Kärcher WV 55 User manual

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59652500 (02/14)
WV 55

2 English
Subject to technical modifications!
–Use this battery operated appliance
only for personal use, for cleaning
moist, smooth surfaces such as win-
dows, mirrors or tiles. Not meant for the
vacuum of dust.
–The appliance is not intended to vacu-
um up larger amounts of fluids from hor-
izontal surfaces, such as from a tipped
drinking glass (max. 0,8 oz.).
–Only use this appliance with conven-
tional window cleaners (no spirit, no
foam cleaners).
–Please use this appliance only with ac-
cessories and spare parts approved by
KÄRCHER.
Any use extending beyond what is listed
above is not considered as proper use. The
manufacturer is not liable for any losses re-
sulting from improper use.
To register this product, please visit:
www.karcher-register.com
For technical support, go to:
www.karcher-help.com
If you need to file a warranty claim, please
call: 1-800-537-4129
You will need to fax or email your receipt to
a customer service agent. All other informa-
tion can be found at:
www.karcherresidential.com
Call: 01-800-024-13-13 for help or visit our
website: www.karcher.com.mx
Window Cleaner OPERATOR MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Finish up your work / clean appliance 6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal of Appliances . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications
Type of protection IP X4
Volume of dirt water reservoir 3,3 oz.
Operating time with full
charge
20 min
Rated power of appliance 12 W
Charging current for empty
battery
3h
Rated charger voltage 5,5 V
Nominal current of charger 600 mA
Weight 1,5 lbs
Battery type Li-Ion
Nominal battery voltage 3,6 V
Power Input 120-127 V
60 Hz
Part No. 1.633-132.0
Proper use
Customer Support
USA and Canada
Customer Support
Mexico

English 3
When using this product basic precautions
should always be followed, including the
following:
몇Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
–Do not leave appliance unattended
when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
몇Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
–Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
–Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
–Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
–Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
a service center.
–Do not pull or carry by the cord, do not
use cord as a handle, do not close a
door on the cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run ap-
pliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
–Do not unplug by pulling cord. To un-
plug, grasp plug.
–Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
–Do not put any objects into openings.
Do not use if openings are blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
–Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of the body away from open-
ings and moving parts.
–Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
–Turn off all controls before unplugging.
–Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be pre-
sent.
–Do not charge the unit outdoors.
–Use only the charger supplied by the
manufactures to recharge.
–Do not incinerate the appliance even if
it severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in fire.
Information regarding the battery
Short circuit hazard! Do not insert
conductive objects (such as screwdriv-
ers or similar) into the charger plug.
You may recharge the battery using
only the original charger provided with
the appliance or a charger approved by
KÄRCHER.
Tips for using the battery charger
In case of visual damage, replace the
charger with original manufacturer sug-
gested parts.
The voltage indicated on the type plate
must correspond to the supply voltage.
Only use and store the charger in dry
rooms, ambient temperature 41 -
104 °F (5 - 40 °C).
Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
Information regarding the transport
The battery has been tested as per the
relevant directives for international
transport and can be transported/
shipped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4 English
When unpacking the product, make sure
that no accessories are missing and that
none of the package contents have been
damaged. If you detect any transport dam-
ages please contact your retailer.
1 Charger with charging cable
2Basic appliance
3 Charging box
4 Charge/operations display
5 Support leg
6 Handle
7 ON/OFF switch for appliance
8 Dirt water reservoir, removable
9 Lock, dirt water reservoir
10 Suction head
11 Release, suction head
12 Attachment with removable lips
13 Release, attachment
14 Attachment with removable lips, narrow
For household use only!
Start up
Description of the Appliance

English 5
Place the attachment on the suction
head with the removable lips until you
hear it lock in.
Insert the charger delivered with the ap-
pliance into a proper socket.
Insert the charging cable plug to the
back of the appliance.
Note: During the charging process, the
charge/operating display blinks. Once the
battery is fully charged, it will be perma-
nently illuminated.
Recharge the battery after finishing
your work.
Apply conventional window cleaner to
cleaning area.
Switch the appliance on, the charge/op-
erations display will illuminate.
Pull the appliance from the top to the
bottom to vacuum up the cleaning solu-
tion residue.
Note: Hard to reach areas can be vacu-
umed vertically or horizontally (limited are-
as).
Notes:
If the battery is low, the charging / power in-
dicator starts flashing slowly and the appli-
ance switches off after a certain time. If this
is the case, charge the battery.
Switch the appliance off after each cleaned
surface. This will increase your operatin-
time per battery charge.
Set the appliance on the support leg
(parking position) and switch it off.
Assemble the appliance
Charge the battery
Start working
Interrupting the work

6 English
Once the max. fill level (mark) of the dirt
water reservoir is reached, please empty
the tank.
Turn off the appliance.
Pull off the lock of the dirt water reser-
voir and empty the tank.
Close the dirt water reservoir.
Turn off the appliance.
First, release the attachment with the
pull-off lips and remove it from the suc-
tion head, then release the suction
head and remove.
Clean the suction head and the attach-
ment with the pull-off lips under running
water (do not wash in dishwater).
Caution: The basic appliance contains
electrical components. Do not clean this
under running water!
Remove the dirt water reservoir, rotate
the lock and pull out.
Empty the reservoir and rinse with clear
water. Close the reservoir again.
Let the cleaned appliance dry prior to
assembly.
Charge the battery.
Store the appliance upright in a dry
room.
Emptying the reservoir during
operation
Finish up your work / clean
appliance
Storing the Appliance

English 7
Check the charge/operations display:
No signal or slowly blinking signal:
Charge the battery.
With a rapidly blinking signal: Inform
your dealer.
Clean the pull-off lip.
Turn the upper pull-off lip around by
pulling it out to the side, turning it
around and reinserting it.
Replace pull-off lip if required.
Adjust the dosing of cleaning solution.
Empty the dirt water reservoir (max.
3,3 oz. content).
To purchase replacement parts please visit
www.buykarcher.com
This appliance includes a built-in battery
pack; please remove this battery pack be-
fore disposing of the old appliance.
The appliance may only be opened in
order to dispose of the battery pack.
Caution when opening the appliance
avoid short circuits.
Remove the battery pack and dispose
of properly (at a collection site or the
dealer).
몇Warning
Do not open the battery, as there is a
risk of an electrical shock; also, irritating
or caustic vapors can escape.
Do not expose the battery to direct
sunlight, heat or fire, there is a risk of
explosion.
Troubleshooting
Machine does not start
Streaks while cleaning
Water is leaking from the air louvers
Replacement parts
Disposal of Appliances
Remove battery pack and dispose of