Kärcher MV 3 Premium User manual

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MV 3
MV 3 Premium
MV 3 P
MV 3 P Premium
Operating Instructions
Before first use of the unit
read these operating instructions
and act in accordance with them.

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MV 3 P
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5,6 kg 6,1 kg
1800 W
5,9 kg 5,8 kg
13 A
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English 5
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original instructions
prior to the initial operation of your ap-
pliance and store them for later use or
subsequent owners.
In accordance with the descriptions
and the safety information in these op-
erating instructions the appliance is in-
tended for use as a multi-purpose vac-
uum cleaner.
This appliance has been designed for
use in private households and is not in-
tended for commercial use.
–Protect the unit from rain. Do not
store outside.
–This device may not be used to
suck in ash and soot.
Use the multi-purpose vacuum cleaner
only with:
–Original filter bag.
–Original spare parts, accessories
and special accessories.
The manufacturer is not responsible
for any damages that may occur on ac-
count of improper use or wrong opera-
tions.
The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not place the
packaging into the ordinary refuse for
disposal, but arrange for the proper re-
cycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled.
Please arrange for the proper re-
cycling of old appliances. Please dis-
pose your old appliances using appro-
priate collection systems.
Filters and filter bags are made from
environment-friendly materials.
They can therefore be disposed off
through the normal household garbage
provided you have not sucked in sub-
stances that are not permitted to be
thrown into household garbage.
Notes about the ingredients
(REACH)
You will find current information about
the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
The terms of the guarantee applicable
in each country have been published
by our respective national distributors.
We will repair possible faults on your
unit free of charge within the warranty
period, insofar as the faults are caused
by material defects or defective work-
manship. Guarantee claims should be
addressed to your dealer or the near-
est authorized customer service cen-
tre, and supported by documentary ev-
idence of purchase.
Contents
General notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Description of the Appliance. . . . . . .7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . .11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . .12
General notes
Proper use
Environmental protection
Disposing the filters and filter
bags
Warranty

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Our KÄRCHER branch will be pleased
to help you further in the case of ques-
tions or faults.
At the end of the operating instructions
you will find a selected list of spare
parts that are often required.
You can procure the spare parts and
the attachments from your dealer or
your KÄRCHER branch office.
–This appliance is not intended
for use by persons with limit-
ed physical, sensory or men-
tal capacities or lacking expe-
rience and/or skills, unless
such persons are accompa-
nied and supervised by a per-
son in charge of their safety
or they have received precise
instructions on the use of this
appliance and have under-
stood the resulting risks.
–Children may only use this
appliance if they are over the
age of 8 and supervised by a
person in charge of their safe-
ty, or if they have received in-
structions on the use of this
appliance and have under-
stood the resulting risks.
–Children must not play with
this appliance.
–Supervise children to prevent
them from playing with the
appliance.
–Cleaning and user mainte-
nance must not be performed
by children without supervi-
sion.
–Keep packaging film away
from children - risk of suffoca-
tion!
–Switch the appliance off after
every use and prior to every
cleaning/maintenance proce-
dure.
–Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up
any burning or glowing ob-
jects.
–The appliance may not be
used in areas where a risk of
explosion is present.
몇Electrical connection
The appliance may only be con-
nected to alternating current.
The voltage must correspond
with the type plate on the appli-
ance.
Risk of electric shock
Never touch the mains plug and
the socket with wet hands.
Do not pull the plug from the
socket by pulling on the con-
necting cable.
Check the power cord with
mains plug for damage before
every use. If the power cord is
damaged, please arrange im-
mediately for the exchange by
an authorized customer service
or a skilled electrician.
To avoid accidents due to elec-
trical faults we recommend the
use of sockets with a line-side
current-limiting circuit breaker
(max. 30 mA nominal tripping
current).
Customer Service
Ordering spare parts and
special attachments
Safety instructions

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Warning
Certain materials may produce
explosive vapours or mixtures
when agitated by the suction air!
Never vacuum up the following
materials:
–Explosive or combustible
gases, liquids and dust parti-
cles (reactive dust particles)
–Reactive metal dust particles
(such as aluminium, magne-
sium, zinc) in combination
with highly alkaline or acidic
detergents
–Undiluted, strong acids and
alkalies
–Organic solvents (such as
petrol, paint thinners, ace-
tone, heating oil).
In addition, these substances
may cause the appliance materi-
als to corrode.
Danger
Immediate danger that can
cause severe injury or even
death.
몇Warning
Possible hazardous situation
that could lead to severe injury
or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation
that could lead to mild injury to
persons or damage to property.
Illustrations on fold-out
page!
These operating instructions de-
scribe the multi-purpose vacuum
cleaners listed on the front cover.
The illustrations show the maxi-
mum equipment; depending on the
model, there are differences in
equipment and supplied accesso-
ries.
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 damages please contact your
dealer.
included in the scope of delivery
possible accessories
Illustration
To connect the suction hose during
vacuuming.
Illustration
Position I: Suction or blowing
Position 0: Appliance is switched
off
Illustration
Position I: Suction or blowing
Position II: Automatic vacuuming
with connected electric tool
Position 0: Appliance and the con-
nected electric tool are switched off
Symbols in the operating
instructions
Description of the
Appliance
Suction hose connection
ON/OFF switch for appliance
(without built-in socket)
ON/OFF switch for appliance
(with built-in socket)

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Note: Observe the maximum connect-
ed load (see Chapter "Technical da-
ta").
Illustration
To connect an electric tool.
To carry the appliance or to remove
the appliance head after unlocking.
Illustration
To store the mains cable.
Illustration
Connect the suction hose to the
blower connection, this will activate
the blower function.
Illustration
Pull out to open, push in to lock.
Illustration
To rest the floor nozzle during work
interruptions.
Illustration
The accessories compartment al-
lows the storage of suction pipes
and suction nozzles on the appli-
ance.
Illustration
The steering rollers are located in
the compartment when the appli-
ance is delivered. These must be
attached prior to starting up the ap-
pliance.
Illustration
The cartridge filter must always be
installed - with wet and dry vacuum-
ing.
Note: Let the wet cartridge filter dry pri-
or to using it for dry vacuuming.
Illustration
Push the suction hose into the con-
nection on the appliance, it snaps in
place.
In order to disconnect it, push down
with your thumb and pull the suction
hose out.
Note: Accessories, such as suction
brushes (optional) can be directly at-
tached to the connecting piece and
thus connected to the suction hose.
For convenient working even in tight
spaces.
The removable handle can be attached
between the accessories and the suc-
tion hose if necessary.
See position 13.
Recommendation: In order to vacu-
um the floor, attach the handle to the
suction hose.
Illustration
Connect the handle with the suction
hose until it snaps in place.
Illustration
To remove the handle from the suc-
tion hose, press the notch using
your thumb and pull off the handle.
Note: Due to removing the handle, ac-
cessories can be directly attached to
the suction hose.
Machine socket
Carrying handle
Cable hook
Blowing connection
Container closure
Parking position
Accessory mount
Steering roller
Cartridge filter
Suction hose with connecting
piece
Removable handle

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Recommendation: In order to vacu-
um the floor, attach the handle to the
suction hose.
See position 12.
Illustration
Put both suction pipes together and
connect them with the handle.
For edges, joints, heaters and hard
to reach locations.
Illustration
For appliances with only one insert:
Note: For vacuuming dry dirt or wa-
ter off the floor - always work with
the insert (brush strip and rubber
lip) in the floor nozzle.
For appliances with two inserts:
When vacuuming dry dirt off the
floor, clip an insert with two brush
strips into the floor nozzle.
When vacuuming water off the
floor, clip an insert with two rubber
lips into the floor nozzle.
Illustration
To connect the suction hose with an
electric tool
Adapt the adapter to the connection
diameter of the electric tool using a
knife if necessary.
Caution
Always work with an inserted
cartridge filter during wet as well
as dry vacuum cleaning!
Illustration
Mount loose parts delivered with
appliance prior to start-up.
Illustration
Connect accessories.
Illustration
Plug in the main plug.
Illustration
Turn on the machine.
Caution
Check the filter for damage prior
to installation and replace as
necessary.
Work with a dry cartridge filter
only!
Caution
Vacuum cold ashes only when
using a pre-filter.
Order no. basic design: 2.863-139.0,
premium design: 2.863-161.0.
Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
Crevice nozzle
Floor nozzle
(with inserts)
Adapter
Operation
Before Startup
Start up
Dry vacuum cleaning

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몇Caution:
Immediately switch the appli-
ance off or pull the power plug if
foam forms or liquids escape!
For vacuuming up moisture or wet-
ness pay attention to the correct
floor nozzle insert and connect the
corresponding accessories.
Note: If the container is full, a float
closes the suction opening, and the ap-
pliance works at a higher speed.
Switch off the appliance immediately,
and empty the container.
Illustration
Adapt the adapter to the connection
diameter of the electric tool using a
knife if necessary.
Connect the adapter to the handle
of the suction hose and connect it to
the electric tool connection.
Connect the mains plug of the elec-
tric power tool to the vacuum clean-
er.
Illustration
Switch the vacuum cleaner to Posi-
tion II and start working.
Note: As soon as the electric tool is
switched on, the suction turbine starts
with a 0.5 second delay. If the electric
tool is switched off, the suction turbine
continues to run for approx. 5 seconds
in order to vacuum up the remaining
dirt in the suction hose.
Cleaning hard to reach locations or,
where vacuuming is not possible, like
leaves from a gravel bed.
Illustration
Connect the suction hose to the
blower connection, this will activate
the blower function.
Turn off the appliance.
Illustration
Hook the floor nozzle into the park-
ing position.
Turn off the appliance and discon-
nect the mains plug.
Illustration
Remove the appliance head and
empty the reservoir.
Illustration
Stow away the mains cable and ac-
cessory at the machine. Store the
appliance in a dry room.
Wet vacuum cleaning
Working with electrical power
tools
Blowing function
Interrupting operation
Finish operation
Empty the container
Storing the appliance

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Danger
Turn off the appliance and re-
move the mains plug prior to any
care and maintenance work.
Repair works may only be per-
formed by the authorised cus-
tomer service.
몇Warning
Do not use abrasives, glass or
universal cleaners! Never im-
merse the appliance in water.
Clean the appliance and accessory
parts made of plastic with a com-
mercial plastic cleaner.
If required, rinse the container and
accessories with water properly
and dry them before reuse.
Illustration
Only clean the cartridge filter under
running water; do not wipe or brush.
Let it dry completely prior to instal-
lation.
If the cleaning power of the appliance
deteriorates please check the follow-
ing:
Accessories, suction hose or suc-
tion tubes are clogged, please re-
move the obstruction using a stick.
Illustration
Cartridge filter is dirty, knock off dirt
from cartridge filter and clean under
running water if necessary.
Replace damaged cartridge filter.
Karcher (UK) Limited operate a hel-
pline allowing customers to discuss
any problems experienced with our
products.
The helpline operates during normal
business hours, if you have difficulty
getting through, please understand
that there are peak periods during the
day when our consultants are unable
to take all calls coming in. In these cir-
cumstances we would ask that you try
to contact us again later in the day.
The helpline number is 01295
752200, open from 8.30am to
5.00pm Monday to Friday.
It helps us if you have the model num-
ber and data plate details to hand be-
fore making your call.
Alternatively you may write or E-
mail to the address below:
Karcher (UK) Limited
Karcher House
Beaumont Road
Banbury
Oxon, OX16 1TB
E-mail:
[email protected]
Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting
Decreasing cleaning power
Helpline

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The Specifications are listed on page
IV. The following is an explanation of
the symbols.
Subject to technical modifications!
Technical specifications
Voltage
Output Pnom
Max. connection output of
appliance socket
Mains fuse (slow-blow)
Container capacity
Water intake with handle
Water intake with floor nozzle
Power cord
Sound pressure level (EN
60704-2-1)
Weight (without accessories)