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Troubleshooting – Karcher K 5.20 M 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.

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

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Check the mains connection cable for
damages.

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Check setting at the spray lance.

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Appliance 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.

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Check the water supply.

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

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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.

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Check water flow quantity.

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

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Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.

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Clean the detergent suction hose filter.

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Check the detergent suction hose for
kinks.

Troubleshooting

Appliance is not running

Pressure does not build up in the
appliance

Strong pressure fluctuations

Appliance is leaking

No detergent infeed