Karcher Vacuum Cleaner K 5500 User Manual

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Model K 5500  
Part No. 1.195-107.0  
Vacuum Cleaner Operator Manual  
Contents  
K 5500 model overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2  
Filter performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Assembling and operating the cleaner  
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Attaching the accessory holder . . . . . . .4  
Setting the suction tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Filling the water filter container . . . . . .4-5  
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Working with the carpet turbo nozzle,  
hard floor nozzle, crevice nozzle,  
upholstery nozzle and furniture brush . . .6  
Suction control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Wet vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Taking a break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Storage of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Shutdown, transporting and storing . . . .7  
Care / Maintenance  
Cleaning the appliance and accessories 8  
Changing the intermediate filter . . . . . . .8  
Changing the HEPA combination filter . .8  
Cleaning the suction manifold in the  
water filter container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Service  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Assembly diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
USA: 1-800-537-4129  
CAN: 1-800-465-4980  
01-800-024-13-13  
MEX:  
Manual Part No. 5.960-032.0  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read First!  
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  
14. Always turn off this appliance before  
Safety Warnings  
connecting or disconnecting motorized  
When using an electrical appliance, basic  
nozzle.  
precautions should always be followed,  
including the following:  
15. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord  
reel. Do not allow plug to whip when  
rewinding.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE  
16. This appliance is provided with double  
insulation. Use only identical  
replacement parts. See instructions for  
Servicing of Double-Insulated  
Appliances.  
WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, or injury:  
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged  
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use  
and before servicing.  
2. WARNING-To Reduce The Risk Of  
Electric Shock. Do not use outdoors or  
on wet surfaces."  
1. Preparation  
2. Attaching the accessory holder  
• Connect the handle to the telescopic  
suction tube.  
• Connect the suction hose  
17. Do not pick up anything that is burning  
or smoking, such as cigarettes,  
matches, or hot ashes.  
• Connect the telescopic suction tube  
and carpet turbo nozzle.  
The accessory holder is for storing the  
furniture brush and upholstery nozzle.  
18. Do not use without all filters in place.  
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.  
Close attention is necessary when  
used by or near children.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  
4. Use only as described in this manual.  
Use only manufacturer's  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-  
INSULATED APPLIANCES  
In a double-insulated appliance, two  
systems of insulation are provided  
instead of grounding. No grounding  
means is provided on a double-  
insulated appliance, nor should a  
means for grounding be added to the  
appliance. Servicing a double-insulated  
appliance requires extreme care and  
knowledge of the system, and should  
be done only by qualified service  
personnel. Replacement parts for a  
double-insulated appliance must be  
identical to the parts they replace.  
recommended attachments.  
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5. Do not use with damaged cord or  
plug. If appliance is not working as it  
should, has been dropped, damaged,  
left outdoors, or dropped into water,  
return it to a service center.  
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord  
as a handle, close a door on cord, or  
pull cord around sharp edges or  
corners. Do not run appliance over  
cord. Keep cord away from heated  
surfaces.  
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To  
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.  
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with  
wet hands.  
9. Do not put any object into openings.  
Do not use with any opening blocked;  
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and  
anything that may reduce air flow.  
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and  
all parts of body away from openings  
and moving parts.  
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1. Setting telescopic suction tube  
2. Filling the water filter container  
• Press the unlock button and pull out the  
water filter container.  
• Unlock the tube by moving the lock ring  
and set the tube to the desired length by  
drawing the inner pipe out or by sliding it  
in further.  
The appliance is delivered with the  
intermediate filter and curved air guard  
already assembled. When filling the container,  
ensure that these components (see: Supplied  
items) have been assembled correctly. They  
may be the cause of poor suction  
You can vacuum in a comfortable, upright  
position by setting the telescopic suction  
pipe to suit your height.  
performance or premature failure of the  
intermediate filter.  
Customer Service  
USA: 1-800-537-4129  
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.  
12. Use extra care when cleaning on  
stairs.  
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or  
combustible liquids, such as gasoline,  
or use in areas where they may be  
present.  
CAN: 1-800-465-4980  
01-800-024-13-13  
MEX:  
 
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – continued  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – continued  
4. Using the carpet turbo nozzle  
• Remove the cover from the water filter  
container and fill the water filter container  
up to the MAX mark with tap water  
(approximately 2 liters or 1/2 gallon).  
• Add a capful of anti-foaming liquid  
(Kärcher Foam Stop) to the water filter  
container.  
Slide the turbo control switch on the floor nozzle to a regulate the brushing action.  
Full closed (+) increases brushing action for deep pile carpets and full open (-) for  
5. Use and assembly of  
the hard floor nozzle  
The hard floor nozzle includes nylon and  
The vacuum cleaner operates on the basis of swirling suction air into the water  
filter. The vacuumed material and detergent residues from the floor covering are  
being filtered in the water bath. Under certain circumstances this may result in the  
formation of foam. To prevent this, add a capful of anti-foaming liquid to the water  
filter bath. The anti-foaming liquid is environmentally friendly and completely  
biodegradable. Slight foam formation during operation is normal and does not  
impair function.  
natural bristle brush inserts for cleaning  
smooth hard surfaces. Use the nylon brush  
set for ceramic tile or similar scratch  
resistant surfaces. Use the soft natural  
brushes for finished wood floors or other  
scratch sensitive surfaces. To change the  
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brushes use a flat bladed screw driver or putty knife to gently pry open the plastic nozzle clips  
to release the brush inserts. Then slide the replacement brushes into the white plastic holder  
and snap holder back into place. Brushes must be replaced as a set for proper operation.  
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• Re-attach the cover. Push in the water  
filter container all the way and pull up  
until it “clicks” into position.  
3. Switching on  
• Unwind the power chord completely and  
insert the plug into the power outlet.  
6. Suction control (false-air slide) 7. Using the crevice nozzle  
Crevice nozzle: For edges, crevices,  
Due to the high constant suction capacity  
of the appliance, the suction nozzles may  
be too powerful for cleaning carpets,  
upholstery, curtains, etc. In this case use  
the false air slide to reduce the suction  
capacity. After use, close again.  
radiators, etc.  
Upholstery nozzle: For cleaning upholstery  
and curtains  
Furniture brush: (can be rotated 360°)  
For gentle cleaning of furniture, dusting  
books, dashboards, etc.  
If the water level in the container drops  
below the “MIN” mark during operation,  
Do not vacuum large quantities of powdered  
please refill with water.  
To switch on, press the On/Off switch.  
substances such as cocoa, flour, washing  
powder, custard powder, etc.  
8. Wet vacuuming  
Use either the crevice nozzle, upholstery nozzle or the hard surface nozzle with the nylon  
bristles for vacuuming wet surfaces (do not use the carpet turbo nozzle for wet surfaces).  
• When the water filter container is empty, up to 2.5 liters or 1/2 gallon of liquid can be  
vacuumed.  
Damp dirt or small quantities of liquid up to approximately 0.5 liters or 2 cups can be  
vacuumed at any time when the water filter container is full. Use the crevice nozzle or the  
handle without attached accessory.  
 
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – continued  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
9. Storage of accessories  
WARNING • Before any care and maintenance  
• After use, attach upholstery nozzle and  
furniture brush to the accessory holder.  
• Store the crevice nozzle and the Kärcher  
foam stop on the appliance.  
work on the machine, unplug  
the power cord.  
1. 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.  
Press in on the left and right hose release  
clips at the same time to dismantle the  
hose for cleaning.  
11. Shut down for storage  
10. Taking a break  
To switch off, press the On/Off button.  
To switch off, press the On/Off button.  
• Pull the plug out of the power outlet.  
2. Changing the intermediate filter  
• If taking a break from work, attach the  
floor nozzle to the appliance.  
• Under normal conditions of use please  
change the intermediate filter after at least  
8 weeks or earlier if required (see page 2,  
model 5500 overview item number 13).  
• Press the cord rewind button. The power  
cord is automatically wound up.  
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Note: After each use, the water filter  
container, lter cover and baffle plate must  
be cleaned and dried.  
The intermediate filter must be disposed of in  
the residual waste.  
3. Changing the HEPA filter  
The HEPA-Plus filter consists of the HEPA  
filter and an exhaust air filter. To ensure  
that the appliance cleans and functions  
optimally, this filter should be changed  
after 15 months. If damaged or very dirty,  
change earlier.  
IMPORTANT  
• Do not wash the  
HEPA-Plus filter!  
Take the water filter container out of the  
appliance (see: Filling the water filter  
container).  
• Clean and dry the cover and water filter  
container.  
• If the appliance is used regularly, wash  
the intermediate filter every 2 weeks under  
running water.  
• Remove the cover and air guard.  
• Empty the water filter container via one  
of the corners.  
12. Transporting / Storing  
Transport the appliance by the  
carrying handle.  
• Remove the cover.  
• Remove the HEPA-Plus filter.  
CAUTION  
• Insert a new HEPA-Plus filter, ensuring that  
it “clicks” into position.  
All parts of the water filter system,  
especially the intermediate filter,  
must be dried thoroughly before  
being stored!  
To ventilate the water filter container while  
the appliance is in storage, do not insert  
container fully into the appliance.  
• Attach the cover, ensuring that it “clicks”  
into position.  
 
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE – continued  
TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Often symptoms have causes which you can fix yourself with the aid of the following table. In  
case of doubt, or if you encounter a symptom or cause not listed, please consult an authorized  
Customer Service center.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Machine does  
not work.  
Pull out power cord, check the  
connection plug and power cord for  
damage.  
Current power supply has  
been interrupted.  
Suction  
Air guard is missing or not  
inserted correctly.  
Insert air guard correctly (see model  
overview page 1 & 2).  
performance  
decreases during  
operation.  
4. Cleaning the suction manifold  
in the water filter container  
Intermediate filter in  
container cover wet.  
Wash and dry intermediate filter  
or insert a new filter  
(see Care / Maintenance page 7 & 8).  
Deposits in the suction manifold can be  
removed by rinsing from above with a jet  
of water.  
Too little or too much water  
in the water container.  
Check MIN / MAX mark on the  
container.  
Intermediate filter  
in container cover  
is wet.  
Excessive foam formation in Change water and add 1–2 capfuls of  
SERVICE  
the water filter container.  
Kärcher foam stop. Wash and dry  
intermediate filter or insert a new filter.  
Warranty  
Suction  
performance  
inadequate.  
Customer Service  
USA: 1-800-537-4129  
Intermediate filter is missing  
or not inserted correctly.  
Check.  
Please refer to the warranty card included  
with the product. Should you have any  
questions regarding the warranty please feel  
free to call our customer service department.  
HEPA-Plus filter is dirty.  
Intermediate filter is dirty.  
Accessory blocked.  
Change HEPA-Plus filter  
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(see Care / Maintenance page 7 & 8).  
CAN: 1-800-465-4980  
Wash filter; if required, insert new filter  
(see Care and Maintenance page 7 & 8).  
01-800-024-13-13  
MEX:  
Remove blockage.  
Deposits in suction manifold. Remove deposits (see Care and  
Maintenance page 7 & 8).  
Water container not  
inserted correctly.  
Check (see Operation page 3 & 4).  
Technical Specifications  
Circuit diagram  
False air slide on  
handle open.  
Close false air slide.  
Rated voltage  
Rated frequency  
Power P max  
Power P nom  
Vacuum  
120 V  
60 Hz  
1400 W  
1200 W  
90.55 inches water lift  
S1 Vacuum motor switch  
C1 Interference suppressor  
M1 Turbine  
Excessive foam  
formation in the  
container.  
No or inadequate Foam  
Stop.  
Change water and add 1 capful of  
Foam Stop to the water filter container.  
X1 Plug with cable rewinder  
Air flow rate  
116.54 cubic feet per minute  
Repair work on this machine may only be carried out by an authorized Kärcher Service Center.  
Capacity of water filter container 1/2 gallon  
Sound level  
69 dB( A)  
Weight without accessories  
Connection cable  
Dimensions  
Nominal width, accessory  
HEPA - Plus filter  
18 3/4 pounds  
18 feet  
19 x 12 x 24 inches  
Ø 1.5 inches  
H 12 class in compliance  
with EN 1822  
Customer Service  
USA: 1-800-537-4129  
WARNING!  
To reduce the risk  
of fire or electric  
shock, do not remove this  
cover, No user serviceable  
parts inside. Repair should  
be done by authorized  
service personnel only.  
CAN: 1-800-465-4980  
We reserve the right to introduce technical  
changes without prior notice.  
01-800-024-13-13  
MEX:  
 
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