Warning, Trouble shooting, Customer service – Karcher K 5500 User Manual

Page 6: Care and maintenance, Service

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom Cause

Solution

Machine does
not work.

Suction
performance
decreases during
operation.

Intermediate filter
in container cover
is wet.

Excessive foam
formation in the
container.

Current power supply has
been interrupted.

Pull out power cord, check the
connection plug and power cord for
damage.

Intermediate filter in
container cover wet.

Wash and dry intermediate filter
or insert a new filter
(see Care / Maintenance page 7 & 8).

Air guard is missing or not
inserted correctly.

Insert air guard correctly (see model
overview page 1 & 2).

Excessive foam formation in
the water filter container.

Change water and add 1–2 capfuls of
Kärcher foam stop. Wash and dry
intermediate filter or insert a new filter.

Suction
performance
inadequate.

Intermediate filter is missing
or not inserted correctly.

Check.

HEPA-Plus filter is dirty.

Change HEPA-Plus filter
(see Care / Maintenance page 7 & 8).

Intermediate filter is dirty.

Wash filter; if required, insert new filter
(see Care and Maintenance page 7 & 8).

Deposits in suction manifold.

Remove deposits (see Care and
Maintenance page 7 & 8).

Water container not
inserted correctly.

Check (see Operation page 3 & 4).

False air slide on
handle open.

Close false air slide.

Accessory blocked.

Remove blockage.

No or inadequate Foam
Stop.

Change water and add 1 capful of
Foam Stop to the water filter container.

Check MIN / MAX mark on the
container.

Too little or too much water
in the water container.

Often symptoms have causes which you can fix yourself with the aid of the following table. In
case of doubt, or if you encounter a symptom or cause not listed, please consult an authorized
Customer Service center.

Repair work on this machine may only be carried out by an authorized Kärcher Service Center.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk
of fire or electric

shock, do not remove this
cover, No user serviceable
parts inside. Repair should
be done by authorized
service personnel only.

Customer Service

USA: 1-800-537-4129

www.karcher-usa.com

CAN: 1-800-465-4980

www.karcher.ca

MEX: 01-800-024-13-13

www.karcher.com.mx

CARE AND MAINTENANCE –

continued

SERVICE

4. Cleaning the suction manifold

in the water filter container

• Deposits in the suction manifold can be

removed by rinsing from above with a jet
of water.

Warranty

Please refer to the warranty card included
with the product. Should you have any
questions regarding the warranty please feel
free to call our customer service department.

Circuit diagram

S1 Vacuum motor switch
C1 Interference suppressor
M1 Turbine
X1 Plug with cable rewinder

Technical Specifications

Rated voltage

120 V

Rated frequency

60 Hz

Power P max

1400 W

Power P nom

1200 W

Vacuum

90.55 inches water lift

Air flow rate

116.54 cubic feet per minute

Capacity of water filter container 1/2 gallon

Sound level

69 dB( A)

Weight without accessories

18 3/4 pounds

Connection cable

18 feet

Dimensions

19 x 12 x 24 inches

Nominal width, accessory

Ø 1.5 inches

HEPA - Plus filter

H 12 class in compliance
with EN 1822

We reserve the right to introduce technical
changes without prior notice.