WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

Î1: Disconnect all water connections.

Î2: Turn on the machine for a few seconds, until the water which had remained in the pump exits, turn off immediately.

Î3: Do not allow high pressure hose to become kinked.

Î4: Store the machine and accesso- ries in a room which does not reach freezing temperatures. DO NOT store near furnace or other sources

of heat as it may dry out the pump seals.

￿CAUTION

Failure to follow the above directions will result in damage to the pump as- sembly and accessories and will void the warranty.

Kärcher also recommends the regular practice of using a pump protector like “Kärcher Pump Guard” to prevent cold weather damage during storage in the winter months.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning the water inlet filter

ÎSTEP 1:

Pull out washer from the water inlet.

ÎSTEP 2:

Pull out water inlet filter with flat- nose pliers.

Î STEP 3:

Rinse out water inlet filter in warm water.

ÎSTEP 4:

Reinsert water inlet filter and washer into the water inlet.

Cleaning the detergent inlet filter

Pull it out and rinse out in warm water.

Maintenance

The unit is maintenance-free.

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K 3.96 M specifications

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