Karcher K 4 Compact Car: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Strong pressure fluctuations

You can rectify minor faults yourself with

 Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove

the help of the following overview.

dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-

If in doubt, please consult the authorized

ing a needle and rinse through with wa-

customer service.

ter from the front.

 Danger

 Check water flow quantity.

Risk of electric shock. Turn off the appliance

Appliance is leaking

and remove the mains plug prior to perform-

ing any care and maintenance work.

 Slight leakage from the appliance pump

Repair work and work on the electrical

is normal. If the leakage increases con-

components may only be performed by an

tact the authorized customer service.

authorised customer service.

No detergent infeed

Appliance is not running

 Use spray lance with pressure regula-

 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the

tion (Vario Power).

device will switch on.

Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.

 Check whether the voltage indicated on

 Clean the detergent suction hose filter.

the type plate corresponds to the volt-

 Check the detergent suction hose for

age of the mains supply.

kinks.

 Check the mains connection cable for

Accessories and Spare Parts

damages.

Appliance does not start, motor

Special accessories

hums

Special accessories expand the possibili-

Voltage reduction due to weak mains sup-

ties of using your appliance. Please contact

ply or when using an extension cable.

your KÄRCHER dealer for further informa-

 When switching on, first pull the lever of

tion.

the trigger gun and then switch the ap-

Spare parts

pliance switch to "I/ON".

Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.

Pressure does not build up in the

You will find a list of spare parts at the end

appliance

of these operating instructions.

 Check setting at the spray lance.

Warranty

 Check water supply for adequate deliv-

ery rate.

The warranty terms published by the rele-

 Pull out the sieve in the water connec-

vant sales company are applicable in each

tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-

country. We will repair potential failures of

der running water.

your appliance within the warranty period

 Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-

free of charge, provided that such failure is

ance on with the high-pressure hose

caused by faulty material or defects in man-

detached and operate (max. 2 minutes)

ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim

until the water exits the high-pressure

please contact your dealer or the nearest

connection without bubbles. Switch off

authorized Customer Service centre.

appliance and reconnect high-pressure

Please submit the proof of purchase.

hose.

Addresses can be found under:

www.kaercher.com/dealersearch

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