Karcher Vacuum Cleaner K 5500 User Manual

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Model K 5500  
Part No. 1.195-107.0  
Vacuum Cleaner Operator Manual  
Contents  
K 5500 model overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2  
Filter performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Assembling and operating the cleaner  
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Attaching the accessory holder . . . . . . .4  
Setting the suction tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Filling the water filter container . . . . . .4-5  
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Working with the carpet turbo nozzle,  
hard floor nozzle, crevice nozzle,  
upholstery nozzle and furniture brush . . .6  
Suction control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Wet vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Taking a break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Storage of accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Shutdown, transporting and storing . . . .7  
Care / Maintenance  
Cleaning the appliance and accessories 8  
Changing the intermediate filter . . . . . . .8  
Changing the HEPA combination filter . .8  
Cleaning the suction manifold in the  
water filter container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Service  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Assembly diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
USA: 1-800-537-4129  
CAN: 1-800-465-4980  
01-800-024-13-13  
MEX:  
Manual Part No. 5.960-032.0  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read First!  
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  
14. Always turn off this appliance before  
Safety Warnings  
connecting or disconnecting motorized  
When using an electrical appliance, basic  
nozzle.  
precautions should always be followed,  
including the following:  
15. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord  
reel. Do not allow plug to whip when  
rewinding.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE  
16. This appliance is provided with double  
insulation. Use only identical  
replacement parts. See instructions for  
Servicing of Double-Insulated  
Appliances.  
WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, or injury:  
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged  
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use  
and before servicing.  
2. WARNING-To Reduce The Risk Of  
Electric Shock. Do not use outdoors or  
on wet surfaces."  
1. Preparation  
2. Attaching the accessory holder  
• Connect the handle to the telescopic  
suction tube.  
• Connect the suction hose  
17. Do not pick up anything that is burning  
or smoking, such as cigarettes,  
matches, or hot ashes.  
• Connect the telescopic suction tube  
and carpet turbo nozzle.  
The accessory holder is for storing the  
furniture brush and upholstery nozzle.  
18. Do not use without all filters in place.  
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.  
Close attention is necessary when  
used by or near children.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  
4. Use only as described in this manual.  
Use only manufacturer's  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-  
INSULATED APPLIANCES  
In a double-insulated appliance, two  
systems of insulation are provided  
instead of grounding. No grounding  
means is provided on a double-  
insulated appliance, nor should a  
means for grounding be added to the  
appliance. Servicing a double-insulated  
appliance requires extreme care and  
knowledge of the system, and should  
be done only by qualified service  
personnel. Replacement parts for a  
double-insulated appliance must be  
identical to the parts they replace.  
recommended attachments.  
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5. Do not use with damaged cord or  
plug. If appliance is not working as it  
should, has been dropped, damaged,  
left outdoors, or dropped into water,  
return it to a service center.  
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord  
as a handle, close a door on cord, or  
pull cord around sharp edges or  
corners. Do not run appliance over  
cord. Keep cord away from heated  
surfaces.  
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To  
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.  
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with  
wet hands.  
9. Do not put any object into openings.  
Do not use with any opening blocked;  
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and  
anything that may reduce air flow.  
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and  
all parts of body away from openings  
and moving parts.  
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1. Setting telescopic suction tube  
2. Filling the water filter container  
• Press the unlock button and pull out the  
water filter container.  
• Unlock the tube by moving the lock ring  
and set the tube to the desired length by  
drawing the inner pipe out or by sliding it  
in further.  
The appliance is delivered with the  
intermediate filter and curved air guard  
already assembled. When filling the container,  
ensure that these components (see: Supplied  
items) have been assembled correctly. They  
may be the cause of poor suction  
You can vacuum in a comfortable, upright  
position by setting the telescopic suction  
pipe to suit your height.  
performance or premature failure of the  
intermediate filter.  
Customer Service  
USA: 1-800-537-4129  
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.  
12. Use extra care when cleaning on  
stairs.  
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or  
combustible liquids, such as gasoline,  
or use in areas where they may be  
present.  
CAN: 1-800-465-4980  
01-800-024-13-13  
MEX: