Troubleshooting, Appliance is not running, Pressure does not build up in the appliance – Karcher K 4-600 User Manual
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You can rectify minor faults yourself with
the help of the following overview.
If in doubt, please consult the authorized
customer service.
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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.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Check whether the voltage indicated on
the type plate corresponds to the volt-
age of the mains supply.
Check the mains connection cable for
damages.
Check setting at the spray lance.
Appliance ventilation: Switch the appli-
ance on with the high-pressure hose
detached and operate (max. 2 minutes)
until the water exits the high-pressure
connection without bubbles. Switch off
appliance and reconnect high-pressure
hose.
Check the water supply.
Pull out the sieve in the water connec-
tion using flat-nose pliers and clean un-
der running water.
Cause: Voltage reduction due to weak
mains supply or when using an extension
cable.
When switching on, first pull the lever of
the trigger gun and then switch the ap-
pliance switch to "I/ON".
Clean high-pressure nozzle: Remove
dirt and debris from the nozzle bore, us-
ing a needle and rinse through with wa-
ter from the front.
Check water flow quantity.
Slight leakage from the appliance pump
is normal. If the leakage increases con-
tact the authorized customer service.
Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Check the settings at the dosage regu-
lator for detergent.
Check whether the Plug 'n' Clean deter-
gent bottle is placed into the detergent
connection facing down.
Check the detergent suction hose for
kinks.
KÄRCHER UK Limited operates a helpline
allowing customers to discuss any prob-
lems experienced with our products.
The helpline operates during normal busi-
ness hours and may be busy at peak peri-
ods.If you have difficulty getting through we
would ask that you try to contact us again
later in the day.
The helpline number is 01295 752200,
open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
Monday to Friday.
It helps us if you have the model number
and data plate details to hand before mak-
ing your call so that we can assist you with
your query more effectively.
Alternatively you may write to us at the
address below:
KÄRCHER UK Ltd
Kärcher House
Beaumont Road
Banbury
Oxon, OX16 1TB
or E-mail us:
[email protected]
Troubleshooting
Appliance is not running
Pressure does not build up in the
appliance
Appliance does not start, motor
hums
Strong pressure fluctuations
Appliance is leaking
No detergent infeed
Helpline
22
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