Karcher K 5500 MODEL 5500 OVERVIEW - continued, Filter Performance, Rear View, Front View

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MODEL 5500 OVERVIEW

Note: When unpacking the appliance, make sure that all listed parts are supplied. Please inform your dealer if there has been any damage during transportation.

Item Description

1.ON / OFF Switch

Press to switch on; press again to switch off.

2.Cord rewind button

Press to wind up the cable.

3. Carpet turbo nozzle Can be adjusted to clean different types of carpet. Ideal for deep cleaning.

MODEL 5500 OVERVIEW - continued

Item Description – Continued

13. Intermediate filter Filters suspended matter

and protects the suction turbine.

14. Container cover

15. Air guard

16. Water filter container Filters the vacuumed up dirt in the water bath.

17. HEPA-Plus filter consists of:

HEPA filter

Filters 99.99 % of all particles over 0.3 micron in size.

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Exhaust air filter	15
Filters the cooling air of the
	Rear View
suction turbine (not pictured).

18.Anti-foaming liquid

(Kärcher foam stop, not pictured)

19.Allergy guide (not pictured) In this brochure we deal with the increasingly important topic of allergies and their causes. You will find it worthwhile to spend a little time reading this brochure.

4.		Stainless steel telescopic
		suction tube
		Infinitely variable length adjust-
		ment for ergonomic handling.
5.		Fine nozzle
		For gentle cleaning of
		furniture and dusting books.
6.		Upholstery nozzle
		For cleaning upholstery, etc.
	7.	Handle with soft grips
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		Suction performance variable
		using false-air slide.

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8. Suction hose	11
Flexible and sturdy hose for
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convenient vacuuming. Easily
detachable for service and
storage.	1

FILTER PERFORMANCE

The K 5500 vacuum cleaner features a completely new Kärcher water filter system which picks up even the smallest particles. The additional HEPA- Plus high-performance filter catches all allergens.

99.99% of all particles over 0.3 microns in size are removed from the exhaust air which is then cleaner than the ambient air.

The supplied items illustrated on the these pages are intended to give you an overview of the appliance and accessories. Information on operating the appliance can be found on the following pages.

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9.	Accessory holder
	For furniture brush and	2
	upholstery nozzle.
10	Crevice nozzle
	For edges, crevices and
	around radiators.
11.	Carry handle
	For carrying the appliance
	on stairs, etc.

12. Hard floor nozzle Includes nylon and natural bristle brushes for different types of hard surfaces.

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Front View

The effect of the Kärcher water filter vacuum cleaner

Water filter K 5500 Intermediate filter HEPA

Respirable particles

Fine dust

Domestic dust mites (excretions)

Bacteria

Dust

Spores

Pollen

Coarse dirt (animal hair, fluff, crumbs)

Filtration efficiency (%) of all particles over 0.3 m in size