Karcher K 5.20 M Troubleshooting, Appliance is not running, Strong pressure fluctuations, Danger

Troubleshooting

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

If in doubt, please consult the authorized customer service.

￿Danger

Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug prior to any care and mainte- nance work.

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

Appliance is not running

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

ÎCheck the mains connection cable for damages.

Pressure does not build up in the appliance

ÎCheck setting at the spray lance.

ÎAppliance ventilation: Switch the appli- ance on with the high-pressure hose detached and operate until the water flows through the high-pressure con- nection without bubbles. Switch off ap- pliance and reconnect high-pressure hose.

ÎCheck the water supply.

ÎPull out the sieve in the water connec- tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un- der running water.

Strong pressure fluctuations

ÎClean high-pressure nozzle: Remove dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us- ing a needle and rinse through with wa- ter from the front.

ÎCheck water flow quantity.

Appliance is leaking

ÎSlight leakage from the appliance pump is normal. If the leakage increases con- tact the authorized customer service.

No detergent infeed

ÎUse spray lance with pressure regula- tion (Vario Power).

Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.

ÎClean the detergent suction hose filter.

ÎCheck the detergent suction hose for kinks.

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