Karcher SE 4001 - Manual (Page 16)

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 Run across the surface to be cleaned in
overlapping paths. Pull the nozzle back-
wards (do not push).
Note: If the container is full, a float closes
the suction opening, and the appliance
works at a higher speed. Switch off the ap-
pliance immediately, and empty the con-
tainer.

Switch the appliance off by pressing the
switch for suction and spraying
(position 0).
 Remove the accessories and the fresh
water reservoir and unlatch the motor
casing.
 Remove the motor casing and empty
the reservoir.
– Always work from the light to the shade
(from the window to the door).
– Always work from the cleaned to the un-
cleaned surface.
– Rugs with jute backing can shrink if too
much water is used and can bleed col-
ours.
– Brush high-fiber rugs in the direction of
the weave after cleaning (using a fiber
brush or a scrubber).
– Waterproofing the fabric using Care
Tex RM 762 after the wet cleaning pre-
vents a quick resoiling of the textile sur-
face.
– Do not step on cleaned surfaces until
they have dried and do not place furni-
ture on them to avoid pressure spots or
rust stains.
 Turn on suction and spraying
(position I).
 Spray and simultaneously suction off
detergent solution in one work cycle.
 Switch off the spray switch and suction
off the remaining cleaning solution.
 After cleaning the carpets, reclean them
using clear, warm water and waterproof
if needed.
 Switch on sprayer (position I).
 Apply detergent solution and soak for
10 to 15 minutes (suction is switched
off).
 Clean the surface just like you would
with light/normal soiling.
 After cleaning the carpets, reclean them
using clear, warm water and waterproof
if needed.
 Rinse the spray tubes in the appliance
as follows:
Fill the detergent container with about 1
liter of clear water.
Hold the nozzle above the drain, and
switch on the spraying pump until the
clear water has been consumed.
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Caution
Always work with the filter bag inserted, ex-
cept when a cartridge filter is used (optional
accessory).
The reservoir and accessories must be dry
to prevent parts from sticking together.
Note:
If the device is preferably used for dry vac-
uuming, we recommend removing the
spray handle and the spray hose.
Illustration

Remove the spray hoses and mounting
clips from the suction hose and suction
tubes.
 Press the two locking noses on the
sides and pull the spray handle off the
handle.
Illustration

Insert a filter bag.
 Select the desired accessories and at-
tach to the suction pipes or directly to
the handle.
 Switch on suction (position I).
Emptying the reservoir during
operation
Cleaning tips/mode of operation
Cleaning methods
Light/normal contamination
Heavy soiling or stains
End wet cleaning process
Dry vacuuming
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