more frequently
if the suction force is decreasing.