Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults yourself with the help of the following overview.

If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer service.

Risk of injury

Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug before care and mainte- nance work.

Warning

Repair works may only be performed by the authorized customer service.

Appliance does not start

ÎCheck whether the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the volt- age of the socket.

ÎCheck the power cable for damage.

Pressure does not build up in the appli- ance

ÎCheck the setting at the spray lance.

ÎEvacuate air from the appliance: Switch on the appliance when the HP hose is not connected and allow it to run until the water which discharges from the HP outlet is free of bubbles. Then connect the HP hose again.

ÎClean the filter in the water supply con- nection: This can be easily removed us- ing flat-nose pliers.

ÎCheck all supply lines to the HP pump for leaks or blockages.

Strong pressure fluctuations

ÎClean the high-pressure nozzle: Re- move dirt and debris from the nozzle bore with a needle and rinse through with water towards the front.

ÎCheck the volume of incoming water.

HP pump leaking

ÎSlight leakage from the HP pump is nor- mal. If the leakage increases contact the authorized customer service.

No detergent infeed

ÎSelect the low-pressure setting for the spray lance.

ÎClean the filter of the detergent suction hose.

ÎCheck the DT suction hose for kinks.

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K 5.86 M, K 4.86 M specifications

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